Blogtember: Sept. 4th

If you could take three months off from your current life and do anything in the world,

what would you do?

 

 

 

This may sound small, but I would love to actually start and learn how to do all the little hobbies/crafts/Pinterest ideas that I've always wanted to do.

 

 

On my 10 Before 30 List (Check out my tab above), I've always wanted to learn how to play guitar. Now I know 3 months isn't long to learn, but if I could have nothing better to do than learn to pluck some strings, I'd love that!

 

Maybe someday I could be as good as Brad Paisley...hey I can dream!

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Another item off of my 10 Before 30 list would be to start and finish a t-shirt quilt. I have a lot of memorable t-shirts that are sitting in boxes, just waiting to be cut up and made into an awesome quilt for our new house someday. I even have ideas for the pattern! I love the striped edge on the quilt on the left, but for the inside the right quilt would be GREAT!

 

 

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Just a couple things that I'd like to do with my spare time of 3 months :) What would you do?

 

 

 

 

 



Blogtember: Sept. 3rd

How cool is this? I found this link up from Jen at Wonderfully Unkempt's website, and I thought it was a very neat idea to keep fresh ideas on your blog. Thanks, Jenni from Story of My Life for the great link up idea!

 

   

September 3rd: Describe where or what you come from. The people, the places, and/or the factors that make up who you are.

 

Well, going off of my last name, Johnson, anyone can figure that I'm from a Scandinavian decent. Mostly Norwegian, with a bit of Swedish, German, English to name my largest portions. "Heinz 57" they always say. But I definitely can relate to my descents. Norwegian/Swedish: I'm tall and have blue/gray eyes. German: Dark hair and my love of beer. English? Now I'm not quite sure where I can find English heritage within myself, I just know it's in my blood.

 

I'm from a small town and live in a new small town, hence my blog name. I feel that the people around me in the small community have made me for who I am, and I appreciate that. I appreciate that people like to know what's going on in my life, even if they heard it from someone other than myself. That's OK. That's how a small town works. Yeah, it can bite you in the ass sometimes too when the news is on a bad note, but it all comes around full circle.

 

My mom has been my best friend through it all, and I've learned some great qualities from her. Being organized and independent are the traits I will forever will be grateful that she gave me. She also gave me the gift of thrifty shopping. "Never buy anything full price." I always think about that, whether it be a new sweater or a tube of toothpaste.

 

As for another money aspect, passed down from my Grandpa and Grandma Scott, I inherited money smarts. "Never buy anything that you can't afford right now." He was a cash man. He bought his cars, NEW, in cash. Now, that would probably never happen in my scenario, but I have never gotten into credit card debt, EVER.

 

My college, Concordia College in Moorhead, MN has shaped me into being a true, well rounded thinker. Thinking of how other's will see it: other cultures, men vs. women, age, etc. I see a lot of people these days that are so closed minded that it drives me insane. So thank you Concordia.

 

I could go on and on, but these are some great aspects of what makes me, me.

 

 

Happy Friday!

So here's a new linkup for today. Thought it would be fun to connect with my random thoughts on the 5 on Friday linkup!

 

1. Wefest is coming up fast! I can't wait to get away with B and another great couple from the fire department. They're such great friends to hang out with, and they are also Wefest virgins, so we're going to have to show them a good time :)

2. Where did this wonderful weather come from? It definitely doesn't feel like summer weather, more like middle of September. Comfortable and breezy. If only the sun could come out it would be perfect. Maybe we'll get lucky for Wefest!

3. I've worn a dress to work every day this week. I feel that is an accomplishment :)

4. Does anybody else use their car as storage space? Mine is seriously the worst you've ever seen. I drive an Impala, and they have HUGE trunks. Mine? Completely full. Not even sure what's all in there. My backseat is surprisingly pretty cleaned out for the most part, but my goodness is it horrible to have shit falling out of your car when you open doors. Oh...and I could REALLY use a car wash. With all the construction in my town and dirt roads, it looks like a turd on wheels.

5. My grandma kicks my ass in Words with Friends...every time.

Finish the Sentence Link Up

Today I'm linking up with Holly over at Where We Can Live Like Jack & Sally with their Finish the Sentence linkup! This one is always fun :)

 

 

If I had one extra hour in the day...do something for MYSELF. Craft, paint, read, something!

 

 Took a painting class with my sis the other day. It was a tough one!

 

 I wish my name... to never change! When B and I marry someday, I won't have to change a thing! (NO we're not related for Pete's sake!)

 I think anything chevron is... fun in doses. In the summer. NOT for everything.

My last nightmare...was so vivid while I dream, but 5 minutes after I wake up I can never remember them!

Sometimes...I just wish everything would fall in to place faster than the way things are going right now. I want my ducks in a row!

 

My last meal on earth would be... a mound of seafood heaven. Crab, scallops, and a whole lot of shrimp piled high on top of red potatoes oozing with butter. MMMM....

I would much rather be___flat assed____ than__badonkadonk__.

 

(Sorry Trace...)

 

Mayonnaise... YUCK. Never liked the stuff.

10 years ago, I didn't think... I'd be living with my boyfriend's parents... in their basement. KILL ME.

Selfishly... wish I could start my 20's over if I'd known what was in store in the future. Not start over my relationship with B, however! 5 years down in the "8 year plan" that he claims has taken long enough!

My favorite show on TV right now... Extreme Weight Loss with Chris Powell. WOW. If they can lose half their weight in a year, I can most definitely lose 50 lbs!!

And, George Zimmerman... can this controversy be over already!???