Sunday Stealing
I stole this meme from Camille's blog, who stole it from a blog, and so on lol. The entire premise is to steal memes/prompts/ideas from other blogs. That's so fantastic. The tag they signed off with was:
"Cheers to us thieves!"
1. Have you ever licked the back of a CD to try to get it to work? No. There's no proof and I'm sticking to that. LOL
2. What’s the largest age difference between yourself and someone you’ve dated? 15 years and it was the most serious bf I ever had.
3. Ever been in a car wreck? Yes
4. Have you ever been on a blind date? Yes...2 of them
5. Are looks important? To a point, yes. But only because society seems to tell us they are. My opinion is the most gorgeous person will be ugly to you if you don't like them and the homliest will be attractive to you if you like who they are.
6. Do you have any friends that you’ve known for 10 years or more? Yes.
7. By what age would you like to be married? I'm 40 and not married. At this point, it's probably not gonna happen.
8. Have you ever made a mistake? ME? Never! LOL...come on. This is kind of a stupid question.
9. Are you a good tipper? Very. As long as you’re a good waiter/waitress.
10. What’s the most you have spent for a haircut? About $20
11. Have you ever had a crush on a teacher? Yes but not one of MINE lol.
12. Have you ever peed in public? No
13. What song do you want played at your funeral? Whatever makes anyone left behind feel better.
14. Would you tell your parents if you were gay? Yes
15. What would your last meal be before getting executed? Lasagna I think but how do you really pick?
16. Beatles or Stones? Beatles
17. If you had to pick one person on earth to die, who would it be? I can only think of one person and (s)he will remain nameless. I bet those of you who know me could guess, though.
18. Beer, wine or hard liquor? Wine. Rarely. As in a glass every few years rarely.
20. Do you have any phobias? Bees. And being restrained or unable to move.
21. Do you ever walk around the house naked? Yes
22. If you were an animal what would you be? Why? I guess a dog as it seems to fit a lot about my personality.
23. If suffering an injury, would you rather be left blind or deaf? Let me think a minute....um deaf because I already am!
24. Do you have any special talents? Meh
25. What do you do as soon as you walk in the house? Check my voice mail and computer.
26. Do you like horror or comedy? Both.
27. Are you missing anyone? Yes. Very much.
28. Where do you want to live when you are old? Right here I think.
29. Who is the person you can count on the most? Me.
30. What did you dream last night? I don’t remember any dreams from last night.
31. What is your favorite sport to watch? Football
32. Are you named after anyone? No.
33. What is your favorite alcoholic drink? Wine
34. Non alcoholic drink? Water or iced tea
35. Have you ever been in love? Yes
36. Do you sing in the shower? Yes.
37. What is your favorite Holiday? Christmas
38. Would you ever get plastic surgery? Yes
39. Have you ever caught a fish? Yes.
40. When was the last time you felt like crying? Last Wednesday.
41. Can you cook? Yes, yes I can.
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
92 Questions
I got this from my friend Camille's blog. It looked cool so I did it.
Full Name: Rebecca Jean
Age: 40
Birthday: May 10
1. Last beverage : Ice Water
2. Last phone call : My cousin Dawn
3. Last text message : My brother Kevin
4. Last song : "Follow Me" by Uncle Kracker
5. Last time you cried : Today
HAVE YOU EVER:
6. Dated someone twice : Yes
7. Been cheated on : Yes
8. Kissed someone & regretted it: Yes
9. Lost someone special : Yes
10. Been depressed : Yes
11. Been drunk and threw up : No
LIST THREE FAVORITE COLORS:
12. Blue
13. Yellow
14. Sage green
SINCE LAST YEAR (2010), HAVE YOU:
15. Made a new friend : Yes
16. Fallen out of love : No
17. Laughed until you cried : Yes
18. Met someone who changed you : No
19. Found out who your true friends were : I think I already know that.
20. Found out someone was talking about you : No
21. Kissed anyone on your FB friend's list : No
GENERAL:
22. How many FB friends do you know in person: In person? They're all people.
24. Do you have any pets : Yes (3 cats, 1 dog)
25. Do you want to change your name : No
26. What did you do for your last birthday: Nothing. It sucked.
27. What time did you wake up today : 5:15
28. What were you doing at midnight last night : Sleeping.
29. Whats something you can't wait for: Thanksgiving
30. Last time you saw your father : I week ago when I was at my parents' house.
31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life? I'd really only change 2 things...my health and finances.
