The Classy Drifter

Home again

2010-01-14T06:50:00.000-08:00

I've been home from Africa since November. Words can't describe the experience I had there. I loved every minute of my time in Zambia and was not ready to come back home. Now its back to school for my last semester of college (yikes!) Getting back into the fast paced daily routine has been a shock to the system. I'm glad to be back with fam & friends but still desperately miss the Zambians that captured my heart!

To read more about my time in Zambia go here
(Joe: my favorite boy in Africa)

So sorry...

2009-08-31T19:33:00.000-07:00

I have to apologize to the few followers that I have for not posting at all these past few weeks. I've been spending alot more time on my tumblr, better than fine, and getting ready for my upcoming trip to AFRICA in ten days! I'll be there all semester working in clinics, orphanages, and spending time in the villages. Keep me in your prayers and I'll see you come Turkey Day! Until then I'll be updating my tumblr when possible so be sure to check in for a little romance from time to time.

xox
Haley

(photo via etsy)

Obsessions meet

2009-08-13T07:26:00.000-07:00

I have a small obsession with mugs.
And I have a large obsession with quotes.
So this quote mug from Brookish Esty store is heaven to me!
In fact all her products are wonderful.
Be sure to check her out.

(photo via Brookish)

Seattle

2009-08-13T07:17:00.001-07:00

My friends and I have discussed moving to Seattle after graduation this spring. If we do, I want this poster!

Woodsy Wedding

2009-08-10T06:59:00.000-07:00

Absolutely GORGEOUS wedding captured by Hugh Forte . What a perfect setting. I love the woodsy feel.

Someone once told me

2009-08-10T06:37:00.001-07:00

SOTM is one of my newest obsessions. A new black and white photo is posted everyday with a message of what someone once told them and the story behind it. If I were to send a message it would probably have to be "follow your bliss". What would yours say?

p.s. Be sure to listen to the audio and watch the videos. Its the best part!

Your world

2009-08-07T05:34:00.000-07:00

This is your world

Shape it
Or someone else will
- Gary Lew

(photo via weheartit)

Making the bed

2009-08-07T05:29:00.000-07:00

I love all the different ways that jerk in the box has mixed and matched this bedroom! So creative and pretty.

Light it up

2009-08-06T10:58:00.000-07:00

I like these antique looking lights from Michele Varian

A laugh

2009-08-06T05:27:00.000-07:00

I could use a good laugh today

(photo via animals at the zoo)

Pretty camping

2009-08-04T13:52:00.000-07:00

Although roughing it in a cramped and tiny tent is always loads of fun in itself, I would love to spend a night in this floral beauty!

(photo via shoptalk)

I want you back

2009-08-03T09:26:00.000-07:00

Loving KT Tunstall's version of I Want You Back

Perfect Party!

2009-08-03T07:57:00.001-07:00

This weekend I made two cakes for a family party and they both turned out wonderfully! The first was Dori Greenspan's Perfect Party Cake and the second was an Apricot Carrot cake from my new Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes (which I'm now in love with). The only trouble I had was making the buttercream frosting for the Party Cake. It looked more like soup than frosting, but after adding some confectioners sugar and mixing and mixing and mixing it finally came together. Success!

In a box under my bed

2009-08-02T19:11:00.000-07:00

Have you ever written a letter you knew you would never send?
There are just some things that we can't imagine someone reading. The timing is wrong. The topic is complicated. The outcome scares you to death. But there is something cathartic about pouring your heart out on an empty piece of paper that has the potential of being read by the one person you have chosen to write at the top of the page. And the letter sits in a box, or a book, or on your computer, just waiting for the day when it will be read...

Sincerely yours,
Haley

(photo via beautiful fragile)

Flying by

2009-07-31T12:43:00.000-07:00

This week flew by! I'm thinking about coaxing a friend into taking me on a motorcycle ride tonight, then I have to make two cakes for a birthday party tomorrow, and I'm doing absolutely nothing on Sunday. What are you up to?

(photo via le love)

Yay!

2009-07-30T10:49:00.000-07:00

I was SO happy with the outcome of the bachelorette! Ed had my heart from the beginning. What a catch! I felt horrible for Reid though, even more so than Kip (and I didn't even like him that much). Too little to late I guess. Ce la vie. Best of luck Ed & Jill! xoxo

Mini goals!

