I've Been *tagged*

I've been tagged by a couple of folks, so I thought I'd play along.

First, Angie wants me to answer these eleven questions:

1.   How did you get started blogging & what keeps you doing it?

I started blogging after major surgery because I was bored.  I continue blogging because of the friendships and because I learn so much from y'all!

2.   What do you think makes you unique?

My twisted sense of humor!

3.   What's your favorite thing about yourself?

I'm fiercely loyal.

4.   Where do you see your blog in 5 years?

I have no idea.  I hope that it's about the same, but I want to focus a tad more on art.

5.   What's the best tip you've ever received about blogging?

Turn-off word verification!

6.   How does blogging affect your real life and vice versa?

Blogging rarely ever affects my real life.  Sometimes reading other blogs does because sometimes I'd rather do that than watch horror movies.  Real life impacts my blog because I usually blog about whats going on in my real life.

7.   What is something you're actively working toward and how are you getting there?

I'm working on getting my youngest daughter prepared for college.  I'm getting there through placing her in a good school, tutoring, and giving her opportunities to compete in horseback riding at a higher level.  She wants to ride for a college team.

8.   What is your absolute beauty must have, and why?

  I wear Clinique's CC Cream for the sunscreen and light coverage.  I don't wear any base with it.

I can see an improvement in my skin!

9.   If money wasn't an issue, what would you run out and buy right now?

A greenhouse!  :D

10.   What is one beauty tip you feel that everyone should know?

I have used the Clinique Three-Step System since I was thirteen.  It includes soap, then a chemical exfoliant, and moisturizer.  There is a system for every single skin type, and I started both my girls on it when they turned thirteen.  We all have pretty complexions because of these products.  They aren't cheap, but they last a very long time!

11.   Who's your freebie (if you're married-the one person/celebrity you can cheat with without it being cheating) or you're single, your number one celebrity crush?

Let me preface my answer by saying that I would never, under any circumstances, cheat on Mr. Art @ Home.  But I will say that my number one celebrity crush is:

Bruce Willis  ;D

Mary also tagged me with A TO Z questions.  

Attached or single?

attached

Best friend?

I have several: Susan, Ellen, Barbara, and Ainslie

Cake or pie?

cake

Day of choice?

Sunday

Essential item?

iPad

Favorite color?

red

Gummy bears or worms?

worms, the sour ones!

Hometown?

Birmingham, Alabama

Indulgence?

Aveda body lotions

I love the rosemary one and the lavender one

January or July?

July.  Definitely.

Kids?

2 daughters, Shanley Belle, 20, and Shelley Angèle, 16

Life isn't complete without?

God

Marriage date?

March 19, 1988

Number of brothers and sisters?

0

Oranges or apples?

apples

Phobias?

Being underground

Quotes?

I have several, but since there were beauty questions in the eleven questions, I'll leave you with this quote:

Reasons to smile?

Mr. Art @ Home's shenanigans.

Season of Choice?

autumn

Tag Five People.

Please, my lovelies....please answer these questions...it will be so much fun for us to read them!

Jolene, Patty, Beth, Andrea, and Grace
No pressure, seriously....play if you want!

Unknown fact about me.

Although Alabama is my home, Arizona is the home of my heart.

Vegetable?

lady peas

Worst habit?

frowning while reading

X-ray or Ultrasound?

I've had both

Zodiac Sign?

Taurus, but I don't put any faith in it....I think that you make your own destiny....

Today is Mr. Art @ Home's birthday.  I'll post some photos later.  I'm going to the studio this AM, and then coming home to bake treats and cook a fabulous dinner.  

Until next time...

Blessings!

Ricki Jill