One Hundred Is An Even Number

Oddly enough, I have had a "100 Things" post in my drafts folder since 2008. Some talk started over such matters in the Social Media Moms group I am in on Facebook. SO, it is time to dust this bad girl off, tweek to fit current times, and share with the world!

May I present,

"100 Things About Me (You May or May Not Know)"

-or-

"Yet, Another List"

1. I grew up in Indiana.

2. I would probably still be there had I not had a baby at 18 and my parents were moving here to Tennessee.

3. I hated Tennessee for the first six months or so, but would not move back North now for anything.

4. I am scared of things I can't see (e.g,. the ocean, thick weeds, the dark).

5. I used to want to travel out of the country, but now I don't think I want to cross over the ocean.

6. My first job was at age 13 working at Baskin-Robbins. They laid-me off after only six weeks.

7. If I got called back to work at Baskin, I would turn it down.

8. I auditioned for "Wheel of Fortune."

9. Because I live so close to Nashville, I have met many singers. Mostly old-school Country.

10. I don't listen to country music; it gives me the creeps, unless it's a song that crossed over to pop like "Stay," or "Before He Cheats."

11. There are several movies that I will watch every time one comes on TV including: Drumline, Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail, Castaway, 8 Mile....

12. I have yet to a break a bone :::knock on wood:::

13. I have not traveled west of the Mississippi that I can remember. (There was a camping trip to Missouri when I was two, apparently)

14. Although I love being in college, and fondly look forward to graduation and the day I secure a teaching job, I could be a professional student. There is so much to learn.
(edit 1/17: Graduated in May, 2010. Chose not to pursue teaching at this time.)

15. I wish I could be a surrogate mom.

16. I quit smoking in November of '05. It was the hardest thing I ever did.

17. The only time orange is an acceptable color is during October, but only in little bits.

18. I love candles, but never light them.

19. I don't like gold jewelry.

20. I don't like the blinds closed for any reason. I figure if someone can see in and don't like what they see, they won't look again. Big Daddy is afraid someone WILL like what they see. ::rolls on the floor with laughter::

21. I have a book obsession.

22. I love to iron. It's soothing to me.

23. I may or may not have a slight obsession with office supplies: pens, pencils, decorative papers, notebooks....

24. I prefer to be at home than anywhere.

25. I don't understand "boredom."

26. My husband thinks I am too hard on the kids.

27. I think my husband isn't hard enough.

28. We eat dinner as a family every night that he is home.

29. I make a traditional Sunday dinner every Sunday.

30. We eat out less than once a month.

31. I have married twice and have never had a wedding with all the fixins.

32. If (god forbid) something happens to this marriage, I won't get remarried.

33. I love to cook but hate to bake.
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34. I just learned to crochet this past Christmas.

35. It is yet another obsession.

36. I am obsessed with learning how to knit with the needles. I received a loom set for Christmas an love it.

37. I can cast-on, but not knit the first row.

38. I am more scared of success than failure.

39. I have an idea for a non-fiction book that I want to write. I feel like it could be picked up. And while there are many books on this particular subject, there are none that I have found written from the perspective I would write it.

40. If I wrote the book, it could potentially implode my family. The truth can be more hurtful than a lie.

41. I will write a book. Fiction, of course. I have one started (again) and all mapped out.

42. I get obsessively jealous when "celebrities" pen a book. Especially when promoting said book on talk show and admit to using a "collaborator."

43. In other words, said "celebrity" did not write the book. Yet, gets paid.

44. I selfishly wish that just ONE time, someone would call/email and say, "Hey. We saw your stuff. We know you've got it. Here's a check. Turn in the first draft by this date. We look forward to working with you."

45. I also selfishly wish that my blog was one that was so widely read, I would have hundreds of comments a day and possibly get invited to a conference.

46. I think the girl that has the same name as I and has already purchased our name as a domain should pair up. She is a web designer.

47. I always wished I had a sister and an older brother.

48. I can not stand the smell of watermelon. From the actual melon or artificial. It makes me want to vomit.

49. I would like to home school my boys. The younger one is all for it, but the older says no because he likes being in band.

50. My husband doesn't think I am qualified to teach our children.

51. My husband thinks I would make a great teacher for other people's children.

52. People tend to tell me their problems.

53. I like listening to people that need to talk.

54. I am horrible about dealing with my own crazy.

55. I love to watch people.

56. I carry a notebook in my pocketbook so I can write down interesting things I see or hear.

57. I make up little stories for people.

58. Little old ladies and men that are holding hands get happy endings always.

59. I am so quiet that people think I am probably a snob or stuck-up.

60. In actuality, I'd like to think I am one of the nicest people you'll meet.

61. Until you cross me.

62. Or mess with my children, husband, or dogs.

63. Then, you will suffer.

64. I work better at night than in the day.

65. Being a mom doesn't allow me to solely work the night shift.

66. I don't like uneven numbers, but I tend to be drawn to uneven situations.

67. Such as, three items in a sentence: I need milk, eggs, and cheese.

68. Flower arrangements are usually in threes or fives.

69. I only birthed three children.

70. I don't like samples at the grocery store.

71. It grosses me out.

72. I have never driven out-of-state without a parent or husband in tow.

73. I wish I could open my home to foster children.

74. I would probably never want them to leave.

75. I would like to own a beach house.

76. It would be my only house.

77. When I pump my gas, I have to make the money amount end on either a 5 or 0.

78. Which is strange given my dislike for odd numbers.

79. In my mind, quarters are even amounts.

80. I have a secret list of jobs I would like to do.

81. I would like to be a health inspector.

82. My husband said that we'd never eat out again if I did.

83. I'd like to work at a publishing house.

84. I'd also like to work on continuity either on a movie or sitcom.

85. I'd also like to be a midwife.

86. I wish TV was like it used to be.

87. Roseanne, Full House, Family Ties, Cosby: I used to love all those shows and more.

88. I feel old when I say, "When I was a kid..." (I am 36.)

89. Certain Publix commercials make me cry.

90. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole makes me cry, too.

91. I avoid crowds at all costs.

92. I would still like to be in Times Square on New Year's Eve.

93. I have had three short stories published.

94. My short stories can't be found at Borders, Books-A-Million, or even Goodwill.

95. My first story was unofficially named, "Favorite Prose" by facility members.

96. For the other two, I was given awards. First place on the first, second on the second, oddly enough.

97. I support feminism.

98. I also support chivalry.

99. I am raising two boys that will open and hold a door for not only their lady but a stranger; pay for the date even if she called; respect a lady as his contemporary not as the poor sole condemned to cleaning up his over spray in the bathroom.

100. I will never be amazed at my super powers to predict that the toilet paper is low/out and still manage to leave the next person stocked.

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The kids have left for school. It's going to be a good day, folks.

Or at the very least, quiet.