Picture Personality

My mom sent this link to me in an email. I've done something like it before but had fun doing this:

If you do one for yourself, let me know!

SCATTERGORIES

I got this in an email but thought it would be fun to post it here.

Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following. They have to be real places, names, things.. nothing made up! Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial. You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question.


WHAT IS YOUR NAME: Dana
BOYS NAME: David
4 LETTER WORD: Dang
GIRL NAME: Danielle
OCCUPATION: Dietician
A COLOR: Desert sand
SOMETHING YOU WEAR: Denim
BEVERAGE: Dr. Pepper
FOOD: Dill pickle
SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM: Dial soap
A PLACE : Denham Springs
REASON FOR BEING LATE: Drying my hair
SOMETHING YOU SHOUT OUT: Darn!

Put your answers on your blog and leave me a comment telling me you've done it! :)

Fun Quiz

I got this from my friend, Becki's, blog. I would love to know your answers!

Here are the rules: I have to answer the following questions with one word answers and one word only!
1. Where is your cell phone? here
2. Where is your significant other? work
3. Your hair color? brown
4. Your mother? eccentric
5. Your father? hard-working
6. Your favorite thing? LSU
7. Your dream last night? none
8. Your dream/goal? stay-at-home-mom
9. The room you're in? scrapbook
10. Your hobby? scrapbooking
11. Your fear? wrecks
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? mom
13. Where were you last night? game
14. What you're not? healthy
15. One of your wish-list items? Blackberry
16. Where you grew up? Louisiana
17. The last thing you did? typed
18. What are you wearing? clothes
19. Your TV? BIG
20. Your pet? gorgeous
1. Your computer? fun
22. Your mood? average
23. Missing someone? family
24. Your car? Intrigue
25. Something you're not wearing? bra
26. Favorite store? scrapbook
27. Your summer? humid
28. Love someone? Jared
29. Your favorite color? any
30. When is the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? yesterday

David A. in the New Era magazine

So I noticed one of the young women in my ward reading an article about David A. in sacrament meeting yesterday. When she closed the magazine, I saw that it was the New Era! If you haven't seen it, here's what it says:

David Archuleta, a 17-year-old from Murray, Utah, a town centered in the Salt Lake Valley, made it as one of the top two on American Idol, a television singing competition.

In one interview given while in the middle of the competition, David was wondering about the changes that were coming with the fame of performing for millions of viewers each week. He said that he still felt like “I’m just David from Murray.”

The nation may have been surprised to hear such a pure, clear voice coming from one so young, but David’s classmates at school, and especially those in seminary, were not surprised at all. They already knew he had an amazing voice because they get to hear him sing at school programs and for seminary devotionals.

“Every time it’s his turn to do the class devotional,” says Brother Justin Harper of the Murray High Seminary, “he asks if he can sing. Then the other teachers will bring their classes in just for devotional to hear him. It really sets a wonderful spirit for class.” Even while busy and involved with the television show, Brother Harper said David reported on his daily scripture reading to keep up with his seminary class.

Mietra Aarabi, one of David’s close friends, says that David did not enter the competition to become a celebrity. She says, “David understands that he has a talent and that his voice affects people. He’s not arrogant about it. He is as humble and thankful to those who help him as you saw on the show. That’s how he really is.”

Was David the popular guy in school? Jessica Judd, another of David’s friends says, “If by popular you mean people like him, then yes, everyone likes him. At lunch, you know how everyone has their own group to sit with. You can never find David because he’s going around talking to people. He cares about you.”

The Church is a major force in David’s life. “He is so strong,” says Mietra. “He is the one that reminds us of what is right. He will keep on doing what he believes.”

“Even while he was so busy in Hollywood, he asked about the meeting schedules of wards in the area and went to church,” says Jessica.

David Archuleta is not just David from Murray anymore. The music world now knows about a great guy with an amazing voice that has a quality they can’t quite describe. Those at home in his ward, in his seminary class, and his hometown know what that is. What he believes shows.

{picture from the article}

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That just makes me like him even more! :) BTW, he won the Teen Choice Award for Most Fanatic Fans. Yeah, I might be one of those fanatics but I love to promote him because I love his voice and there is finally a true GREAT example for the young people to follow! Nope, I don't care if any of you think I'm a dork, ha ha!

David Archuleta's first single!

OMGosh, David's first single premiered this morning on a radio show in NYC! Go to http://z100.elvisduran.com/pages/news/davidarchuleta/ to hear it! I love it!

I listened to the interview, too--he's just so sweet and adorable! :)

Facebook!

