1. I am the oldest of 3 girls
2. I have very blue eyes
3. We moved alot when I was growing up and I hated it
4. Because of having moved around so much as a child, I made sure my kids didn't
5. I didn't date until after high school. I was too shy
6. I'm not so shy anymore
7. I've been married for over half my life...to the same man
8. I was married for 5 years before I had kids
9. I had 2...a boy and a girl, in that order
10. I've seen Steel Magnolias, Terms of Endearment, and Step-Mom numerous times and still cry every time I see them
11. I was born and raised in California
12. I'm ready to move and live in another state
13. I would love to live on a lake or river
14. I can get along with just about anyone
15. I graduated from high school 6 months early
16. I am still best friends with D. We met in art class when we were in the 9th grade
17. I always wanted to be a teacher...but became a nurse
18. Fall is my favorite time of year
19. I chew gum alot
20. I don't like being late to anything, and rarely am
21. I love the color pink
22. But I have alot of blue in my house
23. I love home decorating...and making my surroundings b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l
24. I love Halloween
25. I enjoy going to the library
26. I never go barefoot, ever
27. I used to care about what people think of me. Of course I still want people to like me but now it doesn't bother or upset me if they don't
28. I'm generally in a good mood and optimistic
29. I rarely eat meat
30. I would like to tour Europe with my family someday
31. I'm a rule follower...with a little bit of OCD mixed in too
32. I'm a decent photographer
33. I grew up with lots of cousins and have great memories of growing up with them
34. I have loving, supportive parents who live in Colorado
35. My mom does make-up beautifully but never taught me anything about it
36. Consequently, I don't wear much make-up nor do I know how to apply it correctly
37. I have naturally curly hair...I've always hated it
38. I had a wonderful relationship with my mother-in-law while she was alive. We never had so much as one argument in the 20 years that I knew her
39. I know being involved with church at an early age kept me on the straight and narrow as a teen and beyond
40. I can balance my checkbook to the penny
41. I'm pretty much a "go with the flow" kinda gal
42. I love 80's music
43. I get car sick easily
44. I am a christian and believe in the power of prayer
45. I enjoy taking my dog for walks and exploring my neighborhood
46. I don't watch TV and don't even follow a soap opera
47. I love watermelon
48. I like order, along with peace and quiet
49. I got my first pedicure a few years back, now I get them regularly
50. I do not like to fly...but want to go and see and do...so I tolerate it
51. I love Girl Scout cookies. Thin Mints and Samoas are my favorites
52. Chaos makes me nervous
53. I went to Hawaii for the first time when I was 19 years old, with D. (see #16)
54. I've gone back at least 15 or more times since then
55. I LOVE a good salad and pretty much survive on them
56. I like wearing skirts
57. I loved Italy and plan on going back someday
58. I've been lucky and never had to watch my weight, until now
59. I used to be a die-hard sunbather
60. I now have the freckles and sunspots to prove it
61. My Mom pierced my ears when I was about 13 and it hurt like heck
62. I'm not a very good cook and don't even particularly enjoy it. I wish I did
63. I love to bake. I grew up making chocolate chip cookies and brownies
64. I love the dough more than the finished product
65. I took 2 years of Spanish in high school and didn't learn a thing, but got A's
66. I love Target and go at least once a week
67. I like sweets and drink way to much Pepsi.
68. I'm 5'2"
69. I love giving gifts
70. I enjoy gardening and working in the yard
71. I want to be a runner...and would love to run a half marathon someday. I say half because I know my limitations
72. I love shopping
73. I'm a firm believer in sending handwritten thank you notes when someone has done something nice for you
74. I had the biggest crush on Elvis when I was a little girl
75. I love to decorate my home for all of the holidays
76. I have the best intentions but don't always follow through with them
77. My sister D. and I have always been best friends
78. I get compliments on my gift wrapping abilities
79. I love Mexican and Chinese food
80. I don't consider myself very creative or crafty although others do
81. I love paper products and office supplies of all kinds
82. I don't mind ironing or doing the dishes. I find them relaxing
83. I've always had a desk and kept it completely organized
84. I loved the play/musical Evita. Ava Peron intrigues me
85. I opened my IRA over 20 years ago...thanks to my father-in-law's urging
86. I go to the Dentist regularly
87. I never really cared for animals much until I got my little Jake. Now I'm a passionate dog owner
88. I don't like to camp but I love to go RVing
89. I hate paying the bills
90. The older I get, the more family and friends mean to me
91. I'm a saver($) and think about the future
92. I'm an excellent speller
93. I've always been a night-owl
94. I love people but I don't like talking on the phone...home phone or cell
95. I view myself as mathematically challenged
96. I like to read and never miss a book sale at my local library
97. I can't read a thing now without my glasses
98. I love to sing along to music but know I can't sing worth a darn
99. I'm a praying parent and have been praying for my kids future spouses since they were in grade school
100.I intend on taking piano lessons someday