32. What are you listening to right now: The tv blaring in the other room.
33. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom? Yes...my most serious ex boyfriend.
34. What's getting on your nerves right now : The blaring tv in the other room.
35. Most visited webpage : Facebook
37. Nickname(s): Becky, Beck
38. Last Book you read: "The Body In the Gallery" by Katharine Hall Page
39. Zodiac Sign : Taurus
40. He or She: Eh?
41. Elementary : Charleston Elementary and Don Gill Elementary.
42. High School : Wellsboro Area High
43. College: Bloomsburg University then Mansfield University
44. Hair color : Dark Brown
46. Height : 4' 7"
47. Do you have a crush on someone? Not currently
48. What do you like about yourself? My intelligence, my sense of humor, I could go on lol
50. Tattoos : No!
51. Righty or lefty : Righty
FIRSTS :
52. First surgery: Open heart surgery
53. First piercing : Ears
54. First best friend: Ann.
55. First sport you joined : Softball.
56. First vacation : I honestly can't remember.
RIGHT NOW :
59. Eating: Nothing. I'm actually full! That's rare.
60. Drinking: Ice Water
61. I'm about to: Finish this note
62. Listening to: Um...the stupid blaring tv in the other room lol.
63. Waiting for: Bedtime.
YOUR FUTURE :
64. Want kids? : I have four. I'm done but I think that means yes.
65. Get Married? : Maybe.
66. Career? : Mom and teacher
WHICH IS BETTER :
67. Lips or eyes : Eyes.
68. Hugs or kisses : Both please.
69. Shorter or taller : Taller
70. Older or Younger : Older
71. Romantic or spontaneous : Romantic
72. Nice stomach or nice arms : Arms
73. Sensitive or loud : Sensitive
74. Hook-up or relationship: Relationship
75. Funny or Shy?: Funny
HAVE YOU EVER :
76. Kissed a stranger : No
77. Drank hard liquor : No
80. Broke someone's heart : I hope not.
81. Had your own heart broken : Yes
82. Been arrested : No
83. Turned someone down : Yes
84. Cried when someone died : Yes
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
86. Yourself : Yes
87. Miracles : Yes
88. Love at first sight: Yes.
89. Heaven : Yes
90. Santa Claus: I am Santa Claus.
91. The tooth fairy: I am the Tooth Fairy.
92. Angels : Yes
Full Name: Rebecca Jean
Age: 40
Birthday: May 10
1. Last beverage : Ice Water
2. Last phone call : My cousin Dawn
3. Last text message : My brother Kevin
4. Last song : "Follow Me" by Uncle Kracker
5. Last time you cried : Today
HAVE YOU EVER:
6. Dated someone twice : Yes
7. Been cheated on : Yes
8. Kissed someone & regretted it: Yes
9. Lost someone special : Yes
10. Been depressed : Yes
11. Been drunk and threw up : No
LIST THREE FAVORITE COLORS:
12. Blue
13. Yellow
14. Sage green
SINCE LAST YEAR (2010), HAVE YOU:
15. Made a new friend : Yes
16. Fallen out of love : No
17. Laughed until you cried : Yes
18. Met someone who changed you : No
19. Found out who your true friends were : I think I already know that.
20. Found out someone was talking about you : No
21. Kissed anyone on your FB friend's list : No
GENERAL:
22. How many FB friends do you know in person: In person? They're all people.
24. Do you have any pets : Yes (3 cats, 1 dog)
25. Do you want to change your name : No
26. What did you do for your last birthday: Nothing. It sucked.
27. What time did you wake up today : 5:15
28. What were you doing at midnight last night : Sleeping.
29. Whats something you can't wait for: Thanksgiving
30. Last time you saw your father : I week ago when I was at my parents' house.
31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life? I'd really only change 2 things...my health and finances.
32. What are you listening to right now: The tv blaring in the other room.
33. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom? Yes...my most serious ex boyfriend.
34. What's getting on your nerves right now : The blaring tv in the other room.
35. Most visited webpage : Facebook
37. Nickname(s): Becky, Beck
38. Last Book you read: "The Body In the Gallery" by Katharine Hall Page
39. Zodiac Sign : Taurus
40. He or She: Eh?
41. Elementary : Charleston Elementary and Don Gill Elementary.
42. High School : Wellsboro Area High
43. College: Bloomsburg University then Mansfield University
44. Hair color : Dark Brown
46. Height : 4' 7"
47. Do you have a crush on someone? Not currently
48. What do you like about yourself? My intelligence, my sense of humor, I could go on lol
50. Tattoos : No!
51. Righty or lefty : Righty
FIRSTS :
52. First surgery: Open heart surgery
53. First piercing : Ears
54. First best friend: Ann.
55. First sport you joined : Softball.
56. First vacation : I honestly can't remember.
RIGHT NOW :
59. Eating: Nothing. I'm actually full! That's rare.
60. Drinking: Ice Water
61. I'm about to: Finish this note
62. Listening to: Um...the stupid blaring tv in the other room lol.
63. Waiting for: Bedtime.
YOUR FUTURE :
64. Want kids? : I have four. I'm done but I think that means yes.
65. Get Married? : Maybe.
66. Career? : Mom and teacher
WHICH IS BETTER :
67. Lips or eyes : Eyes.
68. Hugs or kisses : Both please.
69. Shorter or taller : Taller
70. Older or Younger : Older
71. Romantic or spontaneous : Romantic
72. Nice stomach or nice arms : Arms
73. Sensitive or loud : Sensitive
74. Hook-up or relationship: Relationship
75. Funny or Shy?: Funny
HAVE YOU EVER :
76. Kissed a stranger : No
77. Drank hard liquor : No
80. Broke someone's heart : I hope not.
81. Had your own heart broken : Yes
82. Been arrested : No
83. Turned someone down : Yes
84. Cried when someone died : Yes
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
86. Yourself : Yes
87. Miracles : Yes
88. Love at first sight: Yes.
89. Heaven : Yes
90. Santa Claus: I am Santa Claus.
91. The tooth fairy: I am the Tooth Fairy.
92. Angels : Yes
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Thirty in One
I've seen lots of people doing "thirty days of thanks" but I didn't get started earlier so I thought I'd just list 30 things I'm grateful for.
So, I'm thankful for...
1. God.
2. My sons.
3. My parents.
4. My brother, sister, and their spouses.
5. My other close family members.
6. My friends.
7. My furbabies.
8. My home (dumpy as it is).
9. Having enough to eat. Well, food in general. I love to eat!
10. Music
11. The health of my loved ones.
12. My computer.
13. The internet.
14. Coffee.
15. Chocolate.
16. For living where the older boys can walk to and from school and sports practices.
17. Football (It's fun but mainly? It brings me closer to my sons)
18. Books.
19. Answered prayers.
20. My bed.
21. The wonderful memories I have of growing up and my sons' childhoods.
22. Laughter.
23. Fresh air.
24. The stars.
25. My car.
26. Lilacs and irises.
27. Lightening bugs.
28. Hot tubs.
29. Hugs.
30. T.V. lol.
So, I'm thankful for...
1. God.
2. My sons.
3. My parents.
4. My brother, sister, and their spouses.
5. My other close family members.
6. My friends.
7. My furbabies.
8. My home (dumpy as it is).
9. Having enough to eat. Well, food in general. I love to eat!
10. Music
11. The health of my loved ones.
12. My computer.
13. The internet.
14. Coffee.
15. Chocolate.
16. For living where the older boys can walk to and from school and sports practices.
17. Football (It's fun but mainly? It brings me closer to my sons)
18. Books.
19. Answered prayers.
20. My bed.
21. The wonderful memories I have of growing up and my sons' childhoods.
22. Laughter.
23. Fresh air.
24. The stars.
25. My car.
26. Lilacs and irises.
27. Lightening bugs.
28. Hot tubs.
29. Hugs.
30. T.V. lol.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Fall
I love fall but we seem to have skipped it this year. At least fall weather. It seems like it went straight from summer to winter. And with 4 kids in 5 sports? Time just flew! I can't believe it's November and that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It just seems the older I get, the faster time flies. It's my least favorite part of aging I think.
