Get to Know Me A Bit Better

This survey has been going around the internet so I thought it would be a fun post for tonight. Bo and I are busy finishing some last minute prep work for tomorrow night’s Thanksgiving feast. We are hosting 21 friends, including Meghann and Derek! In fact, we’re heading to the train station in a few minutes to pick them up!

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Four names that people call me, other than my real name:

  • Pumpkin (My dad’s nickname for me.)
  • Matilda (My mom’s nickname for me.)
  • Bear (Bo’s nicknames for me.)
  • AD (work nickname)

Four jobs I have had (not counting any current jobs):

  • Cutting lawns
  • Editor at SAVVY – The Savannah Morning News’ teen newspaper
  • Writer & Contributor for Bulldog Families – University of Georgia housing office newsletter
  • Holiday staff at Talbots

Four movies I’ve watched more than once

  • Dirty Dancing
  • Love Actually
  • Father of the Bride
  • The Sound of Music

Four books I’d recommend

Four places I have lived

  • Savannah, Georgia
  • Athens, Georgia
  • Philadelphia, Pensylvania
  • New York, New York

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Four places I have been

Four places I’d rather be wouldn’t mind being right now (I like Theodora’s rephrasing of this question)

Four things I don’t eat

  • Watermelon
  • Honeydew
  • Raw scallops
  • Black licorice

Four of my favorite foods

  • bananas
  • guacamole
  • anything my mom bakes
  • boiled shrimp w cocktail sauce & Old Bay

Four TV shows that I watch

  • Scandal
  • The Good Wife
  • Grey’s Anatomy
  • Madame Secretary

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Four things I am looking forward to this year (next 12 months)

  • Time with friends and family during our Atlanta-Savannah-New York City trip for the holidays
  • Ski weekends with friends
  • Visting St. Petersburg, Russia
  • The three day Indian wedding of one of my best friends, Raj, in New York City

Four things I’m always saying

  • Anything new or interesting?
  • I love you
  • I’m having wine, do you want any?
  • Will you make coffee?

Now it’s my turn to tag a few people! You’re next Charlie, Kristine, Meghann & Leah

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The TMI Blog Survey

Happy Easter Monday or Marathon Monday depending what your focus is today. I am so excited to read the race recaps from everyone who is crossing the starting line today, especially Jess and Bobbi whose journeys to this day I have followed through their blogs! As Europe recognizes Easter Monday as  a holiday, Bo and I are spending the day relaxing, unpacking, catching up and getting our lives back on track.

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While I work on the multiple travel posts recapping every city on our trap and how I packed for an 8 day road trip, I thought I’d change the topics up around here and complete the TMI Blog Survey that Theodora tagged me in the other day. I’ve loved reading this survey from Tina and other bloggers around the internet as it’s always fun to learn a little something new about people.

1. What are you wearing?

Plaid pajama pants, a Tara Stiles collection Reebok Yoga t-shirt, my favorite slippers, and an SK-II face mask.

2. Ever been in love?

I’ve been in love with this guy for 11 years but I’m finding that this journey overseas as made me fall in love with him more and more everyday.

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3. Ever had a terrible breakup?

I’ve had a few the worst of which were my high school boyfriend and then when Bo and I broke up for 2 months my senior year of college.

4. How tall are you?

5’9 and a half (I always wanted to reach 5’10 but alas that never happened.)

5. How much do you weigh?

I’ve hovered between 152-158 since moving to Europe, down 5 pounds from my lowest NYC weight. Right now I’m probably on the higher end of the spectrum thanks to a week of beer and sausage – well worth it in my opinion.

6. Any tattoos?

No. Keep in mind it took me until I was 18 to get my ears pierced so I’m not exactly a needle nor pain lover.

7. Any piercings?

See above. I have my ears pierced and that’s all. I’ve never really been interested in getting any other piercings.

8. Favorite song?

It is horribly trite but I absolutely love singing Alabama’s Dixie Land Delight anytime possible now that we’re far away from our Southern roots. Side note, I just discovered that it was released in 1983 – same year as my birth.

