Hey There!

I have been looking at a few different blogs and websites about writing and journaling and things of that nature. I especially like reading through the writing prompts. One that has popped up a number of times is to list some little known and interesting facts about myself in one post, and then use that list for future posts. I have decided to do that on the days when I don't have pictures to post for my parents and grandparents- but first I have to compile the list. So, without further ado (I totally used to think that phrase was 'with no further adieu' until I realized that made no sense at all) here is a short list of things you may or may not have known about me. Be excited to hear the more in depth versions later on!

1. I have to read books cover to cover. Literally. I finally stopped myself from reading all the publishing info in college- but I never miss a foreword, dedication, glossary, epilogue, editor's note, or the teaser chapters for future books. I do this with magazines too.
2. I talk to myself when I am alone. Usually it is just little things like mini-pep talks, lists of tasks to do, or reminders- but sometimes it goes more in depth than that.
3. I lie at church when I make comments. I know- this is weird. The thing is, when I have ideas or council that is applicable to the topics being discussed, I feel weird about taking credit for those ideas. I don't want people thinking I am arrogant, so I credit my ideas to other people. A lot of my comments are falsely prefaced with things like, "My Young Women's leader once said. . ", "My mom always told me. . .", "One of my roommates once talked about. . ."
4. I cry every day. I have been doing that since High School. It calms me.
5. When I get bored listening to lectures, speeches, and even talks, I write my own talk or speech on that subject in my head.
6. I tried for an entire semester to go by Mandy, but could never make it stick.
7. I am hopelessly sarcastic. I blame mostly my dad, but my mom is fairly well versed in it as well. People who don't understand sarcasm confuse and irritate me.
8. I hate shopping for clothes. It is the worst.
9. I LOVE grocery shopping.
10. I hate most chick flicks. I used to love them, and then I had a real relationship with a real man, and most romantic comedies after that experience bored, annoyed, and even offended me.
11. I am usually in the middle of four different books and one magazine. This is because I have 3 bathrooms, a purse, and a car.
12. I am mostly terrified to have a third child. Mostly I am excited, but also I am mostly scared out of my mind. Does that make sense?
13. I hate small talk. Seriously- I hate it.
14. My life right now kind of revolves around facebook. Not in a creepy stalker kind of way, but in a constant quick checks and updates between writing lesson plan segments kind of way.
15. I like hearing when I have something legitimately wrong with me when I have been feeling gross. It makes me feel like less of a weakling when I hear my pains have been caused by actual conditions and not just from me overreacting to heartburn or indigestion.