Emmy did a post on ‘getting to know you’, which in itself is fascinating, but she took a spin on it.  She chose to list 10 things next to her bed.  Which….how interesting is that?!  Bc seriously, I’m guessing what’s next to my bed is completely different then what is next to YOUR bed!

ETA: And THEN I found out that the lovely Beryl had actually tagged me and suggested I do the same thing so, how’s that for ya?!  It’s ESPN I tell you!  *snort* (teasing…get it?)

1. My Blackberry and it’s charger.  I have been teased that I should switch my relationship status on FB to ‘being in a relationship with my BB’.  It’s true.  I am very, very rarely with out.  And it charges next to my bed. I do, however, turn off the sound when I go to bed.  Bc my various texts, emails, etc were driving PC batty through out the night.

2. ChapStick- I am a chapstick whore (but a very specific style Chapstick- either the Vanilla Mint or the Moisturizer kind, any other feels like I’m trying to rub wax on my lips). 

We live in a very dry climate and I use it all. the. time.  Miserable with out. It’s also in my bathroom, my purse, the kitchen…. you get the idea.

3. The household phone, or more specifically the base.  PC has a phoneline. And the kids and I share a phoneline.  Mine barely rings and when it does it’s my sister or PC. I’m not a fan of talking on the phone.  Everyone who knows me, knows this about me.  If you want to reach me- text me.  I will answer (or return your phone call) when I feel it’s absolutely necessary or important.  LP and I also walk around with the phone.  So rarely is the phone actually where it belongs and when it rings, it’s a mad hunt to find it….to read the caller id, bc obviously, I’m most likely not going to answer it.

4. Whatever book I’m reading.  I’m always reading something. I love to read. It’s a great escape.  Especially late at night when I can’t sleep.  I tend to get stuck on particular authors and read everything they write before I move on to something different (OCD….you didn’t forget did you??).

5. A clock.  It’s the only clock in our room.  I’m not a deep sleeper, I wake up numerous times through out the night and look at the clock.  If I’m sleeping in a room (ie. a hotel) that doesn’t have a clock, I’m lost. I wake up through out the night wondering what time it is.  I need to know what time it is.  Don’t ask me *why* time is so important to me in the middle of the night when I’m sleeping…especially mid summer.

6. Camera and it’s cables- one of my cameras (I have two- a ‘purse camera’ that is tiny, waterproof/shockproof/easy to use/carry Olympus Stylus and then my *good camera*, an Olympus E-P2) is always beside me.  For several reasons.  A- you may never know when you may NEED a camera in bed.  Right?!  B- with all the pics I take through out the day, I usually download them and edit them late at night in bed.

7. Two dogs.  Brit- giant Golden Retriever/Border Collie mix and Mick- Blue/Red merle Heeler.  They always, always lay next to my side of the bed.  (the other 5 dogs are either ON the bed or under the bed)

8. The window- in all my houses, in all my life, I have slept next to the window.  I. MUST. BE. NEXT. TO. THE. WINDOW.  And it’s always cracked.  No matter how cold it is, I’m a HUGE fan of fresh air.  Being able to smell it.  Feel it.  Always.  It is what it is.  (sorry PC….)

9.  Eyeglass cleaning kit.  Early in the evening I take out my contacts (I wear them out of necessity, not out of desire much).  Smudged glasses drive me *insane*.  I get migraines if they aren’t perfectly clean.

10.  A simple lamp with a pretty lamp shade.  PC goes to bed, much (muuuuuuuuch) earlier than I do.  He’s a morning person (up by 5 am), I’m a night owl (rarely in bed before  2am).  I need something to read/watch tv/be on my laptop by!

I realize maybe these aren’t *THE* most exciting things.  I have a simple two tier stand next to my side of the bed- very shabby sheik.  The ‘good’ stuff is over on the other side of the bed.  In the bedstand with a drawer.  *wink wink grins*

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TFT is up!

ANYONE can contribute. Girl, guy, couple, hell, your entire fraternity/bachelorette party… Snap. Send. It’s all cool. Be as simple, artsy, or whatever…as you’d like. It doesn’t have to be anything special! Or make it be. Hey, my point is, whatever you feel comfortable doing- I’ll take it and put up. ALSO, you can contribute anonymously if your little heart so desires. OR let me know how you would like to be linked/titled.

I’ll make it even easier. You want to become a regular contributor? You can send me one picture at a time. Or bunches. I’ll start a file and pull a picture from it each week. I’m easy people (I keep telling you all that! *grins*)!

Email me HERE or even HERE….

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Have a fabulous Tuesday!!!

~ xo

Vixen

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