2009-07-30T09:15:00.000-07:00

Look what I got in the mail today! Last week I was lucky enough to win marta 's give away of one of mary kate's beautiful mini goals calendars! It even came in a cute personalized package with my name on it. Goals for today: unpack and workout. Thanks Marta!

(photo via marta)

Home again

2009-07-30T09:10:00.001-07:00

I'm home from vacation and had a WONDERFUL time! The cabin we stayed at was the ultimate cabin of my dreams and I had a hard time leaving. We tubed the river, panned for gold, and did a little cliff diving. How was your week?

(photo via cowgirl blues)

Cabin vacation!

2009-07-22T20:04:00.000-07:00

I'm leaving tomorrow morning for a beautiful trip to Tennessee with the fam! We are staying in my Uncles gorgeous wooded cabin with a perfect river for tubing right in his back yard. After this week at work I definitely need a vacation. I can't wait to have my customary plane ride gingerale! See you next week luvs!

(photo via moderniteter)

Rain rain

2009-07-22T12:06:00.000-07:00

I wish I had this umbrella from Urban Outfitters on days like today...

The Cake Slice

2009-07-22T08:53:00.000-07:00

I've always been a fan of the Daring Bakers and now I've found another tasty baking group called The Cake Slice. They choose a cookbook and use it all year long with one recipe every month. They are currently using Sky High: Irresistible Triple Layer Cakes. All their reviews and pictures looked so good I had to order it! The first one I'll make will definitely be the Marbled Lemon Blueberry Butter Cake. Yum!

(photos by lick the bowl good)

Pretty Odette

2009-07-21T07:22:00.000-07:00

I just discovered all of the beautiful jewelry at Odette and I think I'm in love with this feather necklace.

All you need is love

2009-07-21T07:09:00.000-07:00

I'm loving these antique wooden signs from Rocket St. George

Shhh

2009-07-20T11:18:00.001-07:00

(photo via mary ruffle)

Library love notes

2009-07-20T06:30:00.001-07:00

Grace Light at poetic home celebrated her two year anniversary by making an adorable hand made gift with a box of inspired Dewy Decimal library cards. She replaced the book numbers with important dates in their relationship and titles were overwritten by chapters of their life together. She topped it off by putting them all in a perfect antique wooden library card catalog box. The best part is that you can make cards like this too with this catalog card generator!

(via simply freckles)

Don't Stop Me Now!

2009-07-19T07:04:00.000-07:00

What a FUN wedding video! They had a great crowd and their guests played along perfectly. I would love to try something like this.

(via a cup of jo)

Homecoming weekend!

2009-07-17T08:21:00.000-07:00

This week flew by! My sister is coming home this weekend from spending almost two months in Europe and I can't wait to see her! I'm hoping she'll be up for going to the drive-in and watching Up & The Proposal with me. Have a lovely weekend! Cheers!

(photo via theloveshop)

In her youth

2009-07-17T08:01:00.001-07:00

" 'You are a charmer, Mr. Marsh,' she said, and Jeremy was struck with the thought that in her youth, she must have broken a few hearts..."

I love this quote from Nicolas Sparks book True Believer. I always love to look at old people and imagine what they must have been like when they were my age.

(photo via corbis)

Summer sandwich

2009-07-16T07:25:00.001-07:00

What's better than homemade ice cream on a summer day? A homemade ice cream and snickerdoodle sandwich! I can't tell you how excited I am to eat this...

Snickerdoodle Recipe (Martha Stewart)

2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs

2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Put butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in eggs. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in flour mixture.

2. Stir together cinnamon and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Shape dough into 20 (1 3/4-inch) balls; roll in cinnamon sugar. Space 3 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

3. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

Pouting in Ohio

2009-07-15T19:34:00.000-07:00

My good friend Daniel is spending the week hiking, climbing, and camping in my dream state...Colorado. I'm insanely jealous so I intend to spend the week pouting and looking at pictures of other lucky people who get to camp in the mountains while I wait tables in Ohio

Can someone please take me camping?

