Thursday Thirteen: 13 Answers
Yesterday, I invited you to my 300th Post Party and asked you to participate in a game of Loaded Questions. If you haven’t already, go over and leave me a question. I’m giving a $10 Panera gift card to one lucky commenter who plays along. It has been fun reading all your questions.
Today, on my actual 300th post, I’m here to give you some answers.
1. Carrie asked:
I’m new to your blog, so have lots of questions! First, what inspired you to start blogging? And how did you pick your blog name?
Well, I was inspired to start blogging for my travel business because I read that blogging is a great tool for getting the word out and attracting new clients. I started a blog about family travel and Disney, but I found myself not keeping up with it.
In the meantime I was constantly sending my friends pictures and news tidbits of Ryan Gosling. I started to get the idea (after several months of spamming them) that they weren’t as interested as I was in whether or not Ryan had shaved his beard or what color sweater he was wearing last Tuesday and how it really brought out his gorgeous eyes. Therefore, I decided I need a new outlet.
I toyed around with the idea of doing a full blog about Gosling but knew that my track record for blogging about one topic wasn’t very good. So, I decided I wanted a place to talk about whatever happened to catch my interest at the time.
I had lots of ideas for names but most were taken already. I really don’t know how I settled on Daily Mish Mash. I just liked the way it sounded, that it didn’t pigeon-hole me into one topic and it wasn’t taken.
2. Jen asked:
How has your “diet” been going since 2009? I’m assuming you are at least still thinking about it occasionally? Any progress?
Of course, I’m thinking about my diet. Sadly, I’m always thinking about my diet. I’m “blessed” with a family history of obesity so if I don’t watch what I eat I will easily put on weight.
I’m back to my heaviest weight again (according to the daily torture of the Wii Fit body test). I’m hoping that by working out and checking in every day (on the Wii), I will be motivated to start cutting back on the calories a bit more.
I’m going to try to cut out all diet sodas again. The more I read, the more I am convinced that it is the worst thing for your metabolism. The only problem is trying to figure out what to replace it with. I stink at drinking water (I’ve tried and tried but can’t seem to make it a habit) so if anyone has any suggestions on low-calorie, non-aspartame beverage options (please don’t say water, I beg of you), send them my way.
3. Jean (no blog) asked:
New to your blog… My question is how do you keep your blogging life separate from your real life, so that the two never meet? I have been thinking about starting a blog, but don’t know that I want everyone to know that it exists…
This is an interesting question. I have only told my husband, 3 friends, my parents and brother about this blog. I have fun writing it but I think it would put too much pressure on me to know that everyone I know was reading it.
Here are my suggestions for keeping your blog private:
-Tell no one about it! I mean NO ONE!!
-Get a new email address (gmail or yahoo) that you use for your blog.
-Don’t post your real name or pictures of yourself/ family.
I think that about covers it. It is very unlikely that someone will just stumble upon your blog if you don’t tell them about it.
4. Julie (no blog) asked:
What is one item in your kitchen you could NOT live without?
Aside from major appliances like the stove, dishwasher and microwave, I really can’t think of anything that I truly couldn’t live without. I guess I would have to say my 13×9 baking dish. I feel like I use that constantly.
5. Pamela (no blog) asked:
His blinds are open, would you watch your HOT neighbor?
I loved this question! And the answer is OF COURSE, but only if I knew I wouldn’t get caught.
6. Nina (no blog) asked:
Have you read Twilight??????? If not you should! It is such a good series that I recommend it to everyone.
Clearly, Nina is new to my blog. Of course, I’ve read Twilight. I loved it! I also recommend it to everyone I know. All my Twilight related posts can be found here.
7. Tiffany and Kristy (no blog) both asked:
Hi! I’m new here…so what’s with the countdown on your sidebar??
It is the countdown for the next movie in the Twilight saga–New Moon.
Obviously, I take for granted that not everyone is as Twi-obsessed as I am and I didn’t realize that the countdown might be a little confusing. I added a little note to the top. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, Tiffany and Kristy.
8. Sage asked:
I’ve got a pretty simple question – if you could be one fruit, what would you be and why?
I would be a pineapple. They are tough on the outside, but very sweet on the inside. Plus, I would get to live in Hawaii.
9. Heather (no blog) asked:
Do you have a scheduled “blog time” or do you fit it in your schedule whenever??
I don’t have any set schedule for blogging. I usually just blog when I see something or experience something that I just have to talk about. I do most of my posts at night because I am definitely more of a night person.
10. Angie asked:
My question is….Who would you rather have for a best friend, David Hasselhoff or Martha Stewart? And Why? heeheeeee!
Wow! That’s a tough one. Martha might be a good choice because then maybe she could come over and help me organize my house. Then again, I’m really not sure that we would get along very well because we are total opposites and come to think of it, she seems a bit mean. “The Hoff” seems like a fun guy but a little too full of himself. Plus, I’m not sure I’d be able to keep up with his drunk, burger eating exploits:
If I had to pick, I would probably say Martha.
11. Tara (no blog) asked:
What would your perfect date be…including the person!
