Hi There!

Hi new (and old!) friends! I'm so glad you stopped by my little blog. I'm linking up with Kelly's Korner today to meet some new peeps.

My name is Jennifer and I've been blogging for just about six months now. I started the blog as a creative outlet to write about my newish marriage, crafts, learning to be like Christ, recipes, my addiction to Pinterest, and other random thoughts.

My husband and I have been married just over two years, and every day is an adventure.

No kids yet but we do have two sweet dogs and one of these days we'll get around to having children!

Making real, genuine friends is tough--I'm looking forward to meeting some new ones!

Style Obsession: Coral & Aqua

It all started when I found this nail polish and fell in love:

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear "Coral Reef"

Please excuse my chewed off nails! I'm trying to stop!

I love the color--it's so spring-y and bright! It's currently on my toes and it makes me happy every time I look at it. 

Then I found this dress in Target and fell in love. I have the same style dress in two colors from last year's line and they're so comfortable (I ♥ Target!) A perfect addition to my spring wardrobe! (Honestly, the only addition. We're saving for more important things so no more clothes for me!) 

Mossimo Supply Co. Kimono Dress in Blue

When I saw the aqua dress with my coral nails, inspiration struck. I added a similar coral necklace to my dress and was pretty proud of how my outfit turned out!

I'll admit I'm not very fashionable so I was pretty impressed that I had managed to stumble upon what appears to be a pretty popular color combination (Thanks, Pinterest, for helping me make lifelong fashion choices).

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I'm loving these colors together and will definitely be looking for more ways to use them in my wardrobe! What about you? Any favorite color combinations for spring and summer?

On Conflict

Let me really honest here: I do not like conflict. Not at all. I would rather just pretend everything is okay than deal with any issues in any of my relationships.

What usually happens when Josh and I disagree is that I just give in and let it go, because that is easier to me than dealing with a disagreement. And if that doesn't solve the problem, then I get upset and cry and go to bed.

Yeah. Not the healthiest strategy.

Fortunately for Josh and I, we have been growing through Chip Ingram's "Experiencing God's Dream for Your Marriage" with another couple from our church. We are almost through the study and have learned some really great things about what marriage is designed to look like, intimacy, and communication. But I'll admit, when I found out last night's topic was "Conflict Resolution: How to Fight Fair", I got a little squirmy.  I don't even like to talk about conflict. Ugh.

I am so glad we did, though. We discussed some ground rules for fighting fair and why we each react to conflict differently.

What stood out for me more than anything else is that conflict is normal. I guess this might be a "duh" moment for a lot of people, but it really resonated with me. Conflict is normal, it is healthy, and it is a necessary part of marriage.

Chip gave the example of Paul and Barnabas in the Bible. We don't know all the juicy details, but basically, these two amazing missionaries parted ways because they couldn't agree on what to do with John Mark. Two of the Godliest guys in history had conflict. In the end, their conflict actually allowed them to spread the Gospel to more places individually than if they had gone together.

This isn't the first time I've heard "conflict is healthy" but it was the first time I really was able to see the truth in that statement. I'm hoping that this revelation will help lessen my dislike for conflict, and help me learn to deal with it constructively.

What about ya'll? Do you do conflict well, or does it scare the heck out of you too? I'm planning another post on Ground Rule for Fighting Fair, so I'd love suggestions!

Just For Fun!

I'm linking up with Crys @ A Life in Ordinary for this fun questionnaire! This is so much more entertaining than putting away laundry and vacuuming (which is what I should be doing). 

 

I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 5 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments. What do you pick?

Produce: Fresh Broccoli to roast

Bakery: Seeded Rye Bread

Meat: Whatever's on sale :)

Frozen Foods: spinach

Dairy: Fat Free Half & Half

 

Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you. So, what's in your bag?

Ugh. Three? I'd pack a dress, a nice shirt, and jeans. And we better be going somewhere I can do some shopping!

If I was to listen in on your conversations throughout the day, what 5 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?

• "Seriously?"
• "Thank you for calling *** Early Learning, this is Jennifer..."
• "Walking feet! Inside voices!"
• "Riley! June! SIT!"
• "What do we have coupons for?"

What three things do you find yourself doing every single day? What things would put you in a bad mood if you didn’t get to do them?

