A recent game on facebook has people posting numbered lists of things others may not know about them. I thought it was a great way to get to know your FB friends better, but felt like I couldn't participate because there's nothing really interesting about me. I decided to at least try thinking up some ideas to see what I could come up with. Of course once I get going on a project like this I take it into full swing and spend WAY too much time on it (this is a theme of my life). I was told to write just 8 things about myself, but when I wrote 30 I knew that it'd be smarter to put it on the blog instead of bombarding everyone's facebook homepage. So here you go . . .
1.) I really didn’t
know anything about how to cook until I was married and my husband taught me. He did
most of the cooking for the first two(ish) years of our marriage. It’s taken a lot of learning, but I feel like
I’m a pretty decent cook! (Baking on the
other hand…)
2.) Through
middle and high school, when I had to give a speech or presentation I couldn’t
keep my hands and voice from shaking with nerves. A high school Speech class and a calling to
teach Sunday School my freshman year of college helped build my confidence and
taught me that I actually ENJOYED talking in front of people, especially
teaching.
3.) I do so much
better in small groups with my peers. I
feel lost and anxious in a large group setting.
I prefer talking with friends in small numbers, when you can actually
have more meaningful conversation.
4.) I don’t feel
the need for having “girls’ night out.”
I enjoy quiet evenings at home with my husband, and having time to
myself.
5.) I miss
Rexburg, Idaho and my college friends so very much. Those are some of my most treasured
memories. It (and they) will always hold
a special place in my heart.
6.) I look
forward to someday being able to afford to get babysitters and go on real
dates! (Wink, wink, David. ; )
7.) I’ve always
allowed fear to rule my life. Fear of
failure. Fear of embarrassment. Fear of rejection. So much of the time I wish I could go back in
time and re-live experiences in a brave and confident manner, so I would have
tried more things and put myself out there.
8.) I lived in 4
states in 2 years: Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Indiana.
9.) I am so
fascinated with the Eyre family. (Richard and Linda and their posterity.) I love the blog 71toes and have read a few
of the parents’ books. I am simply in
awe of the myriad of ways they have created to parent effectively and
deliberately, and hope to be able to establish many of those methods in my own
home and family.
10.) I have a
ridiculous sweet tooth. If there happens
to be cookies, candy, etc. in my vicinity there won’t be for long!
11.) I love me
some good, wholesome romantic literature and/or film, most specifically when
set in a different era.
12.) I am a
perfectionist by nature. Thank goodness
I’m a mom; it’s helped knock some of that quality out of me!
13.) I love to
make lists, and seek out opportunities to do so. : )
14.) I really enjoy hiking.
15.) I try to
avoid talking on the phone whenever possible. It’s always felt so awkward to me! (With the
exception of some family.)
16.) I was about
a foot taller than all of my friends in elementary and middle school.
17.) I am a
pretty shy person. If it seems like I’m
not, then that means I’m trying really hard to put myself out there and be
friendly and chatty. : )
18.) I’ve never
highlighted, permed, or colored my hair.
I just got side bangs because I felt like it was time for SOMETHING to
change, and I’m pretty sure I hate them!
19.) Growing up,
I had a cat and rock collection. I have
no idea why I collected cats, as I never really liked them.
20.) I love to
laugh, and really appreciate good, clean comedy (which is a rarity).
21.) I absolutely
love reading to my kids. I think it’s so
important to foster an early love of reading and books. It makes my heart so happy that Eli loves
books and being read to.
22.) Even though we
haven’t done much in the way of traveling yet, I really hope David and I get
the chance to someday do some extensive traveling. I would really love to get a feel of what
other cultures are like.
23.) My mood is
directly affected by the weather. I
really can’t handle being too cold OR too hot.
I get a bit depressed by dreary-looking skies, whereas sunny skies are
quite a boost to my spirits.
24.) I am way too
critical.
25.) I get stressed
really easily and don’t handle it very well.
26.) I have a
soft spot for piano music.
27.) I had always
planned on serving a mission, but ended up getting married before that could
happen. I think it’s so awesome that
girls can serve missions at 19 now!
28.) I really
love being with my sisters. I wish we
all lived on the same street and our kids could always play together. I'll be so sad for Clara if she doesn't have a sister!
29.) For the
first time in my life I am on a good and healthy sleep pattern. I go to bed early, wake up early, and don’t
take any crazy naps!
30.) Someday I'm going to run a race and learn how to sew!
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