Ten On Tuesday.

Ten on Tuesday

Thanks to Roots and Rings for this weeks TOT. Sorry I have 2 for today- but catching up on the blog since I have been so busy recently.

1.What do you order at Starbucks?
Triple – Grande – Sugar Free Vanilla – Nonfat – 1 Sweet N Low – 1 Splenda – 160 degrees – extra foam – Latte.

Or…

Triple – Grande – 3pump – Nonfat – Light Whip – 160 degrees – White Mocha.

Don’t judge me- I used to work at Starbucks and it took me 2 years to figure out my signature drink.

2. Where is your favorite place to eat breakfast?
There used to be this placed called Maggie’s in San Antonio. They have shut down so now all my childhood memories are lost in some business that has taken that building over. Next to Maggies would be my kitchen. Man, when my husband and I get together to make breakfast, we do not mess around. Ask any of our wonderful friends that have gotten to sleep over. The Balentines throw it down when it comes to breakfast!

3. Are you on Twitter? Why or why not?
Well yes I am. But I will not put this out to the world. My twitter account is private but since the only person who reads is my mom, I think I will have to pass on my twitter name. So she won’t stalk me more than she already does. But I enjoy the twitter. It’s the fast food of the social networks.

4. What is your favorite Christmas movie?
Scrooged. I love Bill Murray and that movie is the best Christmas Movie hands down. But a Christmas Story is in a good standing for 2^nd place. “You’ll shoot your eye out!”

5. Are you a good gift giver?
I think I am an amazing gift giver. I really try to think long and hard what you would enjoy most. I try to make sure my gifts are something that you will use more than once.

6. Do you like your handwriting? Bonus points for posting a picture.
It’s not horrible. I used to be jealous of the girls that would have the bubble handwriting, but whatever. I have my own and the older than I get the more my handwriting looks like my moms.

7. Is your signature legible? Bonus points for posting a picture.
For the most part. In high school I met this guy who was taking a calligraphy class, so he taught me different ways to sign my name. I find it very elegant and classy.

8. Have you ever been to New York during Christmas season?
Nope. I wouldn’t want to. It’s already cold enough here, and then on top of being with too many people- not my idea of a fun time.

9. Are there any items that you are completely brand loyal?
Alcohol. When we throw a party or get a bottle for the liquor cabinet, we don’t settle for anything crappy. You might as well like it if you are spending more than $20 for a beverage.

10. Who is your favorite public speaker?
Michelle Obama. Her speech at the Democratic convention before Obama got elected brought me to tears and made me believe in the strength in our country to overcome an situation.

Ten On Tuesday.

Ten on Tuesday

Ten on Tuesday is provided to us by the Lovely Chelsea from Roots and Rings.

1. Where are you from? Have you lived there your whole life?

I am from San Antonio. It’s a cute town. I think it would be great to raise a family in San Antonio but I didn’t enjoy growing up in it. Now compared to Austin, it just can’t touch it. Sorry San Antonio, but you aren’t even in my top 10 of cities to live in as long as I live in Austin.

2. How would you classify your clothing style?

Anything comfortable? When I started my job I would wear cute sweaters and shirts with blue jeans and boots. Then my boss said I couldn’t wear jeans unless it is Friday. So now I wear a bunch of other somewhat comfortable things, but I always look forward to Friday to wear my Jeans and Boots.

3. What kind of car do you drive?

2010 Dodge Charger. Oh did I mention I have a Hemi. Yes a hemi. I love my car. And I bet if we were to compare vehicles, I would probably love my car more than you love yours.

Yea, in case you already forgot. I have a Hemi.

4. What would your dream home look like if you could have it (or already do!)?

I have my dream house! We started looking about 6 months before we found it. We weren’t ready to sign, just looking every night before I went to bed to familiarize myself with the market and what to expect for price and size. I did my homework. And then I found our house. It was perfect- not one thing I would change. We were sure some one else would get it before us, but then we found out why it was on the market forever. It was a short sale. So we went through 3 months of hell to get to our heaven. It’s almost 2500 sq ft, tile floors, crown molding, matching accents on all the hardware and the best backyard I have ever seen. Damn we got lucky and I love our dream house.

5. Do you have kids, and if so, how many and how old were you when you had them?
Nope, no human kids. But we do have 3 beautiful dogs. Copeland, Johnny and Ella. We named them all after singers and they all have their own personality. They are our children and will always be.

6. What is your favorite hobby?

Hula Hooping. I should do it more often but the cold kind of stiffs you up and then it’s not as fun to go hoop. But I love it and I’m ok. But our roommate does an amazing job!

7. Are you going to have any New Year’s resolutions for 2011?

David and I will be quitting smoking. Yes, we are smokers. I hate it. I have hated it for years. And I have tried to quit many times but it just doesn’t catch. So we are doing it together. We are sticking to it and we will get it done!

8. What is something, if anything, that you’d want to change about yourself?

I wish I didn’t worry as much as I do. And I worry about everything that I can’t control. If I call you and I know you usually call back in the hour but I haven’t heard from you, I swear that I already am planning what to say to your funeral because the only way you wouldn’t call me back is because you were kidnapped by an escaped prisoner and they are holding you ransom, which I can’t afford, so they’ll just kill you and steal all of your clothes.

9. What is something that you love about yourself?

I am creative. I got it from my mother.

10. Pick one of the following: Someone to cook for you, someone to do your laundry, or someone to do your dishes.

Dishes!!! I won’t touch them. They are disgusting. I would clean a toilet and fold and make food for you any day. But dishes? I won’t even look at them.