Random Tidbits

I saw this floating around in blogland - most recently on Katie's blog and since she tagged everyone and said she stalks Californian's I felt it was my time to share some random trivia.

What's the best piece of advice anyone has given you?

I would have to say one of the best pieces of advice I ever received was from my dad encouraging me to open a 401k as soon as I was able. He said if I do it from the get go I won't even notice it gone. Realizing that by the time I make it to my 50s there will be no more social security left this is sound advice. I never would have been able to save the amount I have on my own. So good work pops!! 59 1/2 looking forward to you!



If you could meet any blogger in person, who would you choose?

Hmm I would actually want to meet Matt Logelin. He experienced the tragedy of losing his wife, Liz, shortly after she gave birth to their first child, Madeline. He writes a blog, has written a book and started a foundation in his wife's name, The Liz Logelin Foundation which helps parents cope with the death of their spouse. He is incredibly inspiring and an incredible man. His family has so much to be proud of in spite of their terrible loss. He seems like the best dad ever. His one flaw...well he's a Dodger's fan.

I recommend his book and a box of Kleenex.

What's your biggest struggle in life?

I think my biggest struggle in life is knowing that I am exactly where I am supposed to be at this moment. I often want, want, want and I never really stop to appreciate all the wonderful things I have right now. I especially need to remember that we are saving for a house and that is the end goal. (I'm talking to you shiny new car!) Patience and timing will align for the perfect fit for our family.

How did your blog come about?

Natasha from Schue Love is one of my IRL friends and I have been reading her blog for the past couple of years. From hers I began to read others and I loved the support and friends she was creating through her blog. So after my wedding was over I decided I wasn't done with www.happilyeverparker.com and decided to turn it into a blog!! I hope to document a major house flip soon!

Name a good deed you did do that went goes unseen.

One thing I am extremely passionate about is animals - especially dogs. So I often ask for pet food samples every time I am at the pet store. Working in San Francisco I often see homeless people and their pets. I hand out a sample bag of pet food to the homeless when ever I can. It's easy, costs me no money and I know it goes to the dog!



So I tag all of you as well to answer random facts about yourself!