29

Welp. I'm 29.

Sam asked me, "What are those things on your feet, Mom?"

"Those are veins, child. Thanks for pointing that out, on my birthday, no less."

So, my feet are aging, at the VERY least.

Thought I'd do a little survey to look back on.

1. What's your favorite movie?

I have a few, Amelie, Jaws, Scott Pilgrim and Australia. Whoa, those are very obscure. 

2. State the name that your parents almost named you:

BJ. If I was a boy. Good thing I wasn't.

3. Which of your relatives do you get along with the most?

I have a really awesome family so most of us get along great. But my Dad and I are a lot alike so we tend to work well together. 

4. What was your first job?

I was a fish specialist at a pet store. Which really means I cleaned a lot of fish tanks, but I LOVED my job. 

6. Did anything embarassing happen this week?

Yes, Sam walked into our room during a very....well, not good time. 

7. Do you have a favorite TV show?

I love Walking Dead, Revenge and 30 Rock. 

8. Do people praise you for anything?

People tell me that I am creative and talented. I wish I agreed more. 

9. What is your favorite color of clothing to wear?

White. Its easy and makes me look tan. But its a bad color to wear as a mom. 

10. How do you wear your makeup?

Boring. That's how.

11. What are some of your nicknames?

Hol. 

12. How many bedrooms are in your house?

3.  Only 2 of them are occupied :(

13. What position do you sleep in?

I move a lot, but I love sleeping on my stomach. 

14. Do you have a job?

I am a photographer when I can be, and a sign language interpreter on Thursdays. The rest of the time I'm a Mom. 

15. What are you most worried about today?

My mental health. I think, worry, stress, imagine, pine and plan too much. 

16. Do you work out every week?

I NEVER work out. I hate it. 

17. Did you brush your teeth this morning?

Does 1pm count as "this morning?"

18. What do you wish you could have done this year?

Adopted and traveled. 

19. Have you ever sang in front of a crowd? 

Many times :)

20. What kind of bathing suit do you wear?

I like polka dots. 

21. Do you like your eyes?

Yes, except for the cyst I have in my right eye. I dread getting it removed, but I guess I gotta. 

22. Who do you idolize?

Anyone talented in music, art, or comedy. I wish I was better at all of those things. 

23. Who was the last person you talked to in person?

Matthew. He just left for jiujitsu and kissed me goodbye. 

24. How much money is in your checking account?

Just finished Christmas shopping so very little....

25. What is a hobby you hope to have some day?

I think that I would enjoy paddle boarding and/or pottery. Haven't tried either.

26. Do you want/have kids?

YES. SO BAD. It's all I think about. Sam is the greatest kid and I just hope so badly for more babies to join our family.

27. What actors/actresses are you attracted to?

Oh man, Hugh Jackman is my all time favorite.

28. If you could own any animal, what would it be?

GOAT. 

29. Last movie you saw in theatre:

Rise of the Guardians with my boys.

30. Are you with the same person you were with last year?

Yep, Matty forever ;)

31. Where was the last place you traveled?

San Francisco and I would go back in a heartbeat. 

32. What color pants are you wearing right now?

Burgundy jeans. 

33. Last person you hugged?

Matty when he got home from work. 

34. What do you like to do in your spare time?

Pinterest or read. Im that lame. 

35. What is your favorite food?

Thai. Hands down.  

36. What’s the greatest thing someone’s ever done for you?

Matty surprised me with a trip to Hawaii where he proposed. I think that's pretty big. 

37. What holiday do you enjoy the most?

Halloween. Candy and costumes. 

38. What do you do to have a good time?

Matty and I like to go out for good food, and for girls night I enjoy seeing live music and gambling. 

39. What do you dream about most?

I dream a LOT about tropical places and babies. Not together, but most nights I'm either on a beautiful beach or holding a newborn. I really don't mind either dream :)

40. What kind of music do you listen to the most?

My favorite Pandora station is Beatles but I listen to a lot of folk/bluegrass too. 

41. If you won the lottery, how would you spend it?

Pay off debt, buy houses and babies. And a goat. 

42. What is your least favorite chore?

Cleaning the chicken coop when its cold out. 

43. What is your go to outfit?

I have a dress made out of sweatpants material. So it looks cute and is super comfortable. 

44. Favorite drink?

Room temperature water. For reals. 

45. If you could change anything about your body, what would it be?

I'd get boobs, maybe? 

46. What was the last book you completed?

Pompeii. Wouldn't recommend it. 

47. Would you re-live last year if you could?

NOOOOOO. 

48. What are you most looking forward to?

Disneyland!

49. Most recent failure?

My garden. Failed big time this year. 

50. If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

Capistrano or in The San Juans.