A Few Things About Me

I started this blog as a type of journal. It helps me to get my thoughts in order and on "paper" so to speak. In the past, I have rarely written down anything about me. I'm just not very good at that. But I'm trying to do better. So this post is about me....today. I was going through my e-mails, trying to clean up my inbox, and came across this list that was going around last summer. I had filled it out and sent it on. When I wrote it, I had fun reflecting on things about me, and I also enjoyed reading what my friends and family wrote for their lists. So, today I decided to take the list, tweak a few things based on the present, and post it here. So, if you care, this is a quick snapshot of me...today:

1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:00 am
2. Diamonds or pearls? DIAMONDS!!
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Star Trek...it was pretty good
4. What is your favorite TV show? I'm a closet American Idol fan. I also love anything on Food Network (I really like the cake decorating competitions)
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Usually Cereal (whatever kind the kids have left for me in the pantry)
6. What is your middle name? Don't have one
7. What food do you dislike? Cooked carrots
8. What is your favorite CD at moment? I love my Ipod's "Radio Mix" playlist right now: Matchbox Twenty, Jason Mraz, Depeche Mode, The Fray, Coldplay, Maroon 5, Daughtry, etc.
9. What kind of car do you drive? a blue Ford Expedition
10. Favorite sandwich? Warm Turkey with Avocado & Swiss or Provolone cheese -- Yum!!
11. What characteristic do you despise? Obnoxiousness (unfortunately, I'm afraid I suffer from this characteristic)
12. Favorite item of clothing? My yoga pants and a t-shirt (at least that's what I wear a lot)
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Europe (mainly Italy)
14. Favorite brand of clothing? I have recently discovered that I like New York and Company stuff, but I LOVE anything Ann Taylor
15. Where would you retire to? Close to my kids
16. Your most recent memorable birthday? They are all memorable since I share them with my twin sister, Denise and my mom! We have a ball!
17. Favorite sport to watch? Jazz basketball
18. Furthest place your friends are? Wisconsin or Ohio (they are both too far away)
19. When is your birthday? May 18
20. Morning or a night person? Night. I really hate mornings
21. What is your shoe size? 71/2 to 8
22. Pets? Never (If we get a pet, Ryan will leave)
23. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? I'm going back to school! Probably going into Nursing, but we will see.
24. What did you want to be when you were little? a teacher
25. How do you feel today? Optimistic that my arm will get better, and glad the weather is going to be beautiful!
26. What is your favorite flower? Geraniums or hydrangeas
27. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? August 21st -- I get to spend the weekend with just Ryan for our anniversary
28. What are you listening to right now? Lauren playing the piano...she's getting pretty good.
29. What was the last thing you ate? Breakfast
30. Do you wish on stars? Sometimes
31. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Purple
32. How is the weather right now? Very nice
33. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My sweetie, Ryan
34. Favorite soft drink? I mix my drinks now....mostly Diet Coke with a little bit of Cherry Coke on the top (needs a little bit of sugar!)
35. Favorite food? Probably crab, but I love anything Italian and Bajio's shrimp tacos!!!
36. What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbies (though Denise and I would never get to actually play with them. We would spent so much time getting them dressed and setting up the barbie house that it was always time to clean up when we would start playing)
37. Summer or winter? Spring!!
38. Hugs or making out? Both! (Though Ryan would question that answer!)
39. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate, chocolate and chocolate
40. Coffee or tea? Neither, but I am at least a 2 packet girl with my hot chocolate (refer to #39)
41. When was the last time you cried? Sounds corny, but it was last week, while reading the Conference talks
42. What did you do last night? Went to Braiden's T-Ball game and watched the American Idol finale
43. What are you afraid of? Losing someone I love
44. Salty or sweet? Sweet, sweet, and sweet (#34, #40, and again, #39)
45. How many keys on your key ring? 4 keys, 4 tags, and a cute Winnie the Pooh key chain in the shape of a "J"
46. How many years at your current job? 12 years being a mom (WOW!!)
47. Favorite day of the week: Friday night (DATE NIGHT!)
48. How many towns have you lived in? 9
49. Do you make friends easily? I hope so
50. Favorite outdoor activity? Hiking

So! That's me in a nutshell! Feel free to post your own list in the comments section. I would love to get your version of the list!