• I need one cup of coffee. Just one. I am not a happy camper without it. I don't think it's the caffeine, because I can drink decaff and be happy--it's just the routine.
• Walking the dogs. I like having a decent amount of time to take them for a walk in the evening, both for their benefit and mine. If it's raining or I don't have enough time, I get frustrated.
• Reading or playing iPhone games before bed. Just 15 minutes of zone-out time.

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If you had a three hour block where no one was around, what 5 things might we find you doing?

1. Reading
2. Browsing Pinterest (and wishing I remembered to make things I pin!)
3. Taking a nap
4. Reading blogs or updating mine
5. Deep cleaning or balancing the checkbook (things I prefer to do without Josh around--I don't know why!)

You are headed to the zoo, but it looks like it might start raining. What three exhibits do you rush to see first?

Rush? You don't rush at the zoo! I love the elephants and the giraffes though. They always remind me how creative God is!

 
What four (live) television shows do you wish would gift you free tickets?

1. Anderson (I just think he's cute)
2. Can I go back in time and say Oprah? I just want the free stuff she always gave out.
3. Stephen Colbert. He's funny.
4. Nate Berkus? That's honestly the only other talk show I can think of!

If someone offered to buy you a triple dipper ice cream cone, what three flavors would you choose?

Mint chocolate chip, and mint chocolate chip, and mint chocolate chip. I do like other flavors but I don't like mixing them!

Imagine you lost your purse at a retail store. When you go to pick it up, the cashier asks you to name five things that are inside it to prove it is yours. What do you say?

1. Blue & Green zipper pouch with a variety of meds/cosmetics.
2. Leather envelope overflowing with coupons.
3. Pink coin purse with random gift cards.
4. A stack of mail/bills with a binder clip.
5. A ridiculous amount of pens & lip glosses that always get lost at the bottom.
   

Imagine you are at a job fair. You’re asked what careers you would like to pursue. Assuming you had the talents for said careers, how would you respond? (List four.)

1. Teacher 
2. Author
3. Zoologist
4. Professional blogger/scrapbooker/mom.

If you could speak with your 16 year old self, what four things would you say?

1.  Go to school! Why do you keep skipping?

2.  Deal with your issues now. They will only get more difficult the longer you ignore them.

3. God has a perfect plan, and his timing is perfect. Quit trying to rush things and just trust.

4. Stop spending all your money and put some in savings. Don't ever get a credit card, ever. Be smart!

Midweek Confessions: Happy Spring!

*I get disproportionately excited when I save money at the grocery store. I just bought $22 worth of meat for $11 (thanks to looming expiration dates) and I have never felt so proud.

*Best news I got this week? 7-11 is returning to Jacksonville! Other gas stations have Icee's, but Slurpee's reign supreme. It's gonna be a good summer!

*Please tell me I am not the only one addicted to Draw Something. Seriously--that game has taken priority over everything else. I'm a horrible artist but it just cracks me up!!

*I am going to see The Hunger Games movie on Sunday with some friends. I'm seriously excited, but also nervous--I have read the first two books so I know what happens, and I know it will be hard for me to watch! I finished Catching Fire last week and am taking a break. Not because I'm not addicted, but because it's so intense. I needed to breathe.

*Sometimes I get a little overwhelmed by this blogging world. I love writing, and I love getting comments, but there's still a million things I'm clueless about. Sponsors and buttons and giveaways and guestposts? Oh my. Anyone want to give me a crash course?

That wraps up this week's confessions! If you haven't already, you should head on over to E, Myself & I to read more!

I confess...

Oh, man. I confess: I have been a bad blogger. I had every intention of posting this weekend, but here it is Wednesday and I'm just now getting around to it.

I confess that I do. not. like. to be busy. I am such an introvert, and I really like my time to myself. I love my husband dearly, but I have come to appreciate that I have a few hours to myself before he gets home from work. I also really like sleep. This week I have had a lot to do, which has led to late nights and early mornings and not so much quiet time, and not much of an end in site. All the things on my schedule are good things though, so I can't complain too much :)

I confess that after weeks of applying for jobs and thinking there was no hope, I have had three phone calls this week! Two phone interviews and one in person interview. Nothing solid--but there is hope. Hallelujah.

