London it is...

You Belong in London

A little old fashioned, and a little modern. A little traditional, and a little bit punk rock. A unique soul like you needs a city that offers everything. No wonder you and London will get along so well.

What City Do You Belong In?

my gaps....

There Are 3 Gaps in Your Knowledge

Where you have gaps in your knowledge: Philosophy History Science Where you don't have gaps in your knowledge: Religion Economics Literature Art

Do You Have Gaps in Your Knowledge?

google meme

This is a fun little meme that I saw on Amy Burr's blog a couple months back and thought it looked like fun. Here is how it goes:


Q: Type in "[your name] needs" in the Google search:
A: "Andrea needs me close to her heart."
Q: Type in "[your name] looks like" in Google search:
A: Andrea looks like me! I'm not a fan but she really looks like me!!" "She could be sexy playing a kazoo". "She is just the gorgeous woman on earth..."
Q: Type in "[your name] says" in Google search:
A: "Andrea says: I’m in a bit of a pickle myself, possibly pregnant, .... " Oh absolutely NOT!!! I had to laugh because the second one was: "Andrea Lowel from Playboy's Weekend Flash loves to say "so."
Q: Type in "[your name] wants" in Google search:
A: "Andrea wants one. Your math lesson for today:. Via Andrea, who wants one." And again the next one was even better: "Andrea wants to sing! However, Cristine just wants to go home ..."
Q: Type in "[your name] does" in Google search:
A: "What does the name Andrea say about you? Your smart, and Beautiful." (they spelled your like that, not me) but once again the second one was funnier..."Andrea Does Austin. Andrea, you and Dallas were made for each other."
Q: Type in "[your name] hates" in Google search:
A: "'Andrea hates me.' Poor you. You must be a really mean person if I hate you." The first one said "We hate Andrea." I didn't like that one...
Q: Type in "[your name] asks" in Google search:
A: "Andrea asks for right to dillute stock."
Q: Type in "[your name] goes" in Google search:
A: "andrea goes woo". but even better: ""Andrea has a nervous breakdown. Oh no! I better get it together!" I very often feel like I'm going to have a nervous breakdown, but I rarely go "woo."
Q: Type in "[your name] likes" in Google search:
A: "{andrea likes}: cupcake wrappers." I like Cupcakes even more...
Q: Type in "[your name] eats" in Google search:
A: "Andrea's been undergoing some obvious changes (obvious to her husband). Let me illustrate: Before - Andrea eats most of the food on her plate ..." hmmmmm, I still eat most of the food on my plate...
Q: Type in "[your name] wears" in Google search:
A: "the peace sign necklace that andrea wears on top design where can you purchase it."
Q: Type in "[your name] was arrested for" in Google Search:
A: "Andrea was arrested for underage consumption of alcohol. At the jail, she was asked to voluntarily take the breath-alcohol test (under threat of losing her ..."

Pink...in action

I love it. I've already made Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, Banana Bread and the best Chocolate Chip Cookies I've ever tasted, let alone made!

YUM!

this one's for you, Nikki, Rene and Nancy J.

7 random and slash or weird facts about me:

1. I hate word verification. If you have word verification on your blog and I still bother to comment, take it as a compliment.

2. I love scrapbook paper. Especially papers that come in a packet and all match. I love buying said paper for 50% off. I don't necessarily scrapbook.

3. I wish I knew how to play the piano.

4. I love pink appliances. I would love a pink washer and dryer, but since I do not have one, I plan on painting the laundry room pink. Maris said I cannot have a pink Kitchenaid. He thinks that one day I will outgrow this obsession and be sorry that I have it.

5. Speaking of laundry, it is my favorite chore. This may be because it is one job that I can get through in one day, or it may be because.....

6. I like to smell things. I love the smell of laundry detergent and other laundry things. I love when my towels still smell good when I get out of the tub. I love the smell of bread baking, baby lotion and powder, rain, Maris, and lots of other things. I don't like when the garbage in my garage starts to stink. My nose is very sensitive...
7. I was the co-chair of the College Republicans in college. (had to throw that one in because it is an election year.)

Since no one reads this blog, feel free to consider yourself tagged if you made it here!

Sarah's Dumb Quiz Friday!

