101 things about me

I’ve been asked to post 101 things about myself. To be honest, I’m not sure I can come up with 101 things about myself! But, I’ll give it a try. Some things will be obvious ~ sorry, but they help fill up the list. ;) Other things you might know if you know me in real life, and others most people (even those who know me IRL) probably won’t know. So, here goes;

  1. I’m a Christian

  2. I’m female

  3. I am a military spouse.

  4. I have 2 sons.

  5. I have a black Lab.

  6. I live in south central US.

  7. I was born in Texas.

  8. When I was 6, I moved from Texas to a small town just outside of Niagara Falls, NY.

  9. I moved again when I was 12 ~ to Billings, Montana.

  10. As an adult I have lived in Oklahoma, Ohio, Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas and Alaska.

  11. I sang “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” with the Santa Fe Opera Company when I was 3.

  12. My favorite flower is the tulip.

  13. My favorite color (right now) is red ~ a deep, dark, rich red.

  14. I won a photography contest at the library in Lewiston, NY, when I was 9 years old.

  15. I received my first camera from my father because I won that photography contest.

  16. I dislike having my picture taken.

  17. I love taking photos with black and white film.

  18. I learned how to knit, crochet, and cross stitch when I was in elementary school.

  19. I do not know how to sew.

  20. I have never been in a car accident.

  21. I have only received one speeding ticket in my life.

  22. I learned how to drive a car ~ a 5-speed, for that matter ~ in Montana on my 16th birthday.

  23. I found my first gray hair when I was 21 years old.

  24. I am adopted.

  25. My favorite candle scent is pumpkin spice .

  26. I like pumpkin spice candles so much, I’ll even burn one in the summer sometimes.

  27. I would love to own a bookstore or a yarn shop.

  28. Currently my favorite author is Stephen Lawhead .

  29. I think Diana Gabaldon is the best storyteller (author) ever.

  30. I can’t read Diana Gabaldon’s books because of the sex and swearing.

  31. I have more scrapbooking and papercrafting supplies than I know what to do with.

  32. I taught myself how to cook.

  33. I want to learn to quilt.

  34. My favorite drink is Crystal Light Raspberry Tea.
  35. I am an only child.

  36. I met my (future) husband when I was 16.

  37. My first car was a bright orange Datsun B210 that my dad bought for $200.

  38. I am a collector of many things ~ books, yarn, scrapbooking embellishments, paper, rubber stamps, knitting and crochet patterns, cookbooks, jewelry. ;)

  39. I try to avoid caffeine.

  40. I was a gymnast when I was a kid.
  41. I have been to every state in the US lower 48 and Alaska.
  42. I have never been to Hawaii.
  43. The only “foreign” country I’ve been to is Canada (does Canada even count?!)
  44. When I was in 9th grade I was the assistant coach of my school’s girls’ gymnastics team.
  45. That year our team won state.
  46. I was in debate in high school.
  47. I went on my first camping trip when I was 6 weeks old.
  48. I’m a hockey fan (my husband calls me a hockey hussy).
  49. I was a cheerleader when I was a kid.
  50. I love the sound of rain on a tent.
  51. I keep my fingernails short (they get in the way if I don’t).
  52. I have naturally curly hair.
  53. I love a good action/adventure movie. Especially if it’s a movie about pirates. :)
  54. I don’t like chick-flicks.
  55. Or chick-lit.
  56. Movie theater popcorn is one of my favorite things.
  57. Frozen Coke ~ the ONLY thing movie theaters should serve with fresh popcorn!
  58. I drive a great big SUV (and love it).
  59. When I was a young adult I swore I’d never drive one of those great big SUVs.
  60. Mini-vans ~ not on your life.
  61. Bad drivers really annoy me.
  62. I have blue eyes.
  63. My hair is dark brown, but it’s about 50% gray now.
  64. I love to snuggle up under a fleece blanket and read a good book.
  65. I drink my coffee sweet and blonde (I like half & half).
  66. My espresso drink is a vanilla breve.
  67. I prefer Pepsi to Coke.
  68. I don’t eat pork.
  69. After reading this, I don’t eat shellfish or fish without scales and fins, either.
  70. When I lived in Montana, I used to lie down in the middle of my street and look up at the stars ~ there’s a reason it’s called Big Sky Country.
  71. I don’t like surprises.
  72. I have been known to peek at Christmas presents carelessly left under the tree before Christmas Eve.
  73. I open my presents Christmas Eve ~ why wait?
  74. I prefer sweats to skirts.
  75. I hate bras.
  76. I rarely wear makeup.
  77. I am not an early riser.
  78. I’m not much of a morning person, either.
  79. I would rather go barefoot.
  80. I love plaids.
  81. I have reading glasses (although I rarely wear them).
  82. I love to give gifts.
  83. I’m a “classic rock” fan (’70′s, ’80′s……)
  84. I am definitely a child of the ’80′s.
  85. I own 3 pair of high heeled shoes.
  86. I own at least 6 pair of tennis shoes.
  87. The first time I saw The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring I was really frightened by the orcs.
  88. My favorite 1980′s comedy is Better Off Dead.
  89. My other favorite movies are The Princess Bride, all 3 Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (the orcs don’t freak me out so much anymore).
  90. I loved The Muppet Show when I was a kid. I wish they’d bring it back.
  91. My family dogs were always Miniature Schnauzers when I was a kid.
  92. I’ve been to L.L. Bean more times than I can count.
  93. I think Canmore, Alberta, Canada is the prettiest little town on the face of the earth.
  94. I have never been able to learn to waterski. I don’t know ~ I just can’t do it.
  95. I have driven the Alaska Highway (aka Al-Can).
  96. I have been to Bucksnort and Toad Suck.
  97. I took a picture of Lake Victoria and actually managed to catch the exact right color of turquoise that it is when you see it in person.
  98. Laundry is not my favorite household chore (that’s why Roger does it most of the time!).
  99. I am a mountain girl.
  100. I love thunderstorms.
  101. I have plum run out of things to write about myself!

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