I confess that with the way my schedule looks for the next week or so, you probably won't hear much from me. I promise I have lots of good stuff planned when I get a second to catch up!

Outta Here

I am so excited to be packing my things and getting ready to head out for a weekend of fun! I need this break. And what could be better than spending time with my two sweet nephews?

Emmett, who's baptism we are going to on Sunday.

Myles, my road trip buddy!

I'll also get to spend time with some of my favorite ladies.

I am so looking forward to this! Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

Things I am Loving

I thought I'd share a few of my recent favorites...

Paula Dorf Eye Primer:

I was one of those people who didn't realize I needed eye primer until I stared using it. I'm not a huge makeup person (I stick to pretty basic colors & products) but this makes applying shadow so much easier and it lasts so much longer. It's not cheap, but this stuff lasts forever. I have had this little pot for almost 6 months and it's just about halfway gone.

Neti Pot:

If you don't know what a neti pot, trust me when I say that the best way to explain it is for you to watch a video of one being used (Here, I did the searching for you). I know there are all kinds of horror stories surrounding the use of these, but I'll be honest--nothing has ever cleared my sinuses like this bad boy did. I got mine for free by "liking" their Facebook page. I was hesitant, because I hate the feeling of using nasal spray. This was a little uncomfortable, but the results are amazing.

Pro Styl:

This probably seems a little weird, but I am telling you, this is hands down the best hair product I have ever bought. My hair is in between wavy and straight, and it does neither well. I like to wear it curly but I've always hard a hard time finding a scrunching product that isn't too heavy, fights humidity, and lasts all day. A friend recommended this and I have been hooked ever since. Best part? A large tub of it costs about $2 at drugstores.

Ink Joy Pens:

You know how when you find a pen that you really like, it makes your handwriting prettier and writing is more fun? Hmmm? Am I the only crazy one who labels their favorite pens so no one steals them from my desk? These are my new favorites, and they are not that expensive. I got mine at Target and keep finding excuses just to write with them!


This Song:

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Totally switching gears, but I honestly can't get enough of this song lately! I love Robbie Seay Band.

What about you guys? What are some of your favorite things lately? I would love to hear!

Midweek Confessions: Better Late Than Never!

 Happy Midweek!

 

• I am really stressing out over a situation at work that may leave me without a job. I am trying to trust that God has a plan and has control...but it's oh so hard. I am so frustrated! I have been listening to this song (and reading the psalm it's based on) and it has been helping.

• I made banana pudding for the Super Bowl. Confession: I don't like bananas. I just like the "pudding" part (which is why I make Paula Deen's Chessman Cookie version--no banana flavored pudding!)
• Nothing annoys me more than when I am somewhere with nothing to do and can't catch up on my Words with Friends games because I don't have a good signal. Ugh! I feel like I'm wasting precious time not playing!
• I have two shameless plugs!
• One: One of my favorite blogs, Marriage Confessions, has been nominated for two Bloggie Awards. Go check out their blog and vote for them!
• Two: If you live in the Northeast Florida area, please check out my husband's website and keep him in mind if you ever need a home inspector! He is fantastic (and I'm not all that biased.)
• I am posting this Thursday because I started it last night and then Josh and I got into a fight passionate discussion about my job and how I'm handling the stress. We both handle stress so differently and sometimes have a hard time seeing the other person's point of view.

Enjoy the rest of your week! 

It's That Time Again...

Time for Midweek Confessions! This has quickly become one of my favorite parts of the week, because...
1) I love thinking of random confessions to share
2) I love reading everyone else's confessions!

Here goes...

• It has been a crazy week living without my iPhone. I feel so lost! I am so tempted to turn it on but I am also scared to death that it won't work. So I am waiting until tomorrow morning at least.
• Naps are one of my all time favorite things to do. Nary a weekend or day off goes by that I don't find time for a nap!
• I could vacuum every day and still be disgusted at what comes out of the canister. I love our dogs but I hate carpeting.
• I know this is horrible, and my husband will hate me for announcing this publicly, but I didn't vote in the Florida primaries. And I don't really care. There's a relatively good chance I won't vote in the election come November either. I just can't honestly get behind any of the candidates. 
• That mirror that I bought last week? Yup, still sitting in my living room. Still don't know where I'm going to hang it. Still love it, though!

