It's Me, Sara Louise

OOH… somebody thinks I’m stylish!

The Stylish Blogger Award was passed to me by The Constant Search for More.

Merci Megan!

(Megan’s great, and she’s actually fluent in French, unlike some other people…)

I am to share five ‘secret’ things about me and/or this blog then pass along this award to five stylish bloggers.
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1. I like to iron. Just about everything in our house gets ironed except socks. But I hate making the bed (but do it, in fact I can’t stand when a bed isn’t made, it’s a love/ hate relationship).

2. I’ve had a daily planner since I was 12. My first one was bought at Bloomies Express in JFK airport. It was a cream mockadile. I never let anyone see the lists that are written in there everyday. It’s like that scene in A Beautiful Mind where that guy walks into Russell Crowe’s room… nobody needs to see the crazy.

3. I’m a little scared of the ocean, not of the water, but of everything that lurks in there that we can’t see. Like ghosts of drowned ships and stuff just floating around down there… creepy.  Oh, and I’m, not a huge beach fan. I like the idea of the beach (the warmth of the sun, relaxing, blah blah blah) but I don’t like crowds, and I hate sand. Hate it. I hate how it sticks to you.

4. It irritates me when people get political on Facebook. Leave Facebook a happy friend place. When I’m having my morning coffee, seeing what’s going on with all my long lost around the world friends, I really don’t want to read snarky comments about one political person or another. It’s not the place. And let me say, I am always up for intelligent political discussion and debate (in person, on the phone, via skype), but these are like ignorant drive by comments, political hit and runs if you will. And there just plain mean!

5. I have a large scar down the middle of my forehead. It kind of looks like Harry Potter’s scar except more realistic. When people ask me how I got it, I usually tell them this crazy story about playing Monopoly with my brother when we were little and him freaking out because I got Boardwalk and then sheer Incredible Hulk kind of insanity ensuing.
But the truth is, I ran into the corner of the wall when I was two years old (I’m really really clumsy, and really fast). I was at my babysitter’s house (can you imagine? babysitter’s worst nightmare). My head split open like a melon, right down the middle. I have a ridiculous number of stitches (don’t remember the exact number and not going to guesstimate because then I’ll get that phone call from my mother).
I was very lucky for two reasons, 1) my babysitter was an EMT and 2) a plastic surgeon stitched me up instead of some 1st year resident with shaky hands.
I actually remember what I was wearing; a coffee colored turtleneck bodysuit (with snaps underneath) and red corduroys.
(Leave me alone, it was 1979. But I wonder if I’m still entitled to the Stylish Award after admitting to that ensemble).
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I know I usually break the rules and pass the award on to only one blogger, but this time, I’m going to give it out to all five (in alphabetical order)…

A Tranquil Townhouse
(stylish interiors)

Fabulous! (Pasta Not Included)
(stylish and fabulous!)

Jersey and the Monkey
(stylish Jr.)

Le Petit France Blog
(stylish in France)

Small But Charming
(stylish gardens)