(photo via corbis)

Oh Harry

2009-07-15T05:25:00.000-07:00

Call me nerdy if you will but I'm going with my brother to see the new Harry Potter movie today and I cannot wait!

(photo via dailymail)

Romance

2009-07-15T04:59:00.000-07:00

These pictures from Chris Craymers new book Romance have been popping up all over and they have me swooning

(Photo by Chris Craymer)

Camping snuggle

2009-07-14T20:41:00.000-07:00

I want to be in the middle right now

(photo by Nick Hance)

Indexed

2009-07-14T09:17:00.000-07:00

How fun are these index cards?

So much to say

2009-07-13T19:13:00.000-07:00

First things first. Goodbye to Reid. I really did like him a lot. He was sweet and quirky but he just couldn't make himself tell Jillian how he felt. She was practically begging him to give her even a sliver of something concrete but he wouldn't commit. I don't think they were right for each other anyway.

Kipton had the first date and was adorable trying to coax Jillian through the ropes course. She offered the fantasy suite which he gladly took and the rest of the date was history. Kip has been at the top of my list since day one but he still hasn't commited to a proposal at the end which Jillian has made clear she definitely wants, so we'll see what happens.

Ed was the last date and he and Jillian spend the day sailing. Can I just say that I fell in love with him all over again when he broke out the old school green swimming trunks! Yes please. After boating he surprised her by flying his parent to Hawaii where he told his dad he would propose if Jillian chose him (yes!)

I was not a happy camper when all the fantasy suite dates had gone smoothly and I realized the "bedroom issues" were Eds! I was hoping that Reid would be the culprit. The whole thing was a bit overplayed. Things started out perfectly. Ed told Jillian that he loved her, they broke out the oil, and then things just sort of fizzled out. Having a camera in your face while trying to get it on could do that to anyone, I think. Either way, I think Ed is perfection. Sexy, smart, sincere and I think hes the best fit for Jillian.

Looking forward to "The men tell all" next week. I'm especially eager to see Michael again!

On my table

2009-07-13T05:44:00.001-07:00

I would love a bundle of NYC street roses on my table right now

(photo by Emma Goldman via 31 experiment)

Toss of death

2009-07-12T18:54:00.000-07:00

It is always funny when you watch a bouquet toss at a wedding and the girls go crazy killing each other to get the prized bundle of flowers that will ultimately seal their fate as being the next one married. I always laughed at this too...until this weekend when I was attacked, my wedding hair messed up, and my dressed almost ripped from my body, as the psycho maid of honor (and I use that term loosely) mauled me down as I caught the fated bouquet. Really? It's just symbolic people! I'm about as far away from a proposal as I could ever get...but who knows, maybe I'm in for a surprise :)

Besides the bouquet incident my weekend was absolutely perfect. Friday was spent relaxing with friends on the lake and catching up on our summers so far. I was sad to make the drive home but can't wait to make a visit to Grand Rapids in the near future!

(Photo by Gabriel R).

Wedding Weekend!

2009-07-09T06:42:00.001-07:00

Happy Early Weekend!
I'm headed to Indiana this evening to spend the weekend with friends and go to my old roommates wedding on Saturday! I love love love weddings!
And how great is this 1920's theme wedding? Not many people could pull this off but she looks gorgeous. Would you ever try a theme wedding?

(photo by josh goleman)

Can't wait

2009-07-08T08:26:00.001-07:00

The Time Travelers Wife just came in for me at the library
I can't wait to start!

(photo via her name was lola)

Granny Card

2009-07-08T07:56:00.000-07:00

I found the best birthday card for my Grandma at Amanda Wolfe's Etsy shop TweeCards. It's practically custom made for my grandma and I know she'll love it. She's always doing crosswords in the paper and never misses an episode of jepordy, probably becasue "Alex Trebek is the best dressed man on tv". I love you Grandma!

"Numero Uno"

2009-07-07T11:46:00.000-07:00

I was sooo ready to light into Jillian for accepting all four of the fantasy suite invites this week. However, I was pleasantly surprised when she turned each one of them down. All except Ed who she let stay with the requirement that they remained fully clothed. Definitely a first for the bachelorette. Good for you Jillian.

As for Wes, I still can't stand the sight of him. Thank God he's gone. Everything he did annoyed me. I especially hated all the pet names he used when he was talking to Jillian. It made him seem even more sleezy that he already was, if that's even possible. I think Jillian knew it was over when he firmly stated that looking out for "numero uno" was the most important thing to him. What a classy guy. Go have lots of sex Wes. I'm sure someone in Chihuahua will take pity on you. Good luck with your album too, your personality is bound to make it a best seller. I'm glad Jillian finally saw the light and sent him packing.

Reid is actually growing on me. I never really paid attention to him much but I think he's cute and genuine. Kipton is still a frontrunner. Did you see Jillians face when he said that he didn't see a proposal in the near future?? I think that one lost him points, but at least he was honest. I'm calling Kipton and Ed for the final two.

Ah Ed. I love him. I really do....but something tells me that he might disappoint me again. Let's just hope I'm wrong.

Far

2009-07-06T12:15:00.000-07:00

I just downloaded Regina Spektor's new cd Far a few days ago and have been listening to it nonstop! My favorite songs are Blue Lips and Dance Theme of the 80's.

I LOVE it. And her. Thank you Regina.

(photo via theedgitator)

Up in knots

2009-07-06T09:31:00.000-07:00

I was browsing around Goodwill yesterday afternoon and found an old game of twister! Score! I can't wait to play!

(photo via vintage postcards)

Happy Holiday Weekend

2009-07-03T19:07:00.000-07:00

I watched Homeward Bound last night for the first time in about ten years. Not gonna lie, I teared up a little bit at the end when Shadow limps over the hill. It made me want a dog of my own. Until then, I'll be spending my holiday weekend house sitting for a friend of my moms who has two adorable chocolate labs

This picture reminded me of an episode of SATC where Charlotte and Carrie are watching men on the street...

Carrie: I don't like dachshunds for men. Can't handle a real dog, can't handle a real woman.
Charlotte: But he was gorgeous!
Carrie: That's another thing: men who are too good looking. They're never good in bed 'cause they never had to be.

Haha I agree whole heartedly! Have a wonderful weekend and cuddle your cutie (or in my case dogs) when you watch the fireworks!

(photo via weheartit)

Pretty pastels

2009-07-03T05:29:00.000-07:00

Pretty pictures by Minako Fujita

I never sleep in

2009-07-02T22:51:00.000-07:00

Summer has cast me into a strange sleeping pattern
It's 2 am and I won't be asleep for another half hour at least
I will most likely wake up around 9:45
Or even crazier...10am!
One month ago this would have been unheard of

(photo via scout holiday)

Spoons and Rosmary

2009-07-02T07:19:00.000-07:00

Kitchens are by far my favorite rooms of the house. It's where I spend a majority of my time, if not cooking or baking, then eating dinner, or just talking with family. So when I saw these over at thebedlamofbeefy my heart fell in love.

(via eva juliet)

Things we forget

2009-07-01T09:19:00.000-07:00

Found this site awhile back and loved it
Very creative and each one is so true
Another favorite was "Be the most passionate person in the room"

(thingsweforget)

Sober up

2009-07-01T08:26:00.000-07:00

"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut."
- Earnest Hemingway

One of my new favorite quotes

(photo via secret closet)

Come Sail Away

2009-06-30T17:51:00.000-07:00

I look to the sea, reflections in the waves spark my memory

Some happy, some sad
I think of childhood friends and the dreams we had
We live happily forever, so the story goes
But somehow we missed out on that pot of gold
But well try best that we can to carry on
- Styx

(photo via weheartit)

Ed is back

2009-06-30T09:50:00.000-07:00

I had a hard time controlling myself while watching the bachelorette last night. First off, since when did we start visiting everyones family?? It used to be just the final two, then three, now Jillian is visiting five guys families?? That's just dumb.

Second, I love Michael. Ok, he's a little ADD every now and then...ok all the time, but he's adorable and was really falling for Jillian. I think that Michael would make a good next Bachelor.

I really have no feelings for Jesse at all. Except that I think his brother is funny and he handled himself really well when she gave him the boot.

Now for Wes. I can't even look at him without triggering my gag reflex. What a scumbag. I'm glad Jake came back to squeal on him. But I'm not happy about him pulling a Jason in the hotel hallway. All I can say is that if he is one of the final two then I don't think I can watch the finale....

Psych!

I still like Kipton but was turned off by his swanky family and the whole snobby test they made Jillian take. He is my number two.

And finally, I think I screamed when I saw Ed walk through the door. He's my fav and I actually think he's too good for Jillian. And why did she make him sweat it out through the rose cerimony? If I were here I would have jumped him right there.

All in all a very gripping episode. I don't know where I'm going to get my drama fix from when it's over.

P.S. If I hear Wes's "It Aint Easy" song one more time, it's over.

Apple map

2009-06-29T20:05:00.000-07:00

Because I LOVE apples

(photo via smoke&mirrors)

Bridge

2009-06-29T13:57:00.000-07:00

Watching this just makes me smile over and over again

(Thanks nikole)

Happy Birthday Shelley!

2009-06-29T11:49:00.000-07:00

Today is my Aunt Shelley's birthday and I told my Grams that I would make the birthday cake for her party tonight. I have been looking at this Tiramisu Layer Cake for months just waiting for the opportunity to make it for someone. I'm a little nervous about how it will turn out because I used a different frosting and made a few minor changes, so I'm crossing my fingers. Oh well, if it turns out horrible at least it looked pretty right?

My cousin has also asked me to make a cake for his mom's birthday in August. I'm thinking about trying this...or maybe this.

Look back in Topanga

2009-06-27T11:38:00.000-07:00

My obsession with all things motorcycle provoked me to post this lovely picture of Angela Linvall featured in the July 2009 issue of British Vogue.

She was also photographed with her two sons Dakota and Sebastian. How cute are they?
I like that her hippie style shows on her kids :)

(photos via dallo spazio)

Kiss me in the library

2009-06-26T08:52:00.001-07:00

Have a happy weekend!
I'm working tonight and Saturday :(
But going to see My Sisters Keeper with my best friend and her mom on Sunday

(photo by socaris73)

Two legends

2009-06-26T05:58:00.000-07:00

A fashion icon, tv legend, and angel...
RIP Ferrah

Whether you agreed with the way he lived his life or not, there's no denying that MJ was a musical legend. He created the moon walk and had people all over the world memorizing his songs and choreography. He will be missed.

(Man In The Mirror - My fav MJ song)

Act Accordingly

2009-06-25T16:05:00.000-07:00

Short and to the point

(via williamholt)

The Round Up

2009-06-25T09:59:00.000-07:00

People's hottest bachelors of 2009
Acceptable with the exception of a select few

Chase Crawford

So my sister just informed me of my lack of celebrity gossip knowledge when I confused Chase Crawford (Gossip Girl) with Zac Efron (High School Musical) who is far less attractive. I apologize. Maybe I should frequent Perez Hilton daily, as this is what my well informed older sister does

Chris Pine

I am not a fan of Star Trek or any movie that takes place in space for that matter, but he is nice to look at

Shia Labeouf

Always a fan

Adam Lambert

Seriously? And I thought we were off to a good start

Ryan Eggold & Kellan Lutz

Yes and No

Dwayne Johnson

Don't hate me
But I've always loved him

Brody Jenner

Sorry but I don't even know who you are
And you don't look that great to me

Common

Ehh....really?

Taylor Kitsch

Nice

Robert Pattinson

Nuff said :)

Wifey

2009-06-25T07:07:00.000-07:00

Must see

wait...

Must read...then must see

BFF

2009-06-24T19:51:00.001-07:00

My best friend Sarah just got me and a friendship bracelet from a hippie store in the mall. I love it and her :)

(Photo by Michelle Davis via mimistuff)

Pictures pictures pictures

2009-06-24T09:45:00.001-07:00

When I get my own place I would really love to have a gallery wall. Should I start collecting different frame now?