 If you haven't yet, check out E, Myself & I for more confessions!

What It Means

When I first started this blog, it was shortly after Josh and I were married. I knew that being married was going to be a whole new adventure, and I wanted to start a blog to chronicle the moments. I've always loved writing, and had often contemplated blogging, and being a newlywed seemed like a great time to start. I originally named my blog "Life as Josh's Wife" and wrote one post (you can still read it, way back here).

I had great intentions and not so much committment. Life took over and my one and only post stayed there with no visitors.

One day I was driving and heard Andrew Peterson's song Dancing In The Mine Fields on the radio, and I loved it. I love folk music, and I love Andrew Peterson, and this song is a perfect example of why. As I listened to it in the car, I was touched by what a perfect analogy for marriage it is.

Not just marriage, but faith, and friendships, and everything else.

If I've learned one thing in my twenty-something years, it's that life isn't easy at all. There are so many mines around. So many ways that we can be caught off guard and all our plans and best intentions can be blown up.

The other thing I've learned is that we're never alone; even at the hardest, darkest times, God is with us. And that's what I want to learn to embrace. I want to dance through life--embracing the good parts, without fear or anxiety over the mines.

So when I was inspired to start blogging again, I knew that's where I wanted my focus to be--finding the joy among the mines of everyday life.

Midweek Confessions

I'm linking up to E again because these are therapeutic! I like spilling my guts.

• I hate, hate, HATE the dentist. HATE. Is that clear enough? They scare me to death. I have no idea why, really. Even the ones that sedate you scare me. I keep saying I'm just going to let all my teeth fall out and get fake ones and be done with the dentist.
• I just bought a mirror at Hobby Lobby that I have no idea where I am going to put it. We live in a one bedroom apartment and don't have a ton of space. Justification: it was 50% off, I had a gift card from my MIL for Christmas, it is gorgeous, and it was made in America. What do you think?

• I hate the amount of time it takes to put on makeup the morning, but I hate the way I look without makeup more. I don't wear a ton, but I have to at least do my eyes or I look like I'm 12.
• I didn't watch the State of the Union last night. Josh did, and complained the whole time. This is why I don't watch--because I'd just be annoyed. So I ignored it. 
• I think I could give up sweets pretty easily. What I can not give up is cheese and bread. I could live off of either one of those.
• Whenever I use my computer, I realize how disgustingly dirty it is. Dusty and the screen has some random smudges on it. But I always forget to actually clean it. Oops.

That's it for this week!

On Insecurity

Since I switched my day off and have been able to go to church on Wednesday nights, I've been going to a woman's Bible study based on the book So Long Insecurity by Beth Moore.

I have some Beth Moore experience under my belt from college, and while I love to roll my eyes at how ridiculous she can be, I have always learned from her. This time around isn't any different.

Last week, one of the challenges was for us to think about how our insecurity limits us. To really, honestly take a look at our lives and see what we're missing out on because of insecurity.

Now, I'll admit, I've always struggled with insecurity. I'm generally quiet and shy and it takes a while for me to warm up to new people. But I had never really given any amount of thought to what I was missing out on because of my insecurity. Or given any thought to the idea that I didn't have to be insecure, that it was something I could change.

I was kind of shocked when I started paying attentions to the things that I hold back from because of insecurity...

• There's a knitting group meet up that I keep saying I'm going to go to, to learn to knit and meet new people. I've been saying this for almost a year and still haven't gone. 
• When I'm ordering food I hesitate to make special requests. My boss is very specific about how she likes her sushi, and it is torture when I have to order it!
• I am an independent consultant for Thirty One Gifts.While I love their products, I very rarely promote my business or invite people to host parties.
• Coming up with blog posts is difficult, because I'm always worried that I'll bore you to death or that you won't like what I wrote. 
• On our first date, I wouldn't look Josh in the eyes and I barely talked to him. Good thing he was willing to look past that!

I'm sure I could think of plenty more, but you get the idea.

Yikes.

John 10:10 tells us that God wants us to live abundantly.

I know this, but often I am too worried about what others will think or how I will feel to embrace it. As I said, I've always just looked at my insecurity as a character trait, part of my personality, not something I could actually change. But I am beginning to realize that maybe I can change, and maybe I need to. Maybe I shouldn't spend so much time worrying about what everyone else thinks, and instead dwell on what God thinks.