Ack! I have a new addiction! I finally joined Facebook yesterday, after several friends and family told me about it a while back. If you love getting in touch with people you’ve lost contact with over the years, or if you love to stay in contact with people, you must join. BEWARE, however, it is very addicting! I’m not feeling well today so I spent much of the day resting and watching TV and the rest of the day on Facebook! I have gotten back in touch with tons of friends I haven’t seen or spoken to in years. It’s fun to see what all my LSU Tigerband peeps have done since they graduated. So cool!

BTW, it is hot as h*** here!!! It is 98* right now—The Weather Channel says it feels like 103! Yep, I’m staying indoors!!!

Tagged!

Debbi T tagged me.


Here are my responses:

Question 1: Ten years ago
I embarked on a journey that would change my life forever. I decided to quit my teaching job and move from Louisiana to Utah, even though I didn't have a job lined up there. I found a job right away (ended up working there for over 7 years) and met Jared just over a month after I got there and the rest is history!

Question 2: Five things on today’s “to do list”
1. Finish a layout I'm working on
2. Do some laundry
3. Pack for my trip to Utah tomorrow!!
4. Make some phone calls to take care of some things before my trip
5. Get other last-minute things done before my trip

Question 3: Snacks I enjoy.
Chocolate! Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, M&M's, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Pop Tarts, Nutella on graham crackers, Laughing Cow cheese on Wheat Thins, Funyuns and the list could go on and on

Question 4: Things I would do if I was a millionaire
Buy a new house with a pool and lots of land--hire people to take care of the yard; buy wave runners, a boat, 4-wheelers, snow mobiles (to keep in Utah); go CRAZY at scrapbook stores; travel the world

Question 5: Places I have lived
At least eight towns in Louisiana and two towns in Utah

Here are "the rules" of this tag: Each player answers the questions about themselves. At the end of the post the player then tags 4 people and posts their names with links to their blog, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment letting them know that they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answers.

I'm tagging:
Kiki
Beth
Amiee
Becki

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About my bday cake--Amiee asked "i just happened to notice it looks like someone stuck their fingers in it for a taste! who was that?" It was Belle, of course! She LOVES cake--especially the icing and just couldn't help herself! I meant to add that to the post but I forgot, so thanks for asking, Amiee!

I'm leaving for Utah bright and early tomorrow morning! YAAAAAY!

Speed test

Try this fun typing test! The score below is from my second try--I didn't realize I had to enter after I typed the first line and that messed up my score so I tried it again. I typed 447 characters per minute and had ZERO words wrong. :)

83 words

Speed test

I'm gonna see just how fast I can get. If I can get a higher score, I'll let ya' know, hee hee!

Just in time for Valentine's Day...

1. How long have you been married? It will be 9 years in July!!
2. How long did you date? 9 mths.
3. Who eats more sweets? Actually, I think he does, especially now that I'm losing weight
4. Who said I love you first? He did
5. How old is he? 31--I'm three years older, yikes! :)
6. Who is taller? He's taller by over a foot!
7. Who is smarter? We are both pretty smart, just in different ways
8. Who can sing better? Um, no contest there! He is totally tone deaf!
9. Who does the laundry? He likes to put the clothes in the wash, I usually fold and put them away (even if it takes me a few days)
10. Who pays the bills? He paid them the first 8 years but I have paid them since we moved to La. (I put most of them on auto-pay)
11.Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do--I have to fall asleep on my right side and I don't like to face someone else because I can't stand hot breathe in my face!
12. Who mows the lawn? He does (I do the weeding, though)
13. Who cooks dinner? I do, Jared would just have cereal most of the time if it weren't for me. :)
14. Who drives? Usually he does because we take his company truck everywhere but he asks me to drive if we're in my car (I get nervous when someone else drives because of all the wrecks I've been in and he gets sick of me "sucking wind", as he says, and grabbing at the door or hand bar thingy
15. Who is more stubborn? I'd say he is overall but I do have my moments!
16. Who kissed who first? He kissed me first (he tried to on the first date but I wouldn't let him but I gave in the very next night, ha ha!)
17.Who asked who out? He asked me out within 10 min. of meeting me!
18. Who proposed? He did, by getting fake arrested by a friend of his who was a cop
19.Who has more siblings? He has 6, I have 4

Tagged

I've been tagged!

