11 September 2008

Shallow Me....

Today I got yelled at for not updating my blog... Thanks Jami! But you all know what a procrastinator I am. Some things never change. So I figured I'd come on and share my news... No deep thoughts today, I'm too tired for them. So here goes - updates on our status:

Me = happy, tired, adjusting to the single mom thing, crazy in love.

Maddie = doesn't like first grade says it's too much work and not enough play, doing really well, wants to do cheerleading again, great big sister, very protective of her brother, exceedingly dramatic, super smart, a little lazy (sadly, I think she gets this from me).

Cobby = likes preschool, going to Sesame Street Live with his class tomorrow, mouthy, testing me all the time, a sunny and happy child... He's such a lover, so cuddly and funny.

Work = busy, but great - very flexible with my schedule... Love my job!

Matt = amazing, wonderful... I thank my lucky stars every day that I finally stumbled into a relationship with someone who is such a great fit for me. It only took about a bajillion years. I can't tell you all how much chemistry the two of us have - I honestly cannot describe it in any earthly words. Can't wait for you all to meet him.

So that's it! Enjoy, and I will try to do better.

10 September 2008

Lauren's Old People Survey

Tired​ of all of those​ surve​ys made up by high schoo​l kids?​
50 quest​ions for the people who are a little older​.​.​.​.

What bill do you hate payin​g the most?​
Gosh, all of them... But mostly the Comcast bill. Highway robbery.

Where​ was the last place​ you had a roman​tic dinne​r?​

What constitutes romantic? I think it was in Matt's kitchen.

Name of your first​ grade​ teach​er?​

I do not have the first clue.

What do you reall​y want to be doing​ right​ now?

Sleeping my my lobster's pocket.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A geologist.

How many colle​ges did you atten​d?​

Just the one.

Why did you choos​e the shirt​ that you have on right​ now?

It's big and comfy - I'm relaxing.

What are your thoughts on gas prices?

We were spoiled for a long time, the rest of the world has been dealing with this for a long time. Blame my years in Europe for my unpopular opinion on this.

First​ thoug​ht when the alarm​ went off this morni​ng?​

Really? Already?

Last thoug​ht befor​e going​ to sleep​ last night​?​

What an AMAZING night....

Do you miss being​ a child​?​

Not at all....

What erran​d/​chore​ do you despi​se? ​

Cleaning. I really need to find a cleaner.

If you didn'​t have to work,​ would​ you volun​teer?​

Fo sho.

Get up early​ or sleep​ in?

Mainly up early - I like to have the whole day.

Have you found​ real love yet?

100% yes, and it's more amazing than I ever thought it could be.

Favor​ite lunch​ meat?​

Chicken

What do you get every​ time you go into Wal-​Mart?

I hate Wal-Mart and avoid it at all costs.

Beach​ or lake?​

Beach, but then any of the great lakes will do.

Do you think​ marri​age is an outda​ted ritua​l?​

No, anyone who thinks that is stupid and totally missing the point.

Do you own prope​rty?​

Doesn't everyone? Does this mean land? Then, no. But I have lots of personal property.

Favor​ite movie​ you would​n'​t want anyon​e to find out about​? ​

I don't know... Clueless?

What'​s your drink​?​

Alcohol - right now, beer.

Cowbo​ys or India​ns?​

Um, neither. Bengals. Oh - you mean the kids game. Cowboys baby!

Cops or Robbe​rs?​

Cops

Who from high schoo​l would​ you like to run in to?

Recently been running into lots of old friends on Facebook.

Sopra​nos or Despe​rate House​wives​? ​

Ugh, neither. But never seen the Sopranos, so can't judge.

Grey'​s or 'The Offic​e? ​

Both please.

Worst​ relat​ionsh​ip mista​ke that you wish you could​ take back?​

Hurting his heart unintentionally - I didn't mean it. And it hurt mine worse to see his hurt. :(

Do you like the perso​n that sits direc​tly acros​s from you at work?

​No, I do not.

What famou​s perso​n would​ you like to have dinne​r with?​

Barack Obama

Indoo​rs or Outdo​ors?​

Usually in. But sometimes out too.

Have you ever crash​ed your vehic​le?​

Nope.

Have you ever had to use a fire extin​guish​er for its inten​ded purpo​ses?

​No thank goodness!

Last book you read?​

Gold Coast

Do you have a teddy​ bear?​

I have a stuffed turtle named Flash - he lives in the trunk in my bedroom.

Stran​gest place​ you have ever brush​ed your teeth​? ​

I brush them all over the place - in my car, kitchen at work, shower. I have about 10 toothbrushes stashed in random places.

Somew​here in Calif​ornia​ you'​ve never​ been and would​ like to go?

Napa Valley or Tahoe

Do you go to churc​h?​

Yup, every week.

At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or new relationship?

Career if I had to choose one. But neither.

How old are you?

29 fo-evah! :) Ok, I lie. 34....

05 September 2008

Lauren's How Well Do You Know Your "Other" Survey...

How well DO you know your significant other?? be honest!!!........20 Q's

1. What do they watch on TV?
Mad Men, the Olympics, Criminal Minds, Get Smart, Dexter, Redwings hockey, Michigan football, How it's Made, Quincy, and the Food Network.

2. You're out to eat. what kind of dressing do they get on their salad.
Ranch or Italian

3. What's one food this person doesn't like?
One food? Only one? Mushrooms, olives, sushi (the raw kind)

4. You go out to the bar. He/she orders......
A beer. Amber microbrew.

5. Where did he/she go to high school?
Ubly, MI

6. What size shoe do they wear?
I think 10 or 11.

7. If this person were to collect anything, it would be......
Presents from his Alligator... And her artwork.

8. What is their favorite type of sandwich?
Oscar Mayer has a way with B O L O G N A

9. This person could eat __________ everyday?
Bologna, and he does eat it everyday!

10. Favorite cereal?
I don't think he likes cereal that much? But Rice Krispies.

11. This person wouldn't be caught dead wearing...
A speedo.

12. Favorite sports team?
Redwings, hands down. Also Michigan baby!

13. Who will he/she vote for?
Barack of course!

14. What is their sign?
Leo the LION

15. What is something you do that he/she wishes you didn't?
Eat only half a piece of cheese, and put the other half back in the fridge, then I forget about it until he unearths it later.

16. How many states has this person lived in?
Lots

17. What is he/she's heritage?
Polish

18. Do you bake them a cake for their birthday?
Nope, I make him a rhubarb crunch.

19. Did he/she play sports in high school?
Yup. Football.

20. This person could spend hours......
Playing with his daughter, hanging out with me, relaxing with his family, being the most amazing person I know!