I Must Confess...

• I actually kind of like doing dishes. Don't tell Josh. What I hate is putting away clean dishes. I swear, if he would just keep the drying rack empty, I would happily wash dishes all day long.
• I recently switched my day off (I work four 10-hour days) from Friday to Wednesday. While I have dreaded giving up my long weekends, I think I might like having a break in the middle of the week. I switched it so I could attend church on Wednesday nights, which I'm very excited about!
• Seeing as how I am off today, I have been super lazy. Monday I was off for MLK and was productive. Today, I slept until 9, and have yet to do anything remotely productive.
• I saw Mark Wahlberg's new movie Contraband with a friend on Sunday, not because we had any interest in the storyline, but because Marky Mark was in it. It was a bit way too intense for me. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and my heart was racing! 
• I keep swearing I 'm going to start eating a healthy breakfast before work, and then I don't. I usually don't eat anything. I know this is horrible for me, but the thought of food in the morning makes me nauseous. Sometimes I can choke down a granola bar but that's about it. 
• Now, because it is cold and rainy and that's as good of an excuse as any, I am going to turn on the TV, watch trashy reality shows, and take a nap.

Why I Hate Target

Just kidding, I love Target. A whole lot. Maybe a little too much.

I saw this on Pinterest and laughed, because it's so entirely accurate. I get excited when I have a reason to go to Target. Yesterday my reason was that I was almost out of saline solution for my contacts, and Target has the best deals on saline. The part about them having great prices is true (a two pack for $3.69!) but I may or may not have half a bottle of saline left.

So if I spent $3.69 on saline, I would like to know how exactly my total at Target was nearly $50 dollars. Whaaaaat?? And that was after I forced myself to put down the adorable sandals I have been eying for 4 months that were on clearance for 50% off! I did, however, purchase some really cute Florida Gator onesies for the cutest little boy I know.

That's it. I'm staying out of Target.

...at least until I'm running low on saline again!

Happy Friday!

1.   The last thing I ate was  a bagel and cream cheese that I stole from our school's kitchen. 

2.   The last song I listened to was...I'm trying to remember what the last song was on the radio in the car. I think it was "Good Morning" by Mandisa. It's a little cheesy but a fun morning song!

3.  Using the letters in my name I can spell (Jennifer) fine, fern, rife, fee, nee...

4.  If I had to dress in one color for the rest of my life I would pick It would have to be blue, because there are so many shades of blue. And if you look at my color-coded closet, I have more blue than anything else (even though I didn't plan it that way!)

5.  If you were to look in my bag right now you'd find Some mail, wallet, empty ziploc, a random piece of gum, 5 or more lip balms/glosses, pen, calendar, camera cord, headphones, coupons, and a bunch of random receipts I need to trash.

6.  When I finish filling in the blanks I'm going to go check on our teachers and make sure all the classrooms are in ratio.

7.  My all time favorite song to dance to is I don't know...the only time I really dance is at weddings with good friends and a few glasses of wine. Then I'll dance to whatever the DJ plays! 

 

Happy Friday!

Not My Cup of Tea

Every so often, I'm at the grocery store, see a new fun flavor of hot tea, and decide I'm going to be a tea drinker. Or I walk by the tea store in the mall, and try a free sample, and wonder why I don't drink hot tea regularly. I think it would be lovely to drink a cup of hot tea every night before bed. A lovely little nighttime ritual to end the day.

In reality, the only time I actually drink tea is when I am sick. To me, being sick = drinking hot tea. Whenever I was sick, my mom made me tea with honey and lemon. (She also made me a bed on the couch and brought me a cup of Gatorade with a straw in it and gave me my medicine like clockwork. Hey Mom, I am sick, do you want to come visit and take care of me?)

My point is, I always have these situations that sound great in my head, but in real life they don't turn out to be so great.

...Such as a taking a bubble bath. I always think a bubble bath with a glass of wine and a good book sounds delightful. I get hot after five minutes, I'm uncomfortable because our bathtub is roughly the size of a shoebox, and I can't read without getting the book wet.

