Life with Dylan

Category: Fill-In-The-Blank Friday

  • TGIF – Fill In The Blank Friday

    I Love Fridays with Lauren ~
    1. My favorite thing about this week was… the feeling of contentment and personal satisfaction with my decision to close Shel Cosmetics.
    2. Colder weather makes me… want to stay in bed until I feel like getting up, not when the alarm clock says to get up. Crave coffee more than I usually do and wear big sweaters.
    3. Three things that make me terribly happy as of late are… Starbucks red cups, my new iPhone 4, and writing for OC Moms.
    4. If I could only wear one kind of shoe for the rest of my life, I’d choose… my flip flops. Simple and comfy.
    5. My personality type is… really? I’m a Gemini – I have like 100 different personality types. 
    6. I have a serious problem resisting… my son’s big blue eyes when he wants something. 
    7. My favorite color to wear is… probably black because it goes with everything and instantly shaves off 5 lbs. but I really love wearing ivory and olive green. 
    Share your random thoughts in the comments below 
    or with Lauren over at the little things we do …

  • Fill In The Blank Friday

    So Happy Fall Has Arrived!
    1. Nothing says Fall like… a fresh baked pumpkin pie, butternut squash soup, and Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte!
    2. My favorite autumnal tradition is… The pumpkin patch of course!  And lighting the fall scented candles like pumpkin spice and spiced apple. The house smells amazing during the months of October and November.
    3. My favorite Fall treat is… hot apple cider and fresh baked pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
    4. Fall makes me think of…changes because… as I watch the leaves change colors and the weather become cooler I change my wardrobe and my way of thinking. I tend to spend more time at home reflecting on what I have done over the year and what I will change for next year. 
    5. Autumn free form word association, GO!… gold, brown, merlot, falling leaves, crunchy, apple, pumpkin, turkey, costumes, brisk, boots, sweaters.
    6. My go-to outfit in the fall is… jeans, big sweater and my boots. 
    7. My favorite Fall holiday is (Halloween or Thanksgiving)… Definitely Halloween because I love decorating – and dressing up – and going to the pumpkin patch – and carving pumpkins with my son. I could go on forever. I’m not a huge Thanksgiving person because I really don’t like turkey. I know weird. However, this year I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving too because Dylan and I will be spending it with my Dad in Northern California.
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  • Fill In The Blank Friday

    Better Late Then Never, Right?
    1. The most selfless thing I’ve ever done was … become a Mother. I don’t think I ever understood just how selfless being a Mother was until I became one myself. Knowing that I am completely responsible for everything from feeding to clothing to tucking in at night. For the rest of my life, whatever I do will affect my child’s life. 
    2. When it comes to working out … I don’t. Sorry, but it’s just not a priority right now. I know it should be, but it’s not. Yes, I could find the time if I really wanted to, but I would rather spend my spare moments doing something else.
    3. A woman should always … have self-respect and know her self-worth.
    4. I wish I could …work from home and then I would … be able to spend more time with my son. 
    5. A best friend is … someone who will tell you look beautiful even though your eyes are puffy from crying all night, who will sit with you and eat ice cream from the container, who will answer your call at 2 a.m., and who will be there through thick and thin.
    6. I can’t get enough of … the ocean. I could sit and watch the waves crash all day long and the sound of waves crashing at night is pure bliss for me. 
    7. This weekend I am … spending time with my son. Going to the ENC Fall Faire and Pumpkin Patch and catching up on reading my friends blogs.
    Share your random thoughts in the comments below 

  • Fill In The Blank Friday

    What Makes You Smile?
    1. The best thing I did all week was … See Dolphin Tale.
    2. Dolphins … make me super happy.
    3. Pets are … great, but a lot of work.
    4. My son, Dylan … is the best thing about my life. 
    5. With the cooler weather I am looking forward to … wearing my big cozy sweaters.
    6. Something that’s on my “wish list” right now is … a new laptop. 
    7. This weekend I am going to … relax, do some writing, and curl up on the couch. I may squeeze in some house cleaning too.
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  • Fill In The Blank Friday


    Simplicity is Good Sometimes

    1. One of life’s most simple pleasures is … my morning cup of coffee.
    2. People talking on the phone or texting while driving makes me want to punch someone.
    3. I like dolphins because, they are always smiling.
    4. Humuhumunukunukuapua’a is a funny word. 
    5. If I had to choose one beauty product to use for the rest of eternity it would be Philosophy’s Purity Made Simple.
    6. I’m happy that I can relax by the pool this weekend. 
    7. I would never intentionally cause harm to an animal.
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  • Fill In The Blank Friday


    Photo courtesy of Disney.com

    Random, but completely necessary!
    1. My go to outfit for a dress-up occasion like a wedding is … I don’t have one 😦 But then again, I don’t go to many dress-up occasions.
    2. This week has been … crazy, hectic, and filled with late nights of working on the computer.
    3. When it’s dinner time and I’m feeling lazy I usually eat … whatever I can find in the fridge that doesn’t require a pan to cook it in.
    4. My favorite pair of shoes is … my flip-flops! Gotta love living in Southern California and wearing flip-flops year round!
    5. A random item that I own that is completely unnecessary, but that I could never part with is … my collection of Sleeping Beauty things. Figurines, pins, prints, and most recently I got a copy of the original blueprint to Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland!
    6. My favorite person is … duh, my son Dylan! 
    7. If I were to write my own blank it would say … What is your go-to makeup product? … Lush Mascara by Shel Cosmetics (of course) 😉
    Share your random thoughts in the comments below 
    or over at the little things we do …

