You know...this picture suits me...at least for now...

Seriously...I've been SOOOO bad about my postings lately...I've relished my new 3-day work week...but have been playing CATCH-UP on my days off for alllll the things I wanted to get done in recent months...

I'm so bad. Anyway...hang in there with me...one of my New Year's Resolutions was to be more productive. Wait. It's April. Forget that. Just stay tuned. Seriously. I LOVE STAMPING and WILL be posting soon...seriously. I promise!

OH and I registered for Stampin' Up's Annual Convention today!!! WHOOO HOOOO!!! I'll be in Salt Lake City August 3-8th!!! WHOO HOOO! So you know I must be a serious stamper if I'm going to convention...right!?!? :D

Darth WHO!?!?!

So, this nickname is just a bit silly....and here's how I got it.

My brother, Skip (younger than me by 2 yrs), is HILARIOUS (his favorite word!), and super witty/funny. He makes me LOL constantly!
ANYWHO--one day after the new Star Wars movies were out (we're HUGE Star Wars fans!) he joked with me that if anyone he knew did anything mean to him they were then called a "Sith Lord" (aka like Darth Vadar, Darth Sidious, Darth Maul--all these guys are Sith Lords). Shortly after he shared this info with me I teased him about something...he didn't like it...and he said "okay, you're a Sith Lord now!!!" and I said "NO WAY, I'm the epitome of Love and Kindness!" and he retorted with "Then you're Darth Sunshine!" and it has totally stuck. I think it's the best nickname I've ever had and I plan to USE it ad nauseum. :)

So....my favoritest hobby in the world is Stamping...Rubber Stamping and Paper crafts to be exact and I created a blog before titled Stampin' With Dana (which sounds pretty lame btw). So in messing around with my gmail I remembered I have a darthsunshine@gmail acct and could therefore start over with my more creative nickname. So vain, I know.

Check back often...I plan to waste LOADS of time uploading to this site...starting later because I'm meeting my bestest friend for lunch in 30 minutes.

Hope I made you LOL ...or smile at least!
Dana

Me, me, ME, that's enough about ME...let's talk about YOU...What do you think about me? -Bette Midler (from the movie "Beaches")

1. What time did you get up this morning? alarm went off at 5 am (wishful thinking)-got out of bed at 6 am
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the movies? Hancock
4. What is your favorite TV show? Stargate SG-1, Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Coffee (with LOTS of cream/Splenda)
6. What is your middle name? Marie
7. What food do you dislike? Anchovies, green bell peppers
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? David Crowder Band-Remedy and MADONNA's Hard Candy
9. What kind of car do you drive? 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring Edition
10. Favorite sandwich? Toasted Tuna w/Provolone from Subway
11. What characteristics do you despise? Lying
12. Favorite item of clothing? Khaki capri's
13. If you could go anywhere on vacation where would you go? Scotland--with a side trip to France :)
14. What color is your bathroom? Barely Banana
15. Favorite brand of clothing? Old Navy and Chico's
16. Where would you retire? Anywhere with my hubby. I've moved a bunch in my lifetime (Navy Brat) and really could settle in anywhere. But, if I HAD to choose...a house on the beach would be perfect :)
17. Most memorable birthday? 35th--felt that was a big milestone...looking forward to 40 (2 more yrs)! WHOO HOO
18. Favorite Sport to watch? Tennis
19. Favorite saying? "Do or do not, there is no try" -Yoda
20. When is your birthday? September 27, 1970
21. Are you a morning person or a night person? Morning
22. How many people live in your house? 5 and a Bichon Frise named Chibi
23. Pets? LOL at previous question! Our super cute little Bichon who thinks she's a cat! WE LOVE HER!!
24. What did you want to be when you were little? an actress--I still kind of am LOL!
25. Where are you today? Work--until 3 pm
26. What is your favorite candy? Nerds Rope, and Reese's PB Cups
27. What is your favorite flower? Hibiscus
28. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Stampin' UP! CONVENTION! July 29th!
29. What are you listening to right now? My co-workers laughing.
30. What was the last thing you ate? Pizza Hut Supreme Pizza
31. Do you believe in Angels? Absolutely
32. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Totally Purple
33. What is your pet peeve? Arrogance
34. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My oldest daugher-Maddie
35. Favorite soft drink? Diet Coke with Splenda, then Cherry Coke Zero
36. Favorite restaurant? Texas Roadhouse
37. Hair Color? Dark blonde
38. Siblings? one younger brother-Skip--lives in San Diego and is AMAZING
39. Hugs or kisses? Hug, then kiss--repeat as necessary
40. Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate...DUH
41. What is under your bed? Rubbermaid tote with wrapping paper
42. Who is the friend you've had longest? Lisa and Connie--since 8th grade
43. What did you do last night? Watched a couple episodes of Stargate SG-1 and then fell asleep watching my hubby play Metal Gear Solid 4 on the PS3
44. Favorite smells? Hawaiian Tropic sunblock, fresh cut grass, the beach, coconut.
45 What are you afraid of? Snakes, scorpions
46. How many keys on your key ring? 2
47. How many years at your current job? 1 yr as an RN, 14 yrs as a mommy
48. How many towns have you lived in? 9
49. Do you make friends easily? Yes--I'm the boisterous, outgoing one ;)