100 Random Facts

1. I refuse to buy something new, if the old one still works... I still own my piece of trash $38 vacuum from when I was first married. I am impatiently waiting for it to break.
2. I love being a mom. Nothing is as hard, nor rewarding.
3. I sleep on a heating pad almost every night, it helps my back pain and I think I fall asleep faster when using it.
4. I can't stand it when things are not put in the right place.
5. I love rocking out to my ipod Shuffle while cleaning.
6. Nothing is better than a hot bubble bath with a good book.
7. I went skydiving in my younger, crazier days (and loved it).
8. Now that I am a mom, I could never image going skydiving again.
9. I am so thankful for the safety and health of my family.
10. I won first place in the Pillsbury Bake-Off as a kid... Who would have ever guessed that??
11. I teach preschool and love my little class and all of the fun stuff we do.
12. I changed my major several times in college: social work, fashion design, and elementary education.
13. I love learning new things and would love to go to medical school one day.
14. I really wish my house would stay clean for more than two seconds.
15. I am not a morning person.
16. I need my sleep, 8-9 hours at least.
17. I love books and want a nice library someday.
18. I almost always have a sewing project in the works.
19. I am a huge fan of giving homemade gifts.
20. I love organization and wish I could be more organized.
21. I am the oldest, two little sisters, one brother.
22. I went to four different elementary schools, four jr. highs, and two high schools.
23. One day soon, I would love a nice camera and learn how to take awesome pictures with it.
24. I am a nature person... camping, hiking, kayaking, or just relaxing on the beach.
25. Ryan and I love our shows: Project Runway, The Office, Prison Break, and Lost.
26. I always wanted a big family, but am quite certain now, that I don't have the patience it takes.
27. I love sushi at "Ra," the Tootsy Maki Roll is my favorite.
28. Cleaning the house should have an "easy button."
29. I detest being in the car and dealing with traffic. I wish I had a transporter, Star Trek style.
30. I hate cooking with raw meat.
31. I cannot eat meet off of a bone, it makes me gag just thinking about it.
32. I could be a vegetarian, if it didn't require so much effort. My sister is vegan and I respect her for that.
33. Migraines seem to torment me 1-3 times a week.
34. I have developed a migraine cocktail: 3 tablets Motrin, 2 tablets Tylenol, and 1/4 can of caffeinated soda. If taken early enough it seems to stop a migraine.
35. I always wanted to be a ballerina and have every intention of living my dreams out through my daughters.
36. I hate doing laundry... it is a daunting, never ending task.
37. I wish I was more into exercise and could find the time to do it.
38. I am done with contacts and glasses and really want Lasik Surgery.
39. I am an awful singer and don't dance very well either.
40. I've come to appreciate silence and if I am driving by myself, I sometimes keep the radio off and just enjoy the sound of nothing.
41. I think I have a super-human sense of smell. I am pretty sure that is a bad thing.
42. I go to the movie theater maybe once a year.
43. The computer has turned into a big distraction in my life, e-mail, blogging, digital scrapping, online shopping, etc.
44. I have incredibly dry skin.
45. I need to be a better prioritizer.
46. I don't understand meanness and do not tolerate it, ever.
47. My family is so important to me and I didn't know that my heart was able to contain so much love.
48. My husband is a great, responsible, understanding, and loving man.
49. Sometimes, my husband is my fourth child.
50. I enjoy gardening and love my fresh veggies and fruit.
51. I love my Savior, Jesus Christ.
52. I have a strong testimony, that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints is the gospel of Jesus Christ in it's fullest.
53. I wish I was more diligent.
54. I am grateful that I have the blessings of the temple and know that my family can be together forever.
55. I am grateful for the example my mother and father have set for me.
56. I wish I had more energy.
57. I wish my kids could share all of their extra energy with me.
58. Public speaking terrifies me.
59. Rainy, cloudy days are the best.
60. I have always wanted to go sailing, but have yet to embark on that adventure.
61. I love finding good deals.
62. I listen to a strange variety of music.
63. I am ashamed to admit it, but I love Martha Stewart.
64. I wish the TV played less of a role in our household.
65. I love reading to my children and wish I did it more often.
66. I love cuddling with my kids, but do not let them sleep in my bed.
67. I love watching my children learn and discover new things.
68. My grandma "Rain" has always been one of my favorite people.
69. Everything is better with cheese on it.
70. I love cooking and baking and trying new recipes.
71. I hate messing up my kitchen.
72. I love going to Disneyland with my kids and watching their faces light up every time.
73. I love holidays and family traditions.
74. I am a huge Jane Austin fan. Oh, and Mr. Darcy,too.
75. My friends are so uplifting and I love being with them and laughing with them.
76. I hope I am always able to remember what my kids were like when they were little.
77. I never watch daytime television.
78. I like to keep things simple.
79. My mom and dad are probably in better shape than me. (They are gym junkies).
80. I am a perfectionist and can tend to be a little too particular about certain things.
81. I love planning and preparing.
82. I wish I was more up to date on current events and politics.
83. I love dancing and being silly with my kids.
84. I wish our family lived closer. (And Kate, too.)
85. The smell of freshly washed sheets is divine.
86. I am the opposite of a pack-rat... I actually take pleasure in getting rid of things.
87. My toenails are always painted, my fingernails are never painted.
88. Pinkberry is so, so yummy. I am shamefully addicted.
89. I love watching musicals and plays. Ryan and I have a goal to see one a year.
90. I am a list maker... apparently.
91. I wear flip-flops 365 days a year.
92. I can't stand wasting electricity, water, or not recycling something that can be.
93. When I was little I wanted to be a scientist, astronaut and artist. Hmmm, I see to have sidetracked.
94. I would love to have a cat or a dog, but have no desire to clean up after one.
95. I love to dabble in things: jewelry making, decoupodge, cake decorating, quilting, etc.
96. My biggest claim to fame is winning the school geography bee in 1992.
97. One day I will have a fabulous, office/sewing/craft room.
98. I love farmer's markets.
99. I didn't care much for chocolate as a child, but as an adult, it has become a favorite indulgence of mine.
100. I love documenting my journey through life to preserve all of life's precious memories.