I'll jump right in so my SS doesn't have to look too hard
1. Favorite color(s)? To wear...I love red/maroon. Also, I like dark green
2. Favorite dessert? ice cream, half-baked by Ben & Jerrys (please don't ship me ice cream, lol)
3. Favorite snack? Popcorn
4. Do you have pets/favorite animal? See signature. I have an adorable pug named Mr.Jiggles
5. Favorite genre of reading? I read it all, but I guess I like Dystopian, crime thrillers, and sci-fi
6. Hobbies? I read, watch an insane amount of TV...I am trying to pick up something new that I can do while watching TV...knitting? Crocheting? I'm open to suggestions if my SS is a master crafter
7. Would you like a Christmas ornament? I would. As some may know, this will be my first single Christmas, so it's time to start some new traditions. I would love an ornament collection.
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? (Include allergies or dietary concerns) No concerns, just send me something fun!
9. Do you like to cook? Not so much anymore. Cooking for one is lame-o. I used to, but now it seems like a hassle for just me.
10. Vanilla or Chocolate? Chocolate, all the way
11. Favorite make up item? I have a full face all the time, but I love trying new eye stuff. Shadows, mascara, etc. I like making these baby blues pop!
12. Silver or Gold? Both...I switch based on the outfit.
13. Do you collect anything? Not really.
14. Favorite scent? For my home, I don't liek really fruity or vanilla-y scents...Right now, I have Winter from BBW going (because, well, tis the season, but I really like Nag Chompa (just the smell, no particular brand) or Bergamot Woods (BBW)
15. Favorite holiday? Halloween, followed closely by Christmas. I like the sparkle.
16. Favorite board game? Risk - I like dominating the world, muwa-ha-ha...also Monopoly, I am on the hunt for a Harry Potter themed Monopoly
17. Favorite sports team(s)? Blech, sports, no.
18. Favorite movie (and do you have a copy)? Harry Potters...all of them, I have them digital.
19. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? Coffee
20. What 3 items would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? 1) A good book I could read over and over again and never get bored *cough*Harry Potter 7*cough*. 2) Some music...I love T.Swift right now, but I am always looking for new tunes. 3) Mr. Jiggles...though he would be a total PITA on a desert island, lol.
4. Do you have pets/favorite animal? No pets. No real favorite animals. Unless kids count!
5. Favorite genre of reading? Non-fiction - like history of everyday things. Oh - and books like Freakonomics.
6. Hobbies? Crafting (I used to scrapbook when I had time!). Wreath-making
7. Would you like a Christmas ornament? I love ornaments - especially when they are from a special place and/or are dated.
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? (Include allergies or dietary concerns) I'm not big on candles, don't paint my nails, I'm good on make-up.
9. Do you like to cook? My H does most of the cooking, but I love kitchen gadgets, recipes, and baking.
10. Vanilla or Chocolate? Yes.
11. Favorite make up item? I always have Burt's Bees chapstick laying around.
12. Silver or Gold? Mostly silver, but I have several necklaces in gold, too.
13. Do you collect anything? Lemon stuff in the kitchen, I have a picture frame wall with all different shapes/sizes/colors.
14. Favorite scent? Fresh and clean scents. No food smells, nothing overly floral or perfumey.
15. Favorite holiday? Christmas
16. Favorite board game? Trivial Pursuit and Scattergories - but H won't play with me!
17. Favorite sports team(s)? Clemson Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals
18. Favorite movie (and do you have a copy)? Shag, Clueless - yes, I have them both!
19. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? Coffee - strong and black.
20. What 3 items would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? My iPhone (with wifi!), Wine, and a corkscrew.
1. Favorite color(s)? Navy blue. I also like white and gold together.
2. Favorite dessert? Meh. Maybe fruit cake. Ok, I know what fruit cake is now and that's not something I like. Let me put it this way - fresh fruit based dessert.
3. Favorite snack? Spicy stuff.
4. Do you have pets/favorite animal? I have a dog - Maddie.
5. Favorite genre of reading? Sci Fi, Detective
6. Hobbies? Cooking.
7. Would you like a Christmas ornament? Sure!
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? No food or scented stuff please. Still struggling with m/s
9. Do you like to cook? Love to.
10. Vanilla or Chocolate? Is this ice cream - if so, neither. I like coffee.
11. Favorite make up item? Eyeliners and lipsticks but I have an enormous collection already.
12. Silver or Gold? Gold
13. Do you collect anything? Not really.
14. Favorite scent? I like jasmine, gardenia in flowers. I love herbal, plant and leafy smelling stuff.
15. Favorite holiday? Diwali and Christmas
16. Favorite board game? Scrabble
17. Favorite sports team(s)? None
18. Favorite movie (and do you have a copy)? Don't love movies a lot.
19. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? hot chocolate.