Anyway, I HATE the cold weather outside and, as my friends will tell you, I am a total snow grinch but I DO love cold weather cooking and making the house as cozy as I can. I'm so excited for lasagna, roast, and all the other great meals cold weather brings. Of course, I'll be ready for grilling by the time it's all over lol.
Anyway, I HATE the cold weather outside and, as my friends will tell you, I am a total snow grinch but I DO love cold weather cooking and making the house as cozy as I can. I'm so excited for lasagna, roast, and all the other great meals cold weather brings. Of course, I'll be ready for grilling by the time it's all over lol.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
The Saturday Six
Thanks, Camille, for the post idea!
Today's Saturday Six is: Name 6 of your favorite Movie Soundtracks and also a favorite track from each one.
1. Beaches has to be my favorite. I like so many of the songs on it but here are a few: "Wind Beneath My Wings", "Under the Boardwalk", and "I know You by Heart."
2. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves simply for one of my favorite songs ever, "Everything I do."
3. Dirty Dancing because I love "The time of My life" and "She's Like the Wind."
4. Young Guns because what can I say? I love Bon Jovi! "Blaze of Glory," "Billy Get Your Guns," "Blood Money," "Miracle"...need I say more?
5. The Bodyguard for songs like "I Will Always Love You" and "I Have Nothing."
6. Highlander because I like Queen's music. There's something haunting about "Who Wants to Live Forever."
Today's Saturday Six is: Name 6 of your favorite Movie Soundtracks and also a favorite track from each one.
1. Beaches has to be my favorite. I like so many of the songs on it but here are a few: "Wind Beneath My Wings", "Under the Boardwalk", and "I know You by Heart."
2. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves simply for one of my favorite songs ever, "Everything I do."
3. Dirty Dancing because I love "The time of My life" and "She's Like the Wind."
4. Young Guns because what can I say? I love Bon Jovi! "Blaze of Glory," "Billy Get Your Guns," "Blood Money," "Miracle"...need I say more?
5. The Bodyguard for songs like "I Will Always Love You" and "I Have Nothing."
6. Highlander because I like Queen's music. There's something haunting about "Who Wants to Live Forever."
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Mini Update
Things are going pretty well here. Cory and Logan are doing great in school. Jay and Ty have had some ups and downs academically. It's actually been such a roller coaster ride with them that I'm waiting for report cards next week to know how they'll end up doing.
Behavior here has really stabilized lately. Do I dare say we've had some true breakthroughs? I realize that there will be backslides and that some of the issues they deal with they'll have to work on for the rest of their lives, but I have seen some true healing going on.
Soccer and cross country are offically over. Both older boys have plans to join other sports as well this year, though. We'll have to see what happens with that. Ty is interested in basketball and Cory is thinking about track in the Spring. Skiing starts in January as well for all of them.
The job ended up not working out so I'm back substituting and stressing about money. Prayers for permanent, full time employment would be much appreciated by those of you who pray. Aside from that, I'm doing well.
Behavior here has really stabilized lately. Do I dare say we've had some true breakthroughs? I realize that there will be backslides and that some of the issues they deal with they'll have to work on for the rest of their lives, but I have seen some true healing going on.
Soccer and cross country are offically over. Both older boys have plans to join other sports as well this year, though. We'll have to see what happens with that. Ty is interested in basketball and Cory is thinking about track in the Spring. Skiing starts in January as well for all of them.
The job ended up not working out so I'm back substituting and stressing about money. Prayers for permanent, full time employment would be much appreciated by those of you who pray. Aside from that, I'm doing well.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
65 Questions
65 Questions You've Probably Never Been Asked...you know the rules. Tag people in this note (including the person who tagged you!) to learn more about people. Also, try to tag people who you've tagged in other notes, sometimes you learn things in new notes that you didn't know before about them...
1. First thing you wash in the shower?
My face
2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
I don't own a hoodie (I know...GASP!)
