September 17 - How It All Began

HOW IT ALL BEGAN (#BLOGEVERYDAYINSEPT)

Why did you start blogging? What is your favorite part? Least favorite part?

I love reading blogs, probably more than actuallY writing them myself, which is one reason why I decided to partake in the #BLOGEVERYDAYINSEPT. A few years ago, I realized that I was constantly being told that funny/ weird things happen to me. While it may not be true, I realized that I wanted to keep a journal of these things, good and bad, so that I have records. Especially for those days when crap hits the fan and you need a good laugh.

September 16 - Leaving On A Jet Plane

LEAVING ON A JET PLANE (#BLOGEVERYDAYINSEPT)

 If you could drop everything and get on a plane for a two week vacation right now, where would you go and why?

How can I possibly choose just one place? I am SO GRATEFUL because Aaron and I are getting married in December and, not only are we able to go on a honeymoon, we are going to Greece via Russia!! We are also hoping to go to Corsica for a couple days as I have a couple friends who are from there.

If I could go anywhere else?? First choice would definitely be ALL, yes ALL of Africa. I have always wanted to go on a Safari and go to pretty much every country there, especially Kenya. Someday!

September 15 - Growing Up in the PNW

GROWING UP: IN THE PNW

#Blogeverydayinsept#

While I was born in Eastern Washington, I grew up in Seattle. I loved visiting the Tri Cities as a kid, my dad, stepmom, brother and sister lived there as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and some of the best friends I've ever had. I love living in a big city, I hope I never have to move to a small town again. (I lived in Ellensburg for four years, and while I learned to enjoy aspects of it, small town life is not for me). 

Growing up, our house had a beautiful view of the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier.

My first job, outside of babysitting was in downtown Seattle, just a couple of blocks from the Space Needle.

This photo is actually one of mine. One of the few times I was able to spend New Year's Eve with one of my best friends at the Needle:

I love being by water. I wish I could afford to live right next to it. I lived in Santa Barbara for 7 years and while parts of it was wonderful, it was too small of a town to live in permanently. I love nature, taking photos of it, hikes, and all un-frozen water sports. I never got into skiing. I'm not into being cold, ever, though even the multiple 100+ degrees in LA have been a bit too much for me. 

September 10 - Favorite Birthday Memories

Favorite birthday memories

Today's #BlogeverydayinSept prompt is to write a little about our best and worst birthday memories. I LOVE that this is the prompt for the 10th because TODAY is my birthday!!

It's hard just to choose one favorite memory, but the one that definitely sticks out is my birthday in 2007. Aaron and I had just started dating and we decided to go on a trip. We flew into Portland, Maine and drove down the east coast. 

September 11 - One Book, One Movie, One Song

ONE BOOK, ONE MOVIE, ONE SONG... FOREVER (#BLOGEVERYDAYINSEPT)

Today's prompt for "Blog Everyday in September" is pretty simple: If you had to choose one book, one movie, and one song to listen to for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Book: The Hunger Games

I finally jumped on the band wagon a couple years ago, and normally I'm not into sci-fi books, but I started reading the first book, and couldn't put the series down!

Movie: The Notebook

This is hard to choose, but: The Notebook! I love the casting, I have to like the main characters as much as the supporting cast. And, I love the storyline, even if the books tend to be better. And yumm to Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams is beautiful!

Song: Puff Daddy's I'll Be Missing Tribute to the Notorious B.I.G. 

Yes, back when he was Puff Daddy. Not the original version of the song, just this version. Heart-breakingly beautiful and I still remember when I first heard it, how it impacted me then, and listening to it on repeat for days/ weeks. 

September 12 - Blog Inspiration

I'm not much into today's prompt but I do have a few blogs that I love following. I find it means more if I know people in real-life but unfortunately, most of my friends don't blog.

However, one of the most amazing people I know, is also one of my favorite bloggers! I love Sar's wit, stories, and general blogging style, check her out! http://www.lifeofloveblog.com/

I love people who talk about their real lives and what happens to them. The world is hugely small, and it's nice knowing people who are going through similar things, even if I'm not always willing to share.

September 9 - Top Five Cry Moments

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TOP FIVE CRY-INDUCING MOMENTS IN TV/MOVIES

There are times when I need to watch a cry-inducing movie. 
Sometimes I'm already sad, sometimes I just want to watch a good drama. Here are my favorites:

THE NOTEBOOK

FORREST GUMP

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES