TAG!

I got tagged by a couple chickadees to do this game... 

If you are tagged- you are supposed to:

Write 11 Random Facts about yourself

Answer the 11 questions they came up with and link back to their bloggy

Write 11 of your own questions and TAG 5 other people! 

I got tagged by FOUR lovelies, so HERE GOES!~

11. RANDOM facts about MOO. 

1. I have more nicknames than I can count. My favorite one is Moo. (obviously.) It's derived from my maiden name. It's pretty awesome and I will always go by MOO!

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Princess Poptart Poopykins Poopy Pants (that is FOR REALS my name in Snookums phone) 
Oh, actually, my FULL name in his phone is Princess Poptart PUNKIN' Poopykins Poopy Pants, he just informed me. I missed one in there... oops! 

I'm sure there are more I'm not thinking of. I for real have a ton.

2. I am absolutely 100% obsessed with my dog. He might as well be my child. I would be absolutely crippled with grief if anything ever happens to him :( 

3.When I get restless I feel like I need to change something. It is usually my hair. 

I've had it a MILLION different colors, but almost always long. It hasn't been cut shorter than my shoulders since maybe 5th grade?

Blonde hair don't care. 

Brown. Black, Red, and everything in between.

4. I love sending mail to people! I love receiving mail from people! REAL MAIL. 
I just got a package in the mail from one of my besties Sierra and it straight up MADE MY DAY.

5. I am obsessed with trash t.v. I seriously LOVE IT. I need breaks from it every once in awhile.. but I usually have my t.v. schedule mapped out during the day so I don't miss my Steve Wilkos, Dr. Phil, Maury, Jerry Springer, Cheaters, Wife Swap, ETC ETC. (And no, I don't just sit around on my ass all day eating bon bons and watching trash tv. HAHAHA I just like to have it on while I'm doing things around the house!)

6. Just about ANYTHING about the war or previous wars on T.V. or Movies right now sends me into a panic attack. I gotta work on that. HAHA So, I look at pictures like this. And LAUGH. 

Source: imgfave.com via monica on Pinterest

7. I've always had a serious love for tattoos. I think that they were super cool and such an art form. (I don't really love the whole just getting a tattoo to have a tattoo though. It should mean something to you if you're going to have it on your body for life!)

Source: Uploaded by user via monica on Pinterest

Source: tumblr.com via monica on Pinterest

Source: google.com via monica on Pinterest

8. I do not have a tattoo. YET. I have been doodling designs since I was probably 13-14. I've had one idea for about 6 years now, and it's super strange because it works really well with where my life is right now, and I designed it years ago

9.I'm scared to death of deployment. But, at the same time, I am O.k. with it, and I know that it's just another thing I'll make it through. 

Source: longdistantrelationships.tumblr.com via monica on Pinterest

10. I really enjoy doing DIY things or crafts that involve repetitive, mindless things. It's soothing and relaxing to me! 

11. I'm notorious for my "Praaawwwwjects" ( I used to call all my big endeavors when I was little that.) I am constantly coming up with new craft ideas, business ideas, recipe ideas, random ideas, etc, etc. It's crazy. 

Erinn at It's the Journey asked:

1. What does you most favorite picture you are in look like?
Hmmm. this is a hard one!!! I would say my header picture is one of my very favorites, along with this one :) 

2. Would you rather be a fish or a bird?
BIRD! Even though I don't really like them. haha 
You could fly, and go wherever you wanted! 

3. Where is the best place you have ever been?
Charleston South Carolina. I seriously LOVE IT THERE. 

4.If you could only watch one movie for the rest of time, what would it be?
Hmm. Maybe The Sandlot. NO. Definitely Little Rascals. 
That movie just makes me HAPPY 

5. What is your favorite song of the moment?
I've been listening to "Johnny and June" by Heidi Newfield. 
I heard it the other day on Pandora and I've loved it ever since! 

6. Are you phobic of anything?
Someone I love being in a car wreck. Seriously. It's crazy how much it freaks me out. It's a little irrational really. 

7. What is your favorite gadget?
MY Iphone. For sure. 

8. What is one thing you know more about then your friends or family?
I would say maybe dogs? I know a lot of weird random facts about dog breeds and stuff. HA

9. What is your favorite weird food combination?
Anything and ranch. For reals. 
Also I like peanut butter on my pancakes and waffles.. not sure if that is weird?

10. Why did you start your blog?
For myself mostly. I like taking pictures, I like writing. I've always kept a journal, so this just mashes all those things together. 

11. Valentines day: for it or against it and why
FOR IT! I understand that it's kind of a manufactured holiday, and a lot of people hate it because they feel like they have to buy all that tacky crap. But, I like it just because it is a day to remember the people you love, and do something nice for them! 
I would so much rather someone make me a card (Which Snookums does.. and they are so hilarious/elaborate!) rather than buy me a crappy 5 dollar box of candy and teddy bear at Walgreens. HAHA 

Tiffany at 

1. Whats your favorite food?

My favorite food is probably either NACHOS or PIZZA. Anything salty and cheesy is A-OK with me!

2. If you could meet one person who would it be?

Hmm. this is hard. I'm not sure? I think it would be pretty cool to go back in time and meet my momma moo when she was younger.. or my mom's mom!

3. What is your dream job?

My dream job would be anything where I was working for myself doing something creative!! :)

4. Would you rather talk or email &why ?

Honestly, depends on the day. I really like writing, so I really love texting and emailing. I just enjoy it for some reason? Sometimes I like talking on the phone. Sometimes it seems like a chore. 

5. What is your middle name?

Lee!! 

6. What is something you have been wanting to get off your chest?

OOOOOH. Good Question. If I would have answered this a week ago, you probably would have heard a pretty decent rant from me. This week I am doing better. 

I am frustrated that Snookum's and the guys have had to work late (I'm talking about till almost 10 or later) every.single.night for the last 2 weeks. I think that is ridiculous for the guys with families and kids. They aren't getting to see their kids most likely at all. And with deployment in the near future I think its ABSURD. Someone needs better time management. That's all I'm sayin. ;)

7. Why did you start blogging??

I first started blogging for myself. Then I quit for awhile, and started back again thinking it would be an awesome way for me to remember all the little things. It's turned into a bit more than that, and now a lot of people in my day to day life know about the blog. I'm o.k. with that, but at the same time it's kind of weird, but good! :)

8. What is your must see TV show through out the week?

I'm embarrassed to admit this, but lately its been The Bachelor. I usually HATE HATE HATE the show. I used to make fun of people for watching. But, I got drawn in by the crazies this season! 

We are also huge fans of Jersey Shore. PAULY D for life y'all. 

9. Something you want to complete before the end of Twenty12?

I would like to be more independent, and try to start working for myself!

10. Did you have a big or small wedding?

I would say it was pretty big!! Definitely large for the amount of time we had to plan it, send out invites, etc. (2 months) We had close to 190 ppl attend the wedding. We had 7 bridesmaids, 8 groomsmen, and 2 flower girls in the wedding party. I would say it was fairly large! 

11. What is your all time perfect dream?

Sitting out on my porch when I'm old and gray with my Snookums. Being weird as usual.

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Charleston, with nothing to do but wander around with my Snookums and take photographs! 

(I'm HOPING this is in the very near future!)

Whit at

1. What did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be an actress. I was a DRAMA queen. And I was pretty darn good if I do say so myself. 

2. Favorite activity to do outside?

Lay out. HAHA 

3. If you could only eat one thing for the rest of you life,what would it be?

PIZZA. 

4. The best thing that has happened to you?

Definitely meeting and marrying Snookums. Hands DOWN. 

5. Name the person you idolize/look up to?

hmm. Right now, I idolize and look up to all the military wives who have done it for years, sent their husbands off to war, had kids by themselves, raised kids by themselves, played mom and dad, paid the bills, ran the show, and stayed strong for their soldiers. That is definitely something I admire. 

6. One thing you can’t live without?

MASCARA. I love it. And lipgloss. 

Oh, and of course Snookums and Skeeter. 

7. A goal you want to finish before the year is done?

Start something cool. Get in shape! 

8. All-time favorite movie, that you’d watch every day?

Virgin Suicides. It just makes me think of summer. It's such a good book/movie. 

9.Wine or beer?

BOTH! Nah, depends on what I'm eating/doing. I'm leaning more towards the wine side these days though. 

10. If you could be an animal, what would you be?

A dog! perpetually happy!! 

11. Something you’ve learned since you starting your blog?

You can make some awesome friends! 

I actually REALLY REALLY enjoy writing again!

Sometimes, it sucks to have ppl in your real life read, because then they don't find things out or talk to you as much. BUT that's o.k. too because everyone is always so busy! 

And JANA at 

{1} Where were you born?

I was born in LEXINGTON KENTUCKY y'all!!! :) 

GO CATS

{2} Who influenced you the most as a child?

Hmmm. I would say my mom and dad! I remember more day to day things with my mom, but I remember random bits of advice, or things my dad said REALLY well. HAHA kinda weird. 

{3} Is there any sifnificance to your name?
Yes!! My first name- Monica comes from my mom's mom, my NANA. Her name is Ramona. We call her Nana Moni. So Ramona- Mona- Moni- turned into Monica I guess. 

My middle name is Lee. That comes from my dad's mom. Her name is Rose Lee. 

SOOOO I'm Monica Lee. I love my name :) 

{4} What's your pet-peeve?

Hmmm. Just one? hahaha. I literally CANNOT STAND feeling like I'm not being listened to. Or feeling like what I'm saying isn't important. Literally, every single time I am upset, or get mad, or have a fight with anyone, it usually stems from that EXACT thing in one way or another. HAHA

{5} What is your favorite color?

I have a color that most would say I am obsessed with. 

Think a color right in between a sea foam green, and a Tiffany's Blue. 

Basically Turquoise. 

{6} What song inspires you the most?

Sunday Kind Of Love 

It's basically my life's goal in a song. 

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Here Comes The Sun. 

It reminds me that the sun will come around. Everything will be alright. After winter, there is always spring and summer. 

{7} What is your favorite book?  
Favorite book ever? Probably when I was younger I would say The Secret of NIMH. (um. hello. awesome!)

And Virgin Suicides. I have literally read it like 20 times. Never gets old. 

I CANNOT get enough of her writing style. 

{8} What is your best piece of advice about blogging?

Don't take it too seriously.

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                                        I would say my best piece of advice is IT'S YOUR BLOG. 

Do what you want! 

I can't stand seeing people tweeting or posting or whatever-ing about things like, OH NO. Not another New Year's recap. OR Ugh. Another mommy blog. 

Guess what!? It's their blog! Don't read it if you don't like it :) :) :) 

{9} Where do you see yourself in ten years?

Still married. With a Snookums. Maybe back in Kentucky? We will see!

{10} What makes you, you?

I'm weird!!! I have a funny sense of humor. I say weird things. 

I really care about people. I like to help people work out their problems!

{11} Do you like me?
Circle:


YES                           NO

YES!!!! 

WOW. That was a lot of questions, but super fun to fill out!! :) If you are still reading, then BLESS YOU! 


I tag these 5 lovely ladies ...
Ashley at 

Kristen at 

Mrs. Robinson at

Jena at http://recentlyroached.blogspot.com/

And Taylor at Make it Count

My 11 Questions are... 

1. What one event in your life would you say has shaped you into the person you are today?

2. Do you truly like people? (haha. I think this is funny)

3. Do you read someone's blog you don't necessarily like? We all know we do it... :)

4. Is there anything in your life that you wish you could take back?

5. If you are married- did you write your vows or do traditional vows? 

6. What would you say is your ONE guilty pleasure?

7. Do you want to work? Would you not work if you had the opportunity to do so?

8. What would you say is your biggest accomplishment so far in your life?

9. Do you want children? 

10. Do you agree with the statement "less is more"?

11. Name your favorite day that you've lived so far in your life. EVER.