#is cookie dough still one of your faves taylor?

[jayyzee89]

Thank you Facebook memories for reminding me of that time @taylorswift hosted a live chat on Myspace on this day 11 years ago. Anyone else remember this?? I totes claim the favorite ice cream question around the 20 minute mark. I definitely remember asking that question and freaking out in my college dorm room that she answered. Lol

[singlethread]

you totally don’t have to do it, but every even number for the ask prompt?

You are chaotic but i have nothing better to do

Spotify, SoundCloud, or Pandora? Apple Music actually

is your room messy or clean? Clean

what color are your eyes? Blue

do you like your name? why? Yes because I like how it sounds

what is your relationship status? So fucking single

describe your personality in 3 words or less.  Loud if I know you, passionate, and caring

what color hair do you have? Dark purplish red like merlot

what kind of car do you drive? color?  A black denali envoy

where do you shop? Online right now, but normally my local thrift stores

how would you describe your style? I like mixing hard with soft, I ever tend to dress in blacks or pastels both mixed with whites. Also I will always be wearing weird dangly earrings

favorite social media account. Tumblr

what size bed do you have? Full

any siblings? 2

if you can live anywhere in the world where would it be? why? Just like in the forest in Norway, it just looks pretty and peaceful

favorite snapchat filter?  I don't use snap

favorite makeup brand(s).  I like Stilla’s eyeliner and also anastasia’s eyeshadow and highlighters

how many times a week do you shower?  every other day bc I’m not going anywhere, but I only wash my hair once a week

favorite tv show? I watch too much to pick, I’m currently rewatching Teen wolf so I’ll say that one

shoe size? 9.5 or 10

how tall are you?  5′11

sandals or sneakers? I like both equally, but in the summer I mostly wear sandals

do you go to the gym? no

describe your dream date. Picnic in a park where we end it stargazing

how much money do you have in your wallet at the moment? like 12 dollars

what color socks are you wearing? none

how many pillows do you sleep with? three

do you have a job? what do you do? not currently with school, I just pet sit during the school year for money

how many friends do you have?  irl probably like 12?

whats the worst thing you have ever done? gosh idk, I had a really big problem with stealing when I was little, and I was apparently good at it because when we got home from a trip to Canada when I was five my mom found like 20 things I had stolen from different gift shops skdfjkdsjfjsk

whats your favorite candle scent? Coffee anything

3 favorite boy names. (boy and girl names are a social construct so I'm just gonna do six of my favorite names) andrew, percy, oliver, anastasia, taylor, rosalina

3 favorite girl names, see above

favorite actor? I don't have one but David Tennant is good

favorite actress? Anne Hathaway

who is your celebrity crush? Halsey

favorite movie? my fave comfort movie is the princess diaries 2

do you read a lot? whats your favorite book? yes, but I haven't had the time lately, and the martian by andy weir

money or brains?  brains

do you have a nickname? what is it? Lia or Emmie are my most used

how many times have you been to the hospital? uhhhhh at least 7?

top 10 favorite songs.  Im doing taylor songs: peace, daylight, idsb, komh, safe and sound, treacherous, I know places, haunted, my tears ricochet, and the lakes

do you take any medications daily? Wal-phed

what is your skin type? (oily, dry, etc) dryyyy

what is your biggest fear? I wont have mattered to anyone

how many kids do you want? 3

whats your go to hair style?  down with my natural curls

what type of house do you live in? (big, small, etc), like a 1500sq ft home with a wrap-around porch

who is your role model? My college advisor

what was the last compliment you received?  “your ass looks great in those pants” from my best friend

what was the last text you sent? “yessss”

how old were you when you found out santa wasn’t real? like 8

what is your dream car? honestly l love the car I have

opinion on smoking? cigarette: no, weed: I would if it was legal

do you go to college?  yes

what is your dream job? Small animal vet

would you rather live in rural areas or the suburbs? Rural

do you take shampoo and conditioner bottles from hotels? no

do you have freckles? a million

do you smile for pictures? yes

how many pictures do you have on your phone? 15,230

have you ever peed in the woods? yes

do you still watch cartoons? yes

do you prefer chicken nuggets from Wendy’s or McDonalds? Wendys

Favorite dipping sauce? Ranch

what do you wear to bed? shirt or nothing

have you ever won a spelling bee? no

what are your hobbies? painting, playing video games, reading, and doing puzzles

can you draw? yes

do you play an instrument? yes, 2 mediocrely and cello really well 

what was the last concert you saw? the 1975 on dec 13th

tea or coffee? coffee

Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts? Starbucks

do you want to get married? Yes

what is your crush’s first and last initial? J.D.