...Such as going to the beach. I love the beach--in theory. I grew up close to one of America's Top 10 best beaches:

  

I always think the beach is so much fun. Then I get there, and I'm over it after ten minutes. It's hot, the sand makes me itchy, there's too many people, and there's too many creatures to worry about. One time my friends and I saw a huge shark in the water at the beach. Okay, it turned out to be a manatee, but still. You just never know.

...Such as baking intricate desserts. I find amazing recipes online (partly in thanks to my Pinterest addiction)

and decide to make them. By the time I put the first batch of whatever it is in the oven, I have flour all over the kitchen, I'm nauseous from taste-testing too much batter, and the prospect of cleaning up my mess makes me vow to never do it again. Until the next time I find a recipe for peanut butter brownies and decide they have to be made immediately.

I wish my plans turned out as fantastic as they sound in my head!

{Insert Crazy Laughter}

I had a really funny dream last night. Hysterical-laughing-out-loud funny.

You want to hear my dream, right?

You want me to tell you all the hilarious details?

...Me too. Except I have no idea what I dreamed about!

Me: (sitting straight up in bed): HAhaHAhAHaHAHAhahaHAHaHA!
Josh: (awoken from deep slumber): What? What are you laughing about?
Me: (still sleeping) HAHahAhAHAhAHAHAHA!
Josh: (getting annoyed) WHAT are you laughing at?
Me: (slightly awake now): What? *promptly fall back asleep*

I have no memory of said laughter. When I woke up, I was sitting up in bed, and Josh was yelling at me. I have no idea what I thought was so funny. I wish I did, though, because it was apparently really funny.

This isn't the first time I've woken Josh up with my middle of the night antics.
He loves to tell the story of when he woke up to find me standing across the room next to his dresser.
I still have no idea what I was doing there.
Several other times I've woken him up with my ramblings, only to have no idea what I said or what I was talking about.

So, there you go. Proof that I am crazy!

I'm linking up to E, Myself & I's Midweek Confessions...it was such fun last week so I'm doing it again!

Fill in the Blank Friday!

Happy Friday, folks! I'm joining Lauren @ The Little Things We Do for another meme today. I have always loved surveys and such!

1.   One of my favorite things to do when I have free time is   do something crafty. Or catch up on my reading.

2.   When I have free time I tend to    be less productive than when I am busy. It's the procrastinator in me. I work better under pressure.


3.  If I had an entire day completely to myself I would  find a small coffee shop to have breakfast and read in. Take a nap on the couch. Talk the dogs for a long walk in the park. Rent a movie from Red Box and eat ice cream out of the carton.

4.  I would prefer to spend my free time (alone or with others...)  half and half. I love lunch dates with friends, and hanging out with my hubby, but I also love time alone.

5.  Most of my free time happens   On my days off. I am lucky enough to work four 10-hour days, so I get Friday off (most weeks). I love, love, love my day off.

6.  The best thing about free time is  naps! I love naps! Free time means I can nap!

7.  The next time I have free time I should probably   organize something or clean something  but instead, I'll probably    play around on Pinterest and stalk new blogs.

Midweek Confessions

I came across this meme on a new blog I started following, so I thought I'd join in the fun!

• I packed up all of our Christmas stuff last week, so we could put it in storage at my mom's house. I left our HOHOHO cookie jar out though, because it's full of Christmas candy and I was too lazy to transfer it to something else.
• I hate hate hate to iron. Usually I can get away with not ironing by using some wrinkle release spray and a few minutes in the dryer. Unfortunately, we do not currently own a dryer. Sometimes I go to work in clothes that are damp from the wrinkle release spray! (I know my mom is gasping for breath at that!)
• If I buy fresh bread at the grocery store (like Rye or Sourdough from the bakery), I break into it in the car. I swear I could eat a whole loaf of bread by myself. 
• Since starting this blog (less than a month ago) I have become obsessed with checking my stats, coming up with new ideas to blog about, and finding new blogs to follow.
• We currently live in a one bedroom apartment and when our lease is up, we are looking to rent a house with at least 2 (preferably 3) bedrooms. I have been stalking rental houses online; one of the reasons I am so excited about this is that another bedroom means room for a baby! Shhhh, don't tell my husband ;)
• I love to read and will read pretty much anything, but I tend to get stuck halfway through nonfiction books. As a result, I have read the first half of most of the nonfiction books on my shelf, and the second half of none of them.

Thanks for letting me spill my guts!