20. What 3 items would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? A mobile phone hooked up to the internet and my H and maddie. We might actually stay forever, lol. I bet amazon would find us with their delivery drones
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg
1. Favorite color(s)? Pink and gold (like metallic gold, not mustardy yellow)
2. Favorite dessert? all of them. I love dessert
3. Favorite snack? hm, maybe cheese and crackers? not a big snacker
4. Do you have pets/favorite animal? one mini long haired doxie
5. Favorite genre of reading? all fiction. I love to read and will read pretty much any fiction category. I don't do non fiction
6. Hobbies? reading, baking, sewing
7. Would you like a Christmas ornament? no, thank you
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? (Include allergies or dietary concerns) chotchies/ knick knacks
9. Do you like to cook? I do. I prefer baking over cooking, and I probably own every cooking/ baking gadget ever
10. Vanilla or Chocolate? always chocolate
11. Favorite make up item? I only wear mascara and lip balm/ gloss
12. Silver or Gold? both, but more gold lately
13. Do you collect anything? nope
14. Favorite scent? I don't think I have one
15. Favorite holiday? Christmas
16. Favorite board game? not a board game player
17. Favorite sports team(s)? Phillies
18. Favorite movie (and do you have a copy)? I was going to say I don't have one until I saw Jigsy's reply and now I will steal it. all the Harry Potters and yes I have them all
19. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? coffee
20. What 3 items would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? books, baked goods, chapstick
5. Favorite genre of reading? Fiction (dystopian, thrillers, James Patterson, David Baldacci)
6. Hobbies? Golf, cooking.
7. Would you like a Christmas ornament? I have them coming out my ears! So likely, no. But something local might be kind of cool.
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? (Include allergies or dietary concerns) No allergies. I don't like nuts IN things. No chocolate or sweets.
9. Do you like to cook? Cook, yes. Bake, no.
10. Vanilla or Chocolate? Vanilla.
11. Favorite make up item? Just one? Lol. All things Sephora, Smashbox, Two Faced.
12. Silver or Gold? Silver
13. Do you collect anything? Fun things related to golf (ie, golf towel from other golf clubs, ball caps from other golf clubs)
4. Do you have pets/favorite animal? I have a schipperke and a tabby cat, both boys.
5. Favorite genre of reading? Most fiction, with the exception of sci-fi and murder mysteries.
6. Hobbies? I'd like to start cross-stitching.
7. Would you like a Christmas ornament? No thanks.
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? (Include allergies or dietary concerns) No allergies or dietary concerns. Oh, but I don't really care for dark chocolate.
9. Do you like to cook? It's ok. I prefer baking.
10. Vanilla or Chocolate? Chocolate all the way.
11. Favorite make up item? Hmmm. Mascara probably. And I try to buy cruelty-free.
12. Silver or Gold? Both.
13. Do you collect anything? No.
14. Favorite scent? Berry or vanilla scents. I don't like cinnamon scents.
Cheesy puffs -- Cheetos, Pirate's Booty, Trader Joe's brand, all of it
4. Do you have pets/favorite animal?
I have two cats
5. Favorite genre of reading?
Probably fantasy or horror (big fan of Stephen King - I've read most of his stuff)
6. Hobbies?
Reading, bicycling with my H
7. Would you like a Christmas ornament?
Maybe... if you have some awesome local place that does hand painted ornaments everyone loves, then sure. Some glittery $2 job from Target, not so much.
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? (Include allergies or dietary concerns)
Nothing floral scented, and no incense.
I don't need any more candles, coffee mugs/tumblers, or mani/pedi accessories (polish is OK, but I have a million toe separators and emery boards)
9. Do you like to cook?
Yes, but I don't do it very often
10. Vanilla or Chocolate?
Both!
11. Favorite make up item?
Sunscreen? I don't really wear makeup.
12. Silver or Gold?
Silver
13. Do you collect anything?
No
14. Favorite scent?
Vanilla, or something fruity (citrus, or berries).
I *HATE* floral and forest scents.
15. Favorite holiday?
Christmas! Followed by St. Patrick's Day.
16. Favorite board game?
Cards Against Humanity, Scattergories, Pictionary
17. Favorite sports team(s)?
None - I don't follow sports
18. Favorite movie (and do you have a copy)?
Shawshank Redemption (and yes I have a copy)
19. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate?
Hot chocolate, then tea (decaf, but not herbal; love extra bergamot in my Earl Grey)
20. What 3 items would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? Swedish Fire Steel
Machete (good call on that @misoangry)
Charged sat phone with a signal and built in GPS that pinpoints my location
2. Favorite dessert? Anything lemon. Oh, and sugar cookies.
3. Favorite snack? IDK. I'm pretty snack-y.
4. Do you have pets/favorite animal? No pets.
5. Favorite genre of reading? Probably historical fiction. I'm pretty open to what I read. I don't like anything horror and am not huge into sci-fi.
