Hello, friends! I have no idea why, but more often than not song titles are what come to me when I’m trying to come up with title for a post. This is a great ’80s jam, and it’s fitting for this particular Monday because it has definitely been manic! I’ve been running like crazy, and I feel a serious crash coming on. But first I had to pop in with today’s Friend Makin’ Monday post!
I hope you guys enjoy this as much as I do. I love asking and answering random questions. Maybe because I’m nosy and I like to know everything 
Today’s topic is “Quick and Random” which I think is fantastic. Sometimes I think the answers people give to these types of questions tell you more about their personality than just about anything.
1. Choose three songs that would be on the soundtrack of your life. “Carolina In My Mind” by James Taylor, “Your Song” by Elton John, and “Rocky Mountain High” by John Denver
2. Share the details of one project that you’re currently working on. I somehow think this means some kind of craft or house project, and I know I made it clear last week exactly how I feel about that. So instead here’s random lifetime project I’m trying to accomplish. I love to travel, and I keep a running count of all the states I’ve visited. I get so excited when I know a trip is going to take me to a new state so I can cross it off! Right now the count is 22.
3. If you could learn to do one thing overnight what would it be? I would definitely learn to play the piano. I think being able to play a musical instrument is so neat. I actually took piano lessons when I was little, but quit to play basketball. I still tell my parents that it was a bad parenting move to let me!
My sister took this picture of the piano at the church where I got married. How talented is she?
4. If you could be a fictional character which one would you be? Ok, I should probably pick a character from a book, but I can’t because the first and only character that comes to mind is Ziva from NCIS. It is my dearest wish to be, excuse my phrasing, bad-ass.
5. What’s your favorite thing about the month of October? It’s finally cooler! Yes, I know I go on and on about it, but I don’t know that you guys understand just how much I detest Oklahoma in the summer time. It’s brutal. October is also pretty fabulous because it is the month in which a certain somebody committed to putting up with me for life
6. Share one TV show that you’re embarrassed to admit you watch. Ok, this really is embarrassing, and I feel ashamed every time I tell someone this. I like The Bachelor/Bachelorette. Yes, I know it’s deplorable. Yes, I know it’s not real, but I’m addicted. What can I say.
7. Name one friend that you’re thankful to have in your life today. I’m so grateful for Chelsie! It’s been so wonderful getting to know her these last few weeks, and even though our friendship is just “virtual” so far, it’s so awesome having her in my life!
8. What was the most relaxing part of your weekend? My entire Saturday was relaxing and rejuvenating. Even though we did a ton of stuff, it was so wonderful to just have fun and enjoy each other’s company.
9. Do you like to dance? I only dance when I get excited, and it’s not pretty. I look like Sue Heck.
10. Share one thing that you’re looking forward to before the end of the year. There’s lots of hiking to be done in the next month or so which I’m very excited for. Plus, Christmas is coming! Who doesn’t love that? 
I’m off to get a quick workout in before dinner. Here’s another great thing about October: Beans and cornbread are back on the menu! Good night!
So many things to say!! First and foremost — LOVE YA LOVELY LADY and I am infinitely glad to have you in my life too!!! From the bottom of my heart! <3 Next, beans + cornbread = Can I come over for dinner? Yum!! One day we WILL get together and we will dance our little hearts out because I very much believe that we have the EXACT same dance style. Love it!!
Additional question/narrowing down one you already answered — If you could pick one HP character to be, who would it be?
Hmm….a very intriguing question! This is really hard. I think maybe Tonks. She dances to her own beat while being totally bad-ass! Additionally, I posed this question to John and he said Mad-Eye Moody
this is such a great survey, I love learning stuff like this too. I adore the middle, so hilarious.
Oh, I know! Without fail, every week John says “These people make me feel so much better about my life!”
One thing I love about October is the pumpkin beer that has popped up everywhere
I’ve noticed that too! My husband is very appreciative
Natalie, I’m so with you on the piano. I often chastise my parents for not forcing me to take lessons (how backwards is that!). My mom said she hated taking piano as a kid and didn’t want to force her kids. But now, I wish nothing more than the ability to sit down and tickle the ivories after a long day at work. I feel like it would be so rewarding and so fulfilling. My boyfriend’s aunt started taking adult piano lessons about 20 years ago and she is now one of the best piano players I know. So there is hope! We just have to start somewhere.
Also, I am a completely, 100% unabashed Bachelor/Bachelorette fan. I climbed on the bandwagon like 4 seasons ago, and I’m hooked. My co-workers and I are even thinking about doing a fantasy league (you get a point when someone slaps someone, a point when your girl gets a rose, etc). I think we’re going to do it! Haha.
That would be awesome! We should set up some kind of virtual fantasy league!
There is hope for us! There’s a guy here in town that gives lessons to all ages, and I’ve thought about calling a few times. I need to take the plunge!
I would love to be able to play the piano! One of my sisters plays, and even though I played the viola growing up, there’s something about the piano. I semi-”learned” in middle school music class–we each had our own keyboard and headphones–but I never took lessons. Totally wish I had!
I know! I really regret quitting, but what does a third grader know!? I think I might check in to taking lessons now. It’s never too late!
I wish I had some musical talent! I have no talents
I’m with you on the life project — traveling is one of my favorite things!
I’m sure I have some kind of talent, but it’s honestly hard for me to think of any
I really wish I could sing, but since that’s a lost cause, I think I’ll stick with wishing I could play the piano. That could still happen!
This is such a great survey! I keep a list of states I’ve been to also– I was so excited to check two off this year. And I’d learn piano too! Wish I stuck to the lessons I took as a kid….instead I just dreaded them, ha
I think it’s so funny how we can’t appreciate that stuff as a kid, and then kick ourselves when we become adults! Youth really is wasted on the young
You should take piano lessons!!!! I have 6 adult students, and they are so fun!!! I’m sure you could find an affordable teacher in your area.
I really want to! I’ve even looked up a guy in town that gives lessons. I just haven’t contacted him yet. I don’t know what’s stopping me. I think I may try to get on that this week
I love the Middle and I adore John Denver!!!
John Denver is one of my top five favorites! I thought I was the only one under 60