30 Day Challenge Day 1 and Day 2

One of my favorite things about blogging is meeting other bloggers - and I thought I would take this opportunity to partake in Katies 30 Day blogging challenge

So I'm a few days behind - so I'm going to take this opportunity to catch up!


Day 1: introduce, recent picture, and 15 interesting facts

Hello there! I love getting to know other fellow bloggers - so here is your chance to get to know me, or if get to know more of me in the next 30 days! i started this blog to document my life, and i never imagined others being interested in what i have to say or what i am doing. in my blog i will be honest with you, i will be an open book, and i'm excited to share it with you at least for the next 30 days.

Here is a recent picture of me [and Justin]. I very seldom have a picture of just myself... so this is as good as it gets. we were on our way down to THE Ohio State campus for the OSU vs Miami game last month
now here are 15 interesting facts about moi

[1] i have 2 great grandmas - 94 and 96 [my 94 yr old ggma - reads my blog! love it!] 7 grandparents [4 grandmas and 3 grandpas - all of my parent's parents are divorced and re-married] all still alive and kicking! i am beyond fortunate! and i love that this is one of the ways i communicate with them!
[2] i love routine and making plans - and it doesn't go over very well when either one doesn't go as planned - i'm getting MUCH better at this!
[3] i can watch golf all day long, but as soon as i turn the channel to a tennis match - i'm fast asleep!
[4] i absolutely love Christmas! Did you know its only 72 days left :)
[5] i would totally love to go back in time and be a fly on the wall for 1 day when Justin was in college - i love hearing his stories!
[6] i work at a hospital [thank G in HR] but i'm deathly afraid of needles and blood! eek!
[7] flip flops and socks totally wig me out! like heebie jeebies beyond uncomfortable type feeling
[8] my orthodontist looked in my mouth when i was in 3rd grade and simply just said "youre a challenge... let me tell you that makes you feel good as a nervous little kid - i have to admit - he did a pretty good job!
[9] i'm loving my iphone and enjoying having a smartphone again! as of right now her name is bella for isabella the iphone.. the verdict is still out on her name - any other suggestions would be appreciated?? am i the only one who names their phone/car??
[10] i despise the words moist and penetrating/penetration [esp during football games - when the running back penetrated through the defensive line....eww gross!]
[11]there is something about a guy with a sleeve that is totally hot- however i do not want J to ever get one! i know... very contradictory.. but its the truth!
[12] i would love to have blonde highlights again... unfortunately its just not in the budget for me to have it as a constant up keep
[13] the only scripted show i watch is modern family... yes i'm a reality tv junkie!
[14] I totally wish that i could have a a dog - b/c i love the names I have picked out - but I don't know if I will ever be ready for a dog! its a HUGE responsibility! but i love the names [mulligan, bogey, palmer and watson]
[15] my dream job would be an event planner... i love the large aspect of planning events as well the little details

Day 2: Meaning Behind Your Blog Name

I was more excited to start blogging than coming up with a creative/witty/hidden meaning behind my name for my blog- so there it is -I came up with Lindsey at Lovin' My Life. I truly believe in the title of my blog - and I totally love my life, the ups and the downs... so I do love my life! Maybe one day - I'll change it to something a little more creative! But until then - its staying the way it is!

Thanks for the love:)

Thank you Julie for giving me the Versatile Blogger award, I am truly honored. I love reading your blog everyday, and I love your creativity and the gorgeous pictures that you find for your blog. The rules of this this wonderful award are that I need to post 7 interesting facts about me

1. i could eat peanut butter for every meal. i go through a container of pb in about a week and a half, i have a spoonful for breakfast everyday, and when i can't figure out what to have for dinner, i look to my staple - pb... its true!

2. i have some pretty weird quirks about food - i.e. i won't eat shredded meat of any kind - if you want to read more about my food issues - click here

3. i have a count down with a friend for kate plus 8 to return to tv (yes - even if is just Bri and I who intend on watching it - I am still VERY excited it!)

4. i have had my dog names picked out waaaaay before i had even thought about kids names. i love the names mulligan (for the dog i get from a shelter, a mulligan is a second chance in golf, and i want a second chance for the dog) and bogey. and justin wants to name a dog palmer (After palmer street where he went to college) however i'm okay with it because it went my golf theme

5. i have a VERY large extended family, i have 4 grandmas, 3 grandpas, and 2 great grandmas all still alive. i consider myself very fortunate to have known 5 of my other great grandparents before they passed as well.

6. i get really uncomfortable around people who wear socks with flip flops - like squeemy uncomfortable and i will probably walk away you because i can't look at it

7. i ALWAYS shop online or look through a flier before I go shopping so I don't impulse buy - i also make a list before i go out so i can make sure that i know EXACTLY what i am after, and i will make sure to bring any coupons with me that i may have - yes am i partially turning into my mother - absolutely, but its the only way that i know how to save money - lists, sales, and coupons!

While were on the topic of Julie from Brown Eyed Belle - I won this fabulous give-a-way from her a few weeks ago and I keep meaning to blog about it! it is perfect because i LOVE limes, and i am always about throwing fun parties for all of my friends! thanks Julie its awesome :)

and look how freakin' cute this envelope is - maybe its because i never go to the post office - but i never knew they had such cute things to ship your stuff