blogiversary, giveaway, memememe...and you too!
I've been putting off some memes that I have been tagged for, and since I still want you to invite me over for playdates after school, I will participate. Besides, if you make it to the end of this very long post, there is something in it for you too!:
Flickr Meme - I did this one about 5 weeks ago but only posted it to my flickr page - silly me. It's been fun seeing everyone's mosaic. BTW - no one else is allowed to put Nathan Fillion down as their celebrity crush.
the rules:
a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.
b. Using only the first page, pick an image.
c. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into fd's mosaic maker.
the questions:
1. What is your first name? You know!
2. What is your favorite food? Vietnamese noodles
3. What high school did you go to? Sammamish High School
4. What is your favorite color? Blue
5. Who is your celebrity crush? Nathan Fillion
6. Favorite drink? Water
7. Dream vacation? Santorini
8. Favorite dessert? Cupcakes
9. What you wanted to be when you grow up? Mommy
10. What do you love most in life? Family
11. One Word to describe you? Quiet (I was feeling quiet at the time)
12. Your flickr name? tiennieknits
Movie Meme - tagged by Sue:
1. One movie that made you laugh: Juno
2. One movie that made you cry: Dan In Real Life
3. One movie that you loved as a child: Sound of Music
4. One movie you've seen more than once: Serenity
5. One movie you loved, but were embarrassed to admit it: Bring It On
6. One movie you hated: Breakfast At Tiffany's
7. One movie that scared you: Silence of The Lambs
8. One movie that bored you: I Know Who Killed Me
9. One movie that made you happy: Ever After
10. One movie that made you miserable: ????
11. One movie that you weren't brave enough to see: The Amityville Horror
12. One movie character you've fallen in love with: Both Mr. Darcys
13. The last movie you saw: Iron Man
14. The next movie you hope to see: Wanted
Front Door/Back Door Meme - also tagged by Sue:
I'm so embarrassed about posting pictures of my front door but here goes:
My house is a total mess right now as we are trying to repaint/remodel. Here are paint swatches we are thinking of:
Here's the front door from the outside:
Yep, more paint swatches. We just had the house resided but couldn't have it painted until it stopped raining around here:
The new french doors in back (even more paint swatches):
Life Meme - tagged by Justine:
1) What was I doing 10 years ago?
I was trying to get through a hot summer, hugely pregnant with a baby, and chasing after a very active toddler while simultaneously getting our new home in order.
2) What are 5 things on my to-do list for today?
1. Drive the kids around to all their gymnastics practices and soccer camps
2. Pick out paint colors (see above photos)
3. Remove all old brass hardware:
4. Put on new door handles:
and hinges (these are actually the same color as the door handles - bad photo!):
5. Finish my blogiversary post which I have actually been working on for a few days!
3) Snacks I enjoy:
1. Beverages - water, lemonade, single-grande-decaf vanilla soy latte
2. Popcorn
3. Cheese and crackers
4. Chocolate
5. Strawberry ice cream
4) Things I would do if I were a billionaire:
1. Clear out my family and my home debts.
2. Vacation home for all of my siblings and me to share.
3. Travel everywhere.
4. Educational funds for all the wee ones in our families.
5. Donate, donate, donate!!!
5) Places I have lived:
1. Saigon, Vietnam
2. Seattle, Washington
3. Bellevue, Washington
4. Redmond, Washington
5. North Bend, Washington - What can I say? I'm a Washington girl!
6) Jobs I have had:
1. Making gift baskets
2. Employee at Yonny Yonsons Yogurt
3. Assistant Manager at a Hallmark
4. Registered Nurse
5. Business Manager for our companies
Still with me on this post? Good. So you don't think that I just called one friend to come over to play and feel like I was totally ignoring you and talking about you behind your back, I'm going to tag everyone! Feel free to do whichever one you want. I'll be checking to see if you do as I command. And I'm going to be a bully about it.
