Sunday, December 31, 2006

1. I was born a month premature.
2. I sucked my thumb for the first seven years of my life.
3. I got strep throat 15 times in a 12-month period of time when I was seven.
4. I had to have my tonsils and adenoids removed after that.
5. My throat was so sore that I stopped sucking my thumbs.
6. My first pet was Bob, the cat who was actually a girl.
7. Bob didn’t like anyone but my dad and me.
8. I have never lived more than 3 days without having a cat.
9. Except for the four months I lived in Providence for school.
10. I bought my first brand new car in June 2008.
11. Her name is Pepper because the manufacturer’s name for the paint is Spicy Red.
12. I love to scrapbook.
13. I hate odd numbers, especially numbers with 3’s in them.
14. I associate most letters, words, numbers, names, and places with colors.
15. I just learned that there is an actual name for that – Synesthesia.
16. I think Finding Nemo is one of the best movies ever made.
17. I love all things Disney.
18. John and I own a timeshare in Disney World, at the Animal Kindgom Lodge.
19. I am a college graduate as of December 16, 2009.
20. I have a BA in History, my minor was Sociology. I may or may not want to go back for a second BA in Sociology.
21. I love children.
22. My biggest goal in life is to be a mom.
23. I used to want to be a teacher but the thought of taking out another loan for grad school makes me want to pee my pants.
25. Lifehouse is my favorite band of all time.
26. I try to go to as many shows as I can, but I’m usually too broke to travel to other states.
27. My fiance is John.
28. He is an independent contractor for FedEx Ground.
29. He puts up with my sometimes unnecessary mood swings.
30. I love him a lot.
31. We are getting married in Disney World on May 24, 2011.
32. I have ALWAYS wanted to get married in Disney.
33. I used to work at a nursing home in the social service department.
34. You never really get used to the smell of a nursing home.
35. But, old people say really funny things.
36. I religiously watch One Tree Hill and Army Wives.
37. I send money to the ASPCA.
38. Little kitties need shelter, so you should send money too!
39. I really can’t pick a favorite Disney movie.
40. I CAN pick a favorite book, Little Women.
41. Recently, The Time Traveler’s Wife became another favorite book. It’s amazing, go read it.
42. Pictures mean a lot to me, because they are a great reminder of how lucky I am to have this life and the people in it.
43. I treat my cats, Milo and Marley, like they are my children. Spoiled.
44. I think my father is the most amazing and inspiring person I know.
45. He gives so much of himself to others and never asks for anything in return.
46. I hardly ever say no to ice cream. Edit: I discovered I am lactose intolerant, so I usually say no now.
47. When I was three, I went through a phase where I HAD to have a band-aid across my forehead all the time.
48. Luckily I got past that pretty quick.
49. I believe in God, but I don’t believe in going to church to prove it.
50. I think it’s important to learn at least one new thing each day.
51. I remember really random things, like license plate numbers. It doesn't make me a creeper.
52. I have always wanted to learn how to play piano.
53. I wish I could have met FDR.
54. Belle is my favorite Disney Princess.
55. Penguins are really cute. Someday I want to play with one.
56. I love surprises.
57. I dread birthdays because I am really bad at picking out gifts.
58. Christmas is the best day of the year, without a doubt.
59. Not because of gifts, but because everyone is nice to each other.
60. And there’s good food, obviously.
61. When it’s summer, I wish it were winter. When it’s winter, I wish it were summer. But really, I hate winter.
62. I was in a serious car accident on May 11, 2007.
63. I have a really ugly scar on my left arm because of it.
64. There is still glass in my arm.
65. When I get time, I’m going to have reconstructive surgery on it. Edit: Apparently there is nothing they can do for my arm – but they can turn MJ white??
66. I have had about 10 wedding dresses picked out over the last five years.
67. But now that I have to pick one out, I can’t.
68. I love cooking and cleaning.
69. I really hate when my apartment is cluttered.
70. I took ballet lessons for twelve years.
71. I took pointe lessons for five years.
72. I was named after my great-grandmother in Sweden.
73. Someday I want a husky dog.
74. I can’t imagine owning anything other than a black lab though.
75. I am a night owl.
76. I never want to go to bed, and never want to get out of bed in the morning.
77. I have a really big family.
78. So big, in fact, that we have to rent a hall on Christmas just to fit us all.
79. I cry almost every time I watch Army Wives.
80. I hate going to wakes. I have a really hard time not crying when other people are crying.
81. I love my hometown.
82. I am in love with the smell of autumn.
83. Hand sanitizer is a must-have. All the time.
84. I seriously dislike my keyboard.
85. I had the best co-workers at the Disney Store before it closed.
86. I start every day trying to eat healthy.
87. I want to become really good at Pilates.
88. I am supposed to wear glasses but I don’t always wear them. They make me look like a nerd.
89. I’ve saved all my movie tickets from the three years.
90. I have a box where I keep every memento from my relationship with John.
91. It’s getting too full.
92. I suppose that is a good thing =)
93. Every year, Hanson comes to CT and it always falls on the day of my night class midterms.
94. Now that I’m done with school, they probably won’t come.
95. I used to collect Disney Snowglobes.
96. I have no room for them anymore. In fact, there are three sitting under my bed.
97. I cannot sleep without my arm around something.
98. Usually it’s just my pillow.
99. I am really self-conscious of the scar on my arm.
100. I love my engagement ring to pieces.
101. THE END!