Tiggity Tag

I might be a geek (or really self-indulgent) but I don't mind getting tagged. It makes it easy for a blog post idea.

I think: That people are far too critical of each other. I'm also guilty of this.

I know: Who I am. It's taken me a long time to get to a point where I can truly say that I am comfortable in my own skin. I am confident and loving, spontaneous and disorganized. But--that's okay!

I want: To slow down. I am continuously trying to simplify, organize and stop to smell the roses--but I always end up signing up for more than I can handle. I need to learn how to say "NO".

I have: Some interesting/unique health problems. Everyday is a challenge in some way--but I am getting more and more used to dealing with them. I know it could be worse, I really do.

I wish: I could afford to do all the things I'd love to do. Not just have a home, drive a reliable car, etc. but I REALLY want to get involved with donating to cancer research, helping people who can't afford serving missions, school, etc. I know this is so far from where we are right now--but I really believe that if we could--we would. I promise I'm not saying this to sound all righteous and humble...Danny and I have always talked about how cool it would be to anonymously donate a huge chunk of money to a good cause.

I hate: Chronically difficult people. You know the type--people who go "against the grain" just for the sake of being different. It drives me CRAZY. I also have a newly renewed hatred toward the lack of available health insurance in our country. GHETTO.

I miss: My trim, in shape body.

I fear: Losing Danny or Cole, not being able to have more children, perma-debt.

I smell: Nothing. I have horrible allergies right now. I don't smell much these days.

I crave: Ice cream. Pretty much any time, any where. And nachos...

I search: My entire apartment for chapstick. This desert weather always has me thinking "my lips hurt real bad!"

I wonder: Why we felt right about going to Culinary school. We were taken advantage of big time. DON'T DO IT.

I regret: Chasing boys that didn't like me (hello--get a clue), being insecure in High School and not really learning anything in school.

I love: Where we live, my family, my friends, God, (not in that order), a good book and seeing great movies in the theater.

I care: About people who are close to me. I get stressed out for people, I rejoice with people and I think if people knew how much I cared about them it might freak them out. I am addicted to close friendships and having a good relationship with family members.

I always: Want my children to know their cousins and extended family. Unfortunately I don't feel like I have that in my life. My mom is an only child and my Dad's side of the family isn't very close. I want Cole to KNOW his cousins and have fond memories of them while he is young. It's important to me that he is surrounded with the people who will be the most permanent part of his life.

I am not: An extremely serious person. I CAN be serious--when appropriate...but I don't take myself too seriously. It's actually kind of annoying that people are so up tight about their own lives and agenda that they forget to look outside themselves.

I believe: That God is aware of me and that He has a plan for me. I am pretty clueless about this plan about 95% of the time, but I trust that He is running the show.

I dance: All the time. I would NEVER dance in public the way I dance at home. That silly dancing is reserved for immediate family members only--and MAYBE close friends. I am not blessed in this category--but I have to admit that good dancing is so fun to watch. I can at least really appreciate it.

I sing: A lot. Usually it's just me being goofy, but sometimes I'll sing along to a soundtrack (Wicked) and get totally into it. Cole still doesn't love it when I sing. Too bad kid--I'm not going anywhere.

I don't always: Take my makeup off before going to bed. I usually wake up with "raccoon" eyes. And I hardly EVER take my contacts out. DAH WELL.

I write: More than anyone knows. Even Danny. I always loved Creative Writing in High School and I have started several novels and not finished them. I write poetry and want to write children's books someday.

I lose: Not weight--that's for dang sure.

I win: For always putting people before tasks. I could have a million things to do, but if somebody calls or comes over--I end up chatting with them forever. I'd so much rather catch up with a friend than finish the dishes or fold laundry. It's a blessing and a curse.

I never: Take my marriage for granted. I know that we have a healthy relationship, and I thank God every single day for my wonderful, thoughtful, caring husband.

I listen: To a lot of music. I love all types of music and I LOVE IT when Danny plays the piano. Hold me back...

I can usually be found: At the dang computer working on the 10 year reunion (I'm the webmaster and it is WAY more work than I ever anticipated it being), or out in the courtyard where we live. Green grass, lots of trees and good friends.

I am scared: Of not cherishing every moment in life. The good, the bad, the ugly. It is all a part of molding me into who I am going to become. I don't want to have regrets.

I need: To cut out some bad habits. I really want to be a positive influence for good...I don't want to gossip, cut others down or criticize others. I want people to know that what they say and who they are is safe with me.

I am happy about: So many things. I am very blessed and I feel so lucky to be surrounded with such hilarious/happy/caring/thoughtful/self-less people.