Ask Away Friday, #34!

Where has time gone?  Wow.  It's been many weeks since I've been a part of the Ask Away Friday! Here, you can meet other bloggers and get to know them better. There are now four hosts to this gig, Penny of RHOCC, Amber of BoldFabMom, Tiffany of MrsTeeLiveLoveLaughter, and Stacey of This Mama's Ramblings!

I am thrilled to be back at it this week with another beauty, Ms. April from 100-lb Countdown. She's a wife, mommy and fitness coach! I'm answering her questions below, and I can't wait to head on over to see what she's got to give for my questions! 

Here we go...

I'm a complete television junkie... I even write a blog specifically on the Real Housewives of Atlanta. What's your favorite Housewives franchise? I watch for entertainment, so I can't pick one.  I think they are all the same crazy women, bickering at each other for any good reason. Makes me feel as if my life is sane! Although, I do tire of them before the end of the season. I like the reunions and the fact they think they can lie, when the camera tells the truth! Who's your favorite housewife? My favorite...uhmmm...I'll say my favorite one to dislike is Brandi!  She's sloppy and gross. 

Is there a quote that you live by personally in your marriage or parenting? Not necessarily a quote, but I like to live by "morals, values, honesty and trust", with those you have self respect and respect for others.  If so what is it and why do you think it's important to live by it? I think it's the best way to get through life and relationships of any kind. With friends, relatives and careers.

You have $1000. You can't go to Target, Walmart, K Mart or any other everything store. You must spend it on you alone. Where you going to spend it? A rejuvenating Spa in Arizona. 

Politics and religion drive a wedge between a lot of people. Do you talk about it in your personal life?   I talk politics with the hubster, but no one else.  We make our opinions together and our views on politics are usually the same.  Religion, I have had some conversations with others. Only when I'm preached to.  I can give a good match of Q&A. Why or why not? I don't talk politics with others because it never really comes up.  No one around us is strong on the topic.  Religion, I respect anyone's beliefs but I don't like their beliefs shoved down my throat.  We all have our own.

You've been awarded a new home, money is no object and location is up to you. Describe it to us. An open, airy house with lots of natural light, a chef's kitchen, contemporary. Any place warm, with two seasons, Spring and Summer :) I am so over this cold stuff.  

Do you have a junk drawer? What's in it? I do, all of my own.  No one is aloud in it to shuffle through and mess it up!  (Reminder to the hubster as he reads this.) Haha.  Makes me nuts.  I like it neat and have what I need, when I need it.  It has sunglasses, keys, gum, note paper, pens, scissors (yes, I have to initial them because someone always takes them and never puts them back!), hand cream, garage door opener, sunflower seeds to plant (for 2 years now), phone charge cords, my pills.  The usual.  (Bonus for pictures)

Now that your son is an adult, what's your favorite thing to do with him? Just to spend "TIME" together. Laugh. Confide in each other. Although I see him nearly everyday, and things change and evolve, I do miss us as we used to be when he was younger.

I tried oil pulling a couple of times and didn't see a noticeable difference. Now that you've been doing it a week, have you seen a difference? I can only say that my teeth are a bit whiter.  If that is all I do get out of this, I'll be thrilled.  Teeth are a big thing for me, so I want them nice and white.  Strips and other products make my teeth sensitive.  Bonus for pictures! I haven't done any before/afters.

We are at the end of the first quarter of the year and I'm updating my annual goals list. I read a couple of posts of yours from the beginning of the year, so I wanted to follow up.

What positive changes have you made since the beginning of the year? Oh I started it off terribly! My workouts became next to nothing for too long, stress got to me health wise. The weather stunk! So, I've started Yoga and getting back to routines.  My eating has been great, though! 

You mentioned that your three words for the year are: Organized. Grateful. Happy. Are you being more organized? I am, I think so. Better than I was for sure. Are you making sure that you are grateful for what you have? Yes, definitely. Are you happy? For the most part, I strive to be overly happy to annoy everyone! ha! 

Happy Friday!