I usually don't share a lot about myself...

but I've been tagged. I thought it would be fitting to come out of my shell and answer some personal questions on the one-year anniversary of my humble blog.

I know, Rob. It does feel like it's been longer than one year. That IS what that

look's for, right? It can't possibly mean that you're ready to toss a bullshit card

at me for my lie statement about being shy and closed off to people.

First, I was tagged by RobMusement. I have been following her from pretty much day one. She was one of the first bloggers to take me under her wing and help me with the ins and outs of running a blog. There has never been a question or request that she hasn't answered or granted me. She loves me in spite of a certain affection (she's thinking affliction) I have. Thanks for being a big part of my first year of blogging and for your unwavering love of our boy. (Oops! I may have forgotten the "y" in front of "our." My bad. Don't throw me under the bus!)

1. Name a song that feels like it was written for/about you.

“Seventeen” by Tim McGraw

Chorus:
Seventeen,
Only comes once in a lifetime.
Don't it just fly by wild and free
Goin' anyway the wind blew, baby!
Seventeen,
Livin' on crazy dreams,
Rock-n-roll, and faded blue jeans,
And standin' on the edge of everything.
Seventeen!

2. Dog or Cat Person?

Dog! My guy Maddux loves me unconditionally.

3. A book you read over and over (besides Twilight)

I will forever love A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux. I used to read a ton of historical romance novels and dreamed of writing my own. This book has it all. I smile, I laugh, I squirm, I pray, I cry...HARD. I felt every individual character's emotions and I fell in love. I could totally see Rob playing the main character, too. If you haven’t read it yet, please do…and picture Rob while you’re reading.

4. Favorite holiday and how you celebrate

I love absolutely EVERYTHING about Christmas…music, lights, decorations, tree, crowded stores, baking cookies and candy, buying/wrapping/giving presents…but most of all, I love the true meaning of Christmas and celebrating that with our families.

5. What would your pirate name be?

Seventeen Men. Oh, snap! Conversed already used that for the sequel title for Twinned. LOL! How about Dry Docked? This pirate hooker will never set sail. There’s wh*les in them there waters, boys.

6. What is the nicest thing a stranger has ever done for you?

Mama Cougar at The Cougar's Den and I had only exchanged a few emails after discovering we both lived in Illinois before she invited me to the New Moon DVD Release Party she was having for friends and family. She lives about three hours away and insisted I spend the night at her house. Her leap of faith set in motion a chain of events that I will forever be grateful for.

7. Heels or Flats?

Ha! I live in tennis shoes and flip-flips, depending on the weather. If I have to dress up for weddings or funerals, I wear flats. It’s probably been 17 years since I’ve worn heels.

8. The best Halloween costume you ever wore

My mom used to sew costumes for me and my younger sister. The last year I dressed up was in sixth grade, and I went as a Martian. She used a sparkly gold material (that ended up being scratchy) and made a one-piece outfit that had long sleeves and ended mid thigh. I had a gold tinsel halo with homemade antennae. My mom let me wear her go-go boots to complete the costume. Looking back, I was apparently a Martian hooker. LOL!

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Next, I was tagged by Sparkle for Twilight. I like to refer to her and MissAmyJoon as my bloggy daughters. She has a new and exciting job in the entertainment industry, so RL doesn't allow for her to blog as often as she used to, but she still has one of the most beautiful blogs I've ever come across. Thank you for remaining true to yourself and being the romantic that you are. I know you will have your happily ever after.

1. If you could live any character's life on any television show, who would you want to be? (And you can probably guess what my answer would be.)

I’m going to guess that yours is Elena from Vampire Diaries, SFT :) Going with current TV shows (and not copying your answer), I’m going to pick Rachel Berry on Glee. What fun!

2. If you could get a lifetime supply of any one fruit in its most perfect and ripe condition, what would it be?

Apples. You can do more with them, and it’s a bonus that I now think of Twilight when I see them ;)

3. What's one talent you wish you had in you?

I wish I could sing. I am in awe of talented singers like Christina Aguilera and Pink, just to name a few.

4. Which celebrity do you think you could be best friends with?

Ellen!!!

5. What fictional place do you wish really existed?

Fifty’s penthouse at Escala. (Sorry, SFT, that’s a MotU ff reference.)

6. What food have you never tried, and most likely never will?

Seafood…all of it!

