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Speedtest

I found this link from Overwhelmed with Joy, via It Coulda Been Worse.

Let me know if you try it for yourself.

100 Things About Me

In honor of my 100th post, I'm supposed to give you 100 things about me. Here goes...

1. Lisa Kay is my real first and middle name.
2. My favorite color is yellow.
3. I have a bizarre ability to be able to recognize celebrity voices in commercials.
4. I am constantly battling my weight.
5. I love to shop.
6. My New Year's Resolution is to spend less than $25 per month because I was shopping too much.
7. So far, I'm keeping my resolution. (How much longer until February 29???)
8. I am a huge fan of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Love them and love going to games.
9. The shows on tv that I love, I hate to miss. The shows I watch are "The Office," "Lost," "The Biggest Loser," "Law & Order," "The Closer," "Dancing with the Stars," "Cold Case," and, if nothing else is on, "Desperate Housewives."
10. I'm almost obsessed with "Lost." Love to read spoilers, read recaps done by others, and have even done 1 or 2 myself. My friends and I email each other the day after it airs to discuss the episode and theories and "did you see that?" moments.
11. My favorite show used to be "Friends." Because of that, I know a lot of "Friends" trivia. I can dominate any "Friends" game. Unfortunately, that's not a skill that comes up often.
12. I'm not "neat" by nature. I have to work at it.
13. I am "clean" by nature. Truly, I'm a germophobe. I never take a trip without bringing Lysol and hosing down the hotel room.
14. My favorite candy is Reese's Peanut Butter cups, but only when I can drink milk with them. Otherwise, I'm just not interested.
15. I'm very tenderhearted. My eyes water whenever someone gets proposed to (even people I don't know on tv) and to quote from Steel Magnolias, "no one ever cries alone in my presence."
16. In a group of strangers, I'm usually one of the quiet ones. In a group of friends, I'm usually one of the loud ones.
17. I have a loud laugh.
18. I love reading other bloggers' 100 Things post.
19. I don't have a huge circle of friends, but the ones I have a very precious to me.
20. I have a bit of a sarcastic sense of humor. I have to be careful when I post because I'm afraid it will either come across as mean or ignorant. If you could heard my tone, you'd know I was just showing my great sense of humor. (Did I mention I'm sarcastic?)
21. I truly believe that God picked out Hubby for me.
22. We started dating in high school.
23. After my first date with him, I came home and said, "I'm not going out with him again."
24. I changed my mind.
25. I passionately love him.
26. Neat story: hubby is 3 days older than I am. When we were dating, his mom and my mom were chatting about that. Come to find out, hubby was born via c-section, so they were in the hospital for several days. I was born at the same hospital. Which means that hubby and I spent the night in the nursery together when we were newborn babies. Cool, huh?
27. My bday is New Year's day, so even though we are only 3 days apart, we are born in different years.
28. I knew hubby was the one for me my senior year in high school.
29. I can honestly say he's the only person I've ever been in love with.
30. And I like it that way.
31. We went to separate colleges, 2 hours apart, and still made it.
32. I attended a college where I knew no one at all.
33. It was challenging, but I'm glad I did it.
34. Despite being outgoing, I was pretty shy about kissing him in front of the church when we got married. We high fived first. No one even remembered our kiss. And I like that just fine.
35. I've had the same best friend since 7th grade.
36. I can crochet decently.
37. I can sew a few things, too.
38. I also like to rubber stamp and make cards.
39. Despite this, I don't really like the term "crafty." It makes me think of people making things out of popsicle sticks and chenille stems.
40. There's nothing wrong with that if you're working with children, but I don't want people to associate that with my hobbies. As if I'd give you something for Christmas that I made out of old gum wrappers and held together with modge podge.
41. My mom was an excellent crochet-er and seamstress.
42. I had no interest whatsoever in learning her skills as a child/teenager/young adult.
43. So, I paid to take classes to learn these things as an adult. I'm a real genius.
44. My mom made most of my clothes, including Easter dresses, up until about the end of middle school.
45. My friends thought I was so lucky because my mom made my clothes.
46. I thought my friends were lucky because they got to "shop" for their clothes while I was at fabric store. (Never mind that I got to pick out the fabric and the style of the outfit.)
47. I was chosen "Best Personality" for our senior class.
48. I was thrilled with that.
49. I wasn't considered popular in school, but I had a large circle of friends. I was one of those people that spoke to everyone and, as a result, I never really fit into a "group" at school.
50. I never got in trouble in school. Never had detention or sent to the principal's office.
51. I never had a curfew, as long I called to check in and let my parents know where I was.
52. I've never had any alcohol or abused drugs.
53. The only problem I gave my parents in high school was my attitude.
54. From about the ages of 13-17, I thought my parents were absolute idiots. How they ever managed before I came along, I'll never know.
55. What's really amazing is how intelligent they got between my ages of 18-22.
56. If I my child ever spoke to me the way I spoke to my parents, I would have a hard time not slapping him/her on the mouth.
57. My parents showed restraint.
58. I did get (occasional - and deserved) spankings as a child, though.
59. I am an only child.
60. Hubby and I don't have children.
61. I don't know if we will.
62. Many people assume we are having fertility issues.
63. We're not. (that we know of)
64. We've just never felt that nudge to have one of our own.
65. We love, love, love children. Other people's children.
66. Sometimes I wonder if I'm maternal material.
67. I've babysat toddlers and children.
68. I've never changed a diaper.
69. Sometimes, I wish God would just let me see a peek of the future so I could know what He has in store for us in that department.
70. Hubby and I have a great dog, named Lou.
71. She was a stray that we took home from a local park on Labor Day 2000.
72. She was about 4 months old at the time.
73. I had never had a dog before and was scared of them because of a mean doberman next door that chased me as a child.
74. Lou is the sweetest dog and extremely low maintenance.
75. She is afraid of men. We think she ran away because her original owner was unkind. Frankly, I'd like to show some unkindness to that person. Which isn't really the right attitude.
76. Although we love her, we do realize she's a dog and don't treat her like a human.
77. My mother and I have the same middle name.
78. My mother passed away 9 months before I got married.
79. I still miss her every day and wonder how my life would be different if she were still here.
80. Other than accepting Christ, her death is the one event that affected my life more than anything else.
81. However, I am not hopeless because I know I will see her again.
82. My dad and I are very close.
83. We like to "argue" current events, politics, and religion.
84. Some people think we're actually angry, but we're truly just discussing the issues.
85. We both enjoy it.
86. I've attended the same church my entire life.
87. My parents started attending there when they moved down from mountains of north Georgia.
88. My dad still goes there, too.
89. Ellijay is the name of a small town in north Georgia, where my parents grew up.
90. Although I was raised in the Atlanta area, I have spent many weekends with my family in Ellijay.
91. That's where my blog name came from. If I could live anywhere, Ellijay would be the place.
92. I got my Bachelor's degree in early childhood education.
93. All my life, I wanted to be a teacher. My mom died while I was student teaching and I think the teaching part of me died, too.
94. I went back to school in 2004 and added on a certificate to get into the field I'm in now. I really like what I do.
95. I currently work full time, but would prefer to work part time.
96. God has been very good to me.
97. He's blessed me beyond what I could ever deserve.
98. I'm usually a happy person.
99. When I've read others 100 list, they write about how difficult it is to come up with 100 things. This has been really easy for me to do.
100. I wonder what that says about me.

