Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Perfect Make-Out Weather


WEll!...this title may sound a little juvenile and I have to laugh when I think about it because it was something decided LONG ago between friends what the perfect make-out weather is.

I hope I'm not breaking the code of the "Meeting Place" in divulging this information but thought it was time to write a little something about it.

Today, on my end of the world, was "perfect-make-out weather". I have two, actually, and today was one of them.

You know those days when it's that crisp air ~~ not TOO cold, but cold-enough to wear a jacket or sweater and you could almost see your your breath in the air? That is one of my favorites. It reminds me of times of finding reasons to sit a little closer to that guy and have them put their arm around you to keep you warm.

Reasons for them to let you feel all "puppy-luv-ed" inside when they tell you they're going to start their car (or your car [present day] and turn the seat warmer on) so you're not cold.

When you're outside; they grab your hands and put them in between theirs to keep your fingers warm.

Pulling the strings of your jacket a little tighter before you go down that hill on your board.
Ahh yes...all fun and sweet reasons why I love the cold crisp air.

The other 'perfect make-out weather' would be that soft, windy summer air. Kind of like what monsoon season is in AZ. Cool from the rain, yet still warm.
The stars look like they're floating in the sky, the moon is glowing and the air feels fresh.
It's so magical, carefree and fun.
Perfect for walking on the beach, sitting in the lifeguard chair and watching the waves.

I loved nights like this in New York; you felt like you could walk 16 blocks with someone and not once think about your feet. Jut being in the moment with that person...and the weather.

Every day is a good day to love the person you're with, but everyone should have a 'perfect make-out weather' day.

Saturday, January 27, 2007

Hello My Name is Jalen



My daughter asked me what I was typing about the other day when looking at my blog. She informed me she wanted people to know about her as well. So this is my interview with my out-spoken, loving, and stubborn 5 year old.

Mom: So Jalen, do you like your name?
Jalen: Yes, I love my name, but I like Isabella (her middle name) more. I love my last name too, yeah, I like my whole name, it's different.

M: What's your favorite color?
J: Pink - I have it everywhere, it's the prettiest color ever

M: What's your favorite candy?
J: Strawberry lollipops.
M: That's my favorite flavor too!

M: What's your favorite food?
J: Macaroni and cheese!

M: What's your favorite song?
J: "I Like to move it" From Madagascar and "Hollaback Girl", and that dance song - (Find A New Way To Dance), "Oh, and Broadway Baby - we're tapping to that in dance, remember?"
M: Yes, I remember, we hear it ALL the time!

M: What's your favorite time at school?
J: Recess, and art class...What did you like about high school?
M: This is about you, I'll answer that later.

M: What's your favorite cartoon?
J: Spongebob beacuse he's so funny!

M: What's your favorite movie?
J: Hmmm...The Incredibles, and 12 Dancing Princesses!!!!
M: Okay, don't yell!

M: Okay, what's your favorite toy?
J: Princess Genevive F/12 Dancing Princesses, she's awesome dude.
M: dude, huh?

M: What do you like to do in the summertime?
J: Sleep! Listen to music and dance! Oh, and going to the beach making sandcastles, finding shells, and swim. And you said I could take surfing lessons this year mom, are you going to let me?
M: Ummmm...ask your dad.

M: What's your favorite game to play?
J: On PS2? Ribbit King. That's cool.
M: Oh! I didn't know that.

M: Ice-cream?
J: Chocolate ice-cream w/chocolate sprinkles.
M: Yeah, that's yummy!

M: Where do you like to go on vacation?
J: Anywhere that we have to use an airplane. I like to fly.
M: Really? Even Alaska?
J: Alotta snow huh? ...Yeah, even there.

M: Who do you love more, me or dad? No, just kidding! Who do you wish you could play with right now?
J: My best friend Sadie in VA.

