Gucci taste on a Goodwill budget

1. I don’t understand the concept of decorating your yard with wagon wheels.  Someone please enlighten me.
2. I have never in my life been drunk.
3. I have never in my life used drugs.
4. I would love to live in Italy, Spain or Scotland.
5. I am almost done with my Christmas shopping.
6. I am a board-certified EMT in the state of Kansas.
7. In the past, I have sold Pampered Chef and Mary Kay. 
8. I was a Girl Scout.
9. In college, I was a news anchor for Harding University TV news for one semester.
10. I became a Christian at age 11.
11. I am allergic to coconut.
12. I don’t eat seafood.  At all.  Ever.
13. I dress my dogs up in clothes and put the pictures in their scrapbook. 
14. I have the unique ability to forge people’s signatures, although I have never done it illegally.
15. I have a photographic memory.
16. I never wanted a sister, because I didn’t want to share my toys.  Now I have four sisters-in-law and I love them!!
17. I love eating at Japanese steakhouses like Shogun and Osaka, although I don’t know how to eat with chopsticks.
18. I don’t believe in ghosts. (in response to a survey I read this morning that says 1/3 of Americans DO)
19. I got my first email address while I was a freshman at York College.
20. I had 10 college roommates…..I wonder if it’s ME?
21. In college, I survived on Spaghetti-O’s and cereal.
22. I have gone on more than 10 blind dates.
23. I have been a bridesmaid 5 times and have sung solos/duets in 2 weddings.
24. We went on our honeymoon to Lake Tahoe, NV/CA (it’s on the state line)
25. I enjoy filling out surveys about my personality!

1. I love ketchup but hate tomatoes.
2. I would vote for Stephen Colbert if he was serious about running for President.
3. I wish I loved to cook, but I don’t.
4. I had to get glasses in 2nd grade and I’m blind as a bat without my contacts.
5. I didn’t eat at Taco Bell until I was in college.
6. I would adopt 20 kids if my husband would let me.
7. If I had as much money as Oprah, I hope I would give as much of it away as she has.
8. I think stirrup pants should be illegal.
9. My favorite New Kid on the Block was Jordan.
10. When I lived in Memphis, I spent $75 to see N’Sync and went by myself.
11. I love medium-long hair on guys.
12. I have converted and am now an Alabama Crimson Tide football fan.
13. I have a dream to one day see the Dallas Cowboys play on Thanksgiving Day.
14. My brother Jeff, his wife Laurie, and I spent New Year’s Eve 2002 in Times Square.
15. I have seen 39 of the 50 states.
16. When I was a kid, I thought I would be married and have a baby by age 23.
17. I got married at 27 and have no kids yet (I’m almost 30)
18. I want to donate all my organs when I die and be cremated.
19. I love to scrapbook but sometimes I need inspiration.
20. I wish I was more crafty (in the artsy sense, not the conniving, evil sense)
21. I love espresso drinks but don’t really like plain coffee.
22. If I had to categorize guys I’ve had crushes on in the past in one word:  Musicians
23. I played the clarinet in elementary and junior high.
24. I was in Concert Choir at both colleges I attended.  It was my favorite thing about college!
25. I think Jim from The Office is my favorite character on TV right now.

1. My favorite teacher was my 3rd grade teacher, Miss Lisa McDaniel.
2. I got my first “B” in 7th grade art.  How do you make a “B” in art?  Isn’t it in the eye of the beholder?
3. I am good at crossword puzzles.
4. I recently bought the video game Dance Dance Revolution.  You actually move to the music on a vinyl floor mat.  It’s fun.  No one will EVER actually witness this with their own two eyes, however.
5. I play a mean Guitar Hero.  I’ve even gotten to the Expert level.
6. I don’t understand “cat people”.
7. I think everything my mom cooks is delicious.
8. I collect Disney DVDs.  I think I have about 20.
9. I know how to play the piano but I don’t play very often.
10. My favorite college professor was Dr. Ross Cochran.
11. I have 1/3rd of a Masters degree in Counseling
12. My favorite kind of pizza is Meat Lovers.
13. I have an addiction to cool writing pens.  My favorite pen, a Zyvox pharmaceutical pen just ran out of ink and I am devastated.
14. I can’t stand sweet tea.
15. I have an ultrasensitive sense of smell, which is ironic considering my husband’s does not exist.  It’s almost like I overcompensate for him.
16. I have been to two foreign countries…Scotland and the Netherlands.
17. I wear a size 9 or 9.5 shoe.
18. My birthday is November 23.
19. I have an Amazon.com wish list (for #18)
20. I don’t understand the purpose of gazebos.  It’s not like they are weatherproof or windproof…why not just sit on the porch?
21. To say I dislike Barbra Streisand is putting it mildly.
22. I love “fair food” (i.e., corn dogs, funnel cakes, corn on the cob, cotton candy)
23. I have led mission campaigns to Juneau, Alaska and Coquille, Oregon.
24. I was born with a “strawberry” birthmark on my leg but it is gone now.
25. I don’t have any tattoos, but have contemplated getting one in the past.