Still

I found this over at Antique Mommy and decided to play along. Let me know if you do it, too.

Most people consider the New Year time for change. But, what will you STILL be doing the same in 2008?

Still amazed: at God's grace
Still getting used to: being a real grown up!
Still loving: Hubby
Still proud of: how my family handles adversity
Still not proud of: my attitude
Still hoping: to rekindle old friendships
Still worried: if Daddy is really taking care of himself
Still never going to: like shaking hands (germs - gross!)
Still pretending: that I'm not a year older
Still reading: blogs online
Still wanting to read: the entire Bible in one year
Still interested in: making things (sewing, crocheting, ...)
Still not interested in: having a glamorous life
Still looking forward to: traveling
Still not looking forward to: my "annual" checkup
Still failing: to love others like Christ loves me
Still grateful for: God's forgiveness
Still praying: our friends who are not in church
Still not believing in: giving up
Still believing in: Jesus
What are YOU still doing?
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Be still and know that I am God ~ Psalm 46:10

My Sesame Street Personality

My Score: Big Bird

You scored 72% Organization, 55% abstract, and 72% extroverted!


This test measured 3 variables.


First, this test measured how organized you are. Some muppets like Cookie Monster make big messes, while others like Bert are quite anal about things being clean.


Second, this test measured if you prefer a concrete or an abstract viewpoint. For the purposes of this test, concrete people are considered to gravitate more to mathematical and logical approaches, whereas abstract people are more the dreamers and artistic type.


Third, this test measured if you are more of an introvert or an extrovert. By definition, an introvert concentrates more on herself and an extrovert focuses more on others. In this test an introvert was somebody that either tends to spend more time alone or thinks more about herself.


You are very organized, both concrete and abstract, and more extroverted.

Here is why are you Big Bird.

You are both very organized. You almost always know where your belongings are and you prefer things neat. You may even enjoy cleaning and find it therapeutic. Big Bird is never sloppy and always under control... pretty good for a 6 year old bird living without a family.You both are sometimes concrete and sometimes abstract thinkers. Big Bird can be quite dreamy at times and has no problem using his imagination. At the same time he is also practical and can be methodical in his search for answers to questions. You have a good balance in your life. You know when to be logical at times, but you also aren't afraid to explore your dreams and desires... within limits of course.You are both extroverts. Big Bird gets along with everyone. He makes friends easily and always has a positive attitude. You definitely enjoy the company of others, and you don't have problems meeting new people... in fact you probably look forward to it. You are willing to take charge when necessary or work as part of a team.

Want to take the quiz? Click here.

Which One?

I found this over and Blessed Mom of Four Boys and thought I'd play along. Although, I must confess, I'm never good at trying to choose between A or B. I usually prefer C!


Which one?
Lace or ribbon? ribbon
Mountain or beach? mountain
Reading or writing? reading
Cookie or cake? cookie
Baked or mashed potato? baked
Side or back? back
Shrimp or steak? shrimp
Scrambled or fried? scrambled
Orange or apple? apple
Spring or fall? FALL!
Roller skating or bowling? roller skating
Dvd or theatre movies? DVD
Wood or glass? Wood
Blue or green? green
Chocolate or vanilla? vanilla
Quilt or knit? crochet
Early morning or late evening? content with either
Coffee or tea? hot chocolate!
Watermelon or strawberry? watermelon
Lunch or dinner? dinner
Cold cereal or oatmeal? oatmeal
Song or dance? song
Carpet or hardwood floor? have carpet, prefer hardwood
Red or pink? pink
Cat or dog? dog
Pretzels or chips? chips
Iced tea or lemonade? I'm a Georgia girl - sweet tea!
Non-fiction or fiction? fiction
Rose or daisy? daisy
Sunrise or sunset? sunset
Comb or brush? brush
Pottery or basket? basket
Bracelet or necklace? necklace
Pen or pencil? pen
Couch or chair? couch
Country or victorian? neither
Farm or ranch? farm
Braid or ponytail? ponytail
Cash or check? credit card
Chocolate bar or jelly bean? chocolate bar
Coke or pepsi? Coke
Hot dog or cheeseburger? cheeseburger
Blinds or curtains? curtains
Dress or pants? capris
Sun or moon? sun
Adventure or comedy? comedy
Cloud or star? cloud
Lake or river? lake
Half full or half empty? half full - always!
Truck or car? car
Bath or shower? shower
Clothesline or clothes dryer? dryer
New or second hand? new, usually
Gum or lifesaver? lifesaver
Email or handwritten? email
July or October? October- the month I got married!
Barefoot or shoes? barefoot indoors, shoes outside

If you play along, please leave a comment!

Five Links

I saw this meme at Life's Accidental Journey and thought I'd play along.

