100 Things About Me!

Okay, so here is another boring post without pictures. And making it even more so, it's about me! I stole this idea from another fellow blogger, Brittney, Summer's sister! I thought it was so fun to read hers that I'd give it a try. I promise my next entry will be more exciting... with pictures!!!! :)



1. I have lived in Texas my entire life.
2. I don’t think I could ever move out of Texas, I love it here!
3. In fact the only time I haven’t lived in Dallas (or surrounding suburb) was the 4 years I was in Austin!
4. Denny and I have known each other for 11 years.
5. We were just friends for the first 2, then started dating!
6. I didn’t want to date Denny until he was dating someone else. Jealousy works every time!
7. I LOVE that he has a big family! Being an only child I had always wanted to marry into a big and loud family, and finally have siblings! I am very blessed!
8. I love college football almost as much as Denny.
9. But could care less about the pros.
10. I love to shop online, but I usually spend too much money.
11. Shopping period is such a high!
12. I’ve had 4 cars, all brand new, and have never had a car with leather interior. I’m hoping that will change in the next couple of years!
13. I am an organization nut and huge neat freak!
14. Everything has it’s place and needs to be there before I leave the house each day (especially the pillows on the sofa!). I think I may be a tad OCD.
15. I get that very honestly from my dad. His got worse as he got older and I am on the same path!
16. I am embarrassed to admit that I have been watching General Hospital for at least 25 years… no lie! I remember Luke and Laura and Frisco and Felicia like it was yesterday. No matter how bad it gets, I just can’t stop watching!
17. I love Austin and if I could leave my friends and family here, I’d move back tomorrow.
18. The 4 years I was at UT were the best of my life! I’d go back in a heartbeat!
19. Having a child is the most awesome and amazing experience! I never knew I could love… or worry like I do now. It really is like having your heart run around outside of your body.
20. I am worried about what I’ll do with a little boy after having a little girl.
21. And I worry about raising a polite young man, who is still “all” boy.
22. But I can’t wait to experience a boy, it will be an entirely new experience!
23. I have a horrible fear of flying. All I can imagine is it going down.
24. However, if Denny and Olivia (and soon Jack) are with me, I’m better.
25. So my biggest fear would be losing my family! That just downright terrifies me! I don’t think I’d survive without any one of them!
26. I also have a fear of elevators… ever since 9/11. I got stuck in one shortly thereafter and it was awful!
27. My mind also always goes to the worst case scenario every time, again, thanks to 9/11… and watching the news! Another show I need to quit!
28. I love chocolate sweets, anything chocolate will do.
29. But chocolate chip cookies are my absolute favorite dessert!
30. The only fruity dessert I like is apple pie/cobbler.
31. I could care less about politics. I never follow it and have only voted once in my life, the last presidential election.
32. I can be talked into just about anything if someone tries hard enough.
33. But I am also very stubborn!
34. I have a huge crush on McSteamy, Eric Dane! I don’t know that there is anyone more attractive on this earth… except Denny of course!
35. I can quote every line of Christmas Vacation!
36. I LOVE Thanksgiving Dinner, it’s one of my most favorite meals!
37. And Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, it’s centered around family, food, and counting your blessings!
38. I’m a beach girl all the way.
39. Destin is my beach/vacation of choice, I don’t care how crowded it is!
40. Skiing is way too much work!
41. I wish Denny and I would have lived downtown in a loft or something fun before we had kids.
42. I love to cook!
43. I can relate almost any situation back to a Friends episode! I still love that show and wish it was on more like it used to be!
44. I am horribly impatient, which is not so great when you have children!
45. Which is why we will only be having 2 kids!
46. I like to scrapbook, but am almost 3 years behind.
47. I still will not give it up!
48. My dad always said that was the best thing I got from my mom. I’d set a goal and not stop until I achieved it. Not sure if that’s a good thing! :)
49. I love that Olivia has my dad’s eyes, color and all, and his dimple, every time I really stop and look at her I think of him!
50. He would be SO proud of her!
51. I can’t sleep in past 8:30 anymore.
52. I love margaritas, with salt, usually frozen, but sometimes I want one on the rocks.
53. I have a bachelor of arts in Spanish.
54. I never used Spanish in any of my jobs after I graduated.
55. I probably use it more now that I stay at home, just working with Olivia (and that’s not saying much!)
56. Which is the best job ever! As hard as it is some days, I would not trade it for the world!
57. I have less than zero desire to ever go back to work.
58. I love my calendar and live by it! If it’s not written down, I won’t remember it!
59. And I’m old school, I still use pencil and paper, no electronic calendar device! I’m afraid I’d lose the info. and be up a creek!
60. I have wonderful friends who constantly surprise me with their love and support, they are like the sisters I never had!
61. Ditto for Denny’s friends!
62. I was a Zeta in college, but wasn’t very involved after my first year.
63. And I don’t keep up with any of my sorority sisters.
64. I love giving gifts and thinking of the perfect gift for the recipient!
65. I am addicted to cookbooks, I have way too many as it is, but keep buying them.
66. I have every intention of reading lots of books, but that is one goal I am definitely not achieving. Sadly, I never read unless it’s a children’s book for Liv!
67. I have read to her from day one, or before, in the hopes that she enjoys reading more than I ever have!
68. My goal for next year is to read the Bible in a year.
69. I am a huge hypochondriac.
70. I have a thing for stationery and gift wrap, love them both.
71. I like nuts, but NOT in my desserts, YUCK!
72. I get restless leg when I am tired, it is a real syndrome, I promise.
73. I don’t care too much about movies. I’d rather go to dinner where I can talk.
74. I can talk with the best of them… in person, on the phone, email, IM, you name it!
75. I actually enjoy cleaning, it’s instant gratification.
76. Denny keeps begging me to get someone to clean the house, but I can’t do it!
77. I’ve never broken any bones. (knocking on wood)
78. Or had a nosebleed.
79. I love going to the grocery store!
80. I hate taking naps (except for when I am prego).
81. I love the smell of permanent markers, a burning match, and a fresh cut lawn (all independently!)
82. And I absolutely love the sounds of locusts. They make me think of summer as a child and the sound is so peaceful!
83. I was an incredibly picky eater as a child, I was SO skinny growing up and hated being called that, it was such an insult.
84. I have one tattoo and don’t regret it at all!
85. Mexican food is my favorite cuisine! I could eat it every day!
86. I have lived in 20 different houses/apartments throughout my life.
87. If I had the guts to travel overseas I’d go to Italy.
88. I sucked my thumb and had a blanket that I carried around until I was 8 years old.
89. Which led to 2 sets of braces!
90. My first job was in high school at Gap Kids.
91. Having a drink or two on any patio is one of the most relaxing activities.
92. I really enjoy doing yard work, planting flowers and stuff, I leave the real work to Denny!
93. I would love to be able to sew. I can sew a button on and that’s about it!
94. I love entertaining and having people over.
95. I am addicted to putting lotion on my hands. Every time I wash my hands I immediately have to put on lotion!
96. As clean as I am at home, I feel like my car is a different story. I get it washed maybe 2 or 3 times a year, and it always seems to have junk in it.
97. I have a very strange habit of picking my lip, usually when I’m deep in thought or anxious about something.
98. I really dislike taking medicine and will only take it as a last resort.
99. I am an avid coupon clipper and use them everywhere I can!
100. I am eternally thankful for the family and friends the Lord has given me. I truly feel blessed each and every day!