100 things

A long time ago I posted 100 things about me on my blog that I had when I was single.

It all started with my friend, Yasemin, sending an email that listed 100 little things about her so her children would be able to know more about her when they get older. I didn’t have any children at the time, but still thought it would be fun.

I have thought a lot about that list recently now that I do have posterity and wondered if that list had changed now that my life has changed.

As I looked through the list I was surprised that only a few things were completely different and some things needed to be altered a little.

I decided to re-post my list on this blog with the changes I have made so I can include it for my posterity.

I eventually want to add on to the list with new things that I want to remember about myself at this time.

I encourage you to make a similar list.

Here is a list:

1. I love to laugh.
2. I love purses and I get a new one every time Jared goes on a trip.
3. I have never had a gym membership and don’t plan on getting one.
4. I love to try new recipes, but I like to bake more than cook.
5. I love going out to dinner and trying new restaurants and also sticking with the classics.
6. I absolutely love jewelry and believe it can make or break an outfit. I have so much jewelry, but I can’t stop buying it.
7. I drive around to find the closest parking spot available.
8. I am not a morning person.
9. A chocolate chip Einstein bagel with honey nut cream cheese makes my morning.
10. I love going to live sporting events but don't really like watching sports on TV.
11. I love going to the movies (and eating popcorn). I am extremely critical but love discussing movies. Going to a movie is few and far between now that we have Luke with us though.
12. My favorite concert to date...Goo Goo dolls
13. I love the fall.... especially Halloween. This is probably because of my mother.
14. I never forget a face.
15. I want to be on the “Amazing Race”.
16. I hate adult humor cartoon TV shows.
17. My first real job  was sorting cherries at Payson fruit growers... I have never looked at a cherry the same.
18. I have never received a speeding ticket... knock on wood.
19. I live for “The Office” and don’t know what I will do without Steve Carrell.
20. I wish I knew how to speak Spanish.
21. I wish I was musically gifted.
22. I wish I would have studied abroad during college.
23. I put coffee creamer in my hot chocolate and it is delicious.
24. My favorite indulgence: a pedicure or massage.
25. I love small-town celebrations.
26. My favorite childhood memory is camping at KOA.
27. My favorite treat right now: Girl scout cookies with milk
28. I will never own a Van because I had to drive one in high school.
29. I never knew motherhood would be so hard and so rewarding all at the same time.
30. I knew I was going to marry Jared after only a week of dating him.
31. I'm super ticklish.
32. I like to shop when I am upset. Nothing like a new outfit to brighten my day.
33. My favorite hobby: body boarding.
34. I like to be “in the know” about everything.
35. I love playing games but I get super competitive.
36. I hate going to the dentist and have major anxiety about it.
37. I wish I were a little more athletic.
38. I love to go on Sunday drives.
39. I absolutely hate to run and refuse to do it.
40. I love getting a good deal.
41. I like to fly instead of drive, although if I am traveling with a toddler I prefer to drive.
42. I love dancing and my new favorite workout is Zumba.
43. I love sitting around a campfire late at night laughing with family or friends.
44. I have never had braces... thank goodness.
45. I actually really liked teaching lessons in church to the Young Women.
46. I love to people watch.
47. I hate grocery shopping.
48. I love to organize and I am always looking for ways to re-organize my house.
49. I love Tivo/DVR.
50. I actually like the smell of a skunk.
51. I love the song "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey.
52. I love getting dressed up.
53. I love reading my old journals and letters.
54. I love going to the salon.
55. I love decorating for holidays.
56. I use to never drink caffeine, but lately I seem to crave a coke zero with lime.
57. I am very indecisive.
58. I have the biggest sweet tooth and have to have something sweet after meals.
59. I wish I could be more fearless.
60. I hate paying bills.
61. I love going on walks in the summertime.
62. I like nicknames.
63. I am extremely sarcastic.
64. I love having lifelong friends and talking about memories.
65. I am a to-do list maker. I usually have a to-do list about all the lists I have made.
66. I love swimming and laying by the pool.
67. I have an excellent memory, which is a good and bad thing.
68. I love to travel and go on vacation.
69. I love getting letters in the mail.
70. I check my email about 10 times a day.
71. I hate Calculus, it’s a naughty word to me.
72. I love my job as a pharmacy technician, but wish I would have followed through with becoming a pharmacist.
73. I loved being pregnant, even though I was tired I loved the feeling of having my baby so close to me all the time.
74. I love art and wish I were a better artist.
75. I don't like cheeseburgers.
76. I love my little boy, Luke, more than life itself.
77. I love Girls’ Night Out!
78. I love going horseback riding and wish I had the opportunity to do it more often.
79. I love concerts in the park during the summer.
80. I love Disneyland.
81. I love seeing a good mullet.
82. I like to complain about everything.
83. I hate telling people they have something in their teeth.
84. I hate quitting a job and have rarely done it.
85. I love San Diego weather.
86. I use dot dot dot (...) a lot when I am writing.
87. I love going to the parade of homes.
88. I love watching old home movies.
89. I hate sitting in traffic, especially if it makes me late.
90. I like having inside jokes.
91. I love taking a Sunday nap.
92. I hate the word divorce.
93. I love wearing scarves all year long.
94. I am always too hot or too cold, never just right.
95. I hate when I have to say something 'unique' about myself.
96. I miss my Grandma Louise a lot and wish she were still alive.
97. I hate “clutter”and give stuff away to the D.I. often.
98. I have a love-hate relationship with Walmart.
99. I love to have my hair brushed and can easily fall to sleep when someone is brushing it.
100. I am very opinionated about naming children, but I try to keep it to myself.