Oh, and I guess you want to know the winner from my last post? Tada! It's Jessica for the 7000th comment and Lindsey for a random commenter. Congratulations Jessica and Lindsey! Please send me your address and I will send a skein of sock yarn to you!
Don't fret if you didn't win this time. I still like you and I have another prize. It's my 2nd blogiversary today which totally calls for a giveaway! Would you like to win this?:
It is a skein of Socks That Rock yarn, Vogue Knitting - The Ultimate Sock Book and a brand new, complete set of Knit Picks Harmony DPNs.
Let's make this fun and leave me a comment on what makes you happy! I will pick a random commenter to win. I will also pick another random commenter, or two, or three, to win a skein of sock yarn. So don't forget to tell me a color you like also. Thanks for making this a fun two years of blogging! Like the old saying goes - time sure flies....
Happy Blogiversary!!! Cupcakes make me happy too!
Posted by: yaiAnn | July 09, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Happy blogiversarry
what's make me happy? walking especially when doctors said i'll never walk, knitting, and kissing hubby.
bon tricot
Posted by: Marimi | July 09, 2008 at 12:58 AM
congrats on the 2nd blogiversary. Listening to my daughter sing, dinner in the garden, and spending the day at the beach all make me very happy. Blues are my fav color.
Posted by: Olivia Bogdan | July 09, 2008 at 01:13 AM
Happy blog birthday, Tiennie! You don't have to include me in your drawing (cause I've already won! :-)), but what makes me happy is that my summer holiday is only a few days away!
Posted by: terhi | July 09, 2008 at 01:19 AM
Nobody else is allowed to post Nathan Fillion as their crush? No fair. I say he's fair game. ;)
What makes me happy? The superwash merino/alpaca roving loribird sent me. It's delish. :)
Happy blog birthday!
Posted by: Opal | July 09, 2008 at 01:33 AM
Happy Blogiversary. What makes me happy is to be able to go for a holiday by the sea with the family & sit & knit on the balcony.
Posted by: Ann | July 09, 2008 at 01:43 AM
Happy blogiversary T. I can't believe it's been 2 years!!
Posted by: Nora | July 09, 2008 at 01:46 AM
Happy Blogiversary Tiennie! Kitchenering then wearing a new pair of socks makes this knitter very happy.
Did you decide on any colours?
Posted by: OzKnitter | July 09, 2008 at 02:19 AM
How do you find time to do so much and knit? I always wanted to be a mommy growing up too so I guess being a mommy makes me happy:) Happy blogiversary!
Posted by: Shirls | July 09, 2008 at 02:34 AM
the doorknob and hinges are perfect....for the walls I like #6 and for the house I'd go with #2,reading L>R...oh,and very happy blogiversary~!
Posted by: theresa/t does wool | July 09, 2008 at 02:39 AM
oh,I forgot,what makes me happy is my family!
Posted by: theresa/t does wool | July 09, 2008 at 02:40 AM
Happy Blogiversary. What makes me happy is I have two days left of work and then I'm on vacation for a week!
Posted by: christine | July 09, 2008 at 03:12 AM
creme makes me happy, always. brulee
Posted by: pixie | July 09, 2008 at 03:41 AM
Happy 2nd Bloggiversary!!!! Yay! I'm usually always happy but Chris and Abby and Gus and the cats all make me very happy. Yesterday's early summer rain shower made me happy too.
My favorite colors are oranges, yellows and browns.
Love the doorknobs and hinges. Ours are that color. I'm starting to think about paint swatches too...
Posted by: bea | July 09, 2008 at 03:53 AM
Happy Blogiversary! My great husband makes me happy!
Posted by: Jeanne | July 09, 2008 at 03:58 AM
Knitting, of course! Makes me very happy. Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by: Melissa | July 09, 2008 at 04:00 AM
Happy Blogiversary! The smell when it first starts to rain in summer makes me happy.
Posted by: Beth | July 09, 2008 at 04:15 AM
Happy blogiversary! I guess it's kind of boring, but really like to knit. I have always been knitting, but I haven't until recently recognized the importance it has in my life. So I guess this would be a happy moment for me: when my husband and kids and I are together, while I'm knitting, and the other three are doing whatever they like to do. That I like. Add a cup of coffee, and it's perfect!
