A few random things you may not know about me:
*I can't stand to have the TV on all day. As soon as the kids go to school, I turn it off. Lily doesn't watch any TV yet. The only time I watch it is when I run on the treadmill and when my husband and I hang out at night. TV background noise drives me CRAZY!
*I was a vegetarian from the time I was 8 years old until I was 21 years old. I do eat some meat now, but avoid most of it. Poultry and pork is it for me!
*I am a really fast reader. I used to be able to easily finish a book in a few hours. Unfortunately, my schedule doesn't leave much time for that anymore. I also type really fast. Often faster than my thoughts flow out!
*I am usually on the go from the time I wake up until the time the kids go to bed. Even if I feel tired, I still have a lot of energy. I have a difficult time sitting still!
*I don't drink. I despise the taste of alcohol, and I hate the way it makes me feel. 1-2 drinks a year, tops, is my limit!
*I love musical theater. Before we had kids, Grant and I performed in many shows together. There is no time for that anymore, but I have to say, I really miss it! I get my fill by singing along to soundtracks in the car!
*As a teenager/young adult, I rode my horse every single day. Even when it was below zero, above 100 degrees, and even with a concussion and with my ankle in a brace! I can't even tell you the last time I rode my horse. It is very difficult to coordinate a good time for me to go to the stable alone to ride. I always say that when my children are adults, I will buy another horse and begin riding every day again!
*I have a very low pain tolerance and a bad tolerance to medication. Half a dose of my migraine medication gives me the jitters.
*I get very anxious when I have to drive on snow-covered roads. I used to be okay with it until about 10 years ago, when Grant and I got stuck in a blizzard, driving home from Virginia. Driving through the mountains, in a state that was technically shut down due to bad weather, was a terrifying experience. By the time we made it anywhere near a hotel, we were almost home, so we kept going. To this day, I get nauseous and shaky when the snow sticks to the roads!
*I constantly worry about my kids. Constantly.
*I am very OCD about having the house cleaned up. Clutter drives me crazy. It is a constant battle keeping it the way I prefer!
*I did very well in school. I always carried a GPA above 4.0. Learning came easily to me. Many people can't believe that I didn't end up with a huge career. I, however, consider my current job pretty incredible. Money would be nice, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I do keep my mind active, though. I always stay on top of current events, research many things, and try to read and do a crossword puzzle every day. I have to nurture my inner nerd!
*I love dolphins. Swimming with them on our honeymoon was an amazing experience.
*I despise gory movies. Just watching them makes me sick to my stomach!
*I have a really hard time telling people no (except my kids...ha!). I need to work on that.
*I get light-headed when I see a lot of blood or a bad injury. Quite often, I pass out. This doesn't work out very well when you have kids!
*My favorite place in the world is the beach. I don't get there often enough.
*I am almost always cold. My feet and hands are always freezing. I hate central air conditioning. Even in the summer, I need a sweater or sweatshirt if I'm in AC or after it gets dark.
And there you have it! A rare occasion where I actually talked more about myself than my kids!
Can I have some of your energy? LOL
ReplyDeleteThis was very neat! Thanks for sharing!
And, I am the complete opposite on the tv ...I hate silence so my TV is always on just for the noise!
I love this post!
Love. We are two peas in a pod! :)
ReplyDeleteSo many of the things on your list are just like me!!! HA!
ReplyDeletecan I get some of that energy from you?! I used to ride every day as well, I really miss it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post! :)
ReplyDeleteThis was so fun!! I don't like the TV on all day either-- I have enough noise when my kids are home, I am good with some quiet.
ReplyDeleteHow fun that both you and your husband performed together. I was in plays in high school but haven't done anything since then.
Scary movies didn't use to bother me but now I just really don't like them and never watch them anymore.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun list! That's awesome that you were in theater. That's something I've always dreamed of doing. :)
I hope that you can get some time for you and your horse soon - what a wonderful way to get some free therapy and relax, right?
ReplyDeleteI love posts like this!
ReplyDeleteLogan is about to be in Guys & Dolls in February ~ I hope he continues on with this choir/play stuff! It's so neat to watch!
I am a silent at home girl, too. I don't love the TV & my husband does.
I'm so glad you shared with us! Have a good day!
Loved learning more about you! I'm always freezing and I used to be able to read a book in a day...not so much anymore. HAHA! I can read a mean Dr. Suess book in 20 seconds flat though. =)
ReplyDeleteWhat fun facts! I could totally live on veggies alone. I am the same way, totally OCD and nonstop energy.
ReplyDeleteFun post! Clutter drives me crazy too! And it seems to be taking over my house lately!
ReplyDeleteYou can read a book in a few hours? That is intense!!!! I'm always cold too. It's ridiculous! I can't leave home without a cover of some sort either. A/C kills me!
ReplyDeletefun post - makes me want to do something similar!
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised you don't need a drink at the end of the day after all you do ;) ha
I'm with you on tv background noise - a pet peeve of mine also!!
fun post - makes me want to do something similar!
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised you don't need a drink at the end of the day after all you do ;) ha
I'm with you on tv background noise - a pet peeve of mine also!!
A great day to say hello!
ReplyDeleteI'm also one who is always cold and doens't get to the beach near enough. Bet if I got to the beach more often I wouldn't need migraine meds so often :) Headaches stink!
I think it is so cool that you and Grant did musical theatre together back in the day. I also have a low pain tolerance and bad tolerance to pain meds...I am lucky not to be in pain or have to take medication very often!
ReplyDeleteWe really have a lot in common! I love meat though, don't mind blood (it's barf and diarrhea I can't handle!) I'm rarely cold, and meds don't bother me. What I really wish for is a slice of your OCD and energy!! And we must find a way to get you out on that horse! I bet he misses you too. As for acting, I miss playing my flute and piccolo just as much. And I will continue to not be bothered about driving in the snow even after being hit by a semi. Thanks for sharing you - great post!!
ReplyDeleteAs I read this post {last week} I kept thinking, "Yep, me too." and "Wow. I didn't know that."
ReplyDeleteI'm the opposite about the tv most times. I like the background noise...even if it's a music channel.
Totally the same about reading! Goes for me with typing too!
very low pain tolerance and medication too!
I have white knuckles and pray out loud a lot when driving in the snow! I obviously blame mine on growing up in the desert.
Gory movies are a no go for me. Not even a little bit. Same with scary.
4.0 here too, sister! high school and college
xoxox