Your Blogging Type is Confident and Insightful

You've got a ton of brain power, and you leverage it into brilliant blog. Both creative and logical, you come up with amazing ideas and insights. A total perfectionist, you find yourself revising and rewriting posts a lot of the time. You blog for yourself - and you don't care how popular (or unpopular) your blog is!

What's Your Blogging Personality?

Your Blog Should Be Yellow

You're a cheerful, upbeat blogger who tends to make everyone laugh. You are a great storyteller, and the first to post the latest funny link. You're also friendly and welcoming to everyone who comments on your blog.

What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be?

Color Test from Sarah

Sarah posted this fun Color test...you can take it here.

Best Occupational Category

You're an ORGANIZER

Key Words: Self-Control, Practical, Self-Contained, Orderly, Systematic, Precise, and Accurate

These conservative appearing, plotting-types enjoy organizing, data systems, accounting, detail, and accuracy. They often enjoy mathematics and data management activities such as accounting and investment management. Persistence and patience allows them to do detailed paperwork, operate office machines, write business reports, and make charts and graphs.

ORGANIZER CAREERS Suggested careers are Administrator, Secretary, Printer, Paralegal, Building Inspector, Bank Cashier, Private Secretary, Statistician, Operations Manager, Financial Analyst, Bookkeeper, Medical Records Technician, Developer of Business or Computer Systems, Clerical Worker, Proofreader, Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Banker, Certified Public Accountant, Credit Manager, Store Salesperson, Actuary, Dental Assistant, Business Education Teacher, Food Service Manager, IRS Agent, Budget Analyst, and Underwriter.

ORGANIZER WORKPLACES You're very careful, conscientious, conservative nature gives others the confidence to trust you with handling money and material possessions. Structured organizations that have well-ordered chains of command work best for you.
Suggested Organizer workplaces are large corporations, business offices, financial lending institutions, banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, and quality control and inspection departments.


2nd Best Occupational Category

You're a PERSUADER

Key Words:Witty, Competitive, Sociable, Talkative, Ambitious, Argumentative, and Aggressive

These enterprising types sell, persuade, and lead others. Positions of leadership, power, and status are usually their ultimate goal. Persuasive people like to take financial and interpersonal risks and to participate in competitive activities. They enjoy working with others inside organizations to accomplish goals and achieve economic success.

I'm not moving.

You Should Live in Florida

If you don't want to live in Florida, you might also consider: Georgia Louisiana Alabama Arizona California

What State Should You Live In?

Google Image Tag

Haley tagged me on this fun one...you have to google image the answers to the following questions...Here are my images!

What is your favorite vacation?

I love to vacation at the ocean...

...and the beach.
What is your favorite color?

Green
Purple
and Pink.
What is your favorite age?

24

What is your favorite treat?

Blue Bell Ice Cream

What is your favorite food?

Italian... ...and Tex-Mex.
Where do you want to travel most?

Europe

What is your first name?

Andrea What is your middle name?

Udy

What is your last name?

Opfar

Where did you grow up?

Farmington, Utah

Where do you live now?

McKinney, Texas

What did you used to love to do?

Study

What is your favorite Animal?

Miniature Schnauzer

This was a fun tag! If you do it, leave me a comment, cuz I'd love to see your images!

What Your Back to School Personality Says About You

You are a lively, ambitious, and passionate person. You are driven to do well in life and aspire to great things. You are most likely to succeed if you follow a proven path to success. You don't mind putting in long hours to achieve your goal. Your greatest skill is making something out of nothing. You don't need much to feel inspired. Your biggest stumbling block in life is your lack of self confidence. You are a lot more capable than you give yourself credit for. You're so thankful for everything in your life. It's hard for you to pick just one thing.

The Back to School Test

Created by OnePlusYou - Online Dating Site

What Olympic Sport Are YOU?

You Are Softball

While you do like competing, you like cooperating even more. You find working with a group to be much more invigorating than going solo. You are a true team player. You like contributing to the win!

What Olympic Sport Are You?

What does my bed say about ME?

What Your Bed Says About You

Outward appearances are very important to you. You do your best to look good and have an attractive home. You are an organized and disciplined person. You do the right thing because you want to, not because people expect you to. You are very high maintenance. You like everything a certain way, and you're grumpy if things aren't the way you like them. In relationships, you tend to be quite dominant. You enjoy taking charge. You tend to be a down to earth, practical person. You think in terms of what is actual. You are a traveler. You are comfortable anywhere, and you rarely feel homesick.

