MrsCJAllen

I am married with no children and one cat. I work full time, attend church and spend my free time either watching TV or doing something crafty. I love to create things and have a large variety of passions that help fuel that desire.

I love to go camping. I am a middle of the line camper. I don't 'rough it' by hiking miles into my camp site, but I don't have a trailer either. We sleep in a tent and go without a shower for a couple of days. And I love every minute of it.

I have been teaching one of the preschool classes at the church I attend for a little over three years. And I love it.

I keep score for my husband's softball team,. I used to play on a co-ed team, but I learned I am a much better spectater then I am a player.

I have one cat named Chones. Someday I would like two Bassett Hounds named Roscoe & Lulu or a German Shepherd named Iams.

I was and will always be a band geek. I played the clarinet for five years and the trumpet for two. Marching band was my favorite part of high school.

Occasionally I scrapbook and make cards, although definitely not as much as I'd like. I enjoy taking photos and would love to develop a better eye for it. I taught myself to crochet last year and would like to learn to knit this year. I am having trouble mastering two needles. My most favorite craft is sewing. Eventually I'd like to be able to sew my own clothes, but for now I am tackling the easy things (and the occasional challenge).

Most of the music I listen to is something I first heard on a commercial or on a television show. That said some of my favorites right now are Mixtape by Butch Walker, Lie In The Sound by Trespassers William, Feel This by Bethany Joy Galeotti & Bruises by Chairlift

I enjoy reading historical fiction and some chic-lit. I am not a big fan of Harlequin romances but love a good love story. I prefer books that allow me time to get to know the characters and to miss them when I'm done reading.

I also enjoy reading devotionals.

I really enjoy a wide range of movies...comedy, action, drama, suspense...but I don't care for horror, sci-fi or vulgar comedy. Some of my favorite movies are 10 Things I Hate About You, The Notebook, The Story of Us & We Were Soldiers.

Television is definitely my guilty pleasure. I am so thankful for my DVR. When I have the time I watch One Tree Hill, NCIS, Without A Trace, CSI New York, Criminal Minds, Numb3rs, Burn Notice, Army Wives & Bones.

My favorite colors are pale yellow and red (Coke can red...M&M red).

I also like the combo of brown & pink and brown & blue.

I like the scent of things that are warm and 'homey'; vanilla, apple and line dried sheets.

My favorite candies are Reese's peanut butter cups and raisinets.

My favorite places to shop are JoAnns, Hobby Lobby & Wal-Mart...although occasionally I do also shop at Michaels and Target.

My favorite restaurants are Wendys & the Olive Garden.

My favorite flowers are Gerber Daisies.

I collect nativity sets, state spoons, wooden spools of thread, aprons (the older the better) and small quilts (baby crib or lap size).

My kitchen is done in black/white/red/stainless steel...a diner motif.

My 'studio' will be decorated in tropical colors (Aqua blue, pink, orange, lime green, etc.) and Lilo & Stitch.

I like signs with witty/fun sayings, such as 'Laundry. Drop your drawers here.' or 'Nobody gets in to see the wizard. Not no one. Not no how.'

I like things vintage, retro & kitschy.

I love the decor of the 50's (the sunburst atomic wall clocks, the vinyl chairs...).

I do not like the 'country' color pallette (maroon, mustard, hunter & navy)

I do not like the scent of anything heavily citrus scented (allergies) or anything really woodsy, deep or musky.

I do not like 'hard' candy bars, like butterfinger.

I do not like seafood, Chinese food or Mexican food.

I do not like not having enough time, money or resources to finish the multitude of UFOs I have.

1. I am right handed
2. I am a Libra
3. I am relationally spontaneous
4. I do not like most shades of purple
5. I do not like eight year olds
6. I like to talk...a lot...a whole lot.
7. I used to write poetry as a way of coping, now I sleep
8. I actually do miss high school
9. I had moved eighteen times by the time I was eighteen years old...and we were not military
10. I want to live in a flat in NYC
11. I want to move to North Carolina
12. I wear a size 9 shoe, most of the time
13. I am eighty pounds heavier then I want to be
14. I am not high maintenance
15. I am not fashion conscious
16. I hate my hair
17. I don't usually write lists
18. I am not project scheduled
19. I can get along with most anybody (except see number 5...they are the exception to my rule)
20. I have no idea what it is about eight year olds I do not like
21. I have known my best friend for ywenty-one years and it seems like an entire lifetime
22. I collect more craft supplies then I could ever use
23. I have never been fired from a job, but I was recently let go. Is that the same thing?
24. I wish I had more siblings then just one
25. I wish I could afford a new sewing machine with all the bells and whistles