There are Five Rules:
1. MUST be clean. No R rated sites.
2. Only FIVE links.
3. MUST tell 5 people.
4. A link back to the person who tagged you
5. Lara’s Place is the meme originator. (an active link would be appreciated)

They can be business links, favorite sites, affiliate links, whatever you want…

So, I'm going with the five links that I either use the most or find most entertaining.

1. Guess the Sitcom Character This site is just generally cool. It's almost like the site can ready your mind. Kinda. Sorta. Think of a television character in your head, then it asks you a series of yes/no questions and at the end, it tells you who you're thinking of.

2. Splitcoast Stampers. I enjoy making cards and other items using my rubber stamps and this site has lots of great ideas. And, the site is organized quite nicely and has a search feature.

3. Wists I am learning how to sew and this site has great step by step instructions (with pictures!). I am getting some great ideas for Christmas presents already!

4. Typing Test This is a free site that will let you know how many words per minute you type. I was curious about my speed and still check it occasionally.

5. Sheep Dash Game This is just a silly game that will gauge your reaction time. You click your mouse as you see sheep moving across you screen. My husband and I joke because he has a very slow reaction time, but when it comes to this game, he beats me every time!

I hope you found something here that you will enjoy. I don't really have any regular readers to tag, so if you're reading this consider yourself tagged!

Meme - 7 Weird Things About Me

Fortunately, I only have to list seven!

1.) I am almost obsessive about being late. I would prefer to be one hour early rather than five minutes late. I am getting better about this, depending on the function, but when it comes to things that begin at certain times (church, work, dr's appointments), I can really get myself worked up!

2.) My shoes must match my purse which must match my outfit. It's not like I have a rainbow to choose from, but I would never. Never. NEVER! wear brown pants, with brown shoes and a black or navy purse. Navy dress=navy shoes=navy purse. My three colors are black, brown, and navy, but in the summer, I can relax somewhat with some cool, funky, summer purses.

3.) I nearly always get the "C" key and the "V" key swapped on the keyboard. Just typing "navy" in #2 above meant that I backspaced about eleventy thousand times to keep it from being "nacy."

4.) When I doodle (like I'm on the phone and placed on hold), I always write mine and my husband's names over and over and over. Sometimes I sign it like it's for a Christmas card and sometimes it's just our names. I've done that since we were dating.

5.) I'm tender hearted. OK, especially tender hearted. Happiness, sorrow, those feelings in others or myself, people I know or those on tv, etc... I can get all choked up just watching it. Someone proposes on tv, my husband starts laughing 'cause he knows I'm already wiping the tears. Someone wins $25k on "Wheel of Fortune" and I get choked up just thinking about how that can improve that person's life or what it could do for ours. OK, I'm a little embarrassed to put that out there for everyone to know.

6.) I can be a grammar snob. I'm not perfect by any means, but I do have my rules that I know by heart and it really bugs me when I hear others break them. For example, "When they gave the gift to JB and I..." No. No! Just break down the sentence, "When they gave the gift to JB. When they gave the gift to ME. Therefore, when they gave the gift to JB and me." Or... "Me and her are going to the store." Becomes "I am going to the store. She is going to the store." Therefore, "She and I are going to the store." Sometimes it sounds weird, but just break is down, people! I'll keep on going. "She's smarter than me." I confess - that sounds totally normal. But, put the verb at the end of the sentence. "am" "She's smarter than I AM." Not "me am." That's what 3 year olds say. And they don't know any better. I also can't stand your for you're and its for it's. It's a contraction! If you can't say you are or it is, don't use an apostrophe. OK, rant over.

7.) I know "Friends" trivia like crazy! I can quote episodes, remember minute details, know recall happened next, etc. Anyone else out there know that Rachel's middle name was Karen? I doubt it! I'm not necessarily proud or ashamed of this fact, but it's just the way it is. "Friends" was one of my favorite tv shows. It lost a lot of its (no apostrophe) spunk once Monica and Chandler moved in together, but a great show, well written. Loved it!

OK, I'm through. Thankfully, the meme only called for 7 weird things, or else I would still be going. And going. And going.