What Does Your Bed Say About You?

50 random things...

Feel free to play along!


1. Do you like blue cheese? NO
2. Have you ever smoked heroin? NO
3. Do you own a gun? NO
4. What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? Lime, Vanilla or Cranberry
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? A little
6. What do you think of hot dogs? I love a good dog every once in a while, especially at ball games
7. Favorite Christmas song? Oh Holy Night and Santa Baby (I know, random.)
8. What do you prefer to drink in the a.m.? water, milk, hot chocolate
9. Can you do push ups? not really
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? my wedding ring. I also love my champagne diamond ring, and my (kid's) birthstone necklace. They were all gifts from Maris.
11. Favorite hobby? pictures and paper
12 . Do you have A.D.D. ? Not that I know of. Some days I feel like I have Alzheimer's
13. What's one trait that you hate about yourself? impatience and OCD
14. What kind of car do you drive? Yukon XL
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment: the water is boiling and I need to put the pasta in it, I wonder what time Maris is going to be home, am I going to post a link to this on my other blog?
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink- Water, milk, Diet Coke
17. Current worry right now? ummmm, I'm pretty calm right now. I am a little uptight about PTO right now
18. Current hate right now? Not too crazy about the 111 degree heat index...other than that, we're good!
19. What would you do with $50, 000? pay some stuff and some people off
20. How did you bring in the New Year? with friends at the Ferguson's house
21. Where would you like to go? San Antonio
22. Name three people who will complete this? Haley, Sarah, Noelle
23. Do you own your own slippers? yes, pink ones
24. What color shirt are you wearing? multi-colored blue, white, orange, green striped
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? no because my dry feet get stuck on it
26. Can you whistle?kinda
27. Favorite color? always...green and purple, I also live pink and I like brown with blue or pink
28. Would you be a pirate? nope, too dirty and unscheduled
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't really sing in the shower
30. Favorite girl's name? Aliza and Ella, Kate, Lucy, Carli
31. Favorite boy's name? Tyler and Parker, Nicholas
32. What's in your pocket right now? nada
33. Last thing that made you laugh? an e-mail from Stephanie M.
33. Best bed sheets as a kid? flannel
34. Worst injury you've ever had? the results of delivering my 8 1/2 pound baby Tyler, enough said.
35. Do you love where you live? YES!!! I wish my family and a few choice friends were closer, especially my mom
36. How many TV's do you have in your house? is 4 too many? one of them is just for video games
37. Who is your loudest friend? loud or talkative?? hmmmm
38. How many pets do you have? we have 2 dogs, Sweetie and Zoey, and a tarantula. Technically the spider is Parker's
39. Does someone have a crush on you? Maris does...:)
40. What is your favorite book? right now it is Breaking Dawn. My all time faves are all children's books: Where the Wild Things Are, Fanny's Dream, Falling for Rapunzel, Parts, etc etc etc.....
41. What is your favorite candy? depends on my mood. maybe chocolate covered pretzels, definitely Mindy Mints from Mrs. Cavenaugh's
42. Favorite Sports Team? Whichever teams my kids are on at the time
43. What were you doing 12 AM last night? I think I was sleeping by then, but just previous to that I was reading Breaking Dawn
44. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Dang alarm
45. Worst habit? can't say no....
46. Do you play an instrument? used to play the violin
47. How long does it take you to get to work? what work?? 20 feet from my bed to the kitchen
48. Plans for the weekend? my standing Saturday night date with Maris
49. If you could eat anything in the world right this second what would it be? probably chips and homemade salsa
50. Do you like the person who sent this to you? YES!!!

A couple of months ago, my friend Stephanie C. sent me her 100 (which I loved!) and challenged me to write my 100. It was very interesting to write. Here it is:

100 things that make me, ME!