M: What don't you like about school?
J: That I have to get up early. And that Bryce calls me J-J. I don't like that.
My name is J-A-L-E-N

M: SO overall what are your favorite things about living in NC?
J: I like going up and down the road b/c you can see water, and I love my school, and I love going to dance.

M: So you think we're done here?
J: Yes, we wrote a lot of stuff about me, and now people can see it. I will be famous.
M: I don't know about that, but I would say you were fun to interview.
J: well, Thank you. Let's go play Princesses. Turn off the computer now, you've been on there a long time.
M: Ten Minutes!!!
J: Let's get with the Princess thing mom. Please?
M: Since you asked nicely.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Last Time

I've gotten this email a lot from different friends. Not that I mind filling it out, but these are getting longer! So Karinn, here ya go:

1. FIRST NAME? Simone
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yes
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Last Weekend
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? sometimes
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Turkey
6. KIDS? 2, Jalen Isabella; Brooklyn Elle
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I would like to think so
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? Yes
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Me? Noooooo
10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Already have and would do it again
12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? I like all the healthy ones, but Cocoa Pebbles #1!
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Most of the time
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Physically: when I feel like it Emotionally: ditto
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Choc. chip cookie dough & mint choco chip
16. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? eyes
17. RED OR PINK? red
18. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My nose -- broke when I was 4
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Gosh, a lot of people
20. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? The buck stops here
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES YOU ARE WEARING? pjs and no shoes
22. THE LAST THING YOU ATE? cold & flu pills
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Nothing...wonderful when you have kids
24. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU Be? red
25. FAVORITE SMELL? Orange groves in the summer, NYC, my husband's cologne-- all feel like home
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? The studio owner where I teach dance
27. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Totally! So glad I found her again!
28. FAVORITE DRINK? Shirley Temple w/3 cherries, please!
29. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH? Football
30. HAIR COLOR? Black w/caramel highlights
31. EYE COLOR? dark brown
32. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No
33. FAVORITE FOOD? W.I./Indian, Italian...Anything but sushi, love trying new things...except sushi
34. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Both, but Happy Ending a little more
35. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Bride & Prejudice for the 80th time, love it!
36. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Grey
37. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer
38. HUGS OR KISSES? Both
39. FAVORITE DESSERT? ANYTHING chocolate...but I think would take a really good choc. chip cookie over dessert.
40. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Hasn't everyone already done this?
41. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? The Peacegiver...FINALLY started it Laura!
42. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Really?
43. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST ON TV LAST NIGHT? DanceLife & Sex and the City
44. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Ocean waves, my girls laughing, rain, hustle & bustle of NY sans gunshots.
45. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? beatles
46. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? Trinidad & Tobago!!
47. WHEN WERE YOU BORN? October
48. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? NY
49. IF YOU COULD MEET SOMEONE FAMOUS WHO WOULD IT BE? Brad Pitt please
50. WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO HANG OUT WITH RIGHT NOW? My sister
51. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WITH YOUR FREE TIME? If I was done with everything on my list?...listen to music and chill, or dance.
52. FAVORITE FLOWER? Crazy Rose; Calla lilies
53. FAVORITE HOLIDAY? Christmas
54. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT? This is my second: I was 10 and we got to church early and sat in the second row...I was bored during sacrament, fell asleep and fell off the pew. My Bishop looked right at me, and the speaker was interrupted.
(My first moment can not be told w/out some sort of bribery)

...And there you have it

Or 10

Usually this would be my Top Five for the moment, but had too many...

Random Order:

Bloc Party - Two More Years

30 Seconds To Mars - From Yesterday

Nelly Furtado - All Good Things Come to an End

HelloGoodbye - Here In Your Arms

Jay-Z - Lost One (clean)

R.H.C.P. - Snow

Fall Out Boy - "....Arms Race"

Young Love - Find A New Way to Dance

DJ Shadow ft. Mos Def - Six Days

Nas- Hip Hop is Dead (clean)