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Fabulous blogger, an interview, a giveaway, and an unscheduled break
Terri tagged me with the Fabulous Blogger award awhile back, so here are five things I’m addicted to:
- National Public Radio. Yes, you can call me a news geek.
- Postcards. I collect them from anywhere and everywhere.
- Sock knitting. Socks are my absolute favorite to knit.
- Under Armour running gear.
- Running.
I know many of you have already been tagged, but if you haven’t, feel free to play along.
Jess posted her interview and I left her a comment letting her know I wanted to join in on the fun. She emailed me the questions so here are my answers. If you’d like to be interviewed, be sure to follow the directions at the end!
1. How and why did you learn to knit?
I learned to knit from one of my dearest friends, Ellen. We used to work together, and one day I saw her knitting during lunch break. I loved the scarf she was knitting and was just fascinated at the concept of turning yarn into something you could use and/or wear.2. In terms of running, what’s your favorite race experience?
My favorite race experience would have to be the last half that I ran – the PF Chang Rock N Roll Half. Not only did I get to meet up with my blogging friends, but I ran the entire race with my dad.3. If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Definitely pay off debt. Then go on a trip around the world with the husband.4. What color best describes your character and why?
Purple. I’ve read that surrounding yourself with purple brings peace of mind, and I’m always aiming to be that calm in the eye of the storm.5. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take with you one object that you currently own, what would take?
Though it would be a touch choice between my knitting and my running shoes, I’d have to go with the running shoes. Can’t live without the running shoes.To play along:
1. Leave me a comment saying, “Interview me.”
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. (I get to pick the questions).
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview others in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.I’ve been sick with a cold and cough, so I’m taking an unscheduled break from running. I was okay with no running for a couple of days, but now that a week has passed, I’m really missing it! Hopefully this cold will be gone soon so I can get back out there.
Lastly, don’t forget to head on over to The Chic Runner to get in on the giveaway. Hope everyone has a great week!
Brianna said...
1Why not – interview me!
Hope your cold goes away soon. We had the same crud at our house and I think we’re nearing the end of it. Thankfully I only had to miss about 4 days, or I would have gone crazy, too. Hang in there!!!
02/3/09 10:27 PM | Comment Link
Xenia said...
2Hope you feel better soon!
Oh, and FYI, I’ve been wearing the hat you knitted every day this past week. I LOVE IT! Best thing I ever won.
02/4/09 3:32 AM | Comment Link
Teacherwoman said...
3Great list of addictions! Glad to see you played along with the interview! Too much fun, isn’t it?!
Rest up, this cold business is seriously going around and no fun!
02/4/09 5:45 AM | Comment Link
Lisa Slow&Steady said...
4I’m not sure I’m going to be trying socks anytime soon, but I’m anxious to do another hat.
02/4/09 5:48 AM | Comment Link
Mel said...
5♥ Under Armour too… and i wish i could knit. Feel better soon!
02/4/09 6:20 AM | Comment Link
Karen said...
6Socks are probably my favorite thing to knit too. I always have a pair on the needles. Feel better soon!
02/4/09 7:18 AM | Comment Link
tfh said...
7Get well soon! I’m an NPR nerd, too.
02/4/09 9:34 AM | Comment Link
Jess said...
8I am addicted to NPR too.
Hope you feel better soon! Rest up.
02/4/09 10:34 AM | Comment Link
Joy said...
9I put the NPR on when I want my kids to fall asleep in the car
Great interview & tagging! Hope you feel better soon.
02/4/09 10:38 AM | Comment Link
Nonrunner Nancy said...
10Thanks for the hugs and kind words. I needed them! I hope you feel better soon so you can get back at it.
Too bad knitting isn’t more exercise. I could totally get into it. I taught myself a little but I never seem to make the time. You always make me want to get back at it.
02/4/09 12:33 PM | Comment Link
Audrey said...
11Hi Eileen! Hope you feel better soon and I wish I was into NPR and not the normal crap I normally watch/listen to. And haha to Joy for mentioning NPR as a way to get her kids to sleep. Also, I’m so excited that you tried out threading AND that you got back into Twilight
So if you have a chance, interview me!
02/4/09 12:55 PM | Comment Link
MCM Mama said...
12Great interview! Sorry about the cold. We’ve got that here too…
02/4/09 7:17 PM | Comment Link
J-mom said...
13I am so glad PFChang’s was such a great experience!!!
02/4/09 8:55 PM | Comment Link
Alisa said...
14Arizona was a great running experience for me to. I now know that I can complete any race…if I was going to fail or end with a DNF it would have been Arizona. But I finished!
I would love to try knitting sometime…soooo many people I know are into it. Maybe this winter.
02/6/09 12:18 PM | Comment Link
Sagan said...
15You could always run barefoot on the beach, though
Love postcards.
02/6/09 12:38 PM | Comment Link
Marci said...
16Great interview, hope you have a great weekend!
02/7/09 9:06 AM | Comment Link
J. Kaye said...
17Well deserved because your blog is fabulous!
=)
02/8/09 3:06 PM | Comment Link
Terri said...
18Hey Eileen,
This sounds like fun – definitely interview me! I can’t wait to hear/read what your questions are! Oh, and I’ve seen people knitting socks – that looks pretty terrifying to me honestly – 4 needles going at the same time – yikes!
Btw, I’ve heard purple is a very powerful color. I like it too.
02/8/09 9:11 PM | Comment Link
mary gee said...
19I had the best time at PF Chang’s too. It was so great to meet you and other bloggers!
I love to knit socks too.
And thanks for reminding me that someone interviewed me on my other blog about a month ago and I never responded. EEEK!
02/12/09 6:22 PM | Comment Link
Sabrina said...
20Go ahead and INTERVIEW me!
02/19/09 7:43 PM | Comment Link
Marathon Maritza said...
21Great interview! I’d have to take my running shoes with me on the island too!
And yay for NPR!
02/20/09 5:20 PM | Comment Link