1. I grew up in Utah.


2. I never had any desire to live any where else.


3. I am happy in Texas.


4. I am afraid of snakes.


5. When I am worried about something, I dream about snakes.


6. Being a mom is the best thing I have ever done.


7. I have not gone one day in nearly 14 years without hearing the words "I Love You" from Maris.


8. I have a paralegal certificate.


9. My Bachelor's degree is in Political Science. I have a minor in Sociology.


10. I worked my way through college and did not ever take out a student loan.


11. It took me from 1988-1996 to finish my education.


12. I was Student Body President in college.


13. Being Student Body President gave me a lot of self-confidence.


14. I met Maris because I was Student Body President.


15. I was interviewed by Governor Leavitt before he appointed me to the Utah State Board of Regents.


16. I had Tyler 6 weeks before the start of my last year at the U.


17. On my 18th birthday, I got a second hole in my left ear as a form of rebellion.


18. On my 19th birthday, I got a third hole.


19. Unfortunately, this was not the most rebellious thing I ever did.


20. I regret my mistakes, but feel that I grew tremendously from living through them.


21. I have not worn more than one earring in each ear since President Hinckley said we shouldn't.


22. I have an intense faith that things always work out the way they are supposed to.


23. I love the idea of running in a marathon someday.


24. I hate running.


25. I used to run everyday, and even though I loved the high I felt from running, I never learned to love the actual running.


26. I feel like people think I am better than I am. I am afraid that one day I will be exposed as a fraud.


27. I love planting flowers and watching them grow.


28. I hate being cold.


29. I would like to lose a few pounds, but am not willing to put forth the effort it would take to do it.


30. I don't really like camping.


31. Ward YW Camp director was one of the best callings I have ever had.


32. I prefer to work with children and youth rather than adults.


33. I love to do laundry.


34. I procrastinate and let things pile up and then break down and do everything all at once.


35. I work better with a deadline.


36. I used to think I had great legs and a cute behind. Now I have varicose veins, cellulite and am pear shaped.


37. Pregnancy is what changed my body.


38. My three children are worth all of it and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.


39. But I still claim to weigh 130 on my driver's license.


40. I wanted to be an attorney.


41. I don't anymore.


42. I have always loved to watch my kids sleeping.


43. I love to read.


44. I am an obsessive reader. I will read a lot for a month or so, then not pick up a book again for months.


45. I am sometimes impulsive.


46. Sometimes I regret my decisions when I am being impulsive.


47. The person I admire the most is my mom.


48. Next to Maris, she is my best friend.


49. I am very self-conscious.


50. When I meet new people, I am afraid they won't like me.


51. I read into people's actions too much.


52. I want to go to New York and meet Matt Lauer on the plaza.


53. I like to travel.


54. I cannot sing.


55. I cannot dance, I am too uncoordinated.


56. I wish I could sing and dance.


57. I want to learn how to play the piano.


58. My favorite colors have always been purple and green.


59. I have started to like pink a lot too.


60. I am afraid of snakes coming into my house through the plumbing (toilet) and my dryer vent.


61. I love 80's music.


62. It reminds me of being 16.


63. I loved being 16, but never would be willing to do it again.


64. My favorite age ever was 24.


65. I felt like I was in complete control of my life when I was 24.


66. When I was 24, I went to Washington DC.


67. When I was 24, I went on a cruise.


68. When I was 24, I had my own apartment in SLC.


69. When I was 24, I took a temple preparedness class.


70. When I was 24, I met Maris.


71. When I was 24, I went to the temple for the first time.


72. When I was 24, I married Maris.


73. We only knew each other for 4 1/2 months when we were married.


74. It has confirmed my faith that Heavenly Father knows us and our needs very well.


75. I have grown to love Maris more than ever the past two years.


76. The last two years have been the hardest years of my life.


77. I have learned more in the last two years than I could have possibly imagined.


78. The thing I miss most about Utah is being able to drive to my mom's whenever I wanted to.


79. I know I can count on my family for anything.


80. I didn't go on a mission because I was afraid of being called to South America or Mexico.


81. When I am with Maris, I feel like I can do anything.


82. I am afraid of losing a close family member.


83. It is one trial I don't think I could survive.


84. I know that I can do anything I put my mind to.


85. I want to be a professional photographer.


86. I don't especially love to shop for myself.


87. I wish I was a better decorator.


88. I love to buy things for my home.


89. I love to collect quotes.


90. I am a good friend.


91. I have a lot of friends.


92. I have only a few close friends.


93. I would trust them with anything.


94. I wish I had more patience.


95. I am better than I used to be.


96. I am a good cook.


97. I don't love cooking.


98. I hate spending money on food.


99. I love to send Christmas cards.


100. I love to do things for other people. I don't like people to have to do things for me.