10 Day Challenge ... Day 10 Picture

This picture pretty much says it all ... definitely worth a thousand words, but I will give it a few more. Here I am with my best friend, partner and soul mate. I am never happier than when I am with him. I'm just lucky he is a ton of fun and great in the sack. It's good he is used to me. Sorry Jeannie if you are reading this, just cover your ears .... lalalala can't hear you, right?

10 Day Challenge ... Day 9 Songs

I love music and it's a big part of many of our lives. Here are two songs that speak to me for different reasons.

1. Carry on My Wayward Son by Kansas ... I really don't know exactly why I love this song so much, but I never get tired of hearing it. I can't wait to see them in concert on 11/11/11! I still tear up a little when I sing this one on Rockband and it has been my ringtone for about two years.

2. Tonight and the Rest of My Life by Nina Gordon ... Because this is our song and it always makes me think about Paul, the love of my life.

10 Day Challenge ... Day 8 Films

I absolutely love the escape of watching a film. I've lost myself in so many over the years, it was almost impossible to pick just three, but I did.

1. Breakfast at Tiffany's - I wanted to be glamor girl Holly Golightly and heck she even found true love with her best friend Paul. Hmmmm sounds familiar to me for some reason ...

2. The Twilight Series - I have a very strong imagination, but these movies did the books justice in my opinion. I love them and don't really care what anyone (who isn't a fan of the series) has to say about it.

3. The Exorcist - I know this one does not really fit with the others, but this is where I first realized that I love horror movies. People are a little taken aback when they hear I was under ten years old when I watched this ... with my mom ... at night. But, I stand by it being a fantastic movie that sparked my interest with horror.

10 Day Challenge ... Day 7 Books

This one may have been the most difficult for me to do because I love to read so much. I had to narrow it down quite a bit.

1. The Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer - I really fell in love with this series and have a deep admiration for Stephenie Meyer for bringing this story into my life. I felt like I could not read them fast enough. I spent hours and missed sleep devouring book after book. They will always have a special place in my heart.

2. Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger - A classic with such a specific tone. When my best friend Jessica was blocked with an "H" name for her son, the main character, Holden came to me and she loved it. One of my favorite characters in literature is going to be immortalized in my godson forever ... and I could not be happier!

3. The Mayfair Witches Saga by Anne Rice - This is a rich and beautiful story of a family whose background is complicated. Taking place mostly in Louisiana, the background is set so vividly you can smell the beignets.

4. How to be Lovely: The Audrey Hepburn Way of Life by Melissa Hellstern - This book uses many quotes from Audrey and people that were close to her. It always puts me in a good mood.

10 Day Challenge ... Day 6 Foods

Food Noun: Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life or growth.

"Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you, and be silent." - Epictetus

1. Kale ... I love it in any form, but my favorite is homemade Kale Chips

2. Chocolate ... I'm pretty sure this needs no further expanding.

3. Avocado ... Art in nature. I could eat avocado every single day and not get bored of it.

4. My Everything Vegan Cassarole ... It does not have a recipe (sorry) and it is delicious!

5. Cakes (for a big statement) and cupcakes (for a smaller indulgence) ... Both have endless possibilities. Cakes can be grand and cupcakes cute. Either way, I'll take them. Nothing quite says celebration like cake or cupcakes ... and Champagne.

10 Day Challenge ... Day 5 Places

I took this part of the challenge as places I want to visit. They are somewhat varied, but all speak to me for different reasons.

1. I have always wanted to go to France. In the 9th grade, I wanted to take French, but figured Culture would be more well rounded. I should have listened to my gut. Oui!

2. My mother and paternal grandmother loved going to Italy together. My mom still talks about Italy like she grew up there. I for one would love to experience the culture, art and food first hand.

3. My husband went to the United Kingdom for a work trip and fell in love with it. Just hearing his stories and enthusiasm for the area made me add it to my places list.

4. I'm not sure when my longing to experience Greece started, but it has never waned. The water in pictures looks stunning and I love Greek food also. How can you go wrong with the place where Baklava originated?

5. I really want to go to Harry Potter World before it closes or I die. It seems like it would be magical to experience.

6. I have been to Las Vegas before, but my husband has not. I think it would be a blast if we went together. I also want to experience the Adult Entertainment Expo there one year. But, that part would be more for me than Paul. I still think I have better ideas for adult entertainment than what is out there right now.

10 Day Challenge ... Day 4 Wants

Want : Verb - Have a desire to possess or do (something); wish for

1. I want to be healthy. I know this sounds simple and general, but it is not. I could write a whole post on what this means to me, but I think this one I will keep to myself.

2. I want an organized life. To me this means, mind, body, soul and home. The clutter drives me crazy, yet ...

3. I want balance. This is closely related to the previous wants, but it means shying away from my all or nothing and I want it right now attitude. What can I say? Old habits are hard to break.

4. I want to move into a place with a decent kitchen. It bugs me to no end that the two drawers I have in my kitchen are too small for a silverware holder. Ahhhhhhhhh!

5. I want to procrastinate less ... I'll start that tomorrow. All joking aside, there are so many things I want to do in life that I just let fall to the wayside because I've procrastinated too long.

6. I want to keep writing. I have so many thoughts in my head, it really is a jumble up there. I love writing, but my procrastinating nature does not. Time for me to win for a change.

7. I want to do yoga and meditate. I think it would help with the jumble mentioned earlier. Every time I've done yoga, I have been extremely relaxed. I definitely need more of that.