Thursday, June 9, 2011

100 Things About Me

I used to have a myspace account and back then I created a 100 things about me list. I've since deleted that account, but have reposted it here (with a few updates). Would love to learn more about you!


1. I love Jesus! Because of Him, I’m going to Heaven one day.
2. I love my family.
3. I would rather be with family than anyone else.
4. My dad passed away in April 2009 after a long battle with cancer. I miss him and think about him every day.
5. I'm thankful Wyatt got to know his grandpa, but I'm also sad that Gavin will never know him other than stories and pictures we will share with him.
6. Pat and I've been married since June 2004.
7. My husband and I went to high school together and have known each other since we were about 15, but we’re not high school sweethearts. We started dating in February 2001.
8. We’re the opposite of each other. But, he’s my best friend.
9. I love the things he brings out in me.
10. We have a 5 year old son named Wyatt Anthony.
11. We also have a 5 month old son name Gavin Wayne (who was named in memory of my dad).
12. I love being a mommy. I’ve dreamed about it since I was a little girl.
13. I work outside of the home as a second grade teacher.
14. I love teaching, however, I would give anything in the world to stay home full time with my boys.
15. I miss them dearly each day.
16. One day, I’ll get my chance.
17. Until then, I’ll cherish every weekend, holiday, and break we get.
18. I’m shy, until you get to know me.
19. Then I love to talk a lot.
20. I’m still the quietest of my friends.
21. I only yell when I get mad. I shouldn’t do it though.
22. My favorite color is purple.
23. I love to sing and break out in songs at home all the time.
24. I’m too afraid to sing in front of others due to a lack of self-confidence.
25. I sang in the youth choir when I was in high school. I was braver then.
26. I was born and raised in Florida.
27. I have no desire to move.
28. I love to take pictures. I wouldn’t mind taking photography classes one day.
29. I think scrapbooks are a great way to document life’s events.
30. I don’t have the time or patience to put one together. I’m too much of a perfectionist.
31. A photo album will work for me- as long as it is in chronological order
32. I don’t like watching tv. It’s a waste of my time and causes me to be lazy.
33. I spend my time on the Internet. It’s not much better for my mind though.
34. I never had a sweet tooth until I got pregnant with Wyatt and it is still here.
35. I could eat chocolate chip cookies or chocolate brownies all the time.
36. I used to be addicted to coke (cola). I actually cut the habit when I was pregnant with Wyatt, but it came back. I then cut the habit again to lose weight.
37. Now, I love my green tea (unsweetened) and drink it most every day.
38. I love to have a clean house. I just don’t want to work at it after working all day. Therefore, it stays messy during the school year.
39. During the summer, I like to organize and clean out our house. It gives me a thrill (just call me crazy).
40. I like things to be symmetrical
41. I love books. I could spend hours in a bookstore or a library.
42. I get a slight thrill out of tracking hurricanes, but I don’t want one to actually hit here (Ivan caused me enough trauma).
43. I’m scared to death of tornadoes!
44. And being alone.
45. I like things simple and calm.
46. I don’t know how to decorate but wish I did.
47. It makes living cheaper though since I don’t know what to buy to fancy up my house.
48. I don’t like to spend money.
49. Pat has to make me buy myself clothing or anything that’s for me. I think it’s ridiculous to spend a fortune on things that’ll be gone one day.
50. I don’t mind buying for others, especially my boys.
51. I like things done my way and have a hard time letting go.
52. I played the clarinet and was in band in middle school. I sometimes wish I had kept it up.
53. I was also a cheerleader and on the track team.
54. I enjoy working out and exercising. I quit for awhile, but now I make it a priority to exercise at least 4 times a week.
55. I started back at it because I hated the way my body looked. Now, I'm much happier and healthier!
56. I’m very picky about my clothing and the way it fits me. This makes it difficult to shop, so I usually avoid looking at clothing for myself these days.
57. I keep a journal. I have since I was 8, although I don’t write in it near as often as I used to. There’s something about being a mommy, a wife, and a teacher.
58. I love to read my old journals, especially from the years Pat and I were dating. It brings a smile to my face every time.
59. I want to have more children, at least 1 more.
60. I used to want 4, but I think I’ve changed my mind on that.
61. I enjoy watching musicals. I love Grease, The Sound of Music, and Oklahoma
62. I want to go see a Broadway one day.
63. I want to see New York at Christmas time.
64. I can’t cook very well.
65. It’s a good thing I married a chef.
66. If I could, I’d have a penguin as a pet.
67. My favorite music is contemporary Christian.
68. I love flowers. I don’t have a favorite kind though.
69. I like to receive them any time.
70. I like surprises.
71. As long as they don’t embarrass me
72. I hate to be the center of attention or to speak in front of people.
73. I feel like I’m going to have a panic attack when I have to speak in front of others (unless it’s my students)
74. I hate roller coasters. They make me sick.
75. Sometimes, I get car sick.
76. I am terrified of bees and being stung
77. Sleeping in is sleeping until 7:00.
78. That doesn’t happen too often.
79. My favorite store has to be Target. I go at least once a week.
80. I don’t handle stress very well. My job and life is very stressful though!
81. I enjoy Italian food
82. I also enjoy Mexican food
83. I love chocolate milk
84. I eat peanut butter toast and drink a glass of chocolate milk almost every morning.
85. I like my pizza with pineapple.
86. I also enjoy it with bell peppers and onions.
87. I want to have my own vegetable garden one day.
88. My favorite time of the year is Christmas.
89. I could listen to Christmas music year round.
90. My favorite seasons are Spring and early Summer before the weather gets too hot.
91. I don’t like swimming that much. I’d rather go for a walk.
92. My dad makes the world’s best hamburgers. I miss eating them.
93. I talk to my mom almost every day.
94. I love to have game nights with family and friends.
95. I can’t wait to have a real house (one day).
96. I’ve only broken one bone in my life.
97. A week or so after I got the cast on, I came down with the chicken pox!
98. I'm going to be 30 in less than 6 months.
99. I don't think I'm ready for that!
100. I listen to KLove every day. It makes me feel happy!

* Now, it's your turn to tell me something about you!

That’s all! If you want to know more, you’ll have to ask.

3 comments:

rachaeljohnson said...

I miss your dad's hamburgers too! Sooooooo good! Good thing you added (cola) to #36, LOL!

rachaeljohnson said...

crazybird = Rachael. I have no idea why it logged me in as that. Weird.

Leigh-Ann said...

:) Yes, Rach... I knew I had to specify that about coke. Maybe Pat will make the burgers soon and we'll have you over. He's almost perfected them .