Award...

I can't remember the last time that I won an award... maybe it was honorable mention for the science fair... doesn't everyone get that award?! Anyway, a big SHOUT out goes to Carrie for honoring me with this.


Here are the details:

1. Thank the person who gave you the award and link to their blog.
2. Share 10 honest things about yourself.
3. Present this award to 7 other whose blogs you find brilliant in design or content.
4. Tell those 7 people they have been awarded.

10 Honest Things About Me:

1. I love to read! I distinctly remember hating reading as a little girl, when I was forced to read by my parents, but have since grown to love it. I become so absorbed in a good book, that I tune everything else out. My main reading genre is Christian fiction, but I have gotten into the Twilight series and am reading the 4th and final book, Breaking Dawn. I'll admit that I sometimes skim pages when I think it's boring, just to get to the good stuff.

2. I have a major sweet tooth! I have to have dessert after lunch and dinner. A meal is just not complete until I've had dessert.

3. I really enjoying blogging and reading others blogs, even people's blog whom I don't even know, *gasp*. I would love to have my blog become "bigger" and read by people all over. :-)

4. I wish I could sing!

5. I have been diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and take medication for it. OCD affects people differently, and for me it was the fear of blood and intrusive thoughts. It was a very difficult "hurdle" in Joel and my life for a while. I'm so thankful for supportive family, good doctors, and mediine. I grew in my relationship with the Lord during this difficult time, as well as, became more compassionate and understanding for those people who suffer with a mental illness. You can't just "get over it" or move on. It's not that easy. I believe in using medication and/or professional help if you need to.

6. I was born in New Jersey and have lived in 7 states. My very favorite state was North Carolina. In fact, I always wanted to go to Duke University... not like that would have happened.

7. I over analyze everything. I worry that I said the wrong thing, hurt someone's feelings, was too mean, why did they say that to me, what did that mean?

8. I'd like to lose 10 pounds but am too lazy to exercise consistenly or eat better. Like I said, I love desserts, and Mt. Dew! I would love to run a 5K again... one day!

9. I don't like my hair.

10. I like to coupon and get a good deal, whether it is for groceries, clothes, or something else!

Oh, it was hard to come up with 10, but I just thought of one more "honest" thing...

11. I hate pain that I know is coming. Having natural childbirth with Isabel was crazy but I handled it, but the thought of giving blood, having a finger prick or anything with a needle freaks me out!


Now here's when I have to award 7 of my blogger friends. Depending on who responds, I guess I'll figure out if people really read my blog. :-)

So, I'm passing the "Honest Scrap" award to BECCA, LIS, KATE, ALLISON, KATHERINE, THERESA, & AMBER.