52 Stories: Land of the "Lost"

Inspired by One Hundred Names by Cecelia Ahern, I've decided to ask people some thought provoking questions about themselves, as I feel that everyone has a story to tell. If you're just joining me on this journey today, please check out the previous posts from this series, as well.

I met this week's storyteller through my book blog. (Shocking, huh?!?) She seems really nice and I have enjoyed visiting her blog, as well. We also have quite a few things in common, aside from our love of books.

Name you'd like to go by: Amber
Age: 31
Gender: Female
Location: Oklahoma

What is an experience that is legendary for you? 
I got to go to Hawaii. That was pretty cool. Everything was so pretty and colorful. Also I got to see some spots where Lost was filmed. I love Lost. I was more excited about it than my husband. I would be like, "This is where they hid from the smoke monster!" and he was like, "What? You watch the strangest things.."

What is your guilty pleasure? 
Consuming a lot of chocolate. Although I really don't feel guilty about it. Until my pants don't close anymore and then I have to buy new clothes. Then my husband is all, "Aren't your drawers stuffed with jeans?" and I'm like, "Yes but they no longer close due to all the chocolate.."

What is something you've never done but you would like to do? 
I'd love to have a book published. I have one self-published on Amazon (it's called The Swimmer's Assistant) but I'd love to have a book truly published and get an agent. I'm trying!

If you could give someone one of your favorite things as a gift, what would it be and why? 
Probably chocolate. Because it's delicious. Or a gift card to Target, because Target rocks. I could spend hours in that store. Many of my friends love Target. I have not met anyone who hates Target. Who could hate Target?

What is something you did that changed someone's life? 
I don't think I ever changed anyone's life but I have given away toys and such to people in need. I've also donated money and such so I suppose in a way it changed a life. I wish I could do more like buy someone a car but alas, we aren't related to a Trump so I cannot.

What part of your personality is now extinct? 
I'm not sure. I used to be really shy. I talk more now. I can still be shy but now if I'm upset, I say something. I don't always say yes to all requests. I find I'm getting crankier with age.

What is one thing that you find really funny? 
The movie Happy Gilmore. When celebrities forget to wear underpants. You'd think they'd learn by now.

Tell me one thing you love about yourself (or a gift you'd like to get yourself, where money is not an issue): 
A gift I would LOVE would be a big house. We're in base housing and it's a nice house, but I'd love more space. I'm a bit of a pack rat so space would help.

What TV show, book or movie is most like your life?
The Walking Dead. I'm kidding. Granted, I DO act like a zombie first thing in the morning...but really, I'm like the mom in The Goldbergs. I can't believe my kids are growing up and I worry a lot. Plus, I'm a bargain shopper like she is. I love a deal.

What is something that not many people know about you? 
I can have a foul mouth. I try to contain it in public but at home, certain words slip. Especially if I've discovered that I'm out of Diet Coke.