10 Truth's and 8 Things

1. Who is your style icon?

I have no doubt Audrey Hepburn and her classic looks inspires me. However, whenever I see this picture it also reminds me of Sarah Jessica Parker. I adore her daring style as well.

2. What is your favorite socialite lit book?

Bergdorff Blondes by Plum Skyes was an enjoyable read. I also loved Eccentric Glamour By Simon Doonan.

3. Favorite party theme?

Black and White. Very classy.

4. Go to Halloween costume?

I'm going to say a pirate as I *think* this has been my most frequent costume.

5. Extravagance you cannot live without?

I am going to say shoes. In some strange way I feel like they are a reflection of me as a person...even if I don't wear many of them!

6. Living person you admire?
My parents, as each day passes I admire them more and more.

7. Greatest fear?

Flying, it is terrifying for me. I'd like to think I am getting better at it.....at least I am trying.

8. Trait you deplore in yourself?

Competitive nature, sometimes doesn't allow me to enjoy my accomplishments.

9. Which talent would you most like to have?

Playing an instrument, someday I will learn to play piano.

10. Greatest achievement?

I'm going to have to say completing my Doctorate. Only took me 26 years of my life ;-)

Next up is Eight Things...

8 T.V. Shows I like to Watch:
1. SouthLAnd
2. Project Runway
3. Grey's Anatomy
4. Community

5. Cops
6. Deadliest Catch
7. Top Chef
8. 30 Rock

8 Favorite Places to Eat & Drink:
1. Chevy's, chips and salsa....say no more
2. Starbucks, yes an americano or vanilla rooibos tea melts my heart
3. Old Towne Pizza (Lincoln and Auburn only!)
4. Ivar's (Northwest represent!)
5. Blondies Pizza (Hello Bay Area!)
6. Kimo's (literally the most insane Halibut and of course Hula Pie!)
7. Olive's (Bellagio, Las Vegas. Best sparkling wine. Ever)
8. Canonita (Venetian, Las Vegas. chips, salsa, tequilla samplers....)

8 Things I look Forward to:
1. Traveling
2. My baby brother's wedding
3. Fenway for a Red Sox game!
4. Becomming an ultra runner?!?!?
5. Completing the Boston Marathon
6. Completing my first Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
7. Becomming a Mom
8. Exploring my hobbies

8 Things that Happened Yesterday:
1. Breakfast
2. Shower
3. Work
4. Wore compression socks
5. Ordered new compression socks
6. Had a homemade dinner made for me by PC
7. Oakland A's home opener on TV
8. Finished watching The Ten Commandments for the first time in my life!

8 Things I like about Winter:
1. Scarves
2. Layering
3. Fireplace
4. Flannel PJ's with fuzzy socks
5. Christmas lights
6. Christmas cards
7. Seeing my breath on a run
8. Going to bed early without light outside!

8 Things on my Wish List:

1. This YSL tote has me drooling.....for nearly a year I have been after this bag

2. Injini compression socks

3. Vacation!

4. Tickets to see Lady Gaga in concert

5. Win the Lottery ;-)

6. Complete an ultra-marathon

7. Complete the Boston Marathon

8. Proudly wear a Boston Athletic Association Jacket

8 Things I'm Passionate About:
1. Family
2. Loyalty
3. Honesty/Truth
4. Fashion
5. Music
6. Running
7. Living
8. Creating

8 Words or Phrases I use Often:
1. Thanks to Kristi...."So Fun"
2. "Really?!?!?"
3. "Don't Doubt Your Awesomeness"
4. "One Mile at a Time"
5. "I know, right?!?!"
6. "Xoxo"
7. "823 & 143"
8. "Byyeeeeeeeee"

8 Things I Learned From the Past:
1. Never trust a liar
2. Stand up for yourself (still trying to learn this fully)
3. Money can't buy happiness
4. Do onto others...
5. Cherish being a student, it's ok to be a nerd/dork
6. Spend every extra time with family and friends, they may not always be around
7. Being cool really doesn't matter
8. Embrace your true self

8 Places I would Love to go Visit/See:
1. Boston
2. New York
3. Paris
4. Ireland
5. Alaska
6. British Columbia
7. The Grand Canyon
8. London

8 Things I Currently Want/Need:
1. See Lady Gaga in concert again
2. Read more
3. Travel
4. Pursue my goals
5. Don't Doubt My Awesomeness
6. My family to live close
7. My friends to live close
8. Win the lottery and go visit my friends and family :)