are you going to change your last name when you get married? yes

what color looks best on you? I like blues on me

do you miss anyone right now? yes

do you sleep with your door open or closed? open bc cat

do you believe in ghosts? yes

what is your biggest pet peeve? toothpaste dried up in the sink

last person you called` my mom

favorite ice cream flavor? coffee or chocolate chip cookie dough

regular oreos or golden oreos? i hate oreos

chocolate or rainbow sprinkles? chocolate

what shirt are you wearing? dbatc shirt

what is your phone background? A painting I did of Taylor

are you outgoing or shy? shy

do you like it when people play with your hair? only if I really like that person

do you like your neighbors? no

do you wash your face? at night? in the morning? yes and in the morning

have you ever been high? no

have you ever been drunk? yes

last thing you ate? grilled cheese

favorite lyrics right now I want auroras and sad prose, I want to watch wisteria grow right over my bare feet, 'Cause I haven't moved in years, And I want you right here

summer or winter? Summer

day or night? night

dark, milk, or white chocolate? dark

favorite month? May

what is your zodiac sign aquarius

who was the last person you cried in front of? my mom

[jonasmaurer]

73 questions

Hey friends! Happy Thursday! Hope you’re enjoying the week. 

It’s been a fun and crazy one over here. The girls have had half-day camps, Liv auditioned for dance team, the Pilot has been flying nights, and madre’s birthday was on Tuesday! We got together for a *small* family dinner (we joke that we’re just a small party of 28), and ate Mexican food, cake, and sang “Happy Birthday” to the amazing lady who gives so much to everyone in our family.

 My fave picture from the night! 

(The cake was from Whole Foods bakery and so so good.)

Workout-wise, I’ve crushed every day this week. Sunday, we filmed Summer Shape Up videos (the party starts June 24)! Monday, I hopped on the Peloton bike for a 30-minute ride, Tuesday was barre, Wednesday was a BODYATTACK class On Demand (my link is good for 21 days FREE of the amazing Les Mills workouts), and today and tomorrow are off since I’m traveling to Chicago for a blog trip. I’m looking forward to catching up with Anne and Julie, and meeting some new blogger friends. I’ll be sure to share some of the adventures on IG stories!

I originally planned to post this one while we were on our cruise, but since internet was a bit sketchy – and I blasted through the ship’s plan in a mere 24 hours – I didn’t get the chance to get this one published. I originally saw this survey on my friend Ashley’s blog, and then Julie’s. I loved reading their answers so much, so I thought I’d join in the survey fun. 

1.  What’s the best thing that happened to you this month? Taking a Disney Cruise with the fam! 

2. What’s your favorite game? We don’t usually play board games at home, but our favorite games is a hide and seek and tag hybrid. I hide, the girls try to find me, I jump out and go “AHHH!” and they scream, I chase them around until I tag them, and then they hide. 

3. When are you most inspired? Mid-morning, usually after I’ve had breakfast and survived the school drop-off. 

4. If you could teach one subject in school what would it be? Math

5. What’s your favorite beverage? LaCroix 

6. What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received? A friend from the gym sent a text message while the Pilot was deployed and basically gave me a pep talk. She said she was proud of me for doing so well with work stuff and solo parenting. It was very unexpected and really made my whole month. It was a great reminder to let other people know when I’m inspired by them or think they’re crushing it. 

7. What is your favorite birthday cake? Yellow cake with chocolate buttercream

(That was my bday cake last year!)

8. What is one thing you still have from your childhood? A photo album that my mom made for me when I was 4 and we’d taken a trip to California. I was with all of my aunties, my parents were still married, and my uncle was still alive. Our dog chewed around the edges of it when I was younger, and the small plastic photo album contains quite a few happy memories from being a kid.

