100 things about me

Don't be scared off by this, it only lets you know I am human and a work in progress..



1. I am popular (this is a joke I have shared with many of you.. made funnier by the wicked soundtrack)
2. I am a horrible shopper- I really broke a sweat and was blushing when I talked to a salesman in Pottery Barn a few weeks ago
3. I have won 3 notable awards in my like (jr. High science fair, caring award, the golden scaler) I don't feel I have deserved any of those
4. I have frequent buyers remorse
5. I have a bad habit of picking my kids noses
6. I don't own a cell phone (this just changed)
7. I don't recall ever being in a homes with security systems until we moved to AZ, now they are in about 50% of the homes I go in
8. I work in the cub scouts, and love it
9. Growing up I wanted to be a grocery checker, back then they typed the prices in by hand and I thought that was cool. The scanners have made the job loose its appeal for me.
10. I am embarrassed when I get a haircut, I don't like the attention, so I end up wearing my hair in a ponytail for days and then slowly introducing the new cut.
11. My ideal vacation is visiting family (I have been to San Diego, Seattle, Vermont, Nashville) I like having the automatic tour guide
12. Listening to certain types of music brings out the dancer and singer in me
13. In my mind November = BYU vs. Utah football game
14. Some of the best moments in my life have been at BYU football games
15. I carried a plastic bowl everywhere with me for the first 2 and 1/2 years of Masons life.
16. Im waffly
17. I have to go to a dark place in my head when we make big purchases
18. I have had some amazing conversations with others, but can't seem to remember key points of the conversation even 10 min. later (maybe I am a feeling person)
19. Growing up we had oatmeal for breakfast most mornings, Cold cereal was a rare treat. I am coming back to the oatmeal ways, though the rest of the family will stick with the cold cereal.
20. I am a wanna be perfectionist. I like the results but not the time or demand it creates.
21. I have felt an addiction to running before.
22. My marathon experience- especially the training was a pleasant surprise, and one of the best times of my life
23. I like being a mom more than I thought I would
24. I can't decide if I am an optimist or a pessimist. I think I am only a pessimist with Clint (poor guy)
25. I have a hard time believing I do anything well.
26. I scream while I am in labor
27. I am willing to try most things.. except... ok well some things.
28. I am close with the ladies of the family
29. I like getting to know new people
30. I wish I were more patient and organized. I would have more kids.
31. Clint is a very patient person, but I really tend to push the limits
32. I wish I had taken education more seriously
33. I long for security, but have no idea what that is in my mind
34. having a girl has made me want to be more feminine, I still don't know how to wear makeup
35.I like a sense of humor in people, and when its mixed with intellect its golden (Pres. Hinckley)
36. Im grateful for growing up where I did.
37. I don't think I would raise my kids there
38. I am grateful I had such good friends in high school, and believe they played a part in making me who I am today
39. I don't think we will ever own a brand new car
40. I think my kids are going to be better than I was, or am
41. I have enjoyed our time in AZ
42. I don't like juice or pop - water for me
43. I think I have an addiction to sugar
44. I am uncomfortable around people who worry about their weight.
45. I have discovered wrinkle creases on my forehead that make me feel like I must walked with a surprised look on my face all day
46. I like low rider jeans
47. I like reef flip flops
48. I don't have any fashion sense beyond that
49. I don't think my in-laws are weird. In fact I really like them. This is more rare than I thought.
50. I was a bit of a puppet for my sisters, luckily they were good puppeteers
51. Writing this has made me very self-conscious of my grammar and spelling skills.. and my personality.
52. I get a weird energy and enjoyment out of being the teacher of a group that has no choice but to listen to me. That must be why I enjoy working in primary and why I went into dental hygiene
53. I had spinal meningitis as an infant
54. I played quarterback for our ward intramural flag football team
55. I was on two championship BYU intramural teams (both softball) our first year there. This is a goal of many and reality of few in their time at BYU.... or at least I like to think so.
56. I feel I have grow in our short time away from Utah and family
57. I am not looking forward to moving back although I do think Utah and my family are wonderful
58. I would rather attend a sporting event than go shopping or spaiing (is that a word??)
59. My favorite form of exercise is playing sports... though I am not all that good at them
60. I have NPR on in our house and car almost constantly.
61. I like PBS.
62. I am shocked that anyone would HATE #60, #61. I have met her.
63. I wish I had more time to read, and like to do so in bed before I go to sleep.
64. I don't wear makeup and wouldn't know where to begin. This worries me.
65. I think I am going bald. Clint thinks it worse for a man to go bald than for a woman. WHAT!
66. My ideal exercise routine would include weight training, swimming, yoga, and running. Not in one session of course.
67. I would have liked to have lived more places.
68. I have a lack decorating skills
69. I have a desire to be more 'outdoorsy'
70. I wish I were more creative
71. I would like to be a good teacher.
72. I feel I have bad teeth for a hygienist. I went to the dentist last week and didn't let them know I was a hygienist.
73. I often compose thank you letters in my head, but rarely send them.
74. We live in an area where all the houses are brand new. I don't know that we would ever buy a brand new house again.
75. I wish my grandparents were still around
76. This list is getting really hard to make.
77. I have a weird fear of making goals
78. Clint just got me an ipod. I didn't think I wanted it, but it is wonderful
79. I think I am pretty independent, but I think I get reliant when Clint is around
80. I rarely laugh out loud, even if I think something is funny
81. I think this will be a fun list to read in the future, and am excited to read other peoples.
82. I have had the same best friend growing up, we share birthdays, and I still consider her one of my bests
83. I wear glasses/contacts.
84. I have pretty good pregnancies
85. my natural tendency is to claim more of my Italian heritage than my German, even though I have more german blood. Something is just cooler about Italian.
86. I used to be self-conscious about my nose, now I don't care so much.
87. I have big teeth. I think this helped me get a job in the dental field
88. My pre-dental field jobs were all janitorial. I still don't know any cleaning tricks.
89. I don't think the women in my family know how to take time for themselves
90. I have had to kick my boys out of the house, feed ruby about 1 lb. of cheese and put her to bed to be able to write this post
91. Growing up I felt that my best friend was smarter than be because she had cable, now I think it is because she read more
92. My favorite halloween costume was a pippi longstocking outfit. I loved her!
93. I don't like to have the same things as other people, but don't want to be odd either.
94. I sometimes leave conversations thinking "why did I say that, or did I talk about myself the whole time?" things like that
95. My favorite thing to say when I was little was "don't bug me", I still say that to my kids sometimes, and feel bad./
96. When I am pregnant I tend to have space and touch issues
97. I did my great brain project in 3rd grade on popcorn, a regular snack our family.
98. My toenails are usually painted (red or purple.)
99. My favorite movies usually are sad and funny (Life is beautiful, My life)
100. I feel bad that I challenged others to make this list...but I know they can do it.