Good Guys

2009-06-24T07:23:00.001-07:00

I didn't have the opportunity to watch the bachelorette Monday night because I was busy serving 35 cent wings to the loyal patron of the 224 Varsity Club, so I watched it first thing Tuesday morning. My heart hurt for Jake as he was cut loose. He really is a genuinely nice guy. He said that he's always been stuck in the good guy category and that girls have always used the excuse that he was "too perfect". Watching Jillian break his heart made me think back to one of the "too perfect" guys that I dated a few years back. I could see Jake's face mirrored in my own former boyfriend as Jillian cut him loose. Although it seems cruel to get rid of Jake, I know how Jillian feels. Even though you know how perfect someone seems on paper....something just isn't right.

What do you thing? Do good guys always finish last?

I want some string

2008-12-21T19:16:00.001-08:00

adorable

Please

2008-12-20T21:17:00.000-08:00

i just want it to snow

(photo via weheartit)

Can you dig it

2008-12-19T22:35:00.001-08:00

I do
(Photo by CDRyan)

Her perfume

2008-12-19T20:33:00.000-08:00

I don't know if you have seen this commercial. If you haven't you need to watch this clip ASAP. The clip that I found was longer than the one I see on TV. Whenever it comes on I immediately stop whatever I am doing to stare at the TV with my mouth open as I let myself drift into a fabulously romantic fairytale of a commercial...ahh so good. If only for a few moments I feel like the most sensual person in the world and want to be Nicole Kidman and drench myself in Chanel no 5!

"Her kiss. Her smile. Her perfume."

Sprinkle Snitcher

2008-12-17T20:38:00.000-08:00

The Christmas Cookie Sprinkle Snitcher is my favorite Christmas book of all time. It ranks right up there with Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree and Polar Express. I used to love it every year when my mom would check this book out of the library and read it to us in the days leading up to Christmas. When the library in our town had their annual book sale one year, my mom asked a lady at our church who worked in the children's department to keep an eye out for our favorite book and save it for us if she came across it. Lucky Nellie was able to save this precious book and I have been enjoying it every Christmas since.

I recently decided to look for another copy online and was shocked to find out that they no longer print this book and copies are selling for $250-$500! How sad! I think every kid who enjoys Christmas sugar cookies with sprinkles should be able to enjoy this as much as I do. In my search for the book I came across this site that gives the address to the original puplishers for others, like myself who would love to see this book reprinted

Do a good deed this Chrismas and bring back the Christmas Cookie Sprinkle Snitcher!!

"I know now that Christmas is not being greedy. Christmas is spreading sprinks to the needy!"

Lovey dovey

2008-12-16T16:32:00.000-08:00

Love this.

Love this too.

Le Love is my new favorie blog.
Perfect for hopeless romantics.
Like me.

All I want for Christmas

2008-12-15T11:44:00.000-08:00

Things that I have been pining over for the past year...

New Cd from Iron & Wine sounds amazing. I especially love "Flightless bird, American Mouth"...so good

Oh silpat, my silpat, my heart aches for you. I think that silpats are the greatest invention EVER. Nothing will ever stick to its surface and the bottoms of your cookies will always be a beautiful golden brown! I've been using my mother's and would like one to take back to school with me.

Why didn't someone think of this sooner? This Henri Bendel candle smells better than any perfume I could ever buy. Who doesn't love the smell of campfires or burning leaves? Yes, please!

I saw this fur throw at Pottery Barn yesterday and immedately added it to my list. I can just see myself now...cuddled up in my fur throw watching "It's A Wonderful Life" and drinking in the smell of my Firewood candle. Heaven.

Last two books in the Twilight series. My guilty pleasure. Bear with me.

Chacos. The sandal of all sandals. I am happy when I see people wearing them and want a pair of my own before my trip to Africa this fall.

