Day 16 - The real me vs the online me

I do not use Instagram, Twitter, Vine, do Vlogs or videos. I frequent Facebook. Pinterest and occasionly blog. On Facebook, I mostly read, like, and comment on existing post and less often will start a post of my own. I am more likely to start post in a Facebook group relating to crafts or scrapbooking. Regardless of where I post, I try not to post anything controversial as I do not like to debate or strict up arguments. I have been known to post something silly, think it may be taken wrong and take it right back down.  Pinterest is a look into things that really interest me but again, I don't follow others, comment or make it social in any way. This said, I feel my real self and my online self are one in the same. I stick with people and things I know and don't branch out too far from my comfort zone.

Day 12 - Currently

Reading - The Husband's Secret
Watching - Murder Made Me Famous
Loving - this Fall weather
Going - to be a beach bum for two weeks
Wanting - my hair cute short
Pinning - Prima Doll projects
Hoping - my dad's treatments go well
Starting - another mini book
Drinking - Pepsi
Cooking - quesadillas
Trying - to buy less "stuff" and
Using - up my "stash"
Finishing - Halloween trick or treat invitations
Enjoying - reading these Blog-Tember post
Wishing - I could changes things up a bit
Thinking - about my next project
Tweeting - nothing
Blogging - #Listers Gotta List
Needing - a puppy
Leaving - for Destin FL, in the morning
Making - a lot of my Christmas gifts this year
Ordering - extended subscription to Button Farm Kit Club
Hearing - football on the TV
Seeing - a pouting dog
Longing - to find the picture of mom and I ;-(

Day 11 - Friday night plans

If I stay in on a Friday night, I would start off with a nice warm bath and a good book. Then I'd sit down to a movie and a bowl of popcorn.  Of course I can't just sit there watching, so I'll need to be working on my latest craft project as well.  Most likely a mini book.  I would then end my evening by watching the 11:00 news (cause I'm a nerd like that) and finish the night off by lying in bed with my iPad on Facebook, Pinterest, and Amazon for a few more hours.

Day 10 - My bucket List

Self:
 - Learn to swim
 - Archery
 - Volunteer
- Own my own craft shop

Travel:
 - New York City
 - Grand Canyon
 - Northern Lights
 - Whale Watching
 - Save the Chimps Sanctuary

World:
 - See Cancer cured
 - Peace on Earth
 - No homeless

Day 8 - My favorite season

Fall is my favorite season.  I love the colors, the smell, and the cooler temperatures.  Fall is a great time to go camping, or visit caverns.  For me, Fall is the slow down after a very busy, active summer.  It's when you settle in with a good book, new recipes, and start preparing for the holidays.

Day 7 - Naming my blog

When I first set up my blog, I wanted it to be a fun place to share my scrapbooking layouts and ideas.  At the time, I was always saying to my husband "just give me a little time to scrap".  I decided to use "Gimme" as a play on words to my mother and step-father's last name which is Gimmey.  I remember as a child whenever we ordered pizza my dad would tell the person on the phone it's  "Gimmey, as in gimme a good pizza".

Day 5 - iTunes Shuffle

I put my iPod on shuffle and here is what I heard....

1. Don't Mess with my Man - Nivea
2. Down Don't Bother Me - Cyndi Lauper
3. Draggin the River - Miranda Lambert & Blake Shelton (how sad)
4. Drink In My Hand - Eric Church
5. Drink On It - Blank Shelton
6. Drunk On You - Luke Bryan
7. E.T. - Katy Perry
8. Early in the Morning - Cyndi Lauper
9. Fade Into You - Mazzy Star
10. Family Affair - Mary J. Blige

A whole lot of drinking going on here and I don't even drink.

If you like the blues, you should check Memphis Blues by Cyndi Lauper.  It is awesome.

Day 4 - What I am passionate about

I am passionate about....
- Giving back
- Spending time with family
- Me time
- Making new friends
- My puppy
- Gay rights/Marriage equality

Day 2 - My Ideal Day

Well, it really depends on my mood.

If I'm feeling active, my ideal day would be: 
Boating, swimming, kayaking, and then grilling out with friends and family. 
or
Site-seeing in a new city, going to the zoo, a day at the beach.

If I want to relax, my ideal day would be:
Reading, crafting, surfing (the web) , catching up on some shows.

Blog-tember Challenge 09/01/15

09/01/15
Introduce Myself

After listening to The Pink Camera Podcast, I joined The Crafty Maven Getaway Facebook group.  The very first post I stumbled across in this Facebook group was about the Blog-tember Challenge.  Lucky for me, what great timing.  For weeks, I have been wanting to get back to my blog so here is my inspiration. 

Ok, Sharon. Stop looking at everyone else's blog for comparison before you even post your own.  Just do it. 

Here goes...
I have had my blog for several years but have not been very active.  I use it more for sharing my projects and little about myself.  I am a bit reserved when it comes to sharing about myself because I am an extreme introvert.  This is something that I try daily to change about myself.  I have social anxiety when meeting new people or going someplace unfamiliar.  I am hoping this challenge might help in the sense of getting to know new people even if it's just on paper.  Just don't ask to meet me in person or I just may freak out. lol

I am Sharon, have lived in Ohio my entire life of 49 years.  I have been married to my husband Kenny for 25 years, our only child is Jackson, a 6 year old golden retriever.  We love to camp, travel, host family gatherings. We have a rather large extended family and all live within 5 miles of one another and spend as much time together as possible.  Our current struggles are caring for aging parents. In my personal time, I love to read, cook, scrapbook, make cards and mini books.

If I could make one major change in my life right now, it would be to leave my job of 20 years and spend my time creating. 

Sharon