9. Quality you look for in a partner?

This is a hard one as I am probably a bit high maintenance in this area as my parents set a pretty high bar but at the end of the day if someone isn’t supportive, faithful and trustworthy then there isn’t much else that can replace these qualities. A guy can be hilarious but if he’s going to walk away when the going gets tough or cheats than I don’t care about his humor.

10. Favorite quote? This one is tough but right now I’m living and breathing this one because for too many years of life I forgot to find a balance.

My wonderful husband works so hard each day for over 27 years he surly deserves to play hard when he wants <3 work hard play harder

11. Favorite actor?

I’ve always had a crush on Mathew McConaughey and it’s stronger than ever thanks to Dallas Buyer’s Club. He also happens to be the face of one of the P&G fragrances, The One for Men.

12. Loud music or soft?

If I’m working then soft but any other time loud with a side of my horrible singing..

13. Where do you go when you’re sad?

I hands down crave yoga or a run. If those aren’t possible then I call my parents while walking outside. I HATE being inside when I’m sad. 

14. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

I have this down to an art and can be ready in about 5 minutes if I’m not showering and 10-12 minutes if I’m showering. If I’m blow drying my hair than it’s closer to 25 minutes.

15. Ever been in a physical fight?

I definitely let my temper get the best of me when I was in middle school more than once and am not proud of the person I was 7th and 8th grade. I was awkward and didn’t know how to handle these years very well but luckily I have grown and evolved since then and learned a lot from these mistakes.

16. Turn on?

A guy who can cook and lights up when he’s around children.

17. Turn off?

Unabashed laziness.

18. Fears?

Due to my injury prone husband I have an innate fear of either of us getting injured, especially when one of my races is nearing. I also have this fear that when things are going too well something bad will happen. Gee thanks Charlie Brown for this one.

19. Last thing that made you cry?

We laughed so hard we cried more than one time on our Bavarian road trip last week with Mike & Liz. We are so blessed to have friends who have known us for so many years at this point that they truly have become family. In the past month our lives have been filled with so much happiness thanks to these people. IMG_5665IMG_4554

Oh you meant sad cry? Every single Parenthood episode makes me cry. I’m such a sap. I also cry every time I say goodbye to my family and when stupid Theodora cries as we say goodbye after each New York City visit.

20. Last time you said you loved someone?

My parents said I love you to my brother and I every night of our lives when we were living under their roof because you never know what will happen next. I’ve brought this tradition into our home and therefore tell Bo “I love you” every night before going to sleep. In fact, this is one of the little things I’ve missed when we’re apart.

21. Meaning behind your YouTube name?

It’s Ashley Diamond. I also have one under A Healthy, Happier Bear but sort of forgot about that one for a while. Oh yeah, remember when I used to make videos each week? Maybe I’ll do that again soon.

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22. The relationship between you and the last person you texted?

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My mom. She’s pretty awesome and we text each other pictures almost daily.

23. Favorite food?

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Bananas, wine, French cheeses, delicious bread, perfectly ripe strawberries, peaches, and huge salads.

24. Place you want to visit?

Right now my dream bucket list includes places like South Africa, Australia, India, and Japan. But, on the horizon we’ll be visiting France and Italy during May with friends and family.

25. Do you have a crush?

A crush? I mean there are actors and people I find attractive but at the end of the day I have an incredible husband along with a few work husbands, an American term (I think?) jokingly coined for guys I spend my time with at work who know me pretty darn well and have evolved into more than just colleagues.

26. Last time you kissed someone?

A few minutes ago.

27. Last time you were insulted?

Um, I can’t really remember. I tend to take things personally so sometimes I misinterpret things. 

28. Favorite piece of jewelry?

My wedding band and engagement ring which Bo designed for me with the help of Ruth Hendelman, a jeweler who we have now recommended to all our NYC friends!

29. Who should answer these questions next? I’d love for you to answer your favorite question in the comment section!

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