Twelve.Twelve.Twelve

Last year, I offered an special post on 11/11/11.  Seeing as 12/12/12 marks the last of these cool dates, I couldn’t resist offering another random post to celebrate this special day.  We will resume with normal programming tomorrow, including a special Workout Wednesday Thursday!

As for my 12.12.12 post, I’ve decided to use it to share 12 random things you don’t know about me… since that was a request from the recent Blogtastic Blogiversary Survey.

1.  My grandfather’s birthday is 12/12/12.  He’s 88 this year and was born on 12/12/24.  Yeah… that’s super-cool, and he is too!

Here he is with my nephew a few years back… Those are some handsome Guys, if you ask me!

2.  I collect yarn.  I’m a knitter, but I don’t knit very often because there’s just too many other things to do.  For some reason, I keep buying it though, thinking it will inspire me to pick up some needles.  Instead, they just fill my spare closet.

I’m making something REALLY fun right now… but it’s a gift for someone that I’m pretty sure reads NTTC.  It’s so pretty, and I’ll show you later!

3.  I get bored with online dating pretty quickly, but know that it’s a great way to meet people.  I’m planning to get back on there and to meet Mr. Wonderful in 2013.

4.  I’ve toured Graceland no less than 6 times.  Be jealous!

5.  My new phone doesn’t have Instagram available for it, and it drives me bananas.  I absolutely love the phone and want to keep it forever…. if they get an Instagram app.

6.  I take horrible care of my skin, but am lucky that it participates well.  I have a very simple regimen, but for my age, I should be doing creams and whatnot… but I’m lazy.

7.   I was a Spanish major in college, and started learning the language when I was in the 6th grade.  Even after 10 years of taking classes, I’m shy about speaking it.  If you are learning a language, travel to the country and immerse yourself in the culture and the language.  It makes a HUGE difference.

Exhibit A:  My friend Angela who was in all my Spanish classes in college.  She’s quite fluent.

8.  One of my friends has agreed recently to be my accountability partner… and we’re each going to hold each other accountable to completing our task lists that get things done that matter to us.  I’m excited about this… as keeping your commitment to yourself is how you make dreams come true.

9.  I really want to do an Eat Pray Love trip one day… and I often think about just taking off to Europe to follow in Elizabeth Gilbert’s footsteps.  And, I think I’d be just fine over there by myself… soaking it in, and eating all that gelato.

10.  I have a very strong political opinion that I almost included as item #10; however, I’m very choosy about what I include here and what conversation I generate… so I’ll keep it to myself.  At the same time, I like to think that each of you agrees, so I probably don’t even need to mention it.  #nottrue

11.  I have so many amazing friends that live in so many different places across the US.  I consider that to be WAY too far from me and I think about this often, wondering how I can get them to live here in Colorado with me.  Winning the Powerball is part of that strategy.

12.  I’m planning to get a tattoo on 11/01/13 with someone pictured above.  Seriously. (Oh, and it’s not something I’m sharing details of yet, you’ll hear more later.)  Yes, I hope that special person is Ryan Gosling, too….

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Down Right Random!

After a very random Wednesday, I only have randomness to offer to you.  I have a recipe I’ll share tomorrow, but tonight… random seemed the way to go.

I hope you love it, Baby Illyana!

A SUPER SPECIAL CREATION

One of my bestest of friends is having a baby girl ANY DAY NOW.  I finally got her baby blanket completed and shipped and it actually arrived BEFORE the little lady makes her grand appearance.

If you’re a knitter who wants to make a similar blankie, I found the pattern on Ravelry.  It’s a super easy pattern and looks VERY complicated and impressive.

I kind of want to make another one… and I just heard of a baby boy on the way!  But, I’ve also gotten a request for a hat + a Cleveland Browns scarf.  I probably should go in order.

JUST BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE TELLING YOU

I’ve never eaten a strawberry (that I can remember).  When I was little, I loved  Strawberry Shortcake (the doll) and all of her friends, but I can’t ever remember eating the fruit.  
 
 
 
Since I’ve been on JC, I’ve tried the freeze dried strawberries and I definitely like them.  I think I might try the real deal some time soon.  I know it’s weird, but I’ve been picky all my life…. working through this one new thing at a time!
 
I may wait until summer when the strawberries look so beautiful and delicious, but I think this is the summer I’m going to try it.
 

SUPPORT WOMEN IN NEED OF BRAS

When you lose weight, you lose weight everywhere.  So, I know I can’t be the only one who had to change bra sizes during this process.  What does that leave behind?  Lots of delicates with no where to go.  
  
 
 My sister-in-law Beth found out that Soma Intimates is collecting new and gently used bras this month to be donated to the National Network to End Domestic Violence.  What a great place to donate!!!
 
I boxed up mine that don’t fit and am mailing them to Soma (address on right), and you can also drop them off at any one of their retail locations nationwide now through February 26th!
 
If it doesn’t fit, you’re not going to wear it and/or shouldn’t be wearing it.  Donate to a good cause.  I love this one!  Click here for more details on how to participate!
 

I HEART THE MOUNTAINS

I flew home from Boise tonight, and I got to see the most beautiful view of the mountains from the airplane.  Keep in mind, I fly over these guys almost weekly.  Interestingly, I never get sick of seeing them, or of taking pictures of them.  
 
 
I probably have about 40 others that look just like this, but this is the first one I took on my iPhone from about 25K feet and before the flight attendant told me I was allowed to turn on my portable electronic equipment.
 
Sorry, United… I couldn’t resist.
 

FUN BEFORE AND AFTER SHOT

I get to wear suits to work sometimes… and sometimes when I’m trying to decide which look to go with I take a pic of them.  Yes, I’m a nerd.  BUT, in this case I am glad I did because I have a rare full body progress pic.  
 
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I see some differences.  Do you???

Note:  The pants in February are a size smaller and the jacket is TWO sizes smaller.  I think the thighs are slimming…. and I like to think that it’s the elliptical making it happen.

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