Seven Truths About Me

Today I was greeted by a really sweet surprise, Evil Twin's Wife gave me a sweet new award for my blog. Only catch is apparently I have to list 7 Truths about me and then I get to give the award to seven of my favorite bloggers. Since I love getting awards and I've never given one I think this will be fun...the only catch is the seven truths I have to list..this is a little tougher than you might think! 


Let's face it, I am pretty honest here on this blog so what could I list that you don't know? Well, truthfully a lot. I guess the better question is what do I want to tell you? Hmm...


1.  The time of day from 5:00pm-7:00pm is my least favorite. With 3 kids aged 7, 3, and 22 months it is the craziest time. They are all tired, hungry and ready for baths. Now that I am doing it alone it is even more "fun". But, we will get through it as it is all part of the process. I also know there will come a time when I will miss this "crazy" time of day, at least somewhat.


2.  I have a bit of a short temper, at times. Ok, look no further than my red hair and that should explain it all. Yes, I suppose that is a stereotype I truly live up to. However, along with that I am also quite passionate which I think makes up for my short temper! (Care to disagree??)


3.  I love to have a clean house and when I get on a roll, I cannot be stopped, however, I am really unorganized. Do not open my drawers or look under my beds. I blame it on a too small house with not enough closet space. (That's my story and I'm sticking to it.)


4.  I don't cook from scratch that often. However, I find when I take the time to plan out meals and actually cook I am not half bad and I rather enjoy the looks on people's faces as they eat my cooking and like it! (Yes, they really seem to like it and they do come back for more!)


5.  I am very non-confrontational. I will internalize the hell out of something before I ever confront someone. I am a huge traveler down the path of least resistance. I am working on this as I know how detrimental it can be to a relationship and how unfair it really is to me and the person I am hiding things from.


6.  Shopping is my most favorite thing to do...well, almost! I love to shop, it is my weakness. I could seriously shop each and every day of the year and never tire of it. I love buying things for my kids and my loved ones...and of course myself, too! I really don't know what it is, it relaxes me and makes me very happy. 


7.  I need my quiet time. I don't need a lot, just a little wind down, time to myself time. A nice, hot, bubble bath will usually do the trick. I just ask for a little uninterrupted time. Is that really so much to ask? I think we all need that, don't you?


Ok, those are my seven truths. Maybe not so revealing, but they are my truths.  Now for the fun part! I get to pick seven of MY favorite blogs to give this award to...so hear goes:

1. Musings of A Madman

2. Sailing On

3. Angie Mizzell

4. Cynical_Bastard

5. Ex Marks the Spot

6. Four Dinners

7. Jenny and Don Plus Kate

I have quite a few other favorites but they have already received this award! Really? Any blog that I have listed on my blog roll is worth your time. They are all great for different reasons.


Ok, you seven! That award is yours, you only have to list 7 truths and pick 7 of YOUR favorite blogs! Now hop to it!! (yes, that was totally an Easter Bunny, 'hop to it' joke...a little one, anyway.)  And? If you don't want to do it, the award is still yours because you all rock in my book!

First Aid Cabinets and Bathrooms

Just a few odds and ends today. First, you may notice my new "Sunshine Award". That award is courtesy of Angie Mizzell . You really should check out her blog, Under the MAC she is an amazingly talented writer, always very insightful and funny. I have so enjoyed getting to know her via twitter and her blog. And, you guys know how much I love awards! How fun! Thank you, Angie, you made my day!

Now, I have to tell you a funny story that happened to me today. Ok, so you all know I sell first aid cabinets, among other things. Well, once I sell the cabinet I return on a regular basis to restock/refill said cabinets.  For whatever reason some of my accounts have these cabinets located in the restrooms, women's and men's. I have one account in particular, a local television station that has 5 cabinets, one in each restroom (2 men's and 2 women's) and in the warehouse. I cringe every single time I have to call on this account. However, it is a very good account and I am not one to complain, much (those of you that know me, hush, I do NOT complain!).

So I get my handy, dandy notebook and march into the television station all full of confidence. I check all the cabinets, make my list of what they need to buy and head back out to my van to pull the products. Ok, back into the station and I march down the hall to the first men's room, *knock, knock*. No answer. One more time, *knock, knock* and I wait and listen...I don't hear any voices or movement so I open the door...and during a quick glance around I see feet. And pants. Oh, damn! Still NO RESPONSE! So, blushing full on red I quickly (we're talking faster than a speeding bullet, here) retreat to the ladies room where I hide. I decide I am not coming out until I hear a flush, a door close and at least 10 minutes have passed.

But, come on...if someone KNOCKS on the freaking bathroom door where you are enjoying *ahem* a little "quiet" time..SPEAK THE HELL UP! Because, here's a little clue, IF there is a knock on a public restroom it means someone, probably of the opposite sex, is coming in! Good grief! Is that really so much to ask??

The thing that always worries me about calling on this account is that it is a television station. They are "local celebrities". Just what I need, to walk in on one of the "on air talents" and get mistaken as a crazy stalker or something..."Um, I realize you're in the bathroom and all, but since we're alone could you sign my...What? This is awkward? Inappropriate? Ok, fine, I'm really here to fill your first aid cabinet, yeah that's it. No, that is not a euphemism...Wait, what is security doing here??"

What a great job I have...