Sunday Social

Another Sunday, Another Social..   Happy Sunday Lovelies!!    I'm linking up with Neely and Ashley again for:

  1. Tell us about the family you grew up in, parents, siblings, grandparents. This will be super long because I love my family, and because I have literally nothing to say about question 2. I grew up basically as an only child. I have a sister who is 16 years older than me, but the age difference meant that she moved out when I was two so I have literally no memory of ever actually living with her, but I've been told it happened. My parents had be when they were 38 and 40 so I didn't exactly have the young chipper "Yayyyyy we're parents" experience that she had either. For my sister it was all about Soccer, and Tennis, and being active and doing things, with me it was more let's take her places and have other people do things and be active with her. So she was super sporty and I was super dramatic. I wouldn't change that for anything because that's how I learned to love the stage and all things musical theater.   I have a serious love for my grandparents not only because I'm named after them, but because they were absolutely incredible people. My dad's grandparents were AWESOME. Seriously. They lived in this awesome lake house, and made fancy things for dinner and drank more scotch than Ron Burgundy. They were the kind of people that were spouses first, then parents which is probably frowned on, but it worked for them and their family. He was a sales rep for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and gave us stock in Viagra one year for Christmas (because that's a normal gift right!?). They were always giving us Stocks, or Savings Bonds, or $2 bills. They were just magical.. to me anyway. Losing my grandpa was the first loss that I remember, and it was absolutely devastating to me. I can still picture his big smile and great hair (it runs in the family), wearing a pair of short shorts, loafers and a gold necklace with an anchor. He's the reason that I joined the Navy. I lost my Grandma about 8 years later and though she had never been particularly warm towards me (because I look a lot like my Mom and she was never my mom's biggest fan) the last time I saw her she told me how beautiful she thought I was and that she hoped I'd never stop singing. I was mostly named for my Paternal grandparents, Joe and Sammy, but it wasn't until my grandmother died that I realized that Sam, Sammy, or Samantha wasnt in her name AT ALL. I was super confused, but thankfully before I launched into a full fledged identity crisis, my dad explained that her maiden name was Sampson, to which my grandfather nicknamed her "Sassy Sampson" and shortened it to "Sammy". So thus, I, Samantha JoeAnne, Samantha Joe, Sammie Joe and SJ came to be. My maternal grandpa, another Joe, died when I was about 6 months old. I don't know much about him, other than there was something weird about my grandmother possibly dating his brother (SCANDALOUS!!), but marrying him so it all worked out. When I was 18 I joined the US Navy, but during my delayed entry I got to move down to Alabama for a few months and take care of my maternal grandmother after a fall. I was there to celebrate her 90th birthday (complete with a Princess Party for her and all her friends in the rehab facility... Cause I'm fancy like that). On my 19th birthday I had to put her in a nursing home. It was the hardest thing I'd ever had to do, but it was clear to me, my sister, and all my aunts that she just couldn't live alone any longer. Those few months were incredibly hard, but I wouldn't trade them for the anyting in the world. Holy Moly Y'all... That was a novel.
2. Tell us about your husband, fiancé, boyfriend, significant other. N/A
3. Tell us about your children. If you don’t have children, talk about your fur children.

The many faces of Theo

My furbaby is Theodore Roosevelt, but I call him Theo, BooBoo, KittyBoo, Boo, Boosephus, BabyBoo, or some other horribly embarrassing variation of that. I imagine him blushing with embarrassment if I were to ever call him any of those in front of his kitty friends. He is spoiled rotten with only the best cat food and treats, has an outrageous number of toys that he doesn't play with, a monogrammed kitty bed that he doesn't sleep in (he prefers my bed, or my clean laundry). He is the most handsome little boy in the world and I love him to the moon and back. When he was about 11 months old he almost died because he knocked over some cleaner and it spilled and he licked it, then stepped in it and then cleaned his paws like all cats do.. with their tongues. Then he hid from me for about two hours and when he finally came out of hiding he was burning up and his tongue was swollen so big he couldn't close his mouth. My dad and I rushed him to the emergency vet, my now ex-husband complained about paying the $165 for the initial consultation because he hates cats but I cried hysterically about how he was my baby, and four days and thousands of dollars later, he was back and has been by my side almost ever day since. He's still super curious, but he's kept himself out of serious trouble ever since.    This was another novel to make up for having nothing to say about question 2.  
4. Tell us about your best friends. How long have you known them? How did you meet? My Bestie is beautiful and lives in Iowa and I love her. I've written a previous blog post gushing about how much I love her, how we met at all that, so here I will just a picture of her beautiful face:

5. Tell us about any other special people in your life. I work with some amazingly special people for some amazingly special kids. If it were legal to post their pictures I would, but just trust they are TOO CUTE and I love them so stinkin much I can't stand it. Also, I'm at that point in the school year that I'm starting to seriously miss them. A little bit more than a month till I get to see them again!!!!!

Sunday Social

Happy Sunday Friends!! 

I hope everyone is recovering from the 4th well!! I love almost everything about the 4th of July. I know what you're thinking, "Sammie!! What is there not to like about a day celebrating the independence of our country!?!?" Fireworks. I sort of detest fireworks. A big part of that is from the Navy (Not that I ever saw combat, but I went through a very traumatic experience that to this day stresses me out a little bit), but also.. I just don't like loud noises. Like at all!! The only fireworks I enjoy are at Disney world and those are like a million times quieter than normal fireworks.

Anyway, I'm linking up with Neely and Ashley again for:

1. What is your favorite genre of music?
Country. All Day Long.

2. What is your favorite genre of movies?
I'm actually more partial to older movies. Black and White, or just pre-1970. Aside from that I like romantic comedies and scary movies (when I have someone to watch them with!)

3. Do you watch reality TV? If so what was the first show you remember watching?
I HATE reality tv. With a firey passion that consumes my soul. Okay.. I don't hate it that much, but I choose not to waste my time with that nonsense.
 

4. Who is an actress you’d want to be BFF’s with?
Zooey Deschanel or Lizzy Caplan. They just seem really chill and down to earth.

5. Who is an actor you’d be happy to be stuck on an island with?
Oh my lawd, Ryan Gosling. Duh! Teran Killam cause he seems like he'd just make me laugh and he's super cute.

Happy Sunday everyone!!

Sunday Social

Happy Summer Sunday Y'all!! Today I'm linking up with Ashely and Neely for:

    1. What was your college major? Did you ever change majors? The First time I went to college I was a Nursing major, but I decided that really wasn't for me so I joined the Navy. Random, I know. When I got out of the Navy I decided on Education but was torn between Elementary and Special. I had planned on double majoring but I got my job in an EC classroom, formally changed to Special Ed and haven't looked back.  Wow.. That makes me sound really indecisive huh..
2. What is the best purchase you’ve made lately? Aside from my bestie's FABULOUS birthday gift some red Tory Burch Eddie Flats.. They're gorgeous and will be perfect for Fall and Winter!! Plus I got them for a STEAL on Ebay!!

3. What is something silly we don’t know about you and go… I can touch my nose with my tongue. I don't mean the bottom of my nose. I can legit touch the tip of my nose with my freakishly long tongue.
4. What is your favorite Holiday? Thanksgiving. I just love cooking and enjoying a big 'ole meal with my family. Plus.. Pumpkin Pie. Duh!
5. What is the first thing you do when you wake up? Turn on my Beachwaver and check instagram..

Sunday Social

Happy Sunday Y'all!!


I'm linking up today with Neely and Ashley for:

What is your ideal way to relax?
With a glass of wine! Wine makes everything Fine.

Where is your favorite place to be?
Charleston SC.  It's my happy place.  Or in my bed.. because lets face it.. being in bed is awesome.