And by the way, I like purple a lot! And red. Have a nice day!
Tora :-)
Posted by: Tora | July 09, 2008 at 04:19 AM
Makes me happy? So many things... watching my kids on the slip and slide, a nice breeze, glass of iced tea and watermelon is what's doing it for me this week.
Posted by: amyh | July 09, 2008 at 04:24 AM
Happy blogiversary! What makes me happy? Stroopwafels and the Dutch boy who buys them for me, an entire day spent knitting, autumn, reading your blog(!) and nervous anticipation (of anything and everything).
Posted by: wiscjennyann | July 09, 2008 at 04:26 AM
Happy Blogiversary. I know with the wave of comments on this post there is surely no chance of me winning, but that's not the point of it anyway. Those prizes are really yummy. Oh, yes, hang on, what makes me happy? When I finally have my own place and stop moving around, when my boys don't fight for a day and when I have lots of time to knit. That would be the day.
Posted by: Angelika | July 09, 2008 at 04:34 AM
When my children are happy - I am happy!
Posted by: Alice | July 09, 2008 at 04:46 AM
Well, now I'm in love with Nathan Fillion. Your home is so beautiful. I love the colors you're picking out. I also love sock yarn. I think I have a problem with using it though. I'm more like a sock yarn hoarder. Therapy may be necessary soon.
Posted by: Janet | July 09, 2008 at 04:53 AM
Happy blogiversary! What makes me happy is today is my last day of work for the week which means a four day knitting weeekend is on the way! That means finishing Augusta socks and hopefully making progress on a sweater!! The color yellow also makes me happy..
Posted by: Katherine | July 09, 2008 at 05:02 AM
Happy blogaversary! What makes me happy...finding a new affordable wine that makes my socks roll up and down. Spinning and having it come out exactly as I had envisioned. Knitting something blue.
Posted by: Laurie | July 09, 2008 at 05:07 AM
Happy blogaversary! I'm happy when I have a new project I'm stoked about, whether it is knitting or weaving, especially if I've come up with a use for some stash. Love your blog. Your work is so well done and an inspiration!
Posted by: Marty | July 09, 2008 at 05:12 AM
Happy Blogaversary!!! What makes me happy....picking blueberries :) eating them too! Purple makes me happy too!
Posted by: leah | July 09, 2008 at 05:14 AM
Happy Blogiversary!!!
What makes me happy? Hanging out and laughing with my family.
Posted by: Kirsten | July 09, 2008 at 05:16 AM
What makes me happy? Knitting, tasty food, and laughing, telling stories and being silly with friends.
Posted by: Megan | July 09, 2008 at 05:18 AM
Happy Blogiversary! What makes me happy is the sound of a wee one's uncontrollable belly laughter, it's the sweetest thing in the world! Purples and blues rock my world, and I love your blog!
Posted by: Deana | July 09, 2008 at 05:22 AM
you are unstoppable! amazing!
what makes me happy? well, i sure enjoyed berry picking last night :) so, that works!
Fun post! good luck with all of the door handles and hardware.
Posted by: lolly | July 09, 2008 at 05:26 AM
God bless you for swatching!! I wish I had that patience! happy blogiversary :-) what makes me happy? helping out someone or someone furry, chilling at home knitting with my boyfriend and kittehs. that's heaven :-D
Posted by: laura | July 09, 2008 at 05:26 AM
Happy Blog-a-versary. My dogs make me happy -- they make me laugh every day!
Good luck with renos. I just finished a bunch of that myself, and it does get old fast!
Posted by: carla | July 09, 2008 at 05:32 AM
Happy Blogiversary, Tiennie. Yours is one of my favorites. :)
I love the slate blue swatches... that's my favorite color for a house.
Right now what makes me happy is just enjoying the summer with my family. We're living it up in a simple way and having a ball.
