Top Ten Thursday – Top Ten List And Our First TTT Giveaway!

This week’s Top Ten Thursday is brought to you by Zeemaid from In The Mommy Trenches! Her topic this week: Top Ten List of Things I Do To Get Out of Cleaning!

On a related note, our TTT girl, Sara from Domestically Challenged, is moderating our very first Top Ten Thursday giveaway! By commenting on Zeemaid’s Top Ten post today, you will be entered to win a copy of “Alienated” (visit Domestically Challenged for book details) AND one other book! Sara will choose the surprise book, based on your child's age and gender, and send it to you along with “Alienated”! Um, hello? You could cross off a gift from your Christmas list!

So what are you waiting for? Head on over to In The Mommy Trenches now, enjoy her post, give her some comment love, and you are automatically entered to win some great books!


Still want a quick look at Zeemaid’s list? Enjoy this sneak peek!


I recently stumbled across a blog called Should be Cleaning and thought girl, that is definitely a metaphor for my life. Should be Cleaning. I should be cleaning something but instead here I am. So I thought I'd do my Top Ten List of Things I Do To Get Out of Cleaning

1. Blog - okay that was obvious and a no brainer

2. Read - anything and everything. I will pick up a science book, comic book, reader's digest magazine, newspaper, back of the cereal box.. literally anything just so I can read something. (my husband says this should be #1) *L*

3. Surf on my Blackberry. It's so fun looking up free apps. Free cause I wouldn't spend money for some weird little program that sits on my phone. Okay, I did pay for my Pink ring tone but after that I draw the line.



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Check out my lovely co-hosts and their awesome blogs:
Domestically Challenged, My Messy Paradise, and In The Mommy Trenches

Happy Thursday relaxing!

Wordless Wednesday – My Iron Gut(s)

This is the snack I had the other day:

Chips.
Salsa.

And soy ‘nog’. Yes, that’s right. The soy version of egg nog.

I’m sure you’re wondering how I didn’t get the runs or a sour stomach after eating that combo, but don’t you know? Haven’t you heard? I am like a cow: I have six stomachs that act as a filtration system, protecting me from this kind of food mixture!

No, I’m not pregnant. It’s just my salty/sweet craving gone wild, coupled with the beauty of having a strong stomach.

For more Wordless Wednesday or Mostly Wordless Wednesday, visit Wordless Wednesday HQ, 5 Minutes For Mom, and 7 Clown Circus!

Whaddaya Mean I'm Not Tagged? No Prob. I’ll Tag Myself!

This meme was not sent to me from LZ at My Messy Paradise.

What happened was, I read her post, loved the questions so much – they’re not your ordinary meme-y questions – and tagged myself! Actually, she hadn't gotten around to tagging anyone yet, but I couldn't wait to see if I would be in. I just had to do it!

So thanks LZ, for giving me an easy posting day!


1. Name someone with the same birthday as you.
Lauryn Hill, Anne Heche, and Mike Myer

2. Where was your first kiss?
Playground at school. In kindergarten. On the tricycle run. I work fast.

3. Have you ever seriously vandalized someone else’s property?
Yes. Three times: when I was six or seven, I peed in my aunt’s waterbed – twice in one night. Then, with said aunt, I think I was eight or nine, I thought it would be a great idea to write, “Hi Auntie!” on the hood of her brand new car – with a rock. Third, me and my cheerleading team egged a house. Shameful, really. Believe me when I say I’ve gotten it back ten-fold…

4. Have you ever hit someone of the opposite sex?
My brother (many times) and my husband (a handful of times). With malicious intent, you ask? Ummm…

5. Have you ever sung in front of a large number of people?
But of course! It’s my job! Well, before becoming a SAHM!

6. What’s the first thing you notice about your preferred sex?
Their eyes.

7. What really turns you off?
Narcissism, pretentiousness, and racists who say racist things, but use this disclaimer,"But I'm not racist or anything. I have [enter race of choice] friends!"

8. What do you order at Starbucks?
Light Caramel Frappaccino.

9. What is your biggest mistake?
Dating one particular boy in college.

10. Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose?
Uh huh. When I was in junior high, I was out of Midol and having terrible period cramps. I was pulling a ‘terrible twos’ tantrum over it as my mom stood in the doorway of my room, laughing and watching me punch myself in the stomach to ‘distract’ from the pain.

Dramatic much?

11. Say something totally random about yourself
Wasn’t my period cramp story enough? Insatiable, you are.

12. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity?
Yes. I used to always get, “Hey, has anybody told you, you look like that asian chick in ‘Kickboxer’?” (it’s some Jean-Claude Van Damme movie). Boring. Why couldn’t they say I looked like an Asian version of Angelina Jolie or something? Sheesh.

13. Do you still watch kiddie movies or TV shows?
Heck yeah! Having a kid just gives me a legitimate excuse!

14. Did you have braces?
Yes, in junior high. Oh, and I also had to wear head gear. Oh, and I also wore bifocals to correct my astigmatism. Pretty girl, right?

15. Are you comfortable with your height?
Meh. I wouldn't mind two or three more inches… That's what she said!

16. What is the most romantic thing someone of the preferred sex has done for you?
Fed me. And given me the last bite of food. Oh yeaaaah…

17. When do you know its love?
You kiss them – with tongue – and they have morning breath.

18. Do you speak any other languages?
I speak bits of two languages: a Filipino dialect called ‘Ilocano’ and French.

19. Have you ever been to a tanning salon?
Nope. I was born with a tan.

20. What magazines do you read?
Get ready. Subscriptions to: Elle, Allure, InStyle, Lucky, Parents, Traditional Home. Buy off the rack: Oprah, Real Simple, People Magazine’s Style Watch Issue, Vogue, Smart Shopper. I'm so transparent.

21. Have you ever ridden in a limo?
No, but I have been on two party buses.


22. Has anyone you were really close to passed away?

Both my grandpa’s have passed – my maternal one, when my mom was eleven and my paternal one, when I was fourteen.

23. Do you watch MTV?
Not anymore. My sister and I both stopped watching when we noticed how skanky the girls were getting. It made us feel icky.

24. What’s something that really annoys you?
My love/hate relationship with food. Oh, and my love/hate relationship with the gym. You think these two are related?

25. What’s something you really like?
Clothes. And baths.

26. Do you like Michael Jackson?
I was a huge fan when I was younger, but he got weird, so I stopped. I still enjoy his music, though.

27. Can you dance?
Yes. Can I dance like the kids on SYTYCD? No.

28. What’s the latest you have ever stayed up?
Oh man, I’ve been up twenty-seven hours (give or take) once… and several times after. It’s called ‘youth’.

29. Have you ever been rushed by an ambulance into the emergency room?
No, thank the Lord!!! And I hope I NEVER have to be!

30. Do you actually read these when other people fill them out?
Totes. How can you not, they’re such easy reads? And, I love people’s answers! You can learn so much!

Generally, I’m supposed to tag people, but since I tagged myself and am not officially obligated to tag anyone, follow my lead! If you like the questions, tag yourself! Let me know! I’d love to come over and give you comment love!