Pause for an Award!

Lindsay at The Newlywed Notebook has been very sweet and awarded my blog with the Sunshine Award! If you have not had a chance to get to know Lindsay, please take a minute to stop by her blog. She has several posts featuring her thoughts and advice on marriage, not to mention posts on fashion and the latest of her and her husband's DIY projects.

Rules of the Award:

-Post 11 random facts about yourself

-Answer 11 questions for the blogger that nominated you

-Nominate 11 bloggers to receive the award

-Write your own 11 questions for them to answer

-Notify them that you have nominated them

My Random Facts:
1. I am originally from Mansfield, La.
2. Starting in 3rd grade, I was homeschooled.
3. I have loved being married these past 7 months, but I miss my family often.
4. My favorite book is Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.
5. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to write.
6. Since becoming a wife, I have discovered I love to cook.
7. My favorite color is teal...teal blue or teal green has yet to be decided. :)
8. I enjoy going for walks with my husband.
9. I sing when no one is nearby. (My husband is set on catching me one day.)
10. I love Christmas, especially Christmas elves!
11. My favorite quote is:

"Watch your thoughts for they become your words.

Watch your words for they become your actions.

Watch your actions for they become your habits.

   Watch your habits for they become your character.

    Watch your character for it becomes your destiny."

                                                         -Margaret Thatcher

Questions for Me:
1. What has been your favorite vacation so far?
      There are so many, but I would have to say our honeymoon in October. I think of that drive so
      often. It was wonderful to be in a cabin in Georgia, where so many other vacations with my
      family had taken place. It was beautiful and peaceful and a wonderful beginning for us.
2. How many siblings do you have?
       I have a younger sister and a younger brother (but he is MUCH taller than me already)!
3. Heels or flats?
      I love my heels, but I am clutzy enough and smart enough to wear flats more often.
4. If you could own one exotic animal (not a typical pet) what would it be?
      I would have to say my husband's sea monkeys are as exotic as we need ever imagine. :)
5. What is your favorite blog post you have written?
     I think I would have to say "20 Things I Love..." .
6. What's your favorite type of music to listen to when you are rocking out in the car?
      Pop music, mostly from the 80s. I like music from the 50s, too!
7. What's one guilty pleasure?
      I can't think of any at this very moment, but it used to be watching Real Housewives of New 
     York...or Orange County...or, my favorite, Beverly Hills.
8. Why did you start your blog?
      To keep track of the lessons I am learning and our life together.
9. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
       I have no earthly idea. I guess anything with potatoes?
10. Are you an introvert or an extrovert at heart?
       I would have to say an introvert.
11. What's one irrational fear you have? (hey, we all have them :) )
       I don't know. (I know, I'm no fun.) I think all of my fears are rational! Hahaha! I do turn off my
       alarm clock and turn it back on at least 3 times every night because I am afraid I will either forget
       to set it or that I will set it for pm instead of am...even when it typically stays the same every day.

My Nominations:
1. Nicole at Bloom
2. Victoria at Happily Ever Strader
3. Amanda at Marry Mint
4. Chelsea at Southern Charm
5. Rachel at The Random Writings of Rachel
6. Karla at Forever Newly Wedded
7. Shelby at Stay Crafty My Friends
8. Laura at Oh Laura Darling
9. Annie at Annie B Jones
10. And my longtime blogging friend, Natalie at Heart Stirrings
11. Sorry, I did not have an 11th.

My Questions for You:
1. What is your favorite old movie?
2. What is your next DIY project?
3. Scenario: You and your husband only eat out once a month. This month, the waiter is rude and the food is so greasy that neither of you can finish your plate. Do you say anything or just pay and leave?
4. What color would you title as THE "Happy Color"?
5. What was your favorite toy as a child?
6. What is your stress-reliever (or at least the one that works best for you)?
7. Mr. Darcy,  Mr. Knightley, Edmund Bertrum, Edward Ferrars, Captain Wentworth, or Henry Tilney (and if I have forgotten an Austen hero, please forgive me and include him as part of your choices)?
8. Favorite type of pizza?
9. Biggest grammatical pet-peeve?
10. Do you know if you are related to anyone famous (or infamous)?
11. Where would you love to visit, but are to afraid to go?

I hope that all of you have as much fun with this award as I have. Thank you again, Lindsay, for nominating me!