An Auspicious Occasion

One month. I am totally amazed. On Jan. 2 I tentatively debuted into the blog world. I had enjoyed reading some of them, and I figured it was easier to comment if I had an ID. The Preacher's Wife had encouraged me and promised she would visit if I did. I had no idea how to set it up, what buttons were, how to get all that stuff in the sidebar, etc. I had visions of writing things and having no one out there. (At what point does a woman get over the junior high fear of rejection?!? Puh-leeze!!) And besides, I've never been a journaler, so what in the world would I find to blog about?

What a difference a month makes. And of course, the best part has been the new friends I've made! I get such a smile to see your names in my inbox, and I love to go visit your blog and see what you have to say.

In honor of my one month-iversary, I'm finally going to do the meme Mel tagged me for last week. Hope you don't fall asleep....I'm not too exciting!

4 JOBS I'VE HAD
1. Sears - that was my very first one; great motivation to get a degree!
2. Temp Secretarial stuff - summers during college
3. Hospital RN - post-op
4. Home Health RN

4 MOVIES I'VE WATCHED OVER AND OVER
1. Fiddler on the Roof
2. The Sound of Music
3. Mary Poppins
4. Many, many kids movies

4 SHOWS I WATCH
Rarely watch TV & we don't have cable, but on vacation or at my in-laws I like
1. Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe
2. Cash Cab
3. Can't think of anything else.....Wheel of Fortune's usually on at the piano teacher's and I find myself trying to figure out the words!
4. NOT Lost or Idol (and the world is still on its axis!)

4 PLACES I'VE BEEN
1. Guatemala
2. The Grand Canyon
3. Williamsburg, Virginia
4. Sanibel Island, Florida

4 PEOPLE WHO EMAIL ME REGULARLY
1. My mother-in-law
2. My sister
3. The Bible Study teacher/friend I do Powerpoint for
4. AT&T, Visa, Toyota.... "Your bill is available online"

4 FAVORITE THINGS TO EAT
1. Dark chocolate - esp. with mint or nuts
2. Popcorn - in a pan on the stove, none of this microwave stuff
3. Warm chocolate chip cookies that aren't just a dream
4. A really good filet mignon and baked potato

4 PLACES I'D RATHER BE
1. A cozy lodge with a fireplace
2. England/Ireland
3. I'd love to go back to Williamsburg
4. In a room with some of you gals!

4 THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEAR
1. My 20th wedding anniversary
2. Summer vacation with no alarm clocks!
3. San Antonio (hopefully!) - meeting some special blog buddies!!
4. My missionary sister's annual month-long visit from Ecuador (I usually look forward to when she comes AND when she leaves! LOL)

4 PEOPLE TO TAG (totally optional!)
1. You
2. and you
3. and, yes, I'm looking at you!
4. and you
5. and please you and you too! (so I can't count!)
I actually hate this part (see, I'm so insecure I don't even want to risk offending someone by tagging them! Or NOT tagging them! LOL), so I'm just gonna leave it open....I'd love to know more about any of you gals I consider my Daily Dose, so feel free to jump right in!