Hey Beauty Buddies…
I’m deeelighted to post a super fun little TAG I was nominated to participate in by the adorable Katie over at Plus+ Beauty. If you haven’t already checked out her virtual haven for us beauty obsessives then get yourself over pronto… you’ll not regret it!
So considering there’s a whole heap of questions to battle through I suppose I’d better jump right in and get started! Grab yourself a cuppa, it could be a long one ladies…
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Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Oddly enough, I don’t have a closet in my bedroom but if I did they be well and truly closed!
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Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from the hotel?
Doesn’t everyone? 😉 Plus they’re super handy for when friends or family come to stay… just a thoughtful little touch to set on the guest bed. As long as they don’t think you’re hinting that they need a good wash!!
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Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
Tucked in, but not too tight – I like a little bit of breathing space!
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Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
Huh?
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Do you like to use post-it notes?
ALL THE TIME! I’m obsessed with the little fella’s. There’s blocks of them in the bedroom, on my desk, in the kitchen, in the car…
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Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
Can’t say I have but I’ve watched some TV programmes where people get a little OCD about collecting them. Kinda scared I’d go down the same route lol
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Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees?
Lovely question… I’d take the bear – quicker way to go than the slow torturous death of bee stings *ouch*
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Do you have freckles?
Being Irish I have a few too many… especially in the summer months *sigh*
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Do you always smile for pictures?
Awkwardly, yes.
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What is your biggest pet peeve?
Like Katie, I’d have to say drastically slooooow people are my peeve, particularly in supermarkets when I just need to dash in and out. I also get a bit narked at these folks who take it upon themselves to have a half hour catch up in the middle of an aisle *grrr*
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Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
Not anymore but I’m pretty sure it was something I did when I was a kid… along with stepping over cracks and lines in the pavements. My mum just loved taking me out for walks lol
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Have you ever peed in the woods?
Surprisingly I can’t remember but I’m sure it’s happened numerous times when I was little. When ya gotta go, ya gotta go!
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What about pooped in the woods?
Oh heck nooooo.
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Do you ever dance even if there’s no music playing?
Absolutely… my little ‘happy dance’ is legendary round these parts 😉
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Do you chew your pens and pencils?
EURRRUGH NO! Especially not the pencils as most of them have that little piece of metal that holds a miniature erasure on the end… if that was to touch a filling *bluurrrrugh*
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How many people have you slept with this week?
Oooookay…. erm, just the one, my hubby, who I curl up beside every night – thanks for asking!
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What size is your bed?
It’s a very roomy king-size and I bloomin’ love it!
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What is your song of the week?
Taylor Swift, Style. She’s really belting out some catchy little numbers lately. Slowly becoming a fan!
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Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
Sure, just the same as it is for girls to wear blue, right?
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Do you still watch cartoons?
I do! Emma usually puts them on on a Saturday morning when eating her cereal however I don’t think the modern ones are as good as the oldies. I still love the old Loonie Tunes, Tom & Jerry, Scooby Doo & even some of the 90’s cartoons like Doug, Hey Arnold, Johnny Bravo, Cat Dog etc… whatever happened to them, they were amazing! Oh and of course not forgetting Spongebob – he rocks 😉
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What’s your least favorite movie?
Dune. It’s a sci-fi movie starring Sting & Kyle McLaughlin. Steve asked made me watch it and I couldn’t quite grasp that anyone would electively spend 90 minutes of their lives rewatching it after the 1st time. Disasterous is my only description of it.
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Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
Well if I told you it wouldn’t be hidden!
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What do you drink with dinner?
Anything fizzy, usually cola, orange or lemonade. I have an adversion to anything flat hence why I detest squash/water. However I am partial to strawberry Ribena!
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What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
The bin?!Okay, I actually don’t eat chicken nuggets or pretty much any processed foods as I buy all our meat fresh from a local butcher *insert conscious consumer speech* lol However just for the sake of answering I’d probably go for bbq sauce or a sweet chilli dip.
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What is your favorite food?
Noodles, without a doubt. Providing they’re stir fried in rich soya sauce with lots of crunchy veg such as water chestnuts, peppers, baby corns, onions etc Yummmm!
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What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Oooh gee I have such a huge list: Trains, Planes & Automobiles, Working Girl, BIG, You’ve Got Mail, GoodFella’s, Bram Stokers Dracula, Forrest Gump, Sex And The City (1&2), The Notebook… Oooh there’s just sooo many more!
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Last person you kissed/kissed you?
Steve, literally 10 minutes before I wrote this lol
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Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
No but I was a Brownie which is like a junior version of a girl guide/scout. I’ve such good memories of that little group! Loved being a Brownie *cheesy grin*
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Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
Whaaaa? Ain’t nobody got time for dat!!!
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When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
Last year. I sent a gift over to my in-laws and wrote them a little letter that I popped into the package too!
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Can you change the oil on a car?
