Wednesday, July 11, 2007

100 Things About Me...

100. My life has made one large circle. I live in the house I grew up in and work in the system I attended school in. It's amazing how history repeats itself.

99. I am finally getting older, and it freaks me out. When I was a kid, Pluto was a planet! Times have changed! Getting older really does seem weird to me though!

98. I have friends and always have, but I don't think I've ever had a best friend. Girls typically got on my nerves growing up. Everything was a big deal to them.

97. I am spoiled rotten. My mom was the original source, but Daniel has carried the tradition on. I like to think I spoil him too though.

96. I would rather eat Daniel's food than any restaurant!

95. I HATE confrontation.

94. I always said I'd NEVER be a teacher. I am currently employed as a 10th grade math teacher.

93. My future children have a 50% chance of either having the eye disease in my family or being a carrier of it. (Only boys can actually have the disease. Girls can be carriers meaning they can pass it on to their children someday.) I don't mind though because it has only made my Dad a stronger person; therefore, I know my children will be ok also.

92. I always wanted to be a doctor. That is my true dream in life. An oncologist to be specific.

91. I have three heroes in life. 1) Daniel 2) Daddy 3) Mr. Joe - a guy we go to church with; he's in his seventies

90. I regret not remaining close to my high school friends.

89. I am still not old enough to substitute teach in Blount County.

88. I am scared to death of fire. My grandparents died as a result of a house fire.

87. I got my first job because I was walking across Freed one day and wondered into the tutoring office and just decided to sign up to tutor. I took my first paycheck, bought some fabric and made a blanket to ensure I'd always have something that was from my first paycheck. I'm covering up with that blanket right now!

86. I love anything monogrammed. It makes me feel special when it has my name on it. I'm silly.

85. Einstein's life amazes me. Daniel says I'm a dork.

84. I knew 2 of my great-grandmothers. They are both deceased now.

83. My mom is my best friend.

82. I always fear I might get on people's nerves. I know I don't most of the time, but I don't want to intrude or bug anyone.

81. I H-A-T-E being treated like I'm going to steal or shoplift something when I go in a store just because I look 16.

80. I am mistaken as a student at least once a week sometimes while going through the lunch line with an elementary school class.

79. I think I spent too much time alone growing up because now I can't stand a quiet house or room.

78. If I have a boy, I hope he turns out like Alex and Levi.. They are always so happy and energetic.

77. I really need to have more real conversations with Daniel's family and spend more time with them.

76. I always wanted to play high school basketball but never got too. I am better at softball anyways.

75. I am NOT musically inclined. Maybe our kids will get the Courington 'Music' Gene.

74. I cannot stand when people yell at each other. It makes me cry every time.

73. I look like my Mom and act like my Dad.

72. I need to find more outdoor hobbies.

71. I am highly allergic to something, but we cannot figure out what it is. Crazy, huh?

70. Addi is adorable. I think about her and usually tell someone about her everyday.

69. I love it when Levi calls me Minnie. I am sad when his nap time comes because I know it means no more Levi hollers. I like the hollers.

68. I want to be like my mother-in-law someday.

67. I think my father-in-law is one of the funniest people I know. I love to yap with him about any crazy topic.

66. I believe Billy should start a Special Events Decorating Business.

65. I would give Mary part of my liver if I could. She amazes me with how much energy she has regardless of everything.

64. I think Paul is an amazing teacher. He is so patient and puts so much effort into his lesson plans. I hope I can try as hard as he does.

63. Kim has to be the MOST patient person I know. I wish I got to see her more often. I miss her quite frequently.

62. Josh is an awesome dad. I love it when Hannah sees him walk into a room. She just lights up.

61. I had so much fun talking to Katie the day we went to camp. I never knew we had so much in common.

60. My kids will have the BEST aunts and uncles EVER. Thats worth more than anything earthly possession.

59. I cannot wait to meet Lila.

58. I tell everyone about my nieces and nephews just like they were my own siblings' baby or babies.

57. I think about how Addi, Levi, and Hannah will interact with my kids a lot. I hope they are with my kids how Jasmine and Alex are with them.

56. I hope Jasmine gets to achieve her goals. She is such an amazing young woman and so dedicated to God.

55. Alex lets me see what Daniel would have been like at 16. He is such a wonderful young man and Christian. He always makes me laugh. He will be an amazing boyfriend and husband someday.

54. I love that my entire family are members of the church.

53. I want my kids to grow up at Sylvan Springs church of Christ or whatever they rename that place next time they move. Hehe.

52. My mom means more to me than she would ever know.

51. I am always cold and wear a jacket 365 days a year.

50. I would live in pajamas if it was socially acceptable. Lucky for Daniel, it's not.

49. I love my puppy, Rascal. He listens to Daniel better than he does me but when Daniel gets on to him, he comes running for me. I guess it's because I am scared to spank him.

48. My Aunt Freida is one of those people that is good at everything.

47. All four of my first cousins can tear a piano to pieces. I took lessons for 7 years and know Old McDonald my heart.

46. I am terrible at basic arithmetic.

45. I use to ask as many questions as Addi does. I got spankings for "What If-ing". I would ask What if the sky falls down or about any scenario I could dream up.

44. The best thing that ever happened to me was going to Freed-Hardeman. I wish I could go back and spend another year as a student.

43. Daniel and my's first date was when I was 15. We double dated with my parents. (Kim: I still have that bear!)

42. My cousin Tiffany is 17 months older than me. I was always smaller than her. Now I stand 6 inches taller than she does. She still protects me though.

41. My best friend is at Faulkner. I miss her more than anything in the world. Her boyfriend and I grew up at the same church and are the same age. He lives 2 miles from me. Maybe I'll get to see her soon.

40. I hate talking on the phone.

39. I can never eat everything on my plate. It's a mental thing, ha.

38. I can eat hot Krispy Kreme doughnuts like a mad woman.

37. I was better at correct grammar until computers came along.

36. I have gained about 15 lbs. and grew 2 inches in the last 3 months.

35. I love going to Wal-Mart at crazy times of the night.

34. Daniel just said he wants his kid to call him Pop.

33. Sports are for playin' not for watchin'.

32. It is to just a game!

31. I love when Daniel speaks at church and all the old ladies told me what a good job I did picking him out!

30. I love my husband.

29. I think coffee is wonderful until I drink it. The smell is absolutely blissful.

28. I cannot sit still long enough to watch a movie.

27. The beach is my favorite place on earth.

26. I live for the moments my dad tells me how proud he is and how much he loves me.

25. I sleep in my glasses; I guess that's why they are warped.

24. I can wiggle my ears. Yes, I know that's disturbing, but you probably just tried to wiggle your ears! My left ear is half an inch higher than my right ear.

23. My left ear has a pointy thing on it. Daniel calls it my Elf Ear.

22. I love for things to be organized but am too lazy to organize things.

21. I am running out of ideas.

20. HGTV is my favorite television station.

19. I have lived a very protected life.

18. I have always wanted a purple room.

17. I love anything girly.

16. I played the xylophone in the band. I didn't want to but my parents made me. They thought I agreed to it, but I only agreed to try it for one week.. Before the end of the week, I was fitted for a uniform and had my makeup pictures made. Therefore, my parents thought I wanted to be in the band.

15. I am leaving for Six Flags in 5 hours 45 mins.

14. I have not slept in my bed in over a week.

13. I watched all 10 seasons of Friends in a month.

12. I love any animated movie but the Incredibles.

11. I love beach towels.

10. I have always wanted a pretty house that is decorated how I like. (I have it!)

9. I love Christmas time. I want to throw a Christian in July Party.

8. I had two requirements for my job next year: 1) Somewhere that wanted to hire me 2) Somewhere I could wear flip flops to work

7. Marketing ideas work for people like me.

6. I love Rick and Bubba, but they also get on my nerves when they all talk at the same time.

5. I don't like to be bothered when in deep thought. I'm working on that.

4. I have lost a friend to cancer.

3. I don't like when people are lazy at the expense of others.

2. I love my school bus yellow tiled bathroom.

1. I am happy to be alive!!!

6 comments:

Paul said...

Aww, you are so nice!

Unknown said...

How sweet! That's a great list!!! I'm glad someone else sleeps in their glasses...everyone makes fun of me for that!

Katie said...

Thanks for the sweet stuff you said about us! You are the bestest! You should have been at David & Susan's for the 4th of July. There was a Christmas tree & Christmas carols. You missed it!

mary said...

Hey Mandi you are so sweet. Thanks for all the nice things you said. You mean a lot to us, we don't get to see you much. Oh thanks for letting the kids hang out with yall last Sunday they would have been car crazy by time we got to Gatlingburg. We got there at 11.20 we got stuck in traffic for 2 hours stop and go I thought I was going to go crazy but we made it. It was a trip to remember. We had a great time. Love ya

Emily said...

I enjoyed reading your list. What's wrong with The Incredibles? :)

Sydney & Bayley's Proud Mommy said...

Since Bayley has been home I also sleep in my glasses. lol It was great seeing you last night!