7. Do you have baby names picked out for your future children/Why did you choose your children's names?

Good question! My daughter (24) was named after my husband’s brother Dan. I liked names like Jessica and Erica and thought I was being original when I came up with Danica (pronounced just like racecar driver Danica Patrick). We had planned on calling her Dani, but my husband’s family still called his younger brother that at the time, so it never stuck. My son (22) was named after a character in my husband’s favorite childhood book, and later Disney movie, Old Yeller. The brothers in the story are Travis and Arliss. Luckily, he didn’t want to call him Arliss!

8. What would be your Twilight if Twilight didn't exist (but thank goodness it does)?

Wow, that’s a tough one. Honestly, the only other thing that consumes my time outside of the Twilight/Rob bubble, is baseball. It’s been the one thing I haven't abandoned during all of this. I refuse to read The Hunger Games or the True Blood books because I don’t have time for another obsession; and as strange as this will sound, I don’t want to replace Twilight. I know all of this will fade one day, but I don’t see anything ever touching whatever "this" is in my lifetime. I’m old, you know ;)

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If you're still reading, thank you to everyone for being a part of the adventure running this blog has turned out to be. Hang with me a little longer because I can't have an anniversary post without giving a special thank you to the following people.

Music to Scroll By

Without this song, I never would have lost my heart to Rob,

and I never would have been searching the internet for "my people."

Twitarded

Because of you, I found the confidence to blog.

Because of you, I did something selfish and traveled to FORKS.

Because of you, I found friendships that will last a lifetime.

Thank you for being our fearless leaders.

Mrs. P at TwiBite

Simply put?

I would not want to be doing this without you.

 Thank you for being my Super Bloggy BFF.

RobMusement

You have such a big heart.

Thank you for opening it up to me.

Mama Cougar at The Cougar's Den

You always have me ROFLMFAO.

Thank you for being my soul sister.

@Twilove1_Sue

You have been a follower from practically day one.

Funny thing is, I would follow you anywhere.

Thank you for being a true friend.

Jen from Twired

With us, everything is black and white,

and I love you for it!

I'm glad we're on the same team ;)

 DD at Dangrdafne Days of Delirium

You are generous to a fault.

I know you would do anything for me/us.

Thank you for being so very giving.

The Gang at Twi-sted Edbrella

(Stan, Mary, TwiWeasel, Nibbles, Becky)

Lacey at Tigerlily's Tirade

Starlit Violets at Violet Delights

Jelly Baby at Confessions of a Twiholic

You Twi-Hos make my day every day.

Thank you for letting me move into the neighborhood.



kiTT at Tongue-Twied

You remind me to take my Aricept.

You torture me.

You make me laugh.

You make me cry (in a good way.)

You make my day.

Thank you for being you (whoever that may be).

Living with Edward

They say laughter is the best medicine.

You, my dear, could open up a pharmacy.

Thank you for making me SPLODE!

MissAmyJoon

TC from Twilight, Travel, and Treats and Twi-Mobile Network

HG from True Blood Twilight

You make my bloggy life beautiful with

graphics, techie help, videos, and blog posts.

Thank you for making my real life beautiful just by being in it.

Mox at Twilight SagaPalooza and DML

You are the queen of one-liners.

Finding your blog and eventually DML

changed Friday nights for all of us.

Thank you for your wicked sense of humor.

Bleriana at The Cold Shower

If it wasn't for RobMusement's birthday blog train,

I may never have found you.

You are my fix for Fiftyp0rn and Robp0rn.

Thank you for being a #VPP.

Tina at Tina's Been Robd
Kelly at My DiscomRobulation
Donna (rpfangirldc) at It's Roblated
I have to thank RobMusement once again for leading me to you.
Thank you for loving Rob as much as I do.

Musing Bella at Cheaper Than Therapy

You opened your doors, and I wandered in.

Thanks for not kicking me out of the bar!

Marie and Kassie at Twilight Junkies Anonymous

Long after Oprah's off the air,

I'll still be tuning in.

Thanks for letting me live vicariously.

RobzSinger
I love your blog just for the picture slideshow alone!
Bonus that your funny as hell.
Thank you for covering all the bases.

Snowqueens Icedragon at 50 Shades

What else can I say?

MotU owns me.

Thank you for Fifty and his Bella.

I know what you're thinking. Good thing posts like this only come around once a year. I know I got a little carried away. I only have one more person to thank. Any guesses?

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Still my blogger identity.

 I know it embarrasses you, Rob, but it really is all about you.

Thank you for being as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside.