O.K. Carrie, I don't usually do these sort of posts, but it was fun once I got started. But as a fair warning to all readers, it is long and could be potentially boring, but hopefully not...100 random things about me.
- I was a strawberry blonde as a little girl, progressively becoming darker in my 30 years.
- I went barefoot as a kid all summer, I can’t do it anymore.
- I love summertime for the fresh fruit, cherries, peaches, apricots, I’m drooling!
- My favorite color has always been green- all shades.
- I’d love to live in a climate where I could wear jeans, T-shirts, and thongs year round.
- I never can call them “flip-flops”- I grew up with thongs.
- I go to bed and think about what my dream flower and herb garden would look like.
- I feel so much better going to bed early, but I have a hard time not getting wrapped up in a project and staying up too late.
- I love to sew, seeing a piece of fabric turn into something useful and beautiful.
- I still shop at yard sales and thrift stores, hoping for a bargain, too many college years.
- I would love to live near the beach.
- I dislike science fiction in the form of books and movies, never been interested.
- In second grade I thought I would be an inventor when I grew up.
- I love a good game of HORSE or kickball.
- I love a good soup and crusty bread on a fall day.
- Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 makes me cry every time.
- I love Claude Monet
- I too drive a van and would much prefer a car.
- I have a personality flaw that when I watch movies I promptly forget nearly everything and seeing it again is like the first time.
- I wanted to attend to U of I in high school because I feel in love with the ivy-covered buildings.
- My favorite job was as a paid accompanist doing recitals for vocalists.
- I have three siblings whom I love and appreciate dearly.
- I broke my toe kicking a ball with Lauren when she was three.
- I’m picky about eating out, sometimes I’d rather just eat at home.
- I sunburn easily and rarely tan.
- I’ve worn glasses since I was nine, some more attractive than others.
- A boy on my bus used to call me giraffe legs whenever I’d get off at my stop.
- I like my home neat and tidy, but have given up on certain areas, it’s not worth losing my sanity.
- I would like to take a pottery class.
- I go grocery shopping late just so I can go by myself.
- I’m not really an animal lover, more of an animal tolerater, sounds so heartless!
- I re-use plastic bags and silverware.
- My feet are always cold at night, spring, summer, winter or fall.
- On our first date, all I could think about Cody was that we had nothing in common.
- We are polar opposites in a lot of ways, but share a lot of the same hopes, ideas and dreams, that makes all the difference.
- I’m not a big jewelry wearer, I only wear my wedding ring when I leave the house.
- My fingernails have only been long once in my life, never had a manicure.
- My first date was with a German exchange student- Bjorn.
- I played volleyball for three years, basketball for one, and track for one. Organized high school sports were fun, but eventually drove me crazy.
- I love to spend the evening with a good book and maybe some licorice.
- I had braces for three years and have two teeth implants.
- I graduated college with a 3.9 GPA and now wish I’d taken time to have more fun.
- I am a terrible artist, my animals all look exactly the same. Cody draws for the kids.
- I was a vegan/vegetarian for five years throughout college. Still can’t believe I didn’t eat salmon in
- I never liked being in plays or doing charade type games, I don’t like all the attention on me.
- I try hard to make whole grain dishes and buy good snacks for my kids. I think it makes a difference.
- I love fall, the chill in the air, getting cozy inside, and pulling out the worn jeans.
- I expect things to last an unreasonable amount of time- computers, batteries- I get cranky when they just wear out.
- I used to scrap book, I think I still like to, just found other fun hobbies.
- I’m a lucky MOM ( mom of multiples). We used to belong to a group. Ever picked strawberries with 8 sets of twins? Fun times.
- Adored
- I like to exercise, but I don’t make the time, think I could maybe be a runner, but I’m still a walker.
- I hate moths, they are just creepy and unpredictable.
- I love flower gardens, vegetable gardens, hands in the dirt, something about it.
- I’ve never had lots of close girlfriends, my Mom’s always been my favorite gal to be with.
- Never had too many boyfriends either, a little shy, not a good flirt, not very forward.
- Like my Dad, it doesn’t bother me to be alone, I appreciate time to myself.
- I want to take better pictures, maybe I need a better camera, I’m positive it’s not operator error!
- I never knew a little boy could be so so sweet and lovable, my little Noah.
- Journal writing has always been a sort of therapy for me, I go through spurts of regularity.
- I wish I were a better scripture studier, I’m constantly recommitting.
- I can’t imagine my life without good music, listening and playing. It’s given me comfort, satisfaction, and a voice for my emotions over and over.
- I hope to serve a mission with Cody someday.
- I’m awful at balancing my checkbook, the only consistency is that I’m always off. Cody’s our money man.
- I believe in a good breakfast.
- I always wanted long, thick beautiful hair, it just wasn’t in the cards.
- Dissecting various animals was the worst part of any of my high school classes.
- My fingertips and cuticles crack every winter and cause me much pain and annoyance.
- I like to bake breads, rolls, cookies, yummy things that make my house smell nice.
- I graduated high school in a class of 25 with a 3.9 GPA, seventh in the class, what a bunch of overachievers.
- My Dad taught me drive in a field in the ole Chevy. I was always proud I could drive a stick shift.
- In second grade I was Turkey Lurkey in the play “Chicken Little.” Lauren has the same part in her first grade play.
- I would rather spend $80 on one pair of shoes than get 4-5 cheap pairs.
- I love the feeling you get singing in a huge and good choir, exhilarating.
- I’ve never read Harry Potter or seen Star Wars, *covering my face with shame!*
- I crave good salads with all the works.
- I’ve never done a (real bonafide) cartwheel and was never good at all those gymnastics-type activities.
- I still remember jump rope rhymes and songs from first grade much to L & C’s delight.
- I don’t completely understand football, can’t it watch on TV, only live, since there’s plenty of people and other things to watch.
- Will be one of those silver-haired ladies with season tickets to the symphony.
- I believe in reading to kids, so very important.
- I buy cheap shampoo and styling products but splurge on good conditioner.
- I had two poems published in a national anthology in high school.
- I steered Cody to our back door to avoid the bright front porch lights and peeping Toms so he could give me our first kiss. Just trying to help a guy out.
- I despise those cheesy school portraits, but still feel a bit guilty when I don’t buy them.
- Never tire of seeing The Sound of Music and The Count of Monte Cristo.
- I believe Crocs were the best invention ever for kids’ shoes, totally washable.
- I’ve killed lots of houseplants, but I do like them and have a few long-lifers.
- I love living 5 minutes from the temple.
- I can’t wait to sit down and chat with both my grandmothers who have passed away.
- I can’t seem to wear a pair of nylons more than twice without getting a run.
- Always been proud to say I grew up on a farm, grain that is.
- I find myself becoming more and more like my Mom, and I think that’s a great thing!
- My favorite Halloween costume was some three-legged pants Mom made.
- The church calling I liked the most when Cody and I headed the activities committee in our student ward.
- I can’t fall asleep if music is playing, I need it dark and quiet.
- Cody used to sit by me in seminary when I played the piano, he asked me to our first dance on that bench.
- I loved my elementary music classes in college, I’d still like to teach young kids music someday.
- I would like to learn to build furniture, and in the right cases there’s nothing a can of spray paint can’t fix.
- I like to sit cross-legged on the floor rather than at a table to work.
