Wednesday, August 24, 2011

30 Things

I can't lie and say that I was inspired enough by my own inner thoughts to write this particular post...my dear cousin (inspiration behind my blog in itself) recently posted 30 things about herself; and I shall now do the same.  Enjoy.

1. I have an obsession with clean faces/good skin.  I would be willing to bet that even if you added up all the nights when I was so exhausted I could barely stand with those nights when I maybe had a little too much fun and cleanliness wasn't the first thing on my mind, I still at least took eye makeup off and washed my face with hand soap. 
2. I hate makeup.  This is like a part B to number 1...it makes my face feel clogged up.  I would never wear it if I didn't look like a 12-year-old without it.
3. I have two pups with Brady; Hailey and Comet.  But my first and favorite (shhh) will always be my little Gigi.  She is living with grandma/grandpa now, but she holds a special place in my heart.
4.  I graduated from Oklahoma State University.  I didn't like it that much during my studies there, but now that I'm graduated, I feel so proud when I go back.
5.  Some people say I got married too young, but I found my soulmate and absolute best friend in the WORLD at a young age...and didn't see the point in not being married when I knew we would spend forever together.  Plus, he is a really good snuggler and it's fun playing house with him.
6. I love sandwiches.  I try to make each of my Subway sandwiches different every time I go.  The possibilities are endless!  (Which excites me)
7. I wear my heart on my sleeve.  Being in sales has forced me to grow out of that a little, but for the most part, I take things very personally and sometimes can't see the difference between joking and seriousness.
8. I used to be very one-sided about religion and God, but now I try to see and accept other people's beliefs.  Although I know where my heart lies, I think it's interesting learning where others' do.
9. I love my family.  I know that seems obvious, but from my adorable niece Shelby, to my amazing grandfather, to my cousin-in-law who inspired me to write this very blog, I love every single one of them in a completely separate and personal way.
10.  I miss music every day.  To me, it is my outlet; my release.  It makes me sad that it's such a small part of my life now.
11.  My hubby got me started working out right after I graduated high school, and I am soooo grateful.  It has inspired me to run a few 5Ks, one sprint triathlon, and several bike races...and I hope there are more of those to come.  There is nothing more rewarding than finishing a race.
12.  I had severe ingrown toenails on my left foot in middle school.  I had to have two minor procedures, and a surgery to fix it.  If you look very closely at my big toe on the left, you will notice.
13.  I have a lot of close, good friends, but no one compares to my sister.  I have three incredible sisters, but Betsy is only 16 months older than I so we grew up together.  She moved back  from California a few months ago, and it makes me feel complete.  I joke about it, but I seriously would collapse into a black hole of misery if she ever moved away again.
14.  I don't know what I want to do with my life.  I don't have one thing I'm passionate about and determined to do, and I'm OK with that.
15. Am I really only halfway through?
16.  I have really weird eyebrows; they are very light and appear to only grow halfway across my eyes.  I hate pictures of myself, because it looks like I shaved them off.
17.  One of my pet peeves is people who don't take care of their bodies.  I get annoyed at people who work out for a month, and then stop going altogether.  I know that's judgy, but I don't care.
18.  I miss my belly button ring.
19.  I have a deep fear of grasshoppers and crickets (mostly grasshoppers).  I'm not sure if this started after seeing the huge, creepy grasshoppers on Bug's Life, but I do know that they give me panic attacks.
20.  I freak out about spending money.  This can be backed up by looking in my closet and seeing the measly amount of clothes hanging in there.  I always worry about the future and not having enough money for my kids or unexpected emergencies.  I'm working on it, though.
21.  I love sports.  I wish I knew everything about everything, like hubby does.  Sports are like an intricate science to me.
22.  More importantly, I love the Texas Rangers.  Although football is a part of my life from August to (hopefully) December every year, I absolutely love baseball and the Rangers.  I would go to every single game if I could.
23.  I am naive sometimes.  I always ask Brady if we can give people rides when I see them walking on the street, and get scolded nearly every time.  I have a hard time believing that some people in this world are deceptive and evil at their core.  I think everyone has at least a morsel of good in them.
24.  I am always cold.  I will wear a sweater and sweatpants in August sometimes.
25.  If I could work anywhere in the world, it would be at Dunder Mifflin with Jim, Michael and Dwight.  (Not Pam, because I would be her.)
26.  If I won the lottery, I would donate HALF to different charities.  I'm not sure how I would pick which ones....maybe have each of my friends request one?  I haven't decided on the specifics yet, but I know I would do it.  Mark my words!
27.  I hate getting up early.  I may snap out of it pretty quick, but every single morning when I get up for work, I contemplate calling in sick.
28.  I wish I didn't curse.  At all.  I think it's so ugly for women to do; and yet I do it!
29.  I think my husband's greenish/hazel eyes are literally the prettiest things in the world.  They melt me.
30.  If I could make any wish come true, it would be that Hogwarts were real and I was enrolled to attend soon.

Well...maybe not the most insightful of blog entries, but at least you can say you learned something new today.  I'm not the most interested (wo)man in the world, but I'm trying to be a close second.  ;-)

2 comments:

  1. I'm totally with you on the "hate getting up early" part. Contemplating calling in sick every day? Heck yes I do. Oh, and if you ever find out Hogwarts really does exist, I'm on the first train their with you!

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  2. I loved this entry. I loved every bit of. I was sad to see that top ramen didn't even make your list of 30 things about you. I LOVE YOU TOO, cousin/friend.

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