A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
C. At the end of the game the player tags 5 people, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment letting them know they've been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

• Where were you 10 years ago: Teaching elementary music and jr. high music appreciation and band in Baton Rouge at a couple of private schools
• Five things on my to-do list today: (1.) work out on my elliptical (2.) tidy the house (3.) scrapbook (4.) watch American Idol (5.) take the dog for a walk
• Five snacks I enjoy: (1.) graham crackers with Nutella (2.) anything chocolate (3.) string cheese (4.) Wheat Thins with Laughing Cow lite spreadable swiss cheese (5.) apples
• What would I do if I were suddenly a billionaire: buy a new house on more land for Jared; travel the world; buy some nice gifts for parents, siblings, and nieces & nephews; buy a boat, 4-wheelers, wave runners, etc.; LOTS of new scrapbooking stuff! :)
• Four of my bad habits: (1.) procrastination (2.) eating fast food (3.) spending too much time on the computer instead of getting more things done around the house (4.) watching a few stupid reality shows
• Five jobs that I have had: (1.) the Super Bar girl at Wendy's [Anyone remember when they had the Super Bar? I was just in charge of keeping it stocked and clean, etc.] (2.) day care (3.) pizza delivery (4.) band director/music teacher (5.) account rep. (business mangagement)
• Five things people don't know about me: Hmm, I'm sure some people know these things but (1.) I have to wash my feet before I go to bed or I can't fall asleep (2.) I still have a baby tooth [the adult one is up in my gums above it] (3.) I LOVE the smell of almond extract [when I was in bus. mgt. I used to keep a bottle of it at my desk and sniff it when I was stressed out] (4.) I always sing in the car (5.) I wash my hands a lot, especially when I'm cooking and scrapbooking--a lot of times I will swear I can feel stuff on my hands (even if they aren't dirty) so I have to go wash them

I'm tagging these people: Molly, Janelle, Jen, Lynn, Debbi

Renaissance Festival, LSU, HILARIOUS video

Jared and I went with my mom and Ben, Becky, & Belle to the Renaissance Festival yesterday.

We saw The Duelists:

A Magician:
The Dog & Pony Show (so cute!!!):
A bird show (falcons, hawks, and owls):
A jausting match:

And a juggler:

We left the festival to go watch the LSU game at my parents' house. LSU beat Ole Miss 41-24. GEAUX TIGERS!!!

And, since my dad wanted me to put this on the blog so bad, here's a video of my mom getting scared from that Scary Maze Game after the game on Sat. We got her to play it but she wasn't able to get far enough to get scared, so we had her sit and watch while Ben played it--she still got scared pretty bad and we were all laughing hyesterically! Here's the video:

You can go to this link to see for yourself what the game looks like (or send it to other people to scare them! *evil grin*): http://www.wimp.com/maze/

We should be packing right now but Jared is watching the NASCAR race (he's probably actually sleeping, ha ha!) and I'm just goofing off here on the computer. We're leaving at the buttcrack of dawn tomorrow to fly to Utah (flight leaves at 6am). YAY!!! Not sure if I'll be able to post while I'm in Utah, so I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

Train story

A funny story I wanted to share--instead of typing the whole thing out, I recorded it. Just press play:
boomp3.com

Oh, and give me your honest opinion--would you rather listen to a recorded story or have it written out for you to read? Just wondering for next time.

THINK YOU CAN FLY A HELICOPTER ?

I laughed out loud trying to play this!

Read directions first before you start....
must hold left clicker down to go up...
release to go down...MOST DIFFICULT
Some people have worn their finger out on this.
If you are working for a living, do not forward to your co-workers..
The rest of the day will be useless to the company..
Think you can fly a helicopter? Click on the link
below and give it a whirl!
Guaranteed to drive you crazy!!!!!!!!!

http://www.hurtwood.demon.co.uk/Fun/copter.swf

Finish these statements

I love the smell of....

I love the sound of...

I love the taste of...

I love the sight of...

I love the feel of...

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Here's mine:

I love the smell of almond extract.

I love the sound of my cat's purr.

I love the taste of a shrimp po-boy.

I love the sight of the ducks out in the neigborhood pond.

I love the feel of the cool a/c after coming in from the hot humidity of Louisiana.


I wanna see your answers!

WARNING: Really Old LO!!!

Don't laugh, but here is a really old LO about when the tree almost fell on us on my birthday in 2001. If you can't read it as it is in this post, click on the picture and a bigger version will come up. No laughing at the LO! :)

Visual DNA

All of the explanations were really accurate for me. Check it out! Go to "Read my Visual DNA".

Read my VisualDNA™ Get your own VisualDNA™

Gas Funnies

Got these off a post at Scrapper's Daily Dose and thought they were pretty funny and so true:

Fun little Pirates thing

Join Captain Jack's crew--get a name first: http://disneystore-shopping.disney.co.uk/findjack/join-the-crew.aspx

Mine is Jolly Barracuda Ballast. What's yours?

Color Test

Take this fun test:
http://www.njagyouth.org/colortest.swf

I actually got 100%. What did you get?

Just for fun...

Try this quiz. I put pink as my favorite color:

What Your Favorite Color Pink Says About You:

Blissful --- Content --- Romantic Idealistic --- Expressive --- Artistic Funny --- Quirky --- Individualistic

What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?