Fun contest! I love all colors of sock yarn... mostly semi-solids or solids.
Posted by: Liz | July 09, 2008 at 05:34 AM
My cat sitting next to me as I type this, purring, and occasionally head-butting me - that makes me happy! He's so loving. Favorite color(s)? Maroon, green, purple.
Love the doorknobs! Keep 'em and display in a big bowl.
Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by: Beverly | July 09, 2008 at 05:38 AM
Happy 2nd Blogaversary. I love watching my 1-month-old son's face as he's drifting off to sleep. It fills me with peace and joy.
Posted by: Michelle | July 09, 2008 at 05:39 AM
Happy Happy! Quiet makes me happy as well as the smiles on my children's faces. Any color will do. But since I am going to win the big prize it doesn't really matter. HAHA. Have a great day.
Posted by: Debbi | July 09, 2008 at 05:43 AM
Love the paint swatches, I like the dark grey the best, whatever did you decide? Oh, Happy Blogiversary.
Happy?, having internet that lets me connect to others with my interest in knitting, sharing a little piece of myself with those I don't even know and may even be able to help in some small way....that makes me happy!
T
Posted by: tyna | July 09, 2008 at 05:50 AM
Congratulations on your blogiversary.
What often makes me happy is looking at your photos of all of the children. I just love the shot of the boys in socks. They are so winsome.
Posted by: Vickie | July 09, 2008 at 05:53 AM
Happy blogaversary! French doors...what a great space that must be to sit and knit and drink coffee. I'm sure you have all kinds of free time like that, right? :) In our 1/2 bath downstairs we ripped down wallpaper and I have a paint swatch of stripes for the wall. This was done in Feb. Fear? Lazy? Maybe both.
Posted by: Lisa | July 09, 2008 at 06:10 AM
Congratulations. Love your blog!! What makes me happy is my annual vacation with my best friend of 30 years. I miss her already.
Posted by: Megan | July 09, 2008 at 06:10 AM
I am happy watching my children play and have fun. You are a great knitter and I love seeing all of your projects! I am just knitting my first pair of socks and loving it.
Posted by: Denise | July 09, 2008 at 06:11 AM
Happy Blogiversary! I'm currently listening to my sons playing and singing Cure songs together on their guitars and that's making me pretty happy.
Posted by: PrincessPea | July 09, 2008 at 06:12 AM
Happy Anniversary!! Happiness is time with my family and a scenic view. I love some of the photos in your collage!!
Posted by: Leslie | July 09, 2008 at 06:13 AM
Your post makes me happy. I love pulling up a blog post that has lots of pictures. My son makes me very, very, very happy!!! He's my Squid and there ain't nothing better than him!
Posted by: P-la | July 09, 2008 at 06:16 AM
Happy blog-iversary! Lots of things make me happy, today I am happy that I will get to cast on my new Butter Peeps socks.
Posted by: Laura | July 09, 2008 at 06:17 AM
Quiet time makes me happy. As much as I love my family I cherish the little time I have early morning to myself - to read blogs! Happy Blogiversary
Posted by: Siew | July 09, 2008 at 06:19 AM
Happy Blogaversary. One of the things that makes me happy. Having a good hair day.
Posted by: Krissy | July 09, 2008 at 06:20 AM
I love Mr. Darcy as well! Loved your meme round up and a Happy Blog-a-ver-sary to you.
It makes me happy to watch my dog slink away when I give her a bone so she can bury it and then slink away to find it and eat it about 2 minutes later. (blue-green)
Posted by: Lia | July 09, 2008 at 06:21 AM
Wow you were tagged big time!!
:o)@ doors you must give us the "after" look when it is all done since we have now seen the "before"!
Congrats to the other winners! I have yet to try out STR and the plum color looks great!
What makes me happy is being with those I love, having long conversation and laughs with them, a good meal, laying in my soft bed peacefully, a sweet kiss, yummy yarn on my needles, and knowing that God has it all under control!
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | July 09, 2008 at 06:23 AM