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42 Boring Things About Me

Aunt Becky from Mommy Wants Vodka did this, and I thought it was pretty cool. Except I can’t come up with 100 things, so here are 42. And apparently I can’t count either (keep reading and you will understand).

1.       I have two kids.
2.       I am married.
3.       I am crazy clean, meaning I clean like crazy. It is like anorexia, except with dirt instead of food, but the control issues are still there.
4.       This is a conversation I had with my husband the other night after I got our son to bed:
Me: “I hope he stays down.”
Hubby: “How long?”
Me: “Until tomorrow…”
Hubby: “Why?”
Me: “Um… why do I want our son to sleep through the night? Are you seriously asking me this?”
5.       I was a blond for many, many years. I was a brunette for about five seconds before I realized it really does not suit my complexion. I am/have been a red head for about four years. I love red the best.
6.       But I will always be a blond at heart.
7.       I love blogging.
8.       I get blogger’s block.
9.       Then I read other amazing blogs, and I get inspired.
10.   I love reading bloggers who are a billion times better than me… it gives me something to aspire to.
11.   I cannot live without coffee. If you saw me in the morning, you would totally understand what I mean.
12.   I enjoy being pregnant.
13.   I have a lot of friends. I am still not sure how that happened.
14.   I love grocery shopping. Don’t ask.
15.   Sometimes I write blog posts and I delete them because I realize they suck and no one wants to read them. This one can probably make that list.
16.   I will write for money. Just ask.
17.   I don’t really understand how social networking works, but apparently I am good at it. Huh?
18.   Almond milk kind of creeps me out. I have this visual of an almond getting milked…
19.   I have a favorite child. I am not telling anyone which one.
20.   I love pink. But my favorite color is burgundy.
21.   I secretly want to quit my day job and become a wedding planner.
22.   I love baby showers.
23.   I love planning baby showers.
24.   I like to watch Jeopardy and play along.
25.   I am completely addicted to trail mix.
26.   I love decorating cup cakes.
27.   I am terrible at decorating cup cakes, but it doesn’t mean I will stop.
28.   I have a ridiculous amount of shoes. Think about the most shoes you have seen in one room aside from a store. Yeah, I have more than that.
29.   I love big, gaudy jewelry. I know it is tacky. I know it is loud. I love it.
30.   I am about as subtle as a train wreck.
31.   I like nice cars.
32.   I am still afraid of the dark.
33.   One of my favorite places in the world is Stockholm. I have never been there.
34.   The only thing I liked about high school was the grades I got.
35.   I am short, so those high heels I wear are totally necessary.
36.   My husband has a thing for short women. I think.
37.   I like to get all done up, dressed up, etc. and then go to Starbucks or the local grocery store.
38.   This has been the most difficult post I have written in a long time.
39.   I try to be funny, but a lot of people don’t get my sarcasm.
40.   People take me seriously. I am not sure why.
41.   Google is mad at me because other people took me seriously.
42.   Ending sentences in prepositions is where it’s at.
43.   Sometimes I amuse myself, and no one else. And that is okay.44.   I love ellipses…
45.   I meant to write only 42 things because 42 is my favorite number.
46.   I guess you get four bonus boring facts!

Ten Reasons I am Thankful

We all love the holidays for the parties, the food, and the general sense of festivities. But during the holiday season I also like to take some time to reflect on the things I am grateful for, and realize how lucky I am. It is hard to narrow it down to just ten, but I did my best.
1.       My husband
He is always there for me. His patience abounds (being married to me requires a lot of patience). He loves me deeply. He takes care of me, and is altogether a wonderful husband. He is also an amazing father.
2.        My daughter
She has changed the person I am and how I live my life.
3.       My Son
Just when I thought I knew what I was doing, he reminds me I have still a lot to learn. And his giggle is absolutely contagious.
4.       My family
I have a great family. We have our ups and downs, and sometimes sideway moments, but I am still glad to have all of you in my life.
5.       My friends
They are there for me in good times, and in bad. They cheer me up. Keep me going. Make me happy. And the really special ones go out for frozen yogurt and coffee.
6.       My co-workers
Both the ones in my office, and the ones online. You guys are great, supportive, and you motivate me more than you think.
7.       My house
I love my house, my home. My husband and I worked hard for it, and we treasure it. It is where I go for comfort, warmth, and to be with my favorite people.
8.       The many opportunities I have been given this year
I cannot even count how many great opportunities I have encountered this year. I have taken my writing to heights it has never been (please do not take this post as an example. I am extremely emotional while writing this, so it does not count). I have given birth to an amazing little boy. I have found passions I did not know I have. I have found yet another piece of the puzzle of me. I have found a little piece of happiness.
9.       My job
I am very grateful to have a job. In this economy, it truly can be a blessing.
10.   Everyone who I have encountered in real life and online
So many different people have touched and affected me this year. I saved this one for last, because I cannot fully express how happy I am to have gotten to know everyone, even if just a little. You are amazing and thank you for existing.
What are you thankful for?