9. What is your favorite movie? Love, Actually

10. What is something you can’t do? Play the flute even though I faked it for an entire year in 5th grade. I could do all of the finger work, but no sound would come out. So I just pursed my lips and acted like I knew what I was doing. 

11. Window or aisle seat? Aisle so I can get up a thousand times if I feel like it. 

12. What makes you laugh no matter what? P makes the most ridiculous faces that make me laugh every day. We get a kick out of zooming in on photos that she’s in, because you never know what you’re going to get.

13. What does creativity mean to you? Free from any perceived restraints or judgments. 

14. What are your favorite lyrics of all time? “Look around, look around, how lucky we are to be alive right now.” I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of Hamilton.

Or hanging out with Betsy  

15. What is your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving

16. What’s heavily played on your music playlist right now? “Far Too Good” by John Smith. 

17. If you could raid one woman’s closet who would it be? My friend Annie’s! Whenever she posts Instagram posts, I want her outfit and her shoes

18. Must have purse item? Color Intense lipstick in at least 3 shades

19. What did you want to be when you grew up when you were 12? On Broadway

20. What is something you will not be doing in ten years? Wondering where the heck we’ll be living in a couple of years. It’s so crazy to be able to know and plan where we want to live. 

21. What is an important life lesson for someone to learn? Your gut instinct is always right.

22. How do you start your day? Scrolling through my phone with one eye closed.

23. Would you ever live anywhere besides Tucson? Yes! We’d love to make it back to San Diego one day but love being in Tucson for now.

24. What is your favorite dessert?  Anything super chocolaty.

25. Is there a dessert you don’t like? Creme brûlée is gross.

26. It’s brunch! What do you eat? Eggs, breakfast potatoes, turkey sausage, and a mimosa because brunch without cocktails is just a sad breakfast. <— words of wisdom from Prep & Pastry

27. Where was the best vacation you’ve ever taken? Positano

28. Favorite Disney animal? Stitch

29. What is a book you are planning on reading? “Educated” is downloaded on my Kindle but I haven’t started it yet

30. What did you read most recently? “Where the Crawdads Sing” and loooooved it

31. Favorite solo artist? Michael Bublé for life

32. What is something you’re tired of? The Instagram algorithm. They want to turn it into a “pay to play” platform, which was the downfall of Facebook

33. What’s a city you wish to visit? Paris

34. Heels or flats? Wedges

35.  Where does one go on a perfect road trip? To Sedona. It’s just an easy drive from us and has an incredible energy.

36. What do you do on a rainy day? Try to find indoor activities to entertain the kiddos! We’ll do art, visit a museum, go rock climbing, or see a movie

37. What’s your favorite exercise? Spin, barre and BODYPUMP are tied

38. What was your worst subject in school? English which is a hilarious thing since I write a blog for a living

39. What is your spirit animal? An otter. I want to spend the day in the pool, floating on my back, eating salad

40. What do you usually eat for breakfast? A giant egg patty and either oatmeal with almond butter or a brown rice tortilla

41. What do you usually eat for dinner? We change it up every night but some classics are salmon, sweet potato and salad, Harney Cobbs, or sushi roll bowls

42. Cooking or Baking? Both!

43. Favorite baked good? Cookie dough on the bottom, Oreo’s in the middle, and brownies on top

44. What is something you wish you could be good at? Organizing photos on my laptop. It’s a hot mess

45. Skiing or Surfing? Paddle boarding 

46. First celebrity crush? JTT — Jonathan Taylor Thomas — I became a vegetarian for him when I was 8

47. Most recent celebrity crush? Aaron Tveit. I love his voice!

48. What color was your prom dress? Junior year it was bright pink and senior year it was light purple and silver

49. How do you manage stress? Try to do the most challenging/inconvenient item on my to-do list first

50. What do you do to relax? Read or cook

51. Age when you were first kissed? 12

52. Place you were first kissed? Playing “spin the bottle” after musical theatre class

53. Favorite fashion trend of all time? Low-top sneakers with dresses

54. Best fashion advice you’ve ever received? If you have to convince yourself that you like it, you’ll never wear it, so don’t buy it

55. What is your current favorite piece of clothing that you own? These embellished sandals. I wear them all the time and am constantly asked where I bought them

56. Shoes or Bags? Bags! I love a good crossbody

57. How do you know if you’re in love? When you know, you know

58. Television show you’ve binged on recently? The Bachelorette! We’re almost caught up for the season

59. Who do you turn to when you’re sad? My mom – she always knows exactly what to say to make me feel better

60. Leather or lace? Lace

61. Vintage or new? New

62. What is your Kryptonite? Chocolate or guacamole

63. What are you most enchanted by? Surface level: Moms on social media who have 18 children, homeschool, are all matching in neutral clothing with zero stains, and elaborate mermaid braids in their hair. Deeper: I’m beyond enchanted with Liv and P. They surprise me, make me laugh, and make my heart explode every single day. I often find myself wondering how they’re so darn amazing?

64. What is your biggest strength? Hustle

65. What is your biggest weakness? Stressing over all of the details

66. What are 3 words to describe living in Tucson? Picturesque. Hot. Eccentric.

67. Cutest thing on planet earth? Baby koalas

68. Favorite color? Peach

69. Best first date idea? Something active, like a low-key hike, followed by dinner and drinks

70. Favorite time of day? Late.. probably around 9 or 10pm. I enjoy the quiet and downtime

71. What do you first notice about someone when you meet them? Their smile 

72. What’s your guilty pleasure? Take a jar of almond butter, sprinkle chocolate chips into the jar, scoop out with a spoon

73. Favorite band? I wouldn’t say I’m super into bands at the moment and my music taste is all over the place. Back in high school, I was obsessed with Dashboard Confessional

That was a fun one! I always love surveys because it gives me the chance to get to know you all better.

So, tell me friends:

When are you most inspired?

What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received? 

What’s one thing you cannot do? 

Cutest thing on planet earth?

What do you do to relax? 

Or pick any of the questions above and share your answers below! 

Have a lovely day.

xoxo

Gina

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[stunningvacationtips]

Enjoy the holiday season anywhere with a dog-friendly food crawl

By Melissa Lauren Taylor, reporter for Cesar's Method Inc.

There's no need to lose out on that unique sensation you get during the vacations simply since you are much from home or taking a trip with pets.

Airports and also international cities can still invoke that sense of warmth and get you humming "Child, It's Cold Outdoors," or your preferred holiday tune. Just how? With a pet-friendly food crawl. A food crawl is an experience where you see anywhere from two to 6 various food facilities (restaurants, bakeshops, gelato shops, and so on) back to back, attempting simply one product or meal from each place.

Food creeps are wonderful because they could be done anywhere as well as in any amount of time. Only have one hr prior to you have to jet back to the airport? Not a problem. Alternatively, if you have several hours free and are seeking a fun method to check out a city with your dog as well as get in touch with the neighborhood society, then you must jot down "food crawl" on your travel plan. Here's how you can do it on the fly:

1. Stroll around your resort or nearby the airport as well as you make sure to discover enhanced cafés serving seasonal price. A lot of cafés and also stores with outside seating will certainly enable you to have your pets at hand. And also, strolling a new city is a great method to summon daring power and also exercise your pet at the same time.

2. Download and install the Foursquare app as well as search for dog-friendly dining establishments near you. It could be a vital tool in assisting browse the neighborhood food scene wherever you are.

3. Ask your cab motorist or the attendant at your hotel concerning neighboring neighborhood faves that permit pets and also may be offering seasonal attacks. As soon as you come to a restaurant, if you do not see the sort of merry-making eats that you're seeking, ask the host or a web server about a vacation or seasonal menu.

Momofuku Milk Bar, with locations in NYC, D.C. and Toronto, Canada, supplies their "Thanksgiving Food selection" starting on October 28. If you occur to be taking a trip via that component of the globe, drop in for their ... wait on it ... Thanksgiving croissant (made with celery salt croissant dough) stuffed with dog-friendly turkey, gravy, and cranberry sauce. You'll likewise have the ability to obtain your paws on the not-so-dog-friendly however absolutely tasty chocolate-chocolate cookie, "fracture pie" soft-serve, and pumpkin pie truffles and cake. Reserve online for a fast pick-up in store so you can proceed to check out the city with your pet.