Who do you consider your biggest role model?
 In terms of real people that I know: My friend Cate. She has seen me through some really tough times, and she always gives me the best advice.  Even when it's just "You're being ridiculous" I love her blunt honesty and her constant support. Also, Scarlett O'Hara.  She's the best. She's fearless and tenacious.

What does your life look like in 3 years?
 Ideally, I'll have finished school and be an EC teacher, be in a normal healthy stable happy relationship that's headed down the aisle, and I'll still be just as Sassy.

If you could go back and change one decision what would it be?
I would have high tailed it in the opposite direction after the first big fight with my now ex-husband.   Although, I probably wouldn't be the same person I am now.  I know it was a mistake I had to make, but I could have saved myself and others from a whole lot of hurt and sadness.

What is your biggest accomplishment in life thus far?
Getting myself out of my abusive marriage.   Don't forget to enter our Giveaway!!
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(Better Late than Never) Sunday Social

 1. Do you plan to change any of your eating habits in the new year? I plan on drinking more sweet tea, which probably sounds really counter intuitive but its my favorite thing ever and all too often I'm like "No..I'll have water" even though I really want sweet tea.  I also plan on being more strict with my Meatless Monday's promise.  2. Any workout tips to get us back in shape after the Holidays? Start gradually and set realistic goals for yourself.  You're not going to lose 100lbs before 2014, but you could very easily lose 15-20 and keep them off!  3. Favorite thing you did over the Holidays? Spent time with my sister, niece and nephew. I don't get to see them nearly often enough and we always have a fantastic time.  4. What is something you hope that you accomplish in 2013 that you did not in 2012? Reading my 13 in 2013.  It was 12 in '12, but that was an epicccc fail.

5. Name 3 things happening this year you are excited about and why: Katelyn is (hopefully) coming to NC for Spring Break!! I'm turning 25.. I'm trying to be excited about it, but I mostly really freak out about it, Getting a new and hopefully more exciting job where I'm more appreciated than I am at my current job.

So yeah, this was late, but hey! It's still Sunday so that counts right!?

Sunday Social

Linking up today with Neely and Ashley for Sunday Social. 1. Favorite New Years eve you’ve had before: I think the NYE turning into 2010.  I was with my ex, but we went to a hotel casino, played black jack and won over $1,000.  We got to stay in this AMAZING suite.  Granted, we were both super drunk and passed out pretty much immediately, it was a lot of fun!! 2. Are you doing anything for NYE this year and if so what? I am going out with this guy I've been seeing.  I'm not exactly sure what we're doing... I should probably get on that.  I did get a super cute new top for NYE!! 

  3. Name a book we should all read come January? Madly in Love with Me: The daring adventure to becoming your own best friend

4. What are your new years resolutions? Um.. I am obviously a slacker.  I really don't have any yet.. Last year's was to get out of my terrible relationship and to keep off the 30lbs I had lost so we can check those off with a big fat check mark!!  I'll post a list sometime this week!   Don't forget to grab our button and link up with me and Katelyn for our 12 in '12 link party tomorrow!!

Sunday Social

Happy Sunday Friends!!

Linking up today with Neely at A Complete Waste of Makeup

1. Name 4 jobs you've had in your life: Nanny, Lifeguard, AZ3 in the US Navy, Manager.

2. Name 4 movies you can watch over and over: Mean Girls, Gone with the Wind, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, The Devil Wears Prada.

3. Name 4 places you've lived: Gadsden AL, Asheboro NC, Meridian MS, Oak Harbor WA

4. Name 4 of your favorite foods: Mac and Cheese, Chocolate, Beets, and Biscuits.

5. Name 4 things you always carry with you: Phone, Burts Bee's chapstick, Ricola Cherry Honey cough drops, and a hair tie.

6. Name 4 places you've been on vacation: Gulf Shores AL, Lots of places in Japan, San Diego CA, and Groton CT.

Tis all for now!! Off to get a  manicure with my Auntie Gail, finish my homework, family dinner and getting ready for the week!! Hope you all have a happy Sunday!!