Not tagged, but doing it anyway...

Nobody tagged me, but I need a break from work and I LOVE filling these out (plus, maybe it will inspire someone else to fill it out and I can read about them!).

Where were you born? Good 'ol Roosevelt, Utah

Middle name? Nanette (I used to wish it was my first name, actually - I thought it was prettier and easier to pronounce. :D)

How old will you be this year? This year, I already turned 22. I'll be 23 in about 4 months.

Nicknames? Alis, Alf, Dad, Babe, Fella (I don't really like that three of those nicknames sound like they should be for men...never thought about that...)

Are you taller than your mother or father? I'm probably about the same height as my mom - She might be a little bit taller - don't know for sure.

Do you cry often during movies? That really depends on my mood and the movie, but I do often cry in movies, yes (ALWAYS in movies like Charly, Titanic, Pearl Harbor, etc).

What is your biggest pet peeve? Oh, I have way too many. Switching lanes without turning on your blinker, people who talk/laugh really loud in a work environment, slurping drinks/soup, girls who don't know how to walk in high heels and wear them anyway, people who use the self-checkout lines in the grocery store, but aren't QUICK about it (I don't care if they have lots of stuff - just if it takes them FOREVER to figure out how to do it), etc. :D

Favorite color(s)? Green

Favorite food(s)? Uh oh. I'm really hungry right now, so....Ramen, chocolate ice cream, fries with Franks & ranch to dip, celery, apples (only if they're crunchy), boneless Buffalo wings

Favorite restaurants? Fuddruckers, Cafe Rio, Applebee's

Favorite smells? RAIN, apple cider (esp the candles), ANYTHING vanilla, babies :D

Favorite time of the day? Right before I fall asleep and I'm completely relaxed.

What brand of shampoo/conditioner do you use? I use Thermasilk for days when I am straightening my hair and just the Costco brand for other days.

What brand of make-up products? Hah. The only makeup I EVER wear is eyeliner, mascara and eye shadow. The eyeliner and mascara are Mary Kay (thanks mom!) and the eye shadow is from AJ and I have no idea where she got it.

How many pillows do you sleep with? Two - one for my head, one to go between my knees (they hurt if they rest on each other)

Do you play an instrument? I sing and can play "As Sisters in Zion" on the piano, but that's about it.

Have you ever been skinny dipping? Not the way you're supposed to go....

Did you play any sports in High School? Swimming (mostly backstroke) and track (hurdles)

What was the last movie you saw in the theatre? Regular Theater or Dollar theater? In the regular theater I think it was 27 Dresses and in the dollar theater, I think it was...actually I can't remember. Been too long.

What is your favorite article of clothing? My jeans that make me look skinny. The bottoms are completely frayed and they're REALLY dirty right now, but I'm wearing them anyway. :)

What is your dream vacation? Right now it's Italy. It changes often, but that's where I would love to go right now.

What was your first impression of your spouse? I thought he looked like his younger brother (I don't think that anymore). I also really liked his car (red Subaru Legacy). And I liked his muscular shoulders (I don't think I've ever told him that...)

If you were an animal, what would you be? Monkey. I LOVE climbing!

What is your dream car? Honda Pilot

What is one of your weaknesses? I get sick of people/annoyed with people really easily. Also, I get offended too easily.

What do you fix for dinner when there is nothing to fix? Ramen of course. Nate makes a quesadilla (he hates Ramen).

If you could live in a different decade/era what would it be? If we're going for clothes, I would want to live in the South around the Civil War. I LOVE those dresses. For lifestyle, I've always thought the 20's seemed kind of fun.

What is the emotion you feel the most? Exhausted, and I do mean that as an emotion. I just got a job promotion and called as Relief Society President in my ward, so I'm always a little exhausted. But I'm also usually just happy. :)

Do you consider yourself outgoing? I used to, but not anymore. I have a really hard time starting conversations with people I don't know. I'm fine if I'm with people I know (maybe a little too comfortable with some people) but for the most part I'm pretty quiet.

What is something you are constantly working on? Not letting emotion rule all of my decisions (that's for you Nate) :D

What is a word or phrase you overuse? Babe. One time I tried to go 24 hours without calling Nate "Babe." I made it 7 minutes.

What was the hardest thing that happened to you this past year? My grandpa's funeral. While I was okay with him being gone, the circumstances around his funeral were a little jarring and I had a really hard time with it.

What is the best thing that has happened to you this past year? Graduating was pretty awesome!

What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year? Oooh. Maybe finish the quilt I'm working on...we'll see.

The best piece of advice you learned this past year? This wasn't really advice and I definitely didn't just learn this this year, but I've learned BETTER to just be patient and let things happen when they happen - I don't let myself get as stressed as I used to. Hence the quote at the top of my blog. :)