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Definitely
4. Do you plan outfits?
Work outfits only
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
My legs ache a bit but good and happy otherwise.
6. What’s the closest thing to you that's red?
Jay's pj's (on the floor where they aren't supposed to be)
7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
I don't remember any to tell about.
8. Did you meet anybody new today?
Nope
9. What are you craving right now?
Chocolate
10. Do you floss?
Yes but not regularly
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Coleslaw
12. Are you emotional?
Very
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
Probably but not that I remember for certain.
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
I bite it sometimes.
15. Do you like your hair?
Yes
16. Do you like yourself?
Yes
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Sure. Why not?
18. What are you listening to right now?
Just the noises of the boys and house around me.
19. Are your parents strict?
They were.
20. Would you go sky diving?
Yes, I think I would.
21. Do you like cottage cheese?
Yes
22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
A few music stars...the band Queensryche and Randy Travis. Weird taste range, I know lol.
23. Do you rent movies often?
Nope – Netflix. Love it.
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
Not really
25. How many countries have you visited?
5
26. Have you made a prank phone call?
Of course!
27. Ever been on a train?
Only subways. Does that count?
28. Brown or white eggs?
Either.
29.Do you have a cell phone?
Yes
30. Do you use chapstick?
Not really.
31. Do you own a gun?
No
32. Can you use chop sticks?
Not well
33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
My sons.
34. Are you too forgiving?
I don't think so. I tend to forgive easily, but I think that's how it should be. There's only a handful of people I haven't forgiven and they hurt my children.
35. Ever been in love?
Yes
36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow?
Being a SAHM.
37. Ever have cream puffs?
Yes
38. Last time you cried?
Two nights ago while watching a movie
39. What was the last question you asked?
Whose turn is it to take out the trash?
40. Favorite time of the year?
It's a toss up between fall and THE holidays.
41. Do you have any tattoos?
No
42. Are you sarcastic?
Frequently
43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
Yes I have.
44. Ever walked into a wall?
No. No one saw so that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
45. Favorite color?
Green.
46. Have you ever slapped someone?
Yes
47. Is your hair curly?
Usually more like wavy than curly.
48. What was the last CD you bought?
It's been so long all I could say is that it was most likely country music. Probably Buddy Jewel.
49. Do looks matter?
Depends on the situation. It doesn't affect whether or not I like someone but for some things? a certain look is just needed.
50. Last text you received?
I IM but I don't text. The last IM I got as I write this was: "Exactly"
51. Is your phone bill sky high?
No.
52. Do you like your life right now?
Most of it. I am totally blessed!
53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
No.
54. Can you handle the truth?
Yes.
55. Do you have good vision?
Not really
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
I hate 2. I dislike more.
57. How often do you talk on the phone?
Not that much actually.
58. The last person you held hands with?
Logan
59. What are you wearing?
Blue shorts and a tee shirt
60.What is your favorite animal?
Dogs
61. Where was your default picture taken?
Outside at a local landmark
62. Can you hula hoop?
Yes but I was actually GOOD at it as a kid.
63. Do you have a job?
Two actually...mommy and teacher.
64. What was the most recent thing you bought?
Milk.
65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes.
As usual, I won't tag anyone in particular. If you wanna and haven't, I'd love to read it!
1. First thing you wash in the shower?
My face
2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
I don't own a hoodie (I know...GASP!)
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Definitely
4. Do you plan outfits?
Work outfits only
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
My legs ache a bit but good and happy otherwise.
6. What’s the closest thing to you that's red?
Jay's pj's (on the floor where they aren't supposed to be)
7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
I don't remember any to tell about.
8. Did you meet anybody new today?
Nope
9. What are you craving right now?
Chocolate
10. Do you floss?
Yes but not regularly
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Coleslaw
12. Are you emotional?
Very
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
Probably but not that I remember for certain.
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
I bite it sometimes.
15. Do you like your hair?
Yes
16. Do you like yourself?
Yes
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Sure. Why not?
18. What are you listening to right now?
Just the noises of the boys and house around me.
19. Are your parents strict?
They were.
20. Would you go sky diving?
Yes, I think I would.