1. I only wear silver or white gold jewelry.
2. I know all the words to “Ice, Ice Baby”
3. I think green is my favorite color.
4. Werther’s Originals are my favorite candy.
5. I have about 50 pairs of shoes.
6. I can type 80 words per minute.
7. People say I’m “outgoing” but I think I’m an introvert.
8. I do not know how to get the font on this blog any smaller.
9. I know how to crochet but I don’t know how to knit.
10. I went to the Kansas State Spelling Bee 3 times in elementary school.
11. I turn 30 years old in 32 days.
12. My best friend Cindy lives in Vanuatu, South Pacific.
13. If I could live anywhere, it would be a loft in New York City.
14. I’ve always wanted to be a famous singer.
15. I love pork chops.
16. I have blue-grey eyes.
17. I like spelling the color ”grey” instead of “gray”.
18. I love Grey’s Anatomy.
19. I work in automotive finance.
20. I love cars.  I am surrounded by beautiful cars all day.
21. My favorite movie is “Love Actually”.
22. I have been married for almost 3 years.
23. December 3 is my anniversary.
24. I am a preacher’s wife.
25. I am picky about grammar and spelling.  I automatically proofread everything I read.  It is not a blessing, but a curse.

Welcome to my new blog, which describes me to a “t”.  I just thought this was a little more lighthearted and will allow me to explore more of my fun side.  I played with several ideas for a title, but this one made me happy.  And no offense to Goodwill, I think they have wonderful items.  They actually have several of my old items! 

Ok, it’s boring at work and I’m bored. So I’m going to post this fun survey.

Introduce yourself: Krystal, Krystal Mae, Mrs. Maples

It’s Thursday at noon, where are you usually? Just getting to work. I work noon – 7 pm. It’s awesome.

Who was the last person to send you a text message? I don’t know that I’ve ever gotten a text message. OK, so I’m old. I get it.

What brand of shampoo is in your shower right now? Herbal Essences Mango something

What are you listening to right now? The news on TV. Yes, I get to watch TV at work. Jealous?

Do you watch MTV anymore? Never did.

You need a new pair of jeans, what store do you go first? Whatever store is having a sale.

How do you feel about your hair? My hair and I have a rocky relationship.

What time do you wake up in the morning? Anytime between 8 am and before I leave for work (11:30 am, depends on how late I stayed up the night before)

What movie is in your DVD player? I think the last one we watched was probably Nacho Libre.

Last two numbers in your phone number? 19

Who’s in your house? Right now, just the doggies. Hubby and I are at work.

What side of the bed do you sleep on? Standing at the foot of the bed, the left

Do you like roller coasters? Hate them.

What magazine(s) do you buy regularly or subscribe to? People, Real Simple, Oprah, Readers Digest

What kind of car do you drive? 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

What do you think about gay marriage? What I think doesn’t matter, it’s what God thinks that matters.

What do your pants look like? Blue jeans

Do you own an iPod? No, and I have mixed emotions as to whether to get one or not. I mean, do I really want to walk around with earphones in?

What kind of cologne/perfume do you wear? Gucci Pink & Brown Sugar and Fig from Bath and Body Works

What are your plans for Saturday? I think I might go to a scrapbooking class at Scrapbook Garden. Hubby and I may go eat dinner at Texas Roadhouse and then go see 3:10 to Yuma. Can you tell we don’t have kids?

What is the dumbest thing you have ever done with your cellphone? Get a contract. BOOOO ALLTEL!

Does mind over matter work for you? Not really. I’m more of a realist.

Are you paranoid? See above answer.

What was the last thing you were invited to? Sunday dinner at my parents.

What item should never be shared? Gum and toothbrushes.

What do you usually order at Taco Bell? Crunchy tacos with no lettuce, or chicken chimichanga

Have you ever sat all the way through Gone With the Wind? I think I had to in 5th grade.

When was the last time you were up all night? Thankfully, not recently.

Where is your favorite place? Scotland or New York City

Do you ever think about the price of gasoline? Only when I am filling up and get disgusted at the bill.

Do you sleep with a fan on? A ceiling fan, yes. Even last night when it was freezing outside.

