Ten on Tuesdays

I'm back with another "Ten on Tuesdays" post!!


Sick of finding out random info about me? Then look away - these are a fun/mindless post for me! And you should all play along!


1. What are some of your family traditions?
My favorite tradition is our Christmas Eve tradition - it's just my parents, siblings, brothers- and sisters-in-law, and everyone's kids. I say just but that totals to 15 people. Yah, I have a big family. Every year my mom makes Oyster Stew - which truth be told, I don't like. But I like that she makes it because it wouldn't be Christmas without it. And strangely enough, both my parents ate this on Christmas Eve when they were growing up. I am very thankful for my in-laws for many reasons, but I am especially thankful for them on Christmas Eve because now my mom also makes other options besides Oyster Stew. My parents aren't the 'let's accommodate our meals to our children's beck and call'. I feel like that is pretty much considered child abuse these days but I am glad I was raised in this way because I am the least picky person! But - now that my mom is cooking for people besides her children, she is more accomodating to different tastes/preferences - so now in addition to Oyster Stew, we also have a Seafood feast which usually features shrimp & crab! And she makes lasagna, too, but that won't be an option for me now that I am living gluten free. But there is plenty of gluten free seafood goodness for me to enjoy! Yum!! (oysters are pretty much the only seafood I don't enjoy)

2. Do you know how to change a flat tire?
Um, no. I am not proud of this. But I guess that's why I have AAA?

3. Do you subscribe to any magazines? What are your favorites?
Yes, and I shouldn't because guess what - I haven't really read most of them for the last 3-4 months. I think I currently subscribe to Self, Women's Health, Glamour, and Runner's World. The only one I consistently read is Runner's World - and that's the only subscription I will renew. I do love to read smutty magazines like People & US Magazine when I am traveling, though!

4. What are your top three favorite office supply items? (If you don’t share the love of office supplies with me or if you are male, you may skip this question.)
Oh where do I start! I practically dream of bouquets of newly-sharpened pencils (if you aren't getting this reference, we need to stage an intervention)
1. Post-it notes
2. Bic Medium Blue Pens
3. The tape-style post-its that are great for marking up books!

5. Are you a good public speaker?
I think I am decent. My mom made us kids be in speech when we were in school, and I am glad we did. It took the fear of public speaking out of me. Then I did Toast Masters in college which I absolutely loved. I have been meaning to join the TM chapter at my new job but just haven't been able to find the time to consistently attend meetings.

6. How do you feel about acronyms?
I have a love/hate relationship with them. They are great when you know what they mean, but when you are new to a company they make you feel like a complete foreigner!!

7. What’s the most creative things you’ve ever done? (Bloggers, feel free to include pictures!)
I knit these little miniature sweaters last Christmas. They were sort of time consuming, but the people who received them loved them, so it made it all worth it - and they are pretty adorable!!



8. I’d rather jam a pen in my eye than…
Vote for Obama. Sorry Dems. I'm a republican. I hope we can still be friends.

9. What company has the best advertising?
I've have to say Apple. They also find the best music to play in the background of their ads!

10. When is your birthday?
It's February 6th. I'll turn 29. Yikes. It's going to be the end of an era. Or a decade. Or both.

Alright - play along! At least tell me when your Birthday is!