Hello! You may have noticed that this are looking a little different around here…site design, Instagram, and consistency and content! With everything morphing a little bit, I thought I’d sit down and make today’s post the kick-off with a silly, simple Q&A!
For a quick background, I’m Alaina–hi! Founder, writer, creator, photog…all the things here at The Colorful Notebooks. I’m also a mom to 2 under 2 (they are 15 months apart), wife (former and proud Army wife), and proud New Yorker living in Colorado!
If you want to know a little more about me…well, you’ve come to the right place! Keep reading!
- Are you a morning or night person?
- Neither?…I think I’d be considered a night person, but not of my choosing. Having kids has forced me get things done later at night…Now though, I think I’d enjoy being a morning person and go to bed WAYY early.
- Are you afraid of the dark?
- YES, absolutely. 100%…but you live in a house with 500+ bats growing up and then we can talk
- Are you an extrovert or introvert?
- YES, absolutely. 100%…but you live in a house with 500+ bats growing up and then we can talk
- Are you double jointed?
- Ick, no.
- Are you left or right handed?
- Right handed!
- Are you more of a tidy person or a messy one?
- Tidy, organized, type-A. Whatever you’d like to call it. Clutter and disorganization (in my own home) makes me so anxious and unsettled
- Are you on time or always late?
- On time. “Early is on time. On time is late.” I try to be a good 10 minutes early to…as much as possible .
- Are you ticklish?
- YES, and I kick, so don’t bother trying!
- Can you curl your tongue?
- Nooo…? I have no idea
- Can you ice skate?
- Not at all! But I’ll pretend, if you will.
- Can you wiggle your ears?
- Nope.
- Coffee or tea?
- Neither, I don’t consume caffeine.
- Cookies, cake or donuts?
- Donuts, first, then cake
- Did you ever participate in a talent show?
- Yeah, every year from 2nd to 4th grade. Britney Spears skit, sign language song…those are the 2 that stick out the most.
- Did you go to prom?
- Yeah, junior and senior prom. I would have been a-ok not going at all.
- Did you like school?
- Elementary to High school, no. College, yes!
- Do you believe in ghosts?
- I think so
- Do you bite your nails?
- Oh yeah, it’s a habit I try to break twice a year
- Do you consider yourself a good cook?
- No, I think I’m a good baker and recipe follower
- Do you enjoy dancing?
- “Dancing” when it’s in the house during a family dance party, yes! …Or when I’ve had a little too much to drink
- Do you enjoy DIY or crafts?
- Yes, just yes
- Do you forgive easily?
- Nope
- Do you have a nickname?
- Lu-lu (from my parents; no one else calls me that)
- Do you have any allergies?
- Yeah, to medications, and weird random foods
- Do you have any phobias?
- HUGE fear of bridges and bats
- Do you have any piercings or tattoos?
- Yes. I have a tattoo on my ribcage and my ears pierced. I used to have my cartilage and belly button pierced.
- Do you have children?
- Yes, 2 living, 4 miscarried (infertility and miscarriage #4)
- Do you have pets?
- 2 dogs. Sadie (Australian Shepard, 7) and Auggie (Coton de Tulear, 6)
- Do you have siblings?
- Yes, a younger brother
- Do you prefer dogs or cats?
- Dogs, hands down
- Do you prefer Mac or PC?
- Mac
- Do you prefer the beach or the mountains?
- Both. Mountains mean the surrounding areas are generally cooler, but I mean come on, the beach is gorgeous!
- Do you prefer to bath or shower?
- Shower, I feel really gross getting out of a tub after sitting in the water
- Do you sing in the shower?
- No, my showers are quiet and thoughtless
- Do you smoke?
- No, never
- Do you speak any different languages?
- I used to be fluent in Spanish. Since having kids, I’m reteaching myself American Sign Language
- Do you still have your wisdom teeth?
- No.
- Do you still watch cartoons?
- Only because I have kids…
- Do you/have you played any sports?
- Growing up I was in gymnastics and dance. In high school, I played tennis, volleyball, and track and field. I tried to play golf for a year, too…
- Have you ever been to a concert?
- Josh Turner and Blink 182
- Have you ever met any celebrities?
- Of course not!
- Have you ever skipped class?
- Once, senior skip day and I was so anxious
- Have you ever won something?
- I won a vacation and tungsten wedding rings
- What did you want to be when you were younger?
- An elementary school teacher
- What do you do on a typical Friday night?
- Try to stay awake past 9PM
- What is your shoe size?
- I’m a size 9
- What movie have you watched repeatedly?
- When Harry Met Sally
- What phone do you have (Apple or Android)?
- Apple
- What should you be doing right now?
- Sleeping or cleaning up, but sitting on the couch feels so much better!
- What’s one goal you would like to accomplish this year?
- I’d LOVE to have lost more of the “baby weight” and become healthier overall.
- What’s one of your pet peeves?
- People taking food from my plate bothers me to no end! I don’t even like my kids taking from my plate…ick!
- What’s the last song you’ve listened to?
- HELPLESS from Hamilton. If you haven’t seen Hamilton, it’s on Disney+ and is FANTASTIC!
- What’s the thing you can’t leave the house without?
- For myself, water. For my kids water and diapers
- What’s your current obsession?
- Medical documentaries and organizing
- What’s your favorite gadget?
- A camera or cam-corder. I LOVE documenting and being able to look back and everyday life!
- What’s your favorite hobby?
- Reading, between 13 and 18 I read over 450 books
- What’s your favorite movie?
- When Harry Met Sally
- What’s your favorite season?
- Fall, hands down. I love EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!
- What’s your favorite series?
- Grey’s Anatomy and Blue Bloods
- What’s your favorite sport to watch?
- Baseball, volleyball, and gymnastics
- What’s your longest relationship so far?
- My marriage! 6 years and 8 months married, 8 years, 2 months together
- What’s your zodiac sign?
- Sagitarius
- When is your birthday?
- Novemeber 28, 1992
So there we go, 63 questions all about my life! Answer a couple in the comments below and see if your answers match any other readers!