What is the best thing about Winter? It’s not summer

How often do you hold back from saying what you are thinking? Multiple times daily

How many states have you been to where all you saw was the airport? Probably a few

Are you currently planning a trip? Alabama for Thanksgiving

How many plants are in your home? Probably three? Are they fake? Absolutely.

Have you ever googled your name and found somebody? There was actually another Krystal Proctor in Missouri that got married around the same time I did. We both registered at Pottery Barn and I got one of her gifts by mistake. I returned it.

Whose number one in your top 8? Probably Hubby

What is your favorite possession? My doggies, Mia and Henry

What makes you feel like you are young again? Listening to music like New Kids on the Block or hair bands

Do you know how to play chess? No

What are you worrying about right now? lots of things, trying to give it all to God though

Are you picky? usually too much so

You have one wish, what would it be? To inherit millions from a rich uncle I don’t know I have

Where were you at 11:45p.m last night? Sound asleep

Ever talked to someone that was high? I worked in mental health, I saw it all the time

How tall is the person you like? I like lots of people, of varying heights.

Last message you sent? I sent some invitations to my jewelry party tonight, via snail mail….I know, how retro!

Last comment you left someone? My sis-in-law, Emily, whose little preggo belly is looking so cute lately!

Do you have a Facebook? Yes, and prefer it over MySpace

What color are your underwear? What’s with the pants and underwear questions?

Last person you were in the car with besides your family? Kim from work

Do you own a polo? heavens, no

Are you currently frustrated with a girl? Not that I can think of

Are you excited for winter? YES!!!!!!

If it was free and it would work perfectly, would you get plastic surgery? Yes. Although it would be more appealing if you would add “and it wouldn’t hurt a bit”

Have you ever slapped someone in the face? No… but boy, have I wanted to.

Have you ever been called Prince or Princess? Not nearly enough

What do you hear right now? Someone paging a salesman over the intercom

If you had to change your eye color, would you? I would love green eyes.

Last thing you wrote your name on? A debit card receipt at the grocery store

Where do you want to be right now? On a vacation that someone else is paying for

What do you want for Christmas? A leather couch

Does it snow where you live? Yes, bring it on!

Where did you get the pants you’re wearing right now? Again with the pants!

When is the next time you will see your grandma? Probably Wednesday at church if not before

How is your hair right now? Dark brown and straight?

What is tomorrow? Tuesday October 23rd

…to get out of debt! After reading my friend Dustin Dopps’ blog (thanks Dustin!) about getting out of debt, it inspired me. So Chad and I are on a budget and we will be out of debt (besides our student loans and cars, and almost one car) by January! So please don’t ask us to go on any extravagant vacations or donate large sums of money to your charity until then!

In another note of awesomeness, I am over halfway done with our Christmas shopping!! I shop year-round because 1) I love to shop, and 2) sometimes I see something that jumps out at me and I think “Wow, my sister-in-law would love that.” So when all of you are shopping on Christmas Eve, I will be snug in my bed with visions of sugarplums dancing in my head.

Hi all! I wanted to tell you about my new job that I am VERY excited about. My old job at the hospital was extremely stressful so I got a new one. They called me out of the blue and wanted to interview me (I applied for a job in May at this place), and I got the job!!

I am working at a car dealership in the finance office. I work on loans and take payments, work with people on their car loans. I really like it and it’s a lot more laid back than the hospital. And my hours are noon-7 pm Monday through Thursday, and noon-6 pm on Fridays, some Saturdays too. It’s great. I get up around 8:00 am (instead of 5:45!), do laundry, make dinner for later that night, play with Henry and Mia, etc., and then go to work at 11:30 (it’s only a 20-minute drive instead of a 50-minute one!). I get home around 7:30, and then all my housework is done and I can relax and spend time with the hubby!!

I read this article today and thought it was worth sharing. It mentioned one secret to happiness is random acts of kindness towards others: (from msn.com)

“Do you perform five acts of kindness in any given day? That’s the number of good deeds that boosts your sense of well-being and happiness, according to research by Lyubomirsky. Your karmic acts can be minor and unplanned – giving up your seat on the bus; buying an extra latte to give to a coworker. You’ll find that the payback greatly exceeds the effort. “You see how much you’re appreciated and liked by others,” she says. Be sure to keep up the good work: When Lyubomirsky asked her study subjects to space their five good deeds over the course of a week, the actions started to seem routine and lost some of their therapeutic effects. But don’t fret if you can’t make the quota daily. “Being spontaneously kind also delivers rewards,” she says.”

This has always been my personal opinion, but now it’s proven research!