Monday, October 6, 2008

15 Things

My friend at work had a fun and insightful post that she got from a friend which I in return got from her...you get the picture. You list 15 things you are not afraid to admit. I'm sure that you will find the following humbling, embarrassing, and humorous. Without further ado, here are my 15 things:
1) I am not an organized person. My concrete possessions in life are scattered from my car, to our house, to work, to my parent's house, etc. It has always been seen as a flaw, and maybe it still is. I however have learned to embrace this quality! It could be worse....couldn't it?
2) I do not like to share food. I guess this makes me selfish, and I hate this. I try really hard to offer my food and favorite candy to friends and family, but deep down inside I'm hoping they decline! Isn't that awful?
3) I have an unhealthy fear of death. I do not want to elaborate.
4) I have a ritual I do before bed every night- take my make-up off, use the restroom, wash my hands, brush my teeth, lotion my hands and elbows, drink some water, and finally apply chapstick. I have done this ever since I was old enough to remember.
5) I feel that I am blessed with the quality of impersonating people-weird huh?! I don't know how it started, but my family and friends have started asking me to impersonate people. I don't know how this will help me, but it is fun!
6) I will not drive alone on any interstate or highway for more than 30 minutes. I hate driving long distances by myself. This is where I feel the most vulnerable.
7) I seek my sister's advice for just about everything. I always want her approval whether it be my clothes, my job, or a pillow :-) I don't believe this is a bad thing, but I do need to learn to be myself.
8) I would rather be with my niece and nephew than anywhere else in the entire world- football game (AL National Championship) -sorry Hunter-, vacation, or any other place for that matter.
9) I am sad everyday that I cannot see my grandparents. For those of you that don't know, they live in California. I miss them more than words can describe. The holidays are hard for me because I yearn to be with them.
10) My dream is to write fiction books, write for a magazine, and publish a children's book.
11) I am okay with the fact that I do not have a ton of girlfriends. The ones I have are precious and dear to my heart. I no longer try to make friends with people just to have them. I cherish the ones I know I will have throughout my time on Earth and throughout Heaven.
12) I do not pray often. This is something that I struggle with a good deal.
13) I love pregnancy-everything about it. I love to talk to pregnant women, read about pregnancy and research the new "hot baby items." Most of all, I cannot wait to be pregnant. I yearn to see my belly grow, and I yearn to hear my child's heartbeat.
14) I have a problem with shopping. Sometimes I think I should be a personal shopper. I love to walk up and down every aisle and imagine myself in a certain outfit. I also love to walk through At Home or Pottery Barn and make a wish list of the way I would like our house to look like someday.
15) I have loved my husband for over 5 years, and it took me all those years to give him a chance. Through our friendship I constantly turned him down for dates, screened his phone calls, and was scared to be close to him. I finally let go and listened to God, and gave us a chance. It was the biggest step I have ever made, and the happiest step I have ever made. I cannot imagine what my life would be like without Hunter.
I hope you laughed, was surprised by my comments, but I hope I didn't make anyone sad by writing any of this. This is me. How about you?

2 comments:

Elise Hollinhead said...

A couple of things:
1. You don't brush your teeth at night? That was not part of your routine. Gross!
2. We both are obsessed with pregnancy. This is a problem.
3. I knew all of that stuff and nothing surprised me. I guess this is why I'm your best friend!

Melissa Echols said...

hahaha I do too brush my teeth at night....let me fix it! I thought I put that there!!!! Now it's your turn!!!