Wouldn’t have a clue.
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Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Actually I haven’t! Not that I’m surprised by that, I’m a super careful driver!
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Ever ran out of gas?
Nope.
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Favorite kind of sandwich?
Hmmm, probably a really nice quality ham with a skimming of mustard – very refined eh?! *hooo rahh*
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Best thing to eat for breakfast?
Wheaten bread with butter, topped with homemade raspberry jam. Nom.
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What is your usual bedtime?
Usually about 11:30 week nights and anything up to 2am on a weekend… thanks to lots of editing *yawwwn*
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Are you lazy?
Definitely not. Well, at least I don’t think so!!!!
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When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
It was always one of two things: a Witch OR Draculas Daughter. I could NEVER understand other kids who dressed up in non spooky gear such a fairy princesses etc… Halloween’s supposed to be scary so ya gotta look it right?!
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What is your Chinese astrological sign?
A Dog apparently… that’s just not making me happy right now! I’d much have preferred something really cute like a Kiwi bird *dramatic sigh*
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Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
Not at the moment but I use to subscribe to Cosmopolitan in my early twenties. Loved getting a fresh new copy through the door!
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Which are better, legos or lincoln logs?
Never heard of a Lincoln Log in all my life so sticking with Lego bricks. Also, when I was a kid Lego was SO my thing – wasn’t really into baby dolls, I was far too busy building little villages and towns with my giant tub of lego bricks.
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Are you stubborn?
As much as I hate to admit it I am one of the most stubborn people I know!!!!! Seriously.
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Who is better, Leno or Letterman?
Hmm, I’ve never watched Leno but we do get Letterman over here and I reeeeally like him, so I’d have to go with Letterman.
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Ever watch soap operas?
No, I can’t stand them they’re so darn depressing! However I do love sitcoms (especially American ones) such as Frasier, Friends, The Office…
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Are you afraid of heights?
Bloody terrified.
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Do you sing in the car?
All the time.
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Do you sing in the shower?
All the time.
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Do you dance in the car?
I’ve been spotted breaking a few moves occasionally, shoulder shrugs are my speciality 😉
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Ever used a gun?
Just a water gun… that counts right?!
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Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
Hmmm, considering my hubby is a photographer you’d expect it to be a little more recent, however I think it was about 4 years ago. It was an interview and promo shots for a local Business Centre about women in business!
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Do you think musicals are cheesy?
I don’t think they’re cheesy I’m just not that into watching them!
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Is Christmas stressful?
It used to be (when I let the commercialism of it take control) however these last few years it’s been pretty lovely – very family orientated & not focused on how big or expensive the gifts below the tree are. However I have been blessed enough to give & receive a selection of gorgeous pressies! Personally I think the media make it more stressful by ranting on about so much negativity.
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Ever eat a pierogi?
Never heard of it so I’m guessing not.
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Favorite type of fruit pie?
Does Banoffee Pie count? I’m going with that!
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Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
An Embalmer – in fact it’s still one of my dream jobs. As morbid as it may seem to others, I think it would be such a fascinating career.
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Do you believe in ghosts?
I absolutely do. 100%. I’ve had a few incredible experiences in my life to not acknowledge the paranormal.
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Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
At least 3 or 4 times a month and at the most random of times!!
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Take a vitamin daily?
Since taking two horrid bouts of flu at Christmas I swore I would start taking vitamins everyday in hope it would help build my immune system. Unfortunately most days I completely forget all about them.
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Wear slippers?
Nahhh, I’m a slipper sock gal.
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Wear a bath robe?
Not unless I’m dashing in/out of the bath/shower. Around the house I’m much more comfy in pj’s!
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What do you wear to bed?
PJ’s in autumn/winter and usually a comfy nighty in spring/summer
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First concert?
U2 at Slane Castle… utterly terrifying and exhilarating experience all rolled into one gooey mess!
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Wal-Mart, Target, or Kmart?
We don’t have any of those here in Ireland but we do have ASDA which I believe is owned by Wal-Mart, so I guess I’ll have to stick to it for the time being… at least until I get to visit the US and make my own mind up on a few me spree’s 😉
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Nike or Adidas?
Whatever does the job best… I’ve absolutely no clue or preference to sports brands as I know so little about them. Just for the sake of it though I’ll go with Nike, I like their little tick logo thingy. Next…
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Cheetos or Fritos?
I’d have to say Cheeto’s… isn’t that right Leah from The Pink Impact?! Haaaha 😀
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Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?
Peanuts all the way! Sunflower seeds? *euugh*
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Ever heard of the group Tres Bien?
Nope.
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Ever take dance lessons?
Never.
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Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?
Hmm, well seeing as I already have a spouse I’d have to say Photography, simply because that’s part of what he does now and has such a passion for.
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Can you curl your tongue?
Yep. Seeeeeee:
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Ever won a spelling bee?
I’ve never participated in one!