4. Obtain out there and ask for a suggestion! Visit a cafe and ask a person who appears like a local where to discover a scrumptious dish that you can show to your canine. At least, you could most likely find a facility offering a savory bowl of soup or a sandwich similar to residence around the holidays.

5. When all else falls short, buy a cheese plate, the global staple of holiday entertaining. No other recipe is so perfect for establishing the mood to go to a holiday event than a board of artisanal cheeses offered with honey, jam, and also fruit or a baguette. Many restaurants provide them, and you'll be feeling happy as you relish bites of apple and also brie drizzled with honey. Canines love cheese too, and it's fine for them to consume in moderate amounts.

6. If you can't locate a cheese plate, head to Starbucks and get a toasted graham latte, or the quintessential picks: the pumpkin spiced or pepper mint latte. Get hold of a pumpkin shaped cookie or a piece of apple extra pound cake and remember that it's the little things in life that bring us the most delight, also if the little trait comes from Starbucks.

Tip: Many Starbucks have "secret" vacation food selection items, so make certain to sign in with your barista concerning just what's readily available.

[mysurveys]

Random Qs

Survey #34 on the Countdown to 2018!

Another survey from yesterday.

Have you ever been to Las Vegas?

I don't specifically remember it if I have.

What did you have for breakfast this morning?

It's only 4:38 AM right now.

Do you have any loose change in your pocket?

I don't carry cash and I'm wearing PJs right now.

Do you like Taylor Swift?

Yes, I do like several of her songs.

What’s your favorite Disney Channel movie?

Real person? The only such movie I've liked in a long time was Descendants. The next one's coming out this summer too.

If you met your favorite celebrity, would you be calm or starstruck?

I don't have a fave celebrity, just faves based on their work. I'm not even remotely interested in meeting them, though.

Are there any lights on in the room you’re in?

There are three different lights on since the sun's not even up yet.

What’s your favorite subject in school?

I'm not in school anymore, but my fave classes were always choir, English and literature arts.

What’s your favorite holiday?

Halloween, although Christmas is a close second.

Do you ever have to do yard work?

No, but I used to mow the lawn on the riding mower when I was a kid.

Is your school close to your house? Speaking of school, how did you get there today?

Do you think Bad Romance is a catchy song or an annoying one?

I thought it was rather catchy but overplayed.

Do you use perfect grammar online?

English grammar is mostly made up of subjective guidelines so there's no way to be "perfect" even if you're a grammarian.

There are some hard rules that help make the language easier to read for everyone, but a lot of it is just preferential. The spelling of words is so much more important in the long run.

Are you currently using a laptop?

I'm using a Chromebook now.

Do you have any live versions of songs in your music software?

I mostly use Pandora Plus, but I dislike live versions of songs most of the time.

Did you or do you listen to Britney Spears songs?

I have before and sometimes they come up on PP too.

Is it a windy day?

I don't hear any wind noise out there right now.

In the past week, have you ridden in a taxi?

I've never ridden in a taxi.

What shorthand do you use the most?

An assortment of acronyms mainly. I don’t use letters to shorten words such as “u” and “c”, just full-on acronyms.

Do you ever wish on stars at night?

Not usually, and I don't believe I've ever seen a shooting star either.

What color are your eyes?

They're dark brown with green sunbursts and grey flecks throughout right now.

What album is the current song you’re listening to off of?

I'm not listening to music right now.

What're you doing after you finish this?

Possibly another survey or else I'll be posting these. Or I’ll end up in bed and post these later on. Maybe tomorrow.

What song's the most overplayed right now?

I don't know right now. I've been switching stations a lot in the car.

Are you in a band?

I'm not.

How clean is your bedroom?

It's just messy. There aren't dirty dishes and leftover foods or anything like that.

Is there a pen within reaching distance of you?

I don't see any at least.

Are you sitting at a desk?

My Chromebook is on a table right now.

