Hi friends!
You guys know I'm a sucker for a good blog survey! My friend Lo from Travel the Unbeaten Path tagged me in the Sisterhood of the World Blogging Award. We connected because she's a vegetarian and a Gator! Her site follows her travels with her young son. It's great!
She asked some fun questions, so I thought I'd give them a whirl!
1. How has blogging impacted you and your life?
I've had some pretty big life changes in the past year and a half. Leaving a long time career at the TV station, was the catalyst to work full-time on this blog. Now this site is a huge part of my life and I love it. I've been blown away by the support, friends, community and opportunities Running in a Skirt has brought me. I would have left the station with or without the blog, but it has made the transition so much easier.
2. What's the favorite post you've written?
Oh! That's tough. I'll try to think of them in terms of the categories on my site, because that's how my mind works.
Fitness: My 26:58 5K or my Chicago Marathon recap (although I wish this post had larger pictures in it! I don't know what I was thinking!)
Food: Fresh Peach Salsa, Cajun Shrimp Burger and Zucchini Vegetarian Lasagna are all ones that stick out in my head from recent days that I'd like to make again ASAP.
Fashion: The one with the denim vest and sunflowers... I feel pure joy when I see it. Isn't that what fashion should do for us?
Travel: My Brazil series is one of my favorite and I also love the one where I talked about the Hubs flying hobby.
My absolute favorite is probably 50 Life Lessons from My Mom.
I'm also terrible at picking just one of anything-- sorry 🙂
3. How do you find time to juggle it all, blogging, working, having a social life?
I've learned so much since leaving the grind of the TV world and one of them is you can't do it all. At least I can't. Trying to do everything made me sick. I do the best I can at any given moment and sometimes things fall through, but that's ok.
4. What is something special you do to treat yourself?
Hello mani pedi! My favorite splurge afternoon.
5. Do you take spontaneous trips or are you more of a planner?
I'm more of a planner, although recently I've taken some last minute trips. But even when I'm last minute, I plan exactly what I'm going to do on the way there 🙂
6. Where was your last trip to?
I went to Hope Town Bahamas in August.
7. Where is your dream vacation destination?
This is a HARD question because I want to go EVERYWHERE! Topping my list right now is Australia, Galapagos Islands, Manchu Picu, African safari, Netherlands, France (country side), Spain and Greece. And just for good measure I'll throw in Tahiti! I say dream big-- no harm in that!
8. Weirdest fact about you?
I was Pluto at Disney World in High School. But if you grew up in Orlando, that actually wasn't that uncommon.
9. Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give to your 18-year-old self?
To slow down and do things you can only get away with when you are 18. You have the rest of your life to pretend to be a grown up.
10. Are you a light packer or a I-should-take-everything-just-in-cast type of gal?
Embarrassingly bad bring-it-all packer. It's bad. I joke that I'll change.... but I probably will not. Unless you ask me on the last day of a long trip with heavy bags, I'm totally fine with my bad packing skills.
Thanks for stopping by today! Tomorrow I’m so excited to share my Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal.
I’m linking this post with Jill Conyers for Fitness Friday and Annmarie for Wild Workout Wednesday.
Your turn!
Rules are I nominate 10 other bloggers but I'm nominating you all! If you are reading this and a blogger, consider yourself tagged. Answer on question below and the rest on your site! If you aren't a blogger, answer away in the comments! I love to learn more about you.
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
I love that you were Pluto 🙂 My dream vacation is definitely Australia or New Zealand!
JulieWunder says
Let's go NOW! 🙂
Lisa @ Lisa the Vegetarian says
That's a great list of dream destination vacations! Next on my dream list is probably Italy.
JulieWunder says
Oh!!!! I did Italy and LOVED it!! I really hope you get to go.
Angelena Marie says
I love fun surveys too! I might have to post this one soon! 🙂
We were just at Disney last month and I wondered what it would be like for the people in the character outfits...I bet fun!
Love the sunflower picture, you look so happy!
Thanks for linking up! I always enjoy your posts.
JulieWunder says
It was fun! When I was there is was a lot of younger kids... a lot of us were in high school or college 🙂 You should post a survey too!
