All About Meme, meme, me

When are any of my posts not about me? Not very often, I know. It's just that it's so fun to talk about myself. And you keep coming back to hear more!!

Anyhoo, I've been tagged for two memes. First up, I was tagged by Erika at Plain Jane Mom (who is AWESOME, by the way) to do the 7 songs Meme.

Now before I begin, these are not necessarily the most current songs. I really only listen to music in the car and when I'm in the car, Peanut is with me. He's quite adamant about listening to either Elmo or Blue's Clues, so I rarely am in control of the radio.

I'd also like to thank Swistle for this post that taught me how to use these nifty music buttons.

So here are my songs....I did not include any explanations about the songs. I just like them.

Paolo Nutini, New Shoes



Gomez, How We Operate



Steve Burns, Troposphere



Ray LaMontagne, Trouble



Jack Johnson and Ben Harper, Gone



John Mayer, Gravity



John Hiatt, Have a Little Faith



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Now onto the second Meme, for which I was tagged by my IRL friend Sara at Suburban Oblivion. This is the interview Meme. I feel as if I talked to Barbara Walters except that I didn't cry and I didn't feel like punching her.

1. Why did you decide to start a blog?

Because I'm so talented that it would be a waste not to share my utter brilliance. Just kidding.

I decided to start a blog because I enjoyed blogging on Myspace, but wanted to branch out. Shocking that I actually gained readers! I was inspired by Kristen at Motherhood Uncensored, Lena at Cheeky Lotus, Linda at All & Sundry.... And now I continue because it's so much fun to write, discover new blogs, and make all sorts of new friends all over the world.


2. How do you balance the demands of motherhood with blogging?

I try to blog first thing in the morning while the TV plays babysitter. Then I try to blog during naptime. I find it harder to balance blogging with housework, chores, and *cough* wifely duties.


3. What is your top pet peeve?

Just one? Yikes. Okay, here's one...Being unnecessarily inconvenienced. For example, when the bank can't figure something out and I have to call them over and over to get the situation resolved. Or when the checker doesn't give you all your bags at the grocery store and you have to go back to get your missing items. Or buying something that doesn't work...

4. What is one thing about yourself that you are trying to change?

Not holding grudges and being a better friend. Also, I may want to explore learning to assert myself and learn how to let go of my control issues!

5. How do you unwind when the stress of daily life gets to you?

Liquor and raunchy sex. Not really.

I BLOG. It's really the only way. Sometimes I don't publish what I've written, but it's very therapeutic to have written my gripe/stress/irritation.

Since I feel like I've done a lot of tagging lately, PLEASE feel free to consider yourself tagged! Let me know if you're interested and I'll link you to this post!

Smiling Mom asked to be tagged...Here are her answers to the Interview Meme.