Fifty Things: Part 2

Fifty Things: Part 2

Hey! 

I'm sharing some more list fun today in honor of my BIG birthday this month.  In case you missed Part 1, you can find it here.   I'd love to hear what your answers would be!

Five foods that this Southern girl will not refuse.

1. Fried Chicken
2. Fried Okra
3. Cheese Grits
4. Pecan Pie
5. Watermelon

Five songs that put a smile on my face.

1. "Fireflies" by Owl City
2. "When the Snow Melts" by Phil Cunningham
3. "Feels so Good" by Chuck Mangione
4. "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
5. "Cheeseburger in Paradise" by Jimmy Buffet

Five favorite books that I think turned into good movies.

1. The Hunger Games
2. The Lord of the Rings
3. Life of Pi
4. Harry Potter
5. Pride & Prejudice

Five foods I only eat when I travel, (mostly).

1. Chili Cheese Fritos
2. Chex Mix
3. Cheez-It
4. Chewy Sweettarts
5. M&Ms

Five beauty products that I would endorse if asked.

1. L'oreal mascara
2. Cerave moisturizing cream
3. Pixi  Illuminating Tint & Conceal
4. Lancome eye pencils
5. Cetaphil cleanser

Five clothing items that make up my staple wardrobe.

1. Jeans -- J. Jill/Chico
2. T-shirts --- Mossimo Target
3. Cardigans --- J. Crew
4. Tennis shoes -- Ryka/Converse
5. Flip flops --- Sanuk yoga mat

Five foods guaranteed to make me blow a diet.

1. M&M's
2. Robin egg malted milk balls
3. Lindt truffles
4. Pralines
5. Homemade chocolate chip cookies

Five TV shows that kept or keep me glued watching week after week.

1. Lost
2. Elementary
3. HGTV Design Star
4. So You Think You Can Dance
5. Star Trek -- any version

Five places I want to visit.

1. Australia/New Zealand  (so far away-- I can only go there once)
2. South America
3. Holy Land
4. United Kingdom ( stomach bug got me the first time)
5. South Pacific Island like Fiji/Bali/Bora Bora

Five of my favorite quotes   

1. "My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him." Psalm 62:1
2. "A day without sunshine is like, you know, night." Steve Martin  
3. "Not all those who wander are lost"  J.R.R. Tolkien 
4. "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." Marcel Proust
5. "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I --- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference."  Robert Frost        

I hope you've had fun reading through my crazy list.  Thanks for indulging me!!!

If you've enjoyed reading my birthday lists, you might enjoy checking out my fellow March birthday friend, Katie over at Cardigan Way who made a list for her big day.  Click here

 

Blessings,
 
Mimi 

"And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son."  

1 John 5:11 NIV Bible 

Fifty Things I've Learned

Fifty Things I've Learned

Hey!

This month in honor of my BIG (and I mean really BIG) birthday I thought I'd post some list fun. 

50 Things I've Learned

1. I'm still learning.
2. Don't pull the cat's tail -- she will bite!
3. Read good books.
4. Don't waste your time on grumpy people.
5. Buy real leather not "pleather".
6. Sometimes you need a drink and a peer group -- My drink of choice is tea.
7. Everybody is not the same color in the crayon box.
8. A little blush makes everybody look a little prettier.
9. If the shirt doesn't fit its not your problem but the designer's.
10. Lipstick, Lipstick, Lipstick--Trust me. 
11. Sand gets everywhere, even in the cracks. (True Statement)
12. Mexican should be eaten weekly, it helps to make you diverse. 
13. When your daughter gets big she can be your friend (and help you make this list).
14. The best stories come from the Bible.
15. Marry your best friend.
16. Wear sunscreen, not baby oil. Your old skin will thank you!
17. Vacations do the soul good. 
18. Be kind. 
19. Everybody needs a mental health day. 
20. Stop procrastinating....tomorrow. 
21. Uggs were always UGGLY (but incredibly comfy)
22. It's not always easy to let your children grow up.
23. Never combine orange juice and doughnuts---YUCK!
24. It's not always about you.
25. Good manners never go out of style.
26. Weddings are more fun to plan for your daughter, (son wasn't too bad either).
27. Never underestimate the power of a picture. 
28. Sometimes people just need to talk. They do not always need advice. 
29. Goldfish make boring pets. 
30. Every age of a child's life is interesting, there is not a bad age, only different. 
31. Movies are better with popcorn and family. 
32. Chocolate chip cookies always make you feel at home. 
33. You can take a girl out of the South, but you can't take the South out of a girl. 
34. Don't be quick to judge--you're probably wrong. (work in progress)
35. Try to laugh everyday. Hahaha!
36. Being silly isn't just for kids. 
37. If it smells bad, you probably don't want to touch it, or eat it. 
38. Chill, Don't get your panties in a wad--wear the right size. 
39. If you want to hide something put it up high in the cabinet (ie. the Nutella). 
40. Take the trash out of your car every time you get out, and your car will stay clean. 
41. No one enjoys laundry or the dishes. 
42. Be who you are.
43. Be the little engine that could. 
44. It's always exciting to find money in your pocket, not used kleenex. 
45. Silence can be comforting.
46. Pray, Pray, Pray, and if you get tired just fall asleep, God understands. 
47. And on that note, a nap is a good idea. 
48. Everybody wants to be asked, even when they can't attend. 
49. It's amazing what can be accomplished in the fifteen minutes before company arrives. 
50. I love you--its that simple.

Blessings,

Mimi

"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come." 

Proverbs 31:25 NIV Bible