30 Day Blog Challenge - Day 5 - 17

Ok, so I am a failure at keeping up with this! I am going to take stab at doing the last two weeks I've missed right now in one sitting.

Day 5 - your favorite quote


"I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it." ~ Groucho Marx

I try to remind myself of this daily. I am one of those people that lets the little things get to me, so this is an ideal quote to recite over and over in my head daily!!!

Day 6 - 20 of my favorite things (not in any order at all)

My Cameras
My iphone
clean sheets
shaved legs
smiles on my childrens' faces
cuddling with those I love most
the beach
magazines
shopping
hugs and kisses from my kids
grateful students
scrapbooking
books
organized closets
swimming
believing in magic and the power of love
visiting NYC
seeing the numbers on the scale go down
days my husband comes back from long trips
My dog "Broadway"


Day 7 - a photo that makes you happy - I absolutely love SUMMER!  This picture embodies our happiness on our Summer trips. This pic was taken this past August in mountains of Madrid, Spain!

Day 8 - a photo that makes you angry/sad - I don't usually take pictures at sad moments, but if I had to pick one it would be whenever my kids are sick. I wish I could take the pain away. I would be willing to face the pain for them!

Day 9 - a photo you took

Sunset at Marco Island this past summer...we took a "couple's retreat" and this was my first weekend using my new toy!!!

Day 10 - a photo taken over 10 years ago of you

 Senior year in high school...way over 10 years...Circa 1995


Day 11 - a photo of you recently

Taken at a Halloween party last night...

Day 12 - something you are OCD about

Can you say everything?? I am so obsessive it's disgusting. I exude perfection constantly. Is this a good quality? Yes and No! I sometimes go overboard or come down on myself way too hard with things aren't perfect. That's when it becomes a problem.

things that top my list:

1 - house cleanliness
2 - my kids and their schooling
3 - my job
4 - maintaining my body
and the list goes on and on.

It's funny because a friend called me in the middle of writing this and she and I are very much alike with our obsessiveness. She was telling me how she can't start something and not give it 110%. I can so relate to that.
Day 13 - a fictional book

Right now, I am going with the whole vampire trend. I've read the Twilight Series, I am currently wrapping up the True Blood series by Charlaine Harris, and already have another set on stand-by. I can't remember the name this instant, but will post about it as soon as I get up and check.


Day 14 - a non-fictional book

I love reading self-help books.

Day 15 - your dream house

5 bedrooms, split floor plan, 1 story, huge yard with a pool, covered terrace and a bar. Completely decorated by Pottery Barn...ahhh BLISS!


Day 16 - a song that makes you cry (or nearly)

Lately, Taylor Swift's "The Best Day" - I love that a young girl isn't too proud to thank her parents for everything and that her best days have been with them! love it!!


Day 17 - an art piece (drawing, sculpture, painting, etc)
I don't have a favorite! I appreciate all art. I am going to be curt with this one because I need to dig a little deep to really answer it.