6. Hobbies? Nail polish, makeup, music, shopping, reading
7. Would you like a Christmas ornament? No thank you.
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? (Include allergies or dietary concerns) Scented lotions or candles. Some scents trigger or exacerbate my migraines.
9. Do you like to cook? Hahahahahahahahahahahahah.. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. no.
10. Vanilla or Chocolate? Vanilla, unless it's Ritter Sport
11. Favorite make up item? ALL.OF.THE.THINGS.
12. Silver or Gold? Either. I wear more silver, but like gold too.
13. Do you collect anything? Nail polish and make up.
18. Favorite movie (and do you have a copy)? Many and yes, I have them all.
19. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? Tea.
20. What 3 items would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? Chapstick. My butler Niles (who is coincidentally both a survivalist and a pilot). Fully furnished mansion.
Singing, dancing, yoga, cross stitch, jewelry making and I want to learn to sew (more than just mending) and to knit (keep starting and stopping sadly).
7. Would you like a Christmas ornament?
Sure, I love Christmas and pretty ornaments are fun
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? (Include allergies or dietary concerns)
I'm gluten free so food or treats are sometimes difficult - gluten is in all the yummiest things, lol. I'm also picky about candles and I'm not a fan of potpourri and the like.
9. Do you like to cook?
In theory yes in practice not so much. heh
10. Vanilla or Chocolate?
I like both!
11. Favorite make up item?
O-gloss and Diorshow waterproof mascara
12. Silver or Gold?
Silver and Rose Gold (not a fan of yellow gold).
13. Do you collect anything?
Not really. I do love all things fair isle/Nordic. Sad I'm in SoCal where I can't get a whole lot of use out of thick sweaters, gloves, etc.
14. Favorite scent?
Vanilla; perfumes - Philosophy's Falling in Love and Hanae Mori Butterfly
15. Favorite holiday?
Christmas, NYE, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Easter (any holiday is grand imho I just love celebrating).
16. Favorite board game?
Scrabble and Monopoly
17. Favorite sports team(s)?
Not into sports
18. Favorite movie (and do you have a copy)?
So many, but one favorite that I don't have a copy of is Death at a Funeral (original British version).
19. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate?
Yes please.
20. What 3 items would you want if you were stranded on a desert island?
My kindle, my fancy Swiss army knife and a desalination system.
4. Do you have pets/favorite animal? 2 dogs - Willow & Cricket
5. Favorite genre of reading? I love just about anything, though sports related stuff is not really on my list.
6. Hobbies? Gardening, jewelry-making, refinishing furniture, home renovations, sewing, baking
7. Would you like a Christmas ornament? Prefer to not get one (I have 2 trees and too many ornaments already).
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? (Include allergies or dietary concerns) Nothing I can think of.
9. Do you like to cook? Yes, though I prefer baking
10. Vanilla or Chocolate? Chocolate
11. Favorite make up item? eyeliner or lip gloss
12. Silver or Gold? either
13. Do you collect anything? Salt & Pepper shakers
14. Favorite scent? Inis
15. Favorite holiday? Christmas - because I love the decorations
16. Favorite board game(s)? Monopoly and Risk
17. Favorite sports team(s)? Chicago Cubs - even if they break my heart every year & the Detroit Red Wings
18. Favorite movie (and do you have a copy)? I don't really have a favorite. I don't really watch a lot of TV/movies.
19. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? all 3
20. What 3 items would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? My Paperwhite filled with as many books as it will hold; my emergency survival backpack and my dog Willow. DH needs to stay behind with our other dog Cricket.
Is anyone else completely unproductive at work today because of SS?? *raises hand*
1. Favorite color(s)? Light blue
2. Favorite dessert? Hard to pick just one. Love a good hot brownie sundae with ice cream. Also love soft chocolate chip cookies. Oh and cake. Reeses. Honestly, all the things. lol
3. Favorite snack? I love peanut butter, so a honeycrisp apple with peanut butter
4. Do you have pets/favorite animal? One cat!
5. Favorite genre of reading? I like historical fiction, suspense/thriller, comedy, most fiction...
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? (Include allergies or dietary concerns) I don't drink coffee, and don't really wear much makeup/cosmetics
9. Do you like to cook? When the mood strikes, so I guess that'd be a yes
10. Vanilla or Chocolate? For scents, vanilla, for foods, chocolate.
11. Favorite make up item? Don't really wear makeup, usually just wear some eye shadow and throw on some Chapstick
12. Silver or Gold? Silver
13. Do you collect anything? Magnets from different places I've been
14. Favorite scent? Holiday scents, like pumpkin, "spice" scents, cinnamon, gingerbread, etc.
15. Favorite holiday? Christmas
16. Favorite board game? Love Apples to Apples, CAH, Pictionary, Scattegories, Words with Friends, Catchphrase.
17. Favorite sports team(s)? Tennessee Vols
18. Favorite movie (and do you have a copy)? Bridget Jones' Diary (yes, have a copy)
19. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? Hot chocolate, I don't drink coffee
20. What 3 items would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? Probably an ipad, a TV, and a beach umbrella.
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? (Include allergies or dietary concerns) Lotion, I don't wear make up, and we already have several ratchet sets!
9. Do you like to cook? Yes, I love it as well as kitchen gadgets.
10. Vanilla or Chocolate? Chocolate.
11. Favorite make up item? None, sorry. I do like nail polish for my toes, though!
12. Silver or Gold? Silver.
13. Do you collect anything? Not really. Dust. I have a ton of photographs that I would love to frame; I really like small, different shaped, simple frames that I can put on the mantel or shelves.
14. Favorite scent? Fresh/clean smells, ocean, rain and woodsy or outdoorsy type smells.
15. Favorite holiday? Christmas.
16. Favorite board game? Scattergories, Risk
17. Favorite sports team(s)? Seattle Seahawks and Mariners.
18. Favorite movie (and do you have a copy)? Remember the Titans, yes.
19. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? I don't drink coffee or tea, but rarely I'll have a hot chocolate!
20. What 3 items would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? Practical: a cooking pot, machete and flint. Luxury: my kindle, shoes (I have sensitive feet!) and my H - he's handy! And pretty good looking, too
3. Favorite snack? I usually have a little something sweet with coffee in the afternoon as my snack.
4. Do you have pets/favorite animal? No pets
5. Favorite genre of reading? Romance
6. Hobbies? I love crafting. I make cards, ornaments, wreaths, decorated glasses
7. Would you like a Christmas ornament? Sure! My tree is a mish mash of ornaments we've gotten over the years. Anything local or unique to you would be awesome.
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? (Include allergies or dietary concerns) no puppies.
9. Do you like to cook? I love to bake.
10. Vanilla or Chocolate? Chocolate
11. Favorite make up item? I don't wear make up
12. Silver or Gold? Silver
13. Do you collect anything? I love unique measuring spoons.
14. Favorite scent? fresh coffee
15. Favorite holiday? Christmas
16. Favorite board game? Bingo, does that count?
17. Favorite sports team(s)? Not really much of a sports fan
18. Favorite movie (and do you have a copy)? Pitch Perfect-yes
19. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? Coffee or hot chocolate
20. What 3 items would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? A cell phone, a solar charger, and lots and lots of wine.
4. Do you have pets/favorite animal? I have the best Sheltie Lucy
5. Favorite genre of reading? Mystery
6. Hobbies? Reading, wasting time online, shopping
7. Would you like a Christmas ornament? Sure!
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? (Include allergies or dietary concerns) Nope
9. Do you like to cook? I tolerate cooking, but I love baking
10. Vanilla or Chocolate? Chocolate.
11. Favorite make up item? Nail polish and perfume
12. Silver or Gold? Silver.
13. Do you collect anything? Nail polish, ornaments and magnets from places we travel. I also love anything Disney. Go ahead and laugh Duchess Queen Dick, Hibernating Bear!
14. Favorite scent? Beachy/clean scents
15. Favorite holiday? Thanksgiving
16. Favorite board game? Clue
17. Favorite sports team(s)? Red Sox!
18. Favorite movie (and do you have a copy)? Apollo 13, and no
19. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? I love them all
20. What 3 items would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? My phone, a bed, and my pillow
3. Favorite snack? Fruit, dark chocolate, trail mix
4. Do you have pets/favorite animal? I have 2 dogs (see sig)
5. Favorite genre of reading? Historical fiction, mostly English/Scottish
6. Hobbies? Drinking good beer, working out.
7. Would you like a Christmas ornament? I'm down but it wouldn't be #1 on my list
8. Anything people should refrain from sending? (Include allergies or dietary concerns) Allergic to walnuts, don't need lotions, soaps, or knick knacks. I have limited space, so things that don't serve a purpose tend to go to Goodwill. Candles are cool, though.
9. Do you like to cook? I like cooking basics but I'm not a fancy chef or baker. Always down for cute kitchen stuff, though
10. Vanilla or Chocolate? Chocolate for candies, vanilla for everything else
11. Favorite make up item? Eye shadow, though I do need a good bronzer
12. Silver or Gold? Silver
13. Do you collect anything? Nope.
14. Favorite scent? Lavender, rosemary
15. Favorite holiday? Christmas
16. Favorite board game? Don't have one.
17. Favorite sports team(s)? Broncos, Colorado Rapids, US Soccer
18. Favorite movie (and do you have a copy)? Fools Rush In, Love Actually. Already have copies.
19. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? All of the above
20. What 3 items would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? DH, craft beer, and my dogs.