You all probably thought I forgot about this, huh? Well, I haven't and so now I'm going to answer all of the questions you asked me....a month ago??
If you missed it the first time, you can check it out
here.
Just Add Walter asked:
whats your secret to having so many followers?? and
S.E. Sward asked:
I so new to blogging and would love to know how you increased your readership so quickly? I'm not really sure how it happened. It's taken almost a year to get to where I'm at
{and I know there are SO MANY people that have tons more followers than me, which is totally fine. I don't blog to get followers, it's just an added bonus that people actually read what I write}. I guess the main "helper" is that I'm part of
SITS {The Secrets in the Sauce}. Also, visiting, commenting and following other blogs. A lot of bloggers return the "favor" of following you if you follow them. I think it really helps, though, if you comment.
EVERYONE loves comments. You're lying if you say you don't. LOL So if someone sees that you are a regular commenter, they're more likely to follow you. That's my take on it at least.
EmmaP says:
Tell us about a time when you stuck your foot in your mouth and learned a valuable lesson... About a year ago or so, my mom and I were at the gym talking with one of the trainers, that was sort of a friend, too, and we were talking about my mom. I don't remember the exact conversation, but I said that my mom was "a piece of work". Now, when you say that someone is a "Piece of Work" it is not exactly a good thing. And I totally did
NOT mean to say that phrase in regards to my mom. I was trying to say that she was goofy or something like that and it came out "piece of work". Ahhh!! I felt
SO BADLY. The trainer and my mom were laughing, but both like "well, ok then". So basically...
THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK was the lesson learned here. I still feel badly about it even though she's probably forgotten about it.
Ms. Sarah asked:
I am wondering how you deal with your infertility?Hmmm...This is kind of a loaded question. lol Everyone deals with infertility in different ways. Right now, I either ignore it as best I can since we're not in the middle of treatments, or I don't deal with it. I push it to the back of my mind and just let it simmer. Then every once in awhile it all comes boiling to the surface
{like last week} and I sort of explode. I'm not really a crying, emotional mess. I'm more of a mad, every thing pisses me off kind of mess. {Sometimes I wish I was an emotional, crying mess...I bet it would be good for me to get those emotions out that I seem to keep suppressed.}
I'm stumbling around trying to answer this and I'm sorry for that. I want to give you a solid answer, but really, there is no right or wrong way to deal. I pray a lot, but probably not enough and not specifically enough
{I guess}. When I'm in the middle of a meltdown, I sulk a lot and just don't want to talk. Anyone and everything is the enemy.
When I'm in a better frame of mind, I go about my daily life like I have no care in the world. Infertility is a part of me, but it doesn't define me. Does that make sense?
A couple of great resources to learn more, ask questions, etc. are
Inspire or
RESOLVE. Both have communities that you can join and get involved in discussions and whatnot.
Please email me if you have any other specific questions.
Lora asked:
what's your favorite flower?I love roses, of course. I also like white lilies. They're so simple and gorgeous.
what's your favorite part of blogging?The connection made between other bloggers. It's so nice to know that you can spew whatever you want and, likely, there will be someone out there that understands what you're going through, or finds you funny, or...whatever. It's a great community.
who is your hero? Kyle. He is my everything. I know that he'll love me no matter what and he'll always keep me safe. He works his butt off every day and does what he can to provide for us. There's not much he can't do.
if you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?Considering I've not been many places to compare, I feel like I can't say for sure. But I think I'm going to just stick with my home state, Washington. Boring? Maybe, but I seriously love it here and I've told Kyle I'll never move to another state. Now, places to visit or vacation...that's a different story. ;0P
at the end of a stressful or hard day, what's your go-to?The couch with the tv on and a nice drink in my hand...maybe some junkfood too...Mmm...ice cream....
what never fails to make you smile? Chewy. On the worst of days, he'll always do something to make me laugh. Of course, he doesn't mean to, but he's always a bright spot in my life.
Ashley at {Let Go, Laughing} asked:
what is one thing you absolutely must do before you are old and gray and can't do it anymore?Wow, this is a challenge. LOL
{Aside from having / adopting kids, of course...} I'd say.....either go rock climbing
{Kyle thinks it's too dangerous}, get up in a hot air balloon
{again, Kyle's chicken even though he went sky diving!}, become a great photographer even if it's not something I do for a profession or the most unrealistic one, travel the world.
{This was hard!!!}
if you could live anywhere in the world for a year (regardless of money) where would it be?Goodness. So many great places to go!!
{and I know so little about all of them!} Maybe Italy or on the other end of the spectrum, Aruba? Really not sure! LOL
what is your favorite memory of you and kyle (other than engagement, wedding, honeymoon)? Thinking about this is making me laugh...should I say the clean one or the more "dirty" one? LOL
Well, Kyle is very good at surprising me, although he doesn't do it often enough. I think one of my favorite memories is when he planned a trip for us for our 5th anniversary. He got the reservation at a little island retreat on Orcas Island and then he had an itinerary for the weekend. It was so sweet and special. I love that he put so much thought into it.
The others are some of the sexcapades we've been on.
**blush**La Pixie asked:
Because you have fertility problems, do you get upset by couples who are voluntarily childless? I know, to each his own and all that, but deep inside, does their decision bother you? Hmm...can't say I've ever really put much thought into it, but now that I
AM thinking about it...I suppose it doesn't really upset me. I mean, if you don't want to have children don't have them just to have them. Have them because it's something you desire and are going to love. I'd rather someone be voluntarily childless then to have a child they're going to resent for the rest of their life. Does that make sense? Hopefully.
Mighty M asked:
Does Kyle have any idea at all about your blog yet?? :-) and
The Rambler says:
I love Mighty M's question...mmmmm, so? Hahaha!! Yes, he knows about my blog, but he doesn't read it. I've told him many times that he's welcome to read it, but as far as I know, he hasn't
{unless I show him a specific post to read}.
Rebecca Jo asked:
If you had to eat one food every day for the rest of your life - what would it be? :) and
Sunshinemeg asked:
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, we are talking breakfast, lunch, and dinner - what would it be? Oh man! Just
ONE food? For the rest of my life? Jeezzzz....I've got a serious sweet tooth, but I think that I would get tired of just sweets...Ummm....I have a massive love for seafood. I'm thinking maybe crab or lobster? This is too hard. So for today, I'll say lobster. My answer might change tomorrow or next week, though. LOL
Rebecca Jo also asked:
hmmm... I'll give you a question - & its only inspired by your cartoon... have you ever passed gas in public & been caught? hehe! There's a fun one for you! Hahahahahahahaha!! Seriously?! Of course I haven't!! I don't pass gas. *snicker* But, if I
DID pass gas? I would never do it as to get caught!
Roxane asked:
Have you ever posted about your wedding? or pictures of your wedding. If so, can I get a link :) Well, you don't have to twist my arm very hard! I have posted about our wedding. This year on our 7th anniversary. You can find that
here.
Allyson asked:
If you could change places with anyone (famous or not famous) who would you pick?Hmmm....well....is this for just one day or for a lifetime? If it's for a lifetime, I wouldn't want to change places with anyone. I'm pretty happy with my life, most of the time. If it's for a day...maybe Anne Hathaway? I love her. She's so chic and sophisticated and funny and adorable...and she has money that she can do things with, like shop and have a maid and whatever else her little heart desires. I'd like to have that too.
Thank you all for your great questions! I hope I didn't miss any. If I did or you have any other questions, feel free to ask any time!!
They're sort of a cakey consistency more than a cookie chewy / crunchy but So SOOO yummy!!!
