Somebody out there LIKES me!

On Friday I received a spiffy lil' award from Rancher Mom.  Totally wasn't expecting it!  THANK YOU!

Go to end of post to see my version of this button...

Alright, let's get down to it!  With this award, I am obligated by law to tell you 7 things about moi.  (well, maybe not by law...maybe.)

1.  I only wear wooden/coconut shell earrings.  My skin hates me apparently and I can't wear metal.  Necklaces are ok, but no-no with piercings.  LE SIGH.

2.  I use to dream about being a rock star.  For reals.  I play guitar (self-taught), and my friends and I started a band in Grade 11 with high hopes of making it (semi-) big.  Our first jam night ended with my friend Vanessa drunk in a bath tub and me watching MadTV (not drunk).  I still have photos from that night.  Ahh, memories.

3.  Speaking of alcohol, I can only drink beer.  Even then, I do that once in a blue moon.  Everything else I'm allergic to.  It's kinda brutal...even if I sip wine I instantly feel horrible...heart beating hard, palpitations, stomach pain, throat swelling, face flushing.  I've heard from some sources this happens with people of Native decent quite often, and it can also be related to the "Asian Flush" (I know, I don't like that phrase either.)  I'm not sure what the reasoning is behind it, but it quite frankly sucks.

4.  Growing up I LOVED Anne of Green Gables and Little House on the Prairie.  I use to wish I could time travel and live in that era.  

5.  I still enjoy the Simpsons, especially the older episodes. Hell, I quote the Simpsons still.  Is it sad I can mouth the words to certain scenes from the show?  Probably.  Maybe?  (please don't lose respect for me!)

6.  My mom and I are basically planning a "World Tour".  This is something we have talked about since I was a kid.  We both want to travel and see the world.  My mom always says "when we win the lottery, kiddo..."  The odds of that are slim, but we are planning on doing some travelling in the future when Ben's older.

7.  Speaking of Ben...when I was 17 I was diagnosed with PCOS and told I could never have kids naturally.  YEAH RIGHT.  I think I was misdiagnosed, since I didn't really have any of the symptoms of it except a couple things.  I guess Ben was meant to be, and that makes me feel VERY happy.

Ben and I early one morning a couple months ago.  Whoa, no make-up! 

AND AS AN ADDED BONUS, I'm throwing in another Erin Fun Fact.  Yours free!

8.  My friends and co-workers know me as the "witty" one, as I love making quick remarks, being sarcastic, and making people laugh.  I'm still trying to figure this out in regards to blogging...I want to be humorous, but I also don't want to be "mis-read" and have people think I'm a jerk or something when I'm not.  I guess I'm still in the process of finding my "internet-voice."  Are any of you in that little rut?  

Ok, I've told you about me.  If you want to share something about yourself, by all means do it!

In the mean time, check out these fine folks as I'm passing this blog award to:

Cameron of Cameron+Whitney

Lynn of Heated Girl

Adrienne of Love Philter

Danielle of Positively Positive

Ashley of After Nine to Five

and you know what?

I'M GIVING YOU ALL THIS AWARD.

YEP.

I love blogging and I love my readers!  I know that sounds cheesy, but I really do love interacting with all of you fellow bloggers out there.  I've met so many amazing people just by starting a blog, and it has changed my life for the better in so many ways.  You all inspire me to try new things, craft pretty stuff, keep my chin up, stay positive, and to keep on trucking (does anyone even say that anymore?)  So, to all of you out there, thank you for popping by this lil' blog, following it and saying hey!  It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. :D

Hope you're having a good Monday!

~E