100% me

2008-12-08T18:43:00.001-08:00

100 Things About Me

1. I don’t know how to do anything with my hair
2. I love all things Christmas
3. I’m a morning person. I don’t know why more people aren’t
4. I start diaries and never finish them
5. I genuinely want to be eco friendly
6. I’m obsessed with cute aprons, even though I don’t wear them half the time
7. I really like my ears
8. I desperately want a dog of my very own. I would call her “Bestie”
9. Acoustic, chill music will always be my favorite
10. I hang on to the past
11. I wear clogs most everyday of my life. Except for summer
12. I download music illegally
13. I am on my laptop far too much
14. Cooking is my passion
15. I’m determined to find the absolute best chocolate chip cookie recipe
17. I love handmade ceramic mugs
16. I embarrass easily and blush uncontrollably
18. I’m not very stylish
19. I crave attention but don’t know what to do once I have it
20. I’ve never had a happy meal
21. I think that I am the perfect height
22. I think more people should write letters and notes. Including me
23. My favorite candy is chocolate chips
24. I have never dyed my hair and probably never will. Until I gray
25. I like to shop for things rather than clothes
26. I never sleep in past 9:30 AM
27. I’ve always wanted to marry a cowboy
28. I am the middle child
29. I am always imagining “what if” scenarios in my head
30. I am a devoted fan of Top Chef
31. I will forever be a hopeless romantic and believer in happy endings
32. I probably won’t end up being the “cool aunt”. I’ll be ok with that. Someday
33. I am part Croatian. I don’t know how much. But I claim it because it’s exotic
34. I’m a bad liar
35. I am severely disappointed when men don’t hold the door for
36. I give the best massages
37. I don’t have a lot of friends. But the few I have are the very best
38. I sing well
39. I eat peanut butter by the spoonful
40. I can crochet blankets, scarves, and pot holders
41. I watch Sex And The City...all the time
42. I have a fear of fear. So I seek out scary situations so I don’t have the chance to be afraid
43. I could live without red meat
44. Prairie Farms fat free yogurt is my favorite. Blueberry & strawberry banana
45. I take cold showers quite frequently
46. I refuse to eat anything that will turn my mouth/lips blue
47. I always carry splenda with me in case I go to someone’s house who only has sugar
48. I think I’ll win the lottery one day. But I’ve never bought a ticket
49. I think Oprah is 100% genuine and get defensive when defending her
50. Burberry London is the best perfume. period
51. I think I would be amazing in a crisis situation
52. I actually enjoy going to the doctor and the dentist
53. I am trying to be more political
54. I’m afraid of becoming attached to a patient and having them die
55. I make the best scones ever
56. I would rather live in the mountains that on a beach
57. I drink coffee because I like it, not because I need it
58. I can quote Sleepless In Seattle and While You Were Sleeping
59. When I dream I feel like I’m in a movie
60. I would rather die than have a cat
61. I enjoy wine. It makes me feel grown up
62. I would probably ride a motorcycle with anyone if they offered to give me a ride
63. I will make a fabulous wife. I just know it
64. I’ve never collected anything
65. I have a book full of quotes that I love
66. The book Irresistible Revolution changed my life
67. We used to sing hymns in grade school every Wednesday morning. I miss it
68. I have respect for parents who pick original names for their children
69. My kids will have original names
70. My password to everything is the name of a book my teacher read in the 3rd grade
71. I have no problem doing things by myself. Movies, restaurants, events…Its all cool
72. I always misspell the word “restaurant”. I just had to use spell check. Twice
73. I was voted “most likely to have 12 kids” in high school
74. I don’t take medicine unless absolutely necessary. ie in the hospital
75. I’ve bought myself flowers before. Just because.
76. I will never wear lipstick
77. I love the smell of burning leaves and campfires
78. I dated a boy named Stacy
80. The smell of liquor makes me shiver
81. I think video games are a complete waste of time
82. I enjoy making-out immensely
83. I get annoyed when people stand with their mouth open
84. I like to take walks but only in the fall and when I’m in love
85. People with overwhelmingly strong personalities tend to put me on the defensive
86. I tend to organize playlists as if they were soundtracks to my life
87. I want to be the best at something. Just once
88. I love a good story
89. I like my eggs scrambled and almost burnt
90. I don’t support capital punishment
91. I’m protective of my baby brother
92. I dislike any movie that takes place in space
93. My favorite book growing up was The Christmas Cookie Sprinkle Snitcher
94. Browsing recipes online is one of my favorite pastimes
95. My favorite job I ever had was working on a ranch in Colorado
96. I’ve never had a real nickname. I kind of want one
97. My parents used to make me peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches. I never knew that was weird until I told someone
98. I despise figurines
99. I could survive on cereal alone and never eat it with milk
100. I truly believe that a cheerful heart is good medicine

(photo via songbirds)