Five Question Friday

Well, my Friendly Friday post got lost in the mail (not really...we had to take Ella to the doctor for some tests yesterday.  I simply didn't have time!)  Instead of Friendly Friday, how about an icebreaker game.  I HATED these in school, but I have resorted to it anyway in order to break the Friday post silence. 

These questions came from My Little Life, where they are having Five Question Friday.  Click the button to play along and link up!

 1. If you could, would you go back to high school?

Maybe.  But only if I could go back knowing what I know now.  Or maybe I would do it regardless.  I had some pretty good times!

2. If a genie appeared and granted you two wishes, what would they be? (And, no saying "more wishes".)

I'm going the non-sappy/completely worldly route on this one.  Pardon me.  :)  

I would wish for Peter Walsh to come and organize my house.  I wouldn't even care if he brought the tv crew to broadcast the whole process to 100 million people.  For reals.  My second wish...is for a new kitchen table.

3. What kids show do you secretly like?

I don't secretly love any kids show.  They make me a bit crazy.  I do have some guilty pleasure shows though...The Hills and America's Next Top Model are two that are on my DVR right now. 

4. What is your beverage of choice?

Diet Coke.  All. Day. Long. :)

5. What is something that you would change about yourself (or are working to change in yourself)?

I am trying to become more purposeful with my time and energy.  I try every day to make every action, word, and thought MEAN something.  It's exhausting, but it's worth it at the end of the day to know that I haven't wasted many thoughts, energy, or time.  (Disclaimer: this doesn't happen every day.  This is just something I strive for--I'm not perfect)  :)

Friendly Friday presents Samster Mommy

Samster Mommy is another blog that I have been reading since my craft blog obsession began. Natasha has a little one just a bit younger than mine which is probably why I was drawn to her blog.

She mixes a little bit of little girl sewing with home decor sewing/crafting and some cooking. With another little one on the way, I can't wait to see what she comes up with for baby sewing and crafting! (I am living vicariously through her until we're blessed with another little one!)

Some of my favorite posts:

Bedsheet to Ruffled Pillow Tutorial

Little Bunny Bathmitt

Baby Cargo Refashion

Sunshine Decorating

Go say hello to Natasha, be friendly, and follow her if it strikes your fancy!

A Giveaway at Bloom for Friendly Friday!

If you haven't found Bloom yet, then please let me introduce you!

One of my favorite blog reads, Bloom, is hosting a giveaway for Caribbean Blue baking dishes from Le Creuset! Head over to Bloom to enter. There are several ways to enter (read: multiple entries!) so you can up your chances of winning.

While you're there, check out some other posts. I would link you to a favorite, but I truly love every post she does!

Motivation

In the spirit of trying to get into a regular posting schedule/habit, I have come up with another catchy daily post title.

Friendly Friday.

Don't laugh. I'm serious. LOL I don't know why I'm laughing. Probably because it sounds geeky.

I don't care. I'm a geek. :)

The purpose will be to connect anyone who comes across this blog to a blog/blog post that I love or have found inspiration in. If you loved something, let me know!


On to my first Friendly Friday!

I found this blog a few weeks ago called Freckled Nest. It has a wonderful post on how to stay motivated while you craft.

Who doesn't need a little motivation?? (Heaven knows I do sometimes...a lot....almost always...)

Jump on over and read the post on 5 Ways to Stay Motivated While You Craft.

After you're done reading that, go back to her main page and look through her posts. She has some amazing pictures!