That is an easy one. I already blogged it a few months back. The short answer is Ryan Gosling, dinner and dancing on a rooftop in NYC. Go here for the long answer.
12. Heather asked:
What is the best Disney-insider tip that you can share with me? Something that I’d never have known about but that is SO worth knowing.
I think my favorite tip is about the Fastpasses. Most people think that you have to come back to the ride at the time that is printed on the ticket, but it is a little known fact that most cast members will accept expired Fastpasses for later that day. Therefore, you can collect a few and use them later that day. They do have to be used on the same day though.
13. And finally, Natalie asked:
Hmm…how about something really random…if you were a song, what song would you be?
That is pretty random, Natalie. The first song that came to mind is that “I’m a Bitch” song by Meredith Brooks. I can totally relate to the lyrics, but I really don’t like that song. If I had to pick a song that I would want to be it would be this one because it is my all-time favorite and always cheers me up when I’m in a bad mood.
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“If you were a song, which song would you be….”
Hmm, I like this question a lot. I am going to go with Coldplay – “Lost”. Its an enduring song & I like to think I always keep on trucking through the thick of it all! I may get lost but I know I am going to get back up & go some more.
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I will pick #2. Being frugal (aka cheap) I found a free online weight loss site that has actually been quite helpful: Sparkpeople.com I’ve lost 5 pounds since the New Year.
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Love your answer to number 8!!
HOw do you like the Wii Fit? It’s a good workout I hear! I just bought the Wii and am seriously considering getting the Wii Fit now. I sure do need it if nothing else!
Happy TT
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What’s with all these “no blog” people? Where do you find them?
I’m going to go with question #6 and answer- HELLZ TO THE NO! (I crack myself up)
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I love this!! It makes me wanna do a post like this, but I would be too afraid no one would ask anything! lol
Anyway, I’m gonna choose #5 and say umm… YEAH! haha nothing wrong with a little creeping… his fault for leaving the blinds open!
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I enjoy reading your list, it’s nice to know more abt you thru your blog.
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Going with #13 I think if I could be any song it would have to be by John Mayer, because, um duh. I’m leaning towards Why Georgia because I feel that way all the time, like gotta get out of here, get away, go do something else. I have severe wanderlust.
So, hmmm for the drinking thing. You already know water is the best answer. I don’t like water either but somewhere along your diet I started drinking it anyway, by setting myself a certain amount that I HAD to drink and by 2009 I didn’t hate it as much and now I drink it regularly which is severely weird to me, but it works.
I also drink a lot of Brisk Iced Tea – an 8 oz. glass has only 80 calories which isn’t terrible at all. Other things I’ve tried are those little packets you add to your water like Crystal Light or Special K makes one, etc. but those probably have aspartame – I’m not sure, but I do know I’m not drinking them now because I’m pregnant and paranoid about artificial sweeteners. One of the biggest things that has helped me though is only actually drinking 8 oz beverages at a time – that’s one cup, meaning your smallest cups. I used to always drink from the largest glasses and somehow assumed that was 8 oz. but it’s more like 14-16 oz. which is double the calories – which adds up fast.
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Hi, I’m new to your blog (just found you on the new T13 hub). I love that T13 list. It’s a great idea and I would love to use it on my own blog, but I am afraid I don’t have enough readers to ask questions.
Love your layout and I’m totally with you on the Ryan Gosling love. He is quite the cutie. (Not so much on Twilight, though. Sorry.)
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Great idea for your TT. Thanks for sharing a little bit about yourself. It’s always nice to get to know your fellow bloggers. Happy TT!
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What is one item in your kitchen you could NOT live without?
I suppose I COULD live without all of what’s in my kitchen, but I definitely would not want to live without my kitchenaide mixer.
Great list. Happy TT!
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Congratulations on your 300th post! How exciting!! I saw your diet coke struggle. I drink iced tea – it helped me quit the diet. The aspartame is a strong mood stabilizer so you can expect lots of oddities. The ice tea – just made it at home – is cheap and gives you the little caffeine boost
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What a perfect Thursday 13 for the new visitor like me! I got to learn so much about you! Subscribing!
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My sister is obsessed with edward, and all things twilight. She just found out she is pregnant, and is having a maternity shirt made that says “I’m carrying edwards baby”. She’s 38! lol!
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I love this one:
I’ve got a pretty simple question – if you could be one fruit, what would you be and why?
I would be a pineapple. They are tough on the outside, but very sweet on the inside. Plus, I would get to live in Hawaii.
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Great idea Jen. Loved a little more insight into you.
If you have a hot neighbour guy he had better watch out!!!
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You have a very interesting approach to blogging. I agree that it’s a good idea to have a dedicated e-mail address for your blog. Everyone should. I find it very annoying to read blogs that don’t have an e-mail link. I, however, have told friends and family about my blog (not that many of them read it without being prodded), and my real name, and what I look like is no secret.
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That cracks me up that you used my question! I think I would go with Martha, too…maybe I could get some friend discounts on her glitter. (yes, I have a glitter addiction)
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