25 Random Things About Me

This is my lame (yes, NSP, I said LAME!) attempt at updating my blog, as I realize it hasn't been done in forever. Sorry, sports fans. I've been sick - really, really sick. Anyway, this is a game that has been going around on Facebook and I decided to give it a shot. It is an accumulation of stuff I've compiled over the last few days - when I've been coherent, that is. The deal is, you have to make your own list and send it to me (or at least post one or two random things about yourself in the comments section).

1. I practice the QWERTY keyboard in my head a lot. I also practice saying the alphabet backwards. There is an ever-present fear inside me that I might someday need to perform this test (NOT because of drunk driving). Weird, I know.
2. I am terrified of being in a car and falling off a bridge. To the extent that my mom actually bought me one of those tools that cuts your seat belt and it knocks out the glass in your car.
3. We had such a hard time picking out Wyatt’s name that they actually told us they wouldn’t let us leave the hospital until we did!
4. I HATE public restrooms. They are absolutely disgusting, and I would never sit on a public restroom toilet. Not ever.
5. I knocked out my two front teeth going down the slide backwards and on my knees at the Wesley Swimming Pool (after they told us not to go down on backwards or on our knees). My body landed in the pool but my mouth hit the cement. Then they cleared the pool, and the guy I had a crush on dove in and found my teeth!
6. I was considered a flirt in high school. And college. And probably grad school.
7. The Biggest Loser makes me cry during every single episode! I don’t think there’s ever been an episode where I didn’t cry.
8. My parents owned a restaurant when I was growing up. From about the time I could walk, I waitressed. I distinctly remember my mom telling me, “go take this order to Donnie” and having no idea who Donnie was! I credit my parents for my strong work ethic.
9. I lived in a convent until the age of 4.
10. I am generally annoyed by Americans who take the military and their freedom for granted. It seriously ticks me off.
11. I have been in the Oval Office, had my picture taken with the President there, and attended Christmas Eve church services with both former President Bush’s, the former first ladies, and most of their extended family.
12. I am a horrible driver. I took out my boss’ neighbor’s mailbox, hit a guard rail coming down a mountain, have been in several fender benders, and have hit more curbs than I can count.
13. One of the worst things about being a military wife is having all my friends distributed across the country/world. I miss them :(
14. One of the best things about being a Marine wife is the history, traditions, and pride I have developed for the Marine Corps. Oh, and seeing my husband in uniform – ooh lah lah!
15. Sometimes I look at my kid and I can’t believe he’s mine. Who let me have a kid?
16. I know this sounds crazy, but I honestly believe that one should have to apply for a permit to have a child. There are just some people who should not reproduce.
17. Klutzy is an understatement for me. I fall UP the stairs on a regular basis and am forever running into things, tripping, or flat out colliding with glass doors. It’s borderline ridiculous.
18. I would love to take cooking lessons someday!
19. Clutter drives me crazy. I hate, hate, hate it! It's unecessary to have so much stuff.
20. I love to scrapbook, drink wine, cook, entertain, and go to the movies… but rarely do any of those things anymore. *Sigh.*
21. I desperately want to hire someone to clean my home, but won’t let myself because I think I should be able to do it.
22. My ideal diet: Starbucks, ice cream, king crab legs dipped in butter, sushi. Repeat.
23. My family nickname growing up was “Frog Dog.”
24. Three things I can’t live without: my latte machine, my TomTom (see #12), and my flat wallet.
25. I made it to the state spelling bee in like the 5th grade. Go me!