101 Things

Everyone seems to have these! I remember in high school I had to make a list of 100 things about myself for a class, but have to start from scratch now.

1. I was born a month premature.
2. I sucked my thumb (right and left) 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. Except for the four months I lived in Providence for school.
9. Nothing makes me more sad/angry than animal abuse.
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 The Now and Then is one of the best movies ever made.
17. I love Walt Disney World. Nothing compares to the happiness and magic that WDW holds.
18. John and I own a timeshare in Disney World, at the Animal Kindgom lodge. We've never stayed there though!
19. I am a college graduate as of December 16, 2009. {FINALLY!}
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. Not that I'd do anything with another degree...
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 curl up in bed and never get out.
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. Most of my friends are scattered at least 45 minutes away from me.
32. Recently I've really been trying to stay in touch with them more.
33. I used to work at a nursing home in the social service department.
34. I am lactose intolerant. If I eat dairy I get so bloated that I look preggers.
35. This really puts a damper on my chocolate obsession.
36. I religiously watch One Tree Hill and Army Wives.
37. I am an ASPCA Guardian. That means I feed three kitties and three doggies every month.
38. Little kitties need shelter, so you should send money too!
39. I really can't pick a favorite Disney movie - it's a toss up between Finding Nemo, Beauty and the Beast, Up, Lion King and Lady & The Tramp.
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, Marley and Nala 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. 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. In 5th grade I had major anxiety about losing my parents in a car accident.
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. I don't always do this.
51. I remember really random things, like license plate numbers.
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. I think it's completely ridiculous that a college education costs as much as it does.
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. 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. Somehow I managed!
68. I love cooking and cleaning.
69. I really hate when our house 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 have never made it through a wake without crying.
81. Even when I didn't know the person that well.
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. I finally got contacts!
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. I love Hanson and I'm not ashamed to admit it.
94. I also love country music.
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 am almost done!
101. THE END!

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