Stylish Blogger Award :)

I've been tagged!!! (this not-so-secretly makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!)
Thanks Ashelle, you made my week :)
So here's the scoop:

• Thank and link back to the person who originally gave you this award.
• Share 7 things about yourself.
• Pay the award forward to 10 great bloggers.
• Contact those bloggers and let them know they have received the award.

1. I'm currently working on my CMA (Certified Managerial Accountant designation). How did I decide what I wanted to study when I "grew up"? Simple. I chose the class I took in High School & University that I put the least effort into and got the best grades. And you know... I like money.
   
2. My dream job is to be an event planner. I'm OCD when it comes to little details and making lists and I LOVE things like stationary, decorating, budgets, being creative, and of course, telling others what to do :)
3. I come from a HUGE italian family, and while I hate to cook, I'm damn good at it. Thank you nonna!
4. I am athletically challenged. Anything that involves too much coordination is a complete mystery to me. I've tried soccer, karate, dance, skating (ice & inline), snowboarding, rugby, and tennis... just to name a few, and have failed miserably at them all!
   
5. I'm a nail biter. I quit doing it for a few years, but recently started again. My nails looked much prettier before :(
6. I'm a notorious over packer. I will bring enough clothes for an entire month on a week-long vacation... and 10 pairs of shoes, and make up, and hair maintenance items, and skin care items... (I bring this up because I am being lectured by my mother as I type this about only bringing ONE suitcase. Is she nuts?!)
7. I make lists for EVERYTHING! I even make lists about lists I need to make. No, that's not a bad joke.

And now to pass this on! If you've received it already, or simply don't like this kind of thing, I won't be offended, but here are a few bloggers that I've been drawn to recently and totally deserve it!

Red Lips & Bardot Hair
Peachy Keen
Sew I Thought...
Money Smart Fashion
Domestic Sophisticate
A Fashion Fixation
Stilettos & Diaper Bags
Feathers
Clearly Classic
Tinfoils Tiaras

Cherry on Top Award!

I have been fortunate enough to receive the Cherry on Top Award!
I know its taken me a while to post it, but I really am grateful! Just consumed with work, and what little posting time I have I devote to outfits, and of course creeping on everyone else!
So without further ado...

(1) Thank the person that gave this to you

Thank you Natasha of Required2BeInspired!

(2) Go on, give them a virtual hug

*squeeeze* didja feel it? :)

(3) Copy the award and put it on your blog

done and done.

(4) List 3 things you love about yourself

- My slight geekiness. It always weirds people out when I tell them I used to read comic books, collect magic cards, and play world of warcraft. I love that by looking at me you wouldn't necessarily assume these things... I think it adds depth to my character!

- My ability to pick things up quickly! While I may not be an instant superstar at it, I only need to be shown things once, and for the most part retain all the information on how to do it! This has been super handy with my new job (s), accounting, and sewing :)

- My Eyes! Even though they always turn out red in photos, I'm blessed to be someone with dark features, but blue-grey-green eyes. They're always changing depending on my outfit and mood!

(5) Post a picture that you love

It took me a while to decide on a picture, but I ultimately chose this one because it embodies SO MANY things that I love: two of my absolute favorite girls, going to concerts (Spice Girls reunion back in Feb of '08), costumes (can you guess who we are?), and sewing (I just happened to make that union jack dress!)
*sigh* Good Times

And finally...(6) Tag 5 people you wish to pass this award onto.

Daily Waifu Snapshot
Miss Jones & Me
Out of Order
Future Lint
What Ner is Saying

You ladies all entertain me to no end!