Teresa @ Adventures of the Ugly Paxton Sisters says
Fun survey! I really enjoy your blog. Answering Q1, I think blogging has started some conversations I might not have had. Friends I know casually will remark on something I've written, and next thing I know we are really connecting.
I've also gotten to run some races for free, which is pretty cool.
JulieWunder says
That's great! Blogging is a powerful thing!
Heather@hungryforbalance says
Such a fun survey Julie!! I love your answers and I agree with Susie, you really are a ray of sunshine. You always manage to put a smile on my face when I read your posts!
I am a compulsive over packer. I am so jealous of the people who can travel with just a carry on!
JulieWunder says
You are too kind! That really makes my day. I'm so glad we've "connected!" I am jealous of light packers too, but not enough to figure out how to change my habits.
Susanna @Zealous Mom says
I love, love this survey! So much fun to read. And I really want to see you in that Pluto costume. I bet you were the cutest!
JulieWunder says
Thanks! I sadly think only one poloraid exists and I'm not sure where it is! It was before I took 500 pictures of every moment of my life.
Jess @hellotofit says
I bet being Pluto was such a unique experience! 🙂
I love the positive energy and quality of the content on your blog. Keep it up giiiiirl!
JulieWunder says
It really was and makes for a good story. Thank you so much! I really appreciate that.
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
Ah pluto! I love it and I bet you have lots of stories about that time. Also love your flowers and vest pic it's great. fun post!
Joanna @Makingmine says
As a Midwest girl, I think being Pluto is a pretty awesome fun fact 😉
And I agree with the sunflower picture - pure joy!
JulieWunder says
Thanks 🙂 It was so normal as a kid, but now it feel special since I don't live there anymore.
Debbie@debbiethisandthat.blogspot.com says
Thanks for tagging me, Julie!! I enjoyed reading your answers. I'll answer #3 here and tackle the other questions on my blog! I manage work and blogging by mainly posting one time per week. I occasionally can blog a couple of times per week, but after teaching all day I am pretty tired when I get home. I really enjoy reading all the blogs I follow, though, and I'll do that in the evenings as a form of relaxation. Julie, your blog is at the top of my list!! My main time to do a post is on the weekends when I have more time. Hopefully, in the future, I can begin posting much more frequently during the week!
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Debbie! I'm looking forward to reading your post too! I really appreciate you taking the time to make my site a small part of your day.
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
Very fun survey! I'm like you - I'm a big time planner! I just can't be spontaneous, but I'm trying to ease up when on vacations. I'd love to go to all of the places on your dream list!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Janelle! It's a crazy list, but I figure dream big or there is not chance it will happen.
Jenny says
Oh, Julie, you're so much fun! I'm so glad you're blogging! Your tips, recipes, and outfit ideas help make my everyday life more fun--I always get great ideas from you.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jenny! That means so much to me!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
So much fun! I love that you were Pluto!
JulieWunder says
Thanks! My love of Disney runs deep 🙂
Rachel @ RachelMcMichael.com says
What a fun survey! I love getting to know more about you. I'm heading over to check out that salsa recipe now - it sounds delicious!!!
JulieWunder says
Ohhh!!! It's soooo gooddd!!!!
Annmarie says
Such a fun survey! Love learning more about you, and the fact that you were Pluto?! Awesomeness!
JulieWunder says
yes! It was a lot of fun!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I love learning more about you through these surveys. And that picture of you in the sunflowers is my definite favorite for sure!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Wendy. It makes me smile just thinking about it.
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Well, I am so glad that you blog and have come into my life. You are such a ray of sunshine in the world Julie, and not just because you used to do the weather. I am just happy that you are happy and have found yourself and your health again!
JulieWunder says
You are too kind! You made my day 🙂
Mary Beth Jackson says
You have made some big changes for sure and I applaud your bravery! Change is tough! I can definitely see as Pluto! I love your fashion posts as well- you can tell that you are having fun with them, it shows in the pictures! Keep dreaming!
JulieWunder says
Change is tough... but often has big rewards 🙂
Blane Sherer says
I thought your fashion pick was an interesting pick for you.
You have so many awesome fashion blogs.
I think that shot most appeals to you because of the joy you
felt at the time as well as the joy you feel when you see it.
JulieWunder says
Thanks! I totally agree!