21. Do you like cottage cheese?
Yes
22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
A few music stars...the band Queensryche and Randy Travis. Weird taste range, I know lol.
23. Do you rent movies often?
Nope – Netflix. Love it.
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
Not really
25. How many countries have you visited?
5
26. Have you made a prank phone call?
Of course!
27. Ever been on a train?
Only subways. Does that count?
28. Brown or white eggs?
Either.
29.Do you have a cell phone?
Yes
30. Do you use chapstick?
Not really.
31. Do you own a gun?
No
32. Can you use chop sticks?
Not well
33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
My sons.
34. Are you too forgiving?
I don't think so. I tend to forgive easily, but I think that's how it should be. There's only a handful of people I haven't forgiven and they hurt my children.
35. Ever been in love?
Yes
36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow?
Being a SAHM.
37. Ever have cream puffs?
Yes
38. Last time you cried?
Two nights ago while watching a movie
39. What was the last question you asked?
Whose turn is it to take out the trash?
40. Favorite time of the year?
It's a toss up between fall and THE holidays.
41. Do you have any tattoos?
No
42. Are you sarcastic?
Frequently
43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
Yes I have.
44. Ever walked into a wall?
No. No one saw so that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
45. Favorite color?
Green.
46. Have you ever slapped someone?
Yes
47. Is your hair curly?
Usually more like wavy than curly.
48. What was the last CD you bought?
It's been so long all I could say is that it was most likely country music. Probably Buddy Jewel.
49. Do looks matter?
Depends on the situation. It doesn't affect whether or not I like someone but for some things? a certain look is just needed.
50. Last text you received?
I IM but I don't text. The last IM I got as I write this was: "Exactly"
51. Is your phone bill sky high?
No.
52. Do you like your life right now?
Most of it. I am totally blessed!
53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
No.
54. Can you handle the truth?
Yes.
55. Do you have good vision?
Not really
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
I hate 2. I dislike more.
57. How often do you talk on the phone?
Not that much actually.
58. The last person you held hands with?
Logan
59. What are you wearing?
Blue shorts and a tee shirt
60.What is your favorite animal?
Dogs
61. Where was your default picture taken?
Outside at a local landmark
62. Can you hula hoop?
Yes but I was actually GOOD at it as a kid.
63. Do you have a job?
Two actually...mommy and teacher.
64. What was the most recent thing you bought?
Milk.
65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes.
As usual, I won't tag anyone in particular. If you wanna and haven't, I'd love to read it!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Happy Fourth and A Note
I hope you all had a happy, safe holiday weekend. We certainly did. The boys were well behaved all day, the weather was nice, and the fireworks were fun. We had snacks, sparklers, and a great place to watch from. I DID forget to take my camera. Bummer lol. Anyway, it was a really great night.
Now. A quick note about my prolonged bloggy absence. I started posts several times but they never made it to "post." There was one that did but I deleted it within a short period of time because it seemed too pity party and attention-seeking. Not that it wasn't true, just...I don't know. Suffice it to say that from about March through early June things were NOT so good. Some of it was dealing with the boys' behaviors but probably more was me. Their behaviors weren't new. We were in a "mega backslide" but it wasn't anything I hadn't seen before. It's just that after 3 years of dealing with those issues, I was anxious and aroused myself. Feel free to add in a healthy dose of depression and exhaustion from those same years of having children with sleep issues. In other words, they DON'T. Sleep that is. So I don't. Anyway, I was just NOT in a good place. I've never gone too much into detail about the boys' behaviors and it seemed like that was my life. Everything, no matter how big or small, was the straw that broke my back. I didn't know, and I'm still not really sure about this, how much I wanted to share. It made writing hard.
At any rate, things are currently better. I'm still exhausted but not quite as much as before. Behaviors are leveling out for the time being. The summer so far has been mostly rejuvenating, for all of us. My anxiety is much more under control. I have a handle on it now. I guess I tend towards being an anxious person anyway but the last few years with so much out of my control, mainly the court case and the boys' behaviors, saw it grow to a proportion I have never before had to deal with. Anyway, I am dedicating this summer to as much fun and healing (physically and emotionally) as we can get!
Now. A quick note about my prolonged bloggy absence. I started posts several times but they never made it to "post." There was one that did but I deleted it within a short period of time because it seemed too pity party and attention-seeking. Not that it wasn't true, just...I don't know. Suffice it to say that from about March through early June things were NOT so good. Some of it was dealing with the boys' behaviors but probably more was me. Their behaviors weren't new. We were in a "mega backslide" but it wasn't anything I hadn't seen before. It's just that after 3 years of dealing with those issues, I was anxious and aroused myself. Feel free to add in a healthy dose of depression and exhaustion from those same years of having children with sleep issues. In other words, they DON'T. Sleep that is. So I don't. Anyway, I was just NOT in a good place. I've never gone too much into detail about the boys' behaviors and it seemed like that was my life. Everything, no matter how big or small, was the straw that broke my back. I didn't know, and I'm still not really sure about this, how much I wanted to share. It made writing hard.
At any rate, things are currently better. I'm still exhausted but not quite as much as before. Behaviors are leveling out for the time being. The summer so far has been mostly rejuvenating, for all of us. My anxiety is much more under control. I have a handle on it now. I guess I tend towards being an anxious person anyway but the last few years with so much out of my control, mainly the court case and the boys' behaviors, saw it grow to a proportion I have never before had to deal with. Anyway, I am dedicating this summer to as much fun and healing (physically and emotionally) as we can get!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
50 things About Lil Ole Me
50 things about Lil Ole Me
Found this on another blog. Lot of the questions are fun and/or different than the post I did for my 100th so I thought I'd do it.
1. What do you add to your coffee? Cream, sometimes flavored.
2. What are you reading now? I'm soon going to start Book 11 in the Wheel of Time series.
3. Do you own a gun? No.
4. Are you registered to vote? Yes.
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Only before the gyn appointment.
6. What do you think of hot dogs? They're ok for a quick fix. I like them best grilled.
7. Favorite Christmas Song? "O Holy Night."
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Coffee
9. Can you do push ups? Yup
10. What was the name of your first boyfriend/girlfriend? Jim
11. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? a little girl's ring my Grandma gave me. I don't wear much but I have that on a chain and a couple of other necklaces I wear. I also have some pins I wear when teaching.
12. Favorite hobby? Reading if I have to pick only one.
13. Do you work with people who idolize you? Um, NO!
14. Do you have ADD? Probably lol.
15. What’s one trait that you hate about yourself? I get tense and impatient when stressed and the boys know it.
16. What’s your Middle name? Jean
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment. I'm cold, I'm hungry, and feeling better than when I wrote my last post.
18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday. Nothing. We didn't even go to a store.
19. Name 3 beverages you regularly drink. Water, coffee, and iced tea.
20. Current worry right now? Money.
21. What size do you wear? I don't think so lol.
22. Favorite place to be? Home.
23. How did you bring in the New Year? Ate great food and watched movies with the boys.
24. Where would you like to go? Disney?
25. Name three people who will complete this. Not a clue.
26. Whose answers do you want to read the most? Anyone who feels like answering it.
27. What color shirt are you wearing? Green.
28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? NO!!!
29. Can you whistle? Yes
30. Favorite color(s)? Green
31. Could you be a pirate? UM...no. Seriously? LOL.
32. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't sing in the shower.
33. Favorite girls name? Emily Renee currently.
34. Favorite boy’s name? Connor Matthew.
35. What’s in your pocket right now? Nuthin'.
36. Last thing that made you laugh? Cory.
37. Best bed sheets as a child? Pink with flowers when I was real little, tan stripes when older.
38. Worst injury you’ve ever had? I guess I'd have to say dislocating my knees. Yes, as in BOTH of them. Not at the same time thank God.
39. Do you love where you live? Yes, mostly. I love our town, I love the location of our home. I feel like it's pretty cozy in the emotional "vibe" it gives off. It needs a lot of work structurally, though.
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3- one in the living room, one in the playroom, and one in my bedroom (no cable to that one...I only watch dvds on it.)
41. Who is your loudest friend? Love ya, Renee! LOL.
42. How many dogs do you have? One, Casper.
43. Does anyone have a crush on you? Not that I know of.
44. What are the most fun things you ever did? Before mommyhood I'd say some concerts I went to in college. After mommyhood I'd say the vacation with the boys last year.
