More Random Things

I did 25 Random Things because I was tagged on Facebook. Since nobody but one person (Tonii) in my family is on Facebook I wanted to post them here too. Also, I thought of many other random things to add. So lucky for you, you all get to see them here:

25 Random things"Rules: read, enjoy, then have a merry day. OR the original Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you. -- choose the rule you like best

1. I do NOT like to cook. It is my least favorite thing to do. I'd rather clean toilets and floors.

2. I LOVE to exercise. I am happiest when I spend some time at the gym. I think this annoys many people. I know it annoys me when people tell me they love to eat healthy. That I cannot imagine.

3. I used to teach aerobics and weight resistance classes.

4. Being pregnant destroyed my body in so many fascinating and somewhat disgusting ways..but having children healed my soul.

5. I am a clean and organization freak. I admit it. I drive my family crazy.

6. Someday I will learn to tap dance, and I will be GOOD.

7. I don't travel well. I prefer to be in my bed in my home with my people around me. If I ever leave the country it will be only at the insistence of my husband and only to Italy.

8. I grew up on a farm. My parents owned a dairy farm at one point. When they had the dairy I got to help feed some of the calves with bottles. The bottles were huge, but it was fun and they were very cute. My parents sold the dairy because it turned out my dad was partial to "scratching the dirt."

9. I am not by nature outgoing. Social situations cause me great anxiety and so I often close myself off from the world. Martin is the same way and so we are well-suited to each other!

10. I rock at Scrabble! This is the only game I can beat Martin at so it's the only one I play.

11. Every step I take causes me pain in my feet--every last, miserable step. But I am getting better and would love to one day have well enough feet to do WHATEVER I wanted.

12. I can be pretty stubborn.

13. My first car was a rust color '74 Buick Skylark. I know--H.O.T.! It was a boat, but my parents thought if I got into a crash it would protect me because of its hugeness. They bought it from my brother in law's uncle who happens to be Pres. Wiser's brother (for those who know him).

14. I have never gotten a ticket. People keep saying, "If you say that, you'll for sure get one." But they've been saying that for years and still I never get pulled over. I am an awesome driver.

15. I come from a family of 5 girls and 1 boy and Martin comes from a family of 5 girls and 1 boy.
16. I am not a big movie fan. Sometimes I go to movies with the family and I will literally be in pain because I'm so bored. I have to really want to see a movie to go. I also don't much like TV unless it's old sit-coms like "I Love Lucy."

17. I drive Martin and the kids crazy because before we can do anything fun I always make sure we finish our work first. I must have learned that from my mom. I don't think it's necessarily a good thing and I've recently tried to let go on things.

18. The best advice ever given to me was by my 5 year old nephew, Dallon who told me to "man-up, woman" when I thought I couldn't do something.

19. For me, High School was a hellish blur I don't care to ever revisit.

20. I think the best way to get to know somebody is to hear what songs are on their playlist.

21. I grew up in Utah where there is tons of snow, but I have never been skiing.

22. Martin is the wisest, sweetest, kindest most genuine person I ever met and I feel absolutely blessed to be his "other half." He is my best friend and greatest blessing and has been for 15 years.

23. I love dogs. They make me laugh all the time. I just look at them and I laugh. They're kind of like people. However, I own two cats because dogs are too messy.

24. I don't do well in stressful situations. If you come to me a bloody mess because of an accident you've been in I'll most likely yell at you and ask you, "Why weren't you more careful?!!," but only if blood is involved or broken bones. I guess that's why it's a good thing my kids have never needed stitches.

25. I was a gymnast when I was younger and I'm still pretty flexible. I can still do flips and ariels on the trampoline and I can still do the splits.

AND, SINCE WE'RE TALKING ABOUT IT:

26. Some of my favorite people share the name "Jen." Jen Higley Lynch-my late sister and person who made me laugh the hardest, Jen Polson Vesper-my best friend since infancy and person who set Martin and me up, and my new pal Jen Chavez Hartman who, among other things, is my Serotonin re-uptake inhibitor sister, and newest friend.

27. My favorite place on the earth, where I feel the most peace is Lake Powell. I have incredible memories of summers gone by, relaxing in the cool waters, watching the canyons pass, and sleeping under a star-filled sky.

28. I have an irrational fear of frogs, toads, snakes and lizards. Is there a phobia named after that?

29. I love Diet Coke. Yep, it's an addiction, but I'm off it starting now....

30. The strongest person I've ever met is my Mom. Through all she's been through I'm amazed at what she continues to accomplish on a daily basis. She's my hero. (She also has always looked 10 years younger than her true age. It bothered my oldest sister, who had to frequently inform boys her same age that the cute girl she was sitting next to was her MOM)

31. No one in my immediate family has ever had stitches or broken bones...that's all 5 of us and not including surgical sutures or stitches.

32. I sang in the school choir for 8 years and loved almost every minute. It was the one thing in High School I truly enjoyed. I loved doing 8 part harmonies that made me feel united with other people in a way that no other words or expressions could convey. I miss that.

33. I am a refined sugar junkie. I love cookies, cakes, pastries, donuts, etc., etc. I still crave the Napoleons that I had in French club in High School and wish I could find something similar here.

34. I wouldn't necessarily categorize myself as graceful, but I rarely fall, bump into things or hurt myself, never have. I guess I'm not much of a clutz or I have good balance or something like that.

35. I can hold it and not go to the bathroom for literally hours. It's gotten worse with child birth, but my Mom used to say I had a cast-iron bladder. I guess I get busy and don't think about it. TMI???

36. I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up. A teacher? A physical trainer? A librarian? A writer? I have no idea, there's too many choices.

37. Alex, Olivia and Isaac all start with vowels and Martin and I didn't plan it.

38. I have always had a testimony of Jesus Christ and his church. I don't ever remember doubting it so I never was tempted to go another way. I don't know why, but it's true.

39. I wish I had a time machine. I wouldn't change anything important or significant. I'd just like to tweek a few things I've done to cause less sorrow for other people or myself.

40. I am grateful my parents brought me up the way they did. I appreciate it more now that I'm a parent. I feel like I'll never be able to measure up to the standard they set and I feel bad for my kids. But I'm trying to do better.

41. Okay, now I'm really off Diet Coke.....