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Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
Absolutely! I’m a crier so I cry when I’m happy/sad/overwhelmed/anxious/proud/excited/surprised… the list goes on and on and on! Thankfully I contain it well otherwise I’d be soppy mass 24/7 lol
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Own any record albums?
I don’t unfortunately however the first music I was ever bought was when I was 4 years old by my aunt Karen. It was a little 7” single single of Michael Jackson’s BAD, I adored his tunes as a little girl. I played it constantly on my mum’s record player and have such awesome memories dancing my little legs off to it.
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Own a record player?
Nope.
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Regularly burn incense?
As much as I’d love to incense usually bestows me with a horrendous headache. Having said that, there are some candles and radiator sachets I can use instead which are equally are fabulous!
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Ever been in love?
I sure am.
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Who would you like to see in concert?
Bit of an eclectic mix here but probably Muse, Tenacious D, Aerosmith, Katie Mellua, Christina Aguillera, Pink & Enya. I know, slightly diverse with the Enya thing but I love her haunting celtic melodies, amazing chillaxing music.
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What was the last concert you saw?
U2 at Slane… really gotta get myself back out into the music scene again!
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Hot tea or cold tea?
Definitely hot.
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Tea or coffee?
I’m more of a tea gal but will never say no to a Costas Café Caramella
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Sugar or Snickerdoodles?
What the heck’s a snickerdoodle?! Gonna play it safe with sugar!
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Can you swim well?
Surprisingly really, really well!
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Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?
Yep.
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Are you patient?
Nope, I like things done yesterday! I really should work on that oo.
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DJ or band, at a wedding?
Defintely a DJ… I’ve heard a fair few ‘duff’ wedding bands in my time *rolls eyes*
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Ever won a contest?
I sure have, I won the Shell Live Wire Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Fife) back in 2007 for my very first business venture within the wedding industry. I lived in Scotland at the time so I was unbelievably chuffed & honoured to have received such an exciting award outside of my home country 🙂
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Ever have a plastic surgery?
I never have and hopefully I won’t need to, however if it was to benefit my health I would definitely consider it.
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Which are better, black or green olives?
Not at all fussy, they’re both equally as yummy!
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Can you knit or crochet?
Nope.
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Best room for a fireplace?
For me it’s gotta be the living room, though I’ve always wanted a little corner stove in the kitchen. Just a cosy little nook to curl up with a cuppa and good book would be perfect!
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Do you want to get married?
Already am!
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If married, how long have you been married?
8 years this July! My how it’s flown by *gasp*
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Who was your HS crush?
I was never one for boys of my own age – too immature! I much preferred older eye candy instead 😉 whilst my friends bedroom walls were adorned with teen pop stars, mine was covered in posters of Gary Oldman from Bram Stokers Dracula, Brad Pitt (Legends of the fall & Interview with the Vampire) and Keanu Reeves from Speed. Not a bad selection eh ladies? *tee hee*
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Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
I don’t, instead I’ll have a little private huff a really good argument in my head with the person. After I’ve ‘mentally’ said all I need to I’m then a much calmer person for it! Call me weird but it works for me lol
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Do you have kids?
I do! I have two beautiful step-daughters – Jessica who lives in Scotland & Hayley who lives in Wales. Both of them are in their early 20’s so they’re all grown up but they’re still my little chicks, regardless of age.
Then of course there’s our gorgeous little daughter Emma, she’s 9 and every bit as adorable as the day she came into the world. My mini bestie.
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Do you want kids?
I think I’m done with two ready made girlies and one of my own!! Our little family seems complete just as it is 🙂
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What’s your favorite color?
Raspberry. Not pink, not Fusicia but raspberry! There IS a difference.
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Do you miss anyone right now?
I do. I miss my gran who’s in hospital (I can’t get to see much of her due to distance and really awkward visiting hours) I also miss family who don’t live close enough for us to see all the time – Jessica, Hayley & Steve’s super supportive parents. I guess it makes seeing them during occasional holidays even more special.
Pheeeewww. That was a long one. Once again thanks so much to the gorgeous Katie for tagging me – even if it did take a mini lifetime to type lol It was bundles of fun & hopefully you’ve all got to know me a little bit better from it!
Okay so my nominees are *dramatic drum roll*
Leah – The Pink Impact
Amanda – Inside The Life of Moi
Natalie – Natalie Charlotte’s 1992 Blog
V – Say Hello To Gorgeous
Nadine – Ladies & Lace
Cyndel – Cyndel Bee
Stephie – Stephie Estie
Rachel – Rachel Ellis
YOU – Yes YOU!
If you fancy rolling up your sleeves and giving it a bash then consider yourself nominated. Don’t forget to post your link in the comments below so I can read when you’ve posted!
As always thanks so much for stopping by and reading my random blatherings, do say a quick hello – always a treat catching up with you lovely lot!
Cheerio chums…
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