fun and games

In the summer our family plays tag almost nightly. I have a love/hate relationship with it. I love being carefree and being together. But I'm not the most athletic girl you will ever meet. So most games end up with my oldest son offering me a "mercy tagging" as I gasp and heave after not being able to catch anyone. But tag in blogland does not require any sort of physical prowess, therefore I enjoy it so much more.

So I'm going to catch up on a few tags now. The longest overdue was from Angela.

Thanks, Ang. I think your blog is fabulous as well. Ang (a real life friend!) inspires me to live out compassion, not just talk (or blog) about it. You are supposed to tag 5 people and then admit 5 of your obsessions. I'm not going to tag anyone on this (blog tag can be tiring too, ya know), but please know that if I've ever commented on your blog then I do think your blog is fabulous (obsessively so) and you can consider yourself tagged.

3 Obsessions (I can't come up with 5 right now, this post is already long enough!):
1. (hanging my head as I write this) I was obsessed with The Bachelor this season. Now I am depressed. The switcheroo? I mean really, Jason, come one. Why do I fall for this show when I have long said that the view of love it portrays is SO jacked up????? This season proves that point more than any other.
2. I was obsessed with Diet Coke, but it was upsetting my stomach. So instead of doing the smart thing and cutting out the unnecessary poison, I just switched to Diet Pepsi. I formerly found it a far inferior drink. But I've changed my mind, for now.
3. I'm still obsessed with Rainbow Couscous. I'm having this versatile treat for lunch most days. It's light and different. Here's the recipe:

1 box couscous of your choice (I prefer the garlic or parmesan) While preparing couscous according to directions:

Dice half a peeled cucumber, 1 large tomato, 1/2 a Vidalia onion, and a half bunch of fresh cilantro.

Add the above to the couscous, along with a cup of thawed, frozen corn (or canned if you prefer).

Mix altogether.

Can be served alone or as a side dish. Can also be served on top of lettuce as a salad. Or on top of scrambled eggs with black beans and salsa.

Next came the "Purse Tag" from Havin' Fun Yet(also a RL friend!). Now this is a tag after my own heart. Here are the rules:
1. Post a picture of whatever bag you are carrying as of late. No, you cannot go up to your closet and pull out that cute little purse you used back before you had kids. I want to know what you carried today or the last time you left the house. No cheating!
2. I want to know how much it costs =). And this is not to judge. It is for entertainment purposes only. So, spill it. And, if there is a story to go along with how you obtained it, I'd love to hear it.
3. Tag some chicks. And link back to this post so people know why the heck you're showing everyone your bag.

I love purses. Several years ago, our son was really into drawing things to represent people. Every time he drew something to represent my husband, it was a Bible. Every time he drew something to represent me, it was a purse. He nailed me.

When I go on the search for a new purse it is almost like a spiritual experience. Please note, I did say almost. I'm not that shallow. I love the hunt for a new purse. I love crouching and waiting for the one that will rise as my next conquest. This year it has been this bad boy.
Check out the zipper pulls. Love them!I got from an Ebay shop for $38. If you are a purse-lover, tag. You're it.

And the last tag is from Heidi, my new BFF (blog friend forever). She's hiLARious!


The rules of this award are:
1.Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!
3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

I am going to tag a few people who have become my "sisters" through this crazy world of blogging. These are women(Flamingo Mama, Kristi and Chris and Jana) who I don't know personally but who I'd love to meet in real life if I ever got the chance. Except Chris and Jana who started as blog friends, but have become RL friends(yea!) and Chris is not a woman nor a sister. Sorry about that part.