Sunday, June 12, 2011

Sunday Survey 80s Style

1. What do you think is the cheesiest 80s song? "Let's Go All the Way" by Sly Fox

2. Which 80s song do you hate the most? "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin.

3. Judy Blume or Beverly Cleary? Judy Blume!!! Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing or Are You There God, It's Me Margaret.

4. What is your favorite 80s cartoon? The Shirt Tales

5. What is your favorite 80s sitcom? Punky Brewster (it's hard to pick just one)

6. Favorite 80s teen idol? Kirk Cameron!!! I wrote letters to him all the time when I was growing up. I know, I'm a dork!

7. Favorite 80s movie? The Boy Who Could Fly

8. Name 3 characters from Strawberry Shortcake and Friends... Blueberry Muffin, Purple Pie Man, Lime Chiffon

9. Favorite song from "Annie"? It's a Hard Knock Life

10. Favorite song from "Grease 2"? Score Tonight! "Let's Bowl, let's bowl, let's rock n roll...hey come on, let's get the show on the road."

11. Favorite rock glam band from the 80s? Poison

12. Favorite catch phrase from the 80s? "Holy Macanoly" from Punky Brewster or "Showtime Synergy" from Jem and the Holograms.

13. Debbie Gibson or Tiffany? This is a hard one for me because I truly like both of them the same, but if I had to pick, I would choose Debbie.

14. Favorite Smurf? Smurfette! Duh!

15. When you think of MTV, which video is the first one that pops in your head? "You Might Think" by The Cars

16. Did you watch Dallas with your parents on Friday nights? Of course I did! That was before the TGIF lineup though!

17. Favorite girl from The Facts of Life? Natalie

18. Favorite member of The Brat Pack? Andrew McCarthy

19. Favorite 80s toy? Fashion Plates

20. What song are you listening to right now? "Little Red Corvette"
by Prince. If you aren't listening to an 80s song, then name the last 80s song you heard.

Have a great Sunday night! Fer sure!

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Getting to know me (the 80's girl)!

Just a little survey!

1. What time did you get up this morning?
9am

2. How do you like your steak?
Well Done with ketchup (I know, I know, you probably think that's gross)

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Sadly, it's been awhile. The last one we saw was Toy Story 3. I am dying to see Something Borrowed and The Hangover 2.

4. What is your favorite TV show?
Big Brother and Bold and the Beautiful

5. If you could live anywhere in the was world where would it be?
God Bless Texas, I love it here except for the HOT summers.

6. What did you have for breakfast
A can of Coca~Cola

7. What is your favorite cuisine?
Mexican hands down

8. What foods do you dislike?
onions, ew.

9. Favorite Place to Eat
Most of the Mexican chains like On the Border, El Fenix, etc. and even Taco Bueno. (Taco Bueno is a Texas thing if some of you don't know the name.)It rivals Taco Bell.

10. Favorite dressing?
Ranch

11.What kind of vehicle do you drive?
GMC

12. What are your favorite clothes?
Jeans, anything comfortable, pajamas

13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
I've already been to New York City, but I would love to go back with my husband. We loved Disneyland so much, I would love to check out Disney World and Epcot, too.

14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
Full!

15. Where would you want to retire?
Central Texas with lots of land

16. Favorite time of day?
Night! I love staying up late and watching old tv shows like Charlie's Angels or Three's Company.

17. Where were you born?
Dayton, Ohio

18. What is your favorite sport to watch?
College football and The San Antonio Spurs basketball team!


22. People or Bird watcher? people watcher

23. Are you a morning person or a night person?
Night

24. Do you have any pets?
No, but I want a dog bad! I want a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel!

25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share?
I am working a pretty cool new book! Details to come soon!

26. What did you want to be when you were little?
A teacher

27. What is your best childhood memory?
Not sure, maybe just being a kid...lemonade stands, roller skating, watching MTV (when I wasn't supposed to be), Saturday morning cartoons, making mud pies, Lite Brite, Fashion Plates, jumping rope, watching Punky Brewster. I grew up at a good time!

28. Are you a cat or dog person?
Dog! Plus, my husband is allergic to cats!

29. Always wear your seat belt?
It's the first thing I do when I get in the car.

30. Been in a car accident?
Yes, a severe one that almost killed me.

31. Any pet peeves?
people who can't spell and dropping by my home unannounced!

32. Favorite Pizza Toppings? I prefer hamburger, sometimes with pepperoni and extra cheese!

33. Favorite Flower?
Magnolias and gerbera daisies

34. Favorite ice cream:
My favorite is soft serve ice cream from Dairy Queen

35. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Whataburger

36. How many times did you fail your driver's test?
None

37. From whom did you get your last email?
My father in law I believe.

38. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
An antique store

39. Do anything spontaneous lately?
I'm not very spontaneous, but I did drive 3 hours to go visit my grandparents graves a couple of weeks ago. I'm not really a spur of the moment type of girl.

40. Like your job?
I love my job! Most think it's great to stay at home all day, but I seriously work. I am working on a book, I cook, I clean, I do laundry, etc. All of that while also doing research and doing some freelance reviews on the side.

41. Broccoli?
I like broccoli rice casserole

42. What was your favorite vacation?
My honeymoon

43. Last person you went out to dinner with?
Alan

44. What are you listening to right now?
The Great 80s Party on Satellite radio. Right now I'm listening to "Knew You Were Waiting For Me" by Aretha Franklin and George Michael. Next song coming up is "Easy Lover" by Phil Collins and Philip Bailey.

45. What is your favorite color?
Red and Green (basically Christmas colors)

46. How many tattoos do you have?
None, I hate tattoos.


48. What time did you finish this quiz?
10:31PM

49. Coffee Drinker?
Nope! I prefer Cokes. I love Coca~Cola

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! I hope it's totally awesome!

Classic Country Saturday

I grew up listening to Classic Country music. My whole family loves the classic country hits from the 80s and early 90s. I thought I would share a few songs with you today. Enjoy!

Little Texas "My Love"





Nitty Gritty Dirt Band "Fishin in the Dark"





Alabama "The Closer You Get"






Steve Wariner "The Weekend"






Dan Seals and Marie Osmond "Meet Me in Montana"






George Strait "I Cross My Heart"




This one holds a very special place in my heart. It was one of our wedding songs! :)

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Sunday Stroll Down Movie Clip Lane



Remember this scene from 'Troop Beverly Hills'? It's Cookie Time!





Teen Witch is still one of my favorites! Top That!







It's the AFRICAN ANTEATER RITUAL!







Remember this scene from Mannequin? Laura Kellar, this one totally reminds me of you! I remember watching this over and over on Azalea and you loved this part!!! :) Steel trap.







Grease 2! I want a C-O-O-L R-I-D_E-R!

Saturday, June 4, 2011

A Very Special Saturday Episode of 80s themes and valley girls!















I just had to throw in that commercial for Atari! And check out this valley girl scene from the show Square Pegs below! :)






Totally Awesome!

Friday, June 3, 2011

Monday, May 23, 2011

Rap Songs from early 90's (my high school days)

I find it so funny that anytime I hear a song from back in the day, I am instantly transported back to that time. Enjoy these songs! If you are in your mid 30s, you will be transported back, too! :)