Does your favorite band have a male or female lead singer?

My top favorite band is made up of a trio of women. It's Perfume which is a Japanese band.

Do you normally shut your bedroom door before you go to sleep?

Yes. I don’t want either of my cats jumping on top of me while I’m trying to sleep and I don’t want our dog to come in and steal anything either.

Have you seen the movie Moulin Rouge?

I don't think so.

Would you ever dye your hair a different color?

I used to count that as bod-modding for myself, but I guess I'm okay with the idea as long as it's a natural color only because it's not a permanent change.

Are there any framed pictures in the room you’re in?

There are a few, but only two are of real people.

Have you ever been to a Broadway show?

Not on B'way itself, but I've seen a few musicals such as Cats here in my area.

What’s your favorite movie soundtrack?

I haven't listened to a full soundtrack in a long time, but I like some songs from Suicide Squad.

Do you prefer group or individual work?

The latter usually.

Do you have a key to anything besides your house?

I don't carry keys at all. I have to leave with someone else mainly due to DTD so I never need a key.

Are you wearing anything with stripes?

I'm not.

What time did you go to sleep last night?

I initially went to bed at 8 PM on Saturday night, but I woke up abruptly at around 1 AM. Then I didn't get back in bed until around sunrise on Sunday morning.

Did anyone tell you that you were beautiful today?

No one's even seen or heard from me directly today. I've only made one post online too.

What show did you last watch?

The first episode of the three-night event on ID about Casey Anthony.

Do you think you’ll do anymore surveys today?

Probably, but I could be mistaken.

What’s your favorite ice cream flavor?

My faves are the cookie dough Blizzards from Dairy Queen.

When was the last time you stayed home from school sick?

No idea since I haven't been in school for over a decade.

Could you ever complete a 500-piece puzzle?

I'd rather do something else.

If you could run a red light and not get caught, would you?

I don't drive, but I wouldn't do that anyway. It’s stupid not to do as the traffic light says unless you just have a death wish.

Do any bands flat-out annoy you?

Why would they if I don't have to listen to them? I just change the station or thumbs down the track.

Do you have a mirror in your bedroom?

There's a large one on the back of my bedroom door.

Was today a birthday for any of your friends?

I don't think so, but I have no way of committing such to memory between dyscalculia and long-term memory problems.

When was the last time you rode in a limo?

I've never done that, but I've never understood the allure.

Do you take naps daily?

I never nap intentionally.

Do you still make Christmas lists?

Sure, if I need to.

Do you watch the show Dexter?

I've never bothered since I didn't like the premise.

Have you ever been to any sort of convention?

I haven't.

Which song did you last listen to on repeat?

I don't remember.

Where do you want to live when you grow up?

I'm already an adult, thanks.

Are you currently using a blanket?

No, I'm not.

Are there any songs that make you cry?

Not every single time I hear them. I'm not that one-dimensional.

How many siblings do you have?

I'm an only child.

What're you doing this weekend?

I don't know yet. It's only Monday and the sun isn't even up yet.

Do you prefer swimming at the beach or in a pool?

Neither really. I don't like swimming in salt water and chlorine. I'd rather swim in freshwater lakes.

When was the last time you had a haircut?

Back in February. The first one butchered it pretty much and the second was unhelpful. I want to find a better place to get my hair cut than the two I tried. I'm just waiting for the bangs to grow more right now.

Which musical instrument do you think sounds the prettiest?

Ocarinas, pianos, flutes.

Do you know what you want for Christmas?

I was thinking of getting the Nintendo Switch then, but I'm not sure since it's only April right now.

Do you watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve?

We don't usually do anything special for NYE around here.

Is your birthday within the next three months?

It's next month on the 27th.

How long is the song you’re listening to?

I'm still not listening to music.

Are you anticipating anything this week?

No, I'm not.

Is your mom or dad the older parent?

My mother's slightly older.

Do you watch anything on E!?

Only if Mom is ever watching it. I'd more likely turn the TV to ID or a cartoon.

Are you going to get off the computer now that you’ve finished this?

I think I am going to take a break again for some food, actually. It's 5:10 AM right now.