  • Fill In The Blank Friday

    Getting Back to Basics …

    1. My favorite color is … BLUE! Any shade of blue. Light blue, dark blue, ocean blue, sky blue, even through in a little aqua blue and I’m a happy girl!
    2. My travel destination of choice is … Hawaii. I love the islands! Don’t need much, just my beach towel, sunscreen, iPod and a good book. Island life is the best.
    3. My favorite food is … strawberries at the moment. They are my go-to food in the summer and I get all excited when I see the baskets for only 99 cents in the market.
    4. My happy place is … the beach. When I need to refresh or reconnect with myself I always go down to the beach. Walk in the sand, feel the waves wash up on my feet, smell the salty air, watch the sunset … Yes, this is most definitely my happy place!
    5. My favorite saying is … “Everything happens for a reason” Sometimes I don’t understand at the time, but give me a few weeks or months and then I say to myself, yep, everything happens for a reason. I have either grown because of it or something better comes along.
    6. My dirty little secret is … just that, MY dirty little secret. 😉
    7. Something friends might say about me is that I … never give myself enough “me time” I try, but there is always something to do for Dylan or for my business, Shel Cosmetics. And honestly, I would rather be doing these things than spending time alone. Trust me, I sneak in “me time” when nobody is looking.
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  • Totally Random Friday

    Sometimes totally random thoughts are the best!

    1. I am a (morning, evening, middle of the day person) … definitely an evening person! Although I enjoy my laid back mornings with my cup of coffee and newspaper, while Dylan watches TV – evenings are my favorite. I seem to get so much more done late at night when the house is quiet. Someone once told me that the time of day/night your are born determines whether you will be a night owl or an early bird. Considering both Dylan and I were born just a few minutes after midnight, this might explain why we both enjoy being night owls!
    2. My favorite Pandora stations are … I don’t really listen to Pandora 😦
    3. 3 of my “must-have” songs for a road trip playlist are … wow, just 3? This is a tough one. I don’t know that I can name exact songs I must have, but for sure certain artists. If it’s a summer road trip, I must have the Beach Boys playing. Other must haves for road trips are Kenny Chesney, anything from the 80’s, and of course if Dylan is along for the ride we would have to have some Disney channel songs. his current favorite is I Love You Like a Love Song by Selena Gomez.
    4. My favorite pattern is … anything Hawaiian. I love all Hawaiian prints, but nothing too bright. 
    5. My favorite perfume is … ok, don’t laugh. As much as I love the expensive perfumes, I always go back to my $12.00 bottle of Forever Florals in Plumeria I first bought this in Hawaii many years ago and have loved it ever since. My way of bringing the islands with me wherever I go.
    6. Rules are … meant to be broken?
    7. My most overused phrase or punctuation is … Seriously? or Are you serious? tend to come out of my mouth more often then they should.
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  • Summer Friday’s Are the Best!

    I’ve missed my Friday’s with Lauren … her random thoughts are a great way to end the week!
    1. My plans this summer include … spending quality time with my son. This will be the first summer in over 2 years that I will not have homework or papers to write. We will spend lazy days by the pool, at the beach, visiting Disneyland, Sea World, the zoo and many other fun activities. I also plan to laugh … a lot!!
    2. The best summer I ever had was … the summer of 2009 when I got to spend time in my favorite place of all with Dylan … Maui. Taking him on the Gemini for a day of sailing and snorkeling was something I will never forget.
    3. Summer is … my absolute favorite time of year! Anytime I can feel the sun on my face and smell the warmth of a sunny day at the beach is pure bliss for me.
    4. My favorite summer food is … strawberries. I can eat them by the basket. BBQ corn on the cob is pretty great too
    5. The best way to quench a summer thirst is with … an ice cold glass of water or ice tea. I especially enjoy water flavored with cucumbers or citrus fruit.
    6. My summer uniform consists of … long skirts and tank tops. I also love a cute Hawaiian maxi dress and always flip flops or even better barefoot in the sand!
    7. The best thing about summer is … the long days and warm nights. Oh, and summer means my birthday and Dylan’s birthday!
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  • Fill In The Blank Friday

    I Love Random Fridays …
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    1. My biggest accomplishment in life thus far is … my son Dylan! I know, hard to believe isn’t it? Haha. Aside from raising an amazing child, my biggest accomplishment is going back to school at 38 years old and earning my Bachelors in Psychology. (I will graduate May 2, 2011).
    2. My favorite place to sit in my house is … on the couch with Dylan watching movies or alone on the couch when he is sleeping. I can sit and reflect on everything in complete peace.
    3. My fashion philosophy is … keep it simple. Comfy, casual. Give me a good fitting pair of jeans and a cute top and then I am a happy girl. Simple jewelry too.  
    4. Something every girl should have is … a great pair of black pumps! They dress up jeans and make your legs look great in a skirt.
    5. If you looked in my purse right now you’d find … not too much because I just cleaned it out this morning! Wallet, checkbook, small makeup bag (with lipstick, lip gloss, and rubber bands), cell phone, business cards, kleenex, receipts from today, gum, small note pad and black pen.
    6. My favorite music right now is … Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band, and Carrie Underwood.
    7. My favorite part of my body is … my eyes. They are the one thing that doesn’t fluctuate in weight!
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