Blogger friends and questions

 Have you guys met Tamara? She is a fellow blogger at Smiling for Grandma and also a native California girl living just a hop skip and a jump from where I call "home" who recently tagged me in a post that involves answering a few fun questions. Even though it took me 3 weeks to answer the questions...(oops!)
 I was excited to participate! Thanks to Tamara for including me!

1.  how long have you been blogging? during this time has your blogging focus changed?

I started blogging in 2006 when I went to work as a tour guide in Alaska. Back then I wanted to keep my family informed about what I was doing. Today my blogging focus has become more community minded and about building a relationship with like minded adventurous people and keeping a journal for myself.

2.  what was the the name of your first best friend...are you still friends?

Believe it or not, My first best friend was named Kim. Her mom made the best quesadillas and we palyed life all the time! Sadly she moved away and we never saw each other again.

3.  what is the best meal you have ever had.

Mangoes in Hawaii- BEST.Food.EVER!

4.  do you have a pet? share a picture! 

 Dixie-She is a pound puppy who is a crazy ball of energy! She can climb trees- Seriously!

5.  did you want to change your name when you were a child? if you did...to what? {i wanted to change mine to anita...my favorite babysitter.}

I wanted to be a Stacy. I have changed my mind on that though. No offense to any Stacy's out there. I still don't feel like "Kym" suits me. When I get into a conversation with someone I don't know and don't really have anything else to say (typically in a bar type situation) I always ask them what they think my name should be. I get the funniest answers and It is a good conversation starter.

6.  with regard to your creative passion...who do you admire?

 Sabrina Ward Harrison, Jolie Holland, and Elizabeth Gilbert.

7.  tell us about a memorable trip as a child. 

Monterey Bay aquarium. I got to pet a sting ray and hold starfish. That might be the funnest place to go when you are 8. 

8.  do you enjoy live music? if so, do you have a favorite concert?

I love live music! Living in Seattle for half of the year I am lucky enough to see a lot of good bands. Dustin and I followed Bob Dylan on tour and that was pretty incredible.

9.  do you use butter, or a substitute, when you bake?

BUTTER for sure!

10.  are you in a book club? if you are, do you actually read the book...or are you more attracted to the monthly wine and food gathering with girlfriends? 

 I don't belong to a book club, I do love to read but I'm a really picky reader so I'm not sure I would be a good addition to a book club. Who knows though... I might like it if all the books were about travel.

11.  my grandma is no longer here but i think about her everyday, and this blog was created with her in mind. {that's her and my grandpa up in the header.} i love talking about grandmas...and grandpas too. do you have a grandma or grandpa memory you would like to share?

 My grandpa was a really awesome guy! He was like the ultimate fun grandpa because he knew a lot about photography, could show you constellations, launched those really fun toy rockets, played video games with me, and liked to fish. It would be fun if he was still around.

I am supposed to tag a few people with fun questions so I am tagging a few a of my favorite bloggers!

Dashboard Diary

Life of Something New

A & B C the world

Scribble Smudge

Pocketful of Pretty

Alright ladies- I have just 5 questions for you- So, here goes...

1. 5 places you need to visit.

2. 5 places you would love to call home.

3. Top 5 favorite things in your life.

4. 5 things your want to cross off your bucket list or goal list this year.

5. 5 random facts about you.