Day 12 - My Thoughts on Harry Potter

I read all the Harry Potter books. I started as a challenge with my oldest niece Laura and ended with challenges with my niece Natalie. I enjoyed the books and cried like a baby when Dumbledore died. It just wasn't right. I have seen the movies but not sure if all of them. I did the midnight shows for a couple but not all of them. I will be watching the latest HP this afternoon with my nieces and nephew. I think HP books are a good escape for a kid of any age.

Day 11 - My Top Three Favorite Bands

As I am pondering what my top three favorite bands are I realize I may not have three as most people are individuals. So let's see what I come up with.

1. Depeche Mode I can not tell you how many times I have seen them in concert but it has been many. Their old stuff is classic and has many great memories of great times with amazing friends!!!! Like the time I took a bunch of stickers after the concert that KROQ left behind in a box. People were mobbing to get them I saw a box walked over and there they were. So I took a handful for my friends and said guys let's get out of here!!! 2. U2 is the second best to DM. I have seen them many times as well. I was introduced and fell in love with them more by my college friend Rhonda. We went to ASU on a trip once and it was a great time with U2 music all the time.

3. Styx - I grew up listening to Styx because of Cathy's (her sister liked them) and my neighbor across the street Mike R always playing them. I was even invited to go see their farewell tour by my neighbor as he had an extra ticket but my dad did not allow me to go because I was too young. So I waited until my mid 20's when they played again and went with Cathy P. So although I have only seen them once I was grateful to have had the chance.

Day 10 - Talk about my pets or pets I have had

I have not had many pets. The first pets I had were two dogs. A Basenji which was called Benji and a Cocker Spaniel named Ginger. They were fun dogs and Ginger was eventually allowed to sleep in the garage when my mom felt bad for her. I was told when Ginger dies but told Benji ran away when he died. I was eventually told he really had died. It is interesting how parents try to protect you from such things. My stepdad later had a cat. I do not like cats....and had to take care of this cat when it became anemic and very ill. I even had this cat sleep in my room. At the Bostonian Manor we currently have a turtle left by our former roommate Monica. Turtle, Ted, Buddy was little and left in a 10 lb fish tankhe recently moved on up to a 30 lb fish tank. Compliments of Sharon P.

Day Nine - Favorite Movie at the Time

The last movie I saw was "The Secretariat" and I loved it. I enjoyed it a lot and even though I knew it was based on the true story I was still worried as to how the Secretariat would do in the race. I liked that the main character did what she did because she loved the family ranch and would do whatever it took to save it by what she knew best. She was the underdog and not respected for her knowledge or conviction. I think it takes a lot of courage to stand up for what you believe in and people can often be discouraged by others telling them it can not be done. I highly recommend this movie.

Day 8 - Am I Fitness Guru or a Couch Potato

Right now I am a couch potato and I hate it. I need to lean more towards the fitness guru. When I do work out I enjoy it and love it. I am dedicated and diligent. Unfortunately, I have left that lifestyle behind and need to go back and find it. In 2002 I was probably in the best shape of my life. I would go to the gym in the early morning and run, go to work, go to the gym do wather aerobics and train with a trainer and the other nights I would do tae kwon do and kickboxing. It was fun and I lost a lot of weight and loved it. Now I am a couch potato and as I have a hard time doing things I realize how out of shape I am and need to change my life.

Day 7 - How I came across blogging and how it has changed my life.

I first came across blogging on a personal level when I moved into the Bostonian Manor. The house had it's own blog so I started blogging there. However, as I really did not know the people who read the blog it was kind of odd to blog to an audience that did not know me. Which is how I started this blog. It has not changed my life and I go through phases where I don't blog for day....obvious by my 30 day challenge.

Day Six - My Favorite Season

SUMMER!!!!!! I love summer because: the weather is warm the days are long beach parties bonfires smores to be made. My family is closer visiting in Newport or Oceanside. Bike rides to the beach or along the beach. Oh the many reasons to enjoy summer!!!