45. What are your favorite books? Specifically the Harry Potter and Twilght series. I also like mysteries, especially funny ones like the Stephanie Plum, Kinsey Milhone, Spellman family, and the Cat Who... series.
46. What is your favorite candy? Anything chocolate.
47. Favorite Team? the Philadephia Eagles.
48. What songs do you want played at your funeral? Never thought about it. Not sad ones, though. Maybe each of the boys could pick one song that represents what I meant to them.
49. What were you doing at 12 AM? Watching tv and nearly falling asleep on the couch.
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Holy cow! It's almost 8am. Either the boys slept late or I was so deep asleep I didn't hear them!
Feel free to do this if you want! I'd love to see people's answers.
Found this on another blog. Lot of the questions are fun and/or different than the post I did for my 100th so I thought I'd do it.
1. What do you add to your coffee? Cream, sometimes flavored.
2. What are you reading now? I'm soon going to start Book 11 in the Wheel of Time series.
3. Do you own a gun? No.
4. Are you registered to vote? Yes.
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Only before the gyn appointment.
6. What do you think of hot dogs? They're ok for a quick fix. I like them best grilled.
7. Favorite Christmas Song? "O Holy Night."
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Coffee
9. Can you do push ups? Yup
10. What was the name of your first boyfriend/girlfriend? Jim
11. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? a little girl's ring my Grandma gave me. I don't wear much but I have that on a chain and a couple of other necklaces I wear. I also have some pins I wear when teaching.
12. Favorite hobby? Reading if I have to pick only one.
13. Do you work with people who idolize you? Um, NO!
14. Do you have ADD? Probably lol.
15. What’s one trait that you hate about yourself? I get tense and impatient when stressed and the boys know it.
16. What’s your Middle name? Jean
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment. I'm cold, I'm hungry, and feeling better than when I wrote my last post.
18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday. Nothing. We didn't even go to a store.
19. Name 3 beverages you regularly drink. Water, coffee, and iced tea.
20. Current worry right now? Money.
21. What size do you wear? I don't think so lol.
22. Favorite place to be? Home.
23. How did you bring in the New Year? Ate great food and watched movies with the boys.
24. Where would you like to go? Disney?
25. Name three people who will complete this. Not a clue.
26. Whose answers do you want to read the most? Anyone who feels like answering it.
27. What color shirt are you wearing? Green.
28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? NO!!!
29. Can you whistle? Yes
30. Favorite color(s)? Green
31. Could you be a pirate? UM...no. Seriously? LOL.
32. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't sing in the shower.
33. Favorite girls name? Emily Renee currently.
34. Favorite boy’s name? Connor Matthew.
35. What’s in your pocket right now? Nuthin'.
36. Last thing that made you laugh? Cory.
37. Best bed sheets as a child? Pink with flowers when I was real little, tan stripes when older.
38. Worst injury you’ve ever had? I guess I'd have to say dislocating my knees. Yes, as in BOTH of them. Not at the same time thank God.
39. Do you love where you live? Yes, mostly. I love our town, I love the location of our home. I feel like it's pretty cozy in the emotional "vibe" it gives off. It needs a lot of work structurally, though.
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3- one in the living room, one in the playroom, and one in my bedroom (no cable to that one...I only watch dvds on it.)
41. Who is your loudest friend? Love ya, Renee! LOL.
42. How many dogs do you have? One, Casper.
43. Does anyone have a crush on you? Not that I know of.
44. What are the most fun things you ever did? Before mommyhood I'd say some concerts I went to in college. After mommyhood I'd say the vacation with the boys last year.
45. What are your favorite books? Specifically the Harry Potter and Twilght series. I also like mysteries, especially funny ones like the Stephanie Plum, Kinsey Milhone, Spellman family, and the Cat Who... series.
46. What is your favorite candy? Anything chocolate.
47. Favorite Team? the Philadephia Eagles.
48. What songs do you want played at your funeral? Never thought about it. Not sad ones, though. Maybe each of the boys could pick one song that represents what I meant to them.
49. What were