Dia Five - Mis Tres Favoritos Colores

Red - I love the Angels so I have a lot of RED to support them Fuschia - It is a happy color and it makes me happy. When I wear it people often tell me it looks good on me so I gotta like it right? Black - It goes with everything - who doesn't like black it is classy!!!! Especially when you wear it with Red or Fuschia!!!!

Day Cuatro - Closest Friends

I am blessed to have many great friends whome I love dearly and have been a great influence on me. Cathy - I have known Cathy from elementary school. We were always together and now we see each other every now and then. Cathy was there when I had my first unexpected kiss from Joe J which does not count and my "real" first kiss from Eric P who does count. I had the biggest crush on him. I know that if I ever needed anything she is just a call away and I know she knows the same goes for me. Perri - was a friend from church and we eventually became roommates. We lived together for longer than some people stay married (that is sad that some marriages can't last as long as we lived together). She was there to help me through the biggest challenges of my life. The passing of my mom, my dad, and then dealing with the drama of my dad's estate. I miss having Perri close by as she is now in AZ but hey she is only a call away.

Day Three - Favorite TV Show

I don't know that I have a favorite tv show. I do know I enjoy the following shoes and have really been diligent about watching this with my roommate Sharon: Criminal Minds. I enjoy CSI Las Vegas, NCIS, Angels Baseball, Deadliest Catch, and Criminal Minds. Although while I was in TX I was introduced to the Pawn Stars and LOOOOOVVVVEEE IT!!!!!

2nd Day Challenge

Huhm do you see something wrong with the title of this posting and the content? I started the 30 day challenge and I have failed but I am starting today right now to catch up. So I am talking about my tattoos and piercings. I have three piercings in each of my ears. The first was against my choice as I was just a baby. The second I picked to be cool and the third because I knew I would be even cooler and my parents would freak. Nowdays I use none of my piercings. Tats? I have always wanted one but never got one. I first wanted a matching tattoo because of Jon Bon Jovi. I wanted one just like him to show him how much I loved him. I then switched to a dolphin or flounder. I now would want a chinese character that means faith. Why do I want one but not get one? I know that I am guilty of sometimes perceiving someone the wrong way because of their tatts and I know that is not right as I have friends who have them and are amazing. However, I do not want to be judged by a tatt I have and maybe don't even care about anymore. Which is why I have a six month rule. I check every six months to see if I really want it and if I have any doubt then I have to wait another six months. I still do not plan on having a tatt anytime soon but will still continue on my 6 month check in rule.

Day One

I was born and named Adriana Lopez Michaud. When I moved to the US and my mom married my dad I was named Adriana Michaud Eldred. Michaud is a family name, French and I love it!!!

Thirty Day Challenge

I saw this on another blog and so I am stealing it because I can. 1. My middle name and how I feel about it. 2. Talk about my piercings or tattoos that I have. 3. Your favorite television program 4. Write about my closesest(s) friend(s) 5. Tell you my three favorite colors. 6. My favorite season and why. 7. How I came across blogging and how my life has changed since I started. 8. Am I fitness guru or a couch potato ? Talk about my exercise habits 9. Favorite movie at the time 10. Talk about my pets, or the pets I would like to have. 11. My top three favorite bands 12. My thoughts or opinions of Harry Potter 13. My thoughts or opinions of Mean Girls 14. I have two siblings, and I will talk about them as well as what it was to be an only child. 15. Tell you my favorite junk food. 16. My favorite Disney princess movie 17. My thoughts on Ugg boots 18. Do I drink more soda than milk 19. The initials of my crushes 20. Do I wear glasses and what are they for? 21. My favorite subject to study? 22. Do I play a favorite sport, if not tell you about a different hobby. 23. My opinions on Lady Gaga 24. Tell you about the last movie I saw in a theater 25. Tell you about the last book I read 26. Tell you about the one place that I would like to visit one day. 27. List my three favorite girl names, boy names, and pets names. 28. My first celebrity crush. 29. My opinion on the television show Glee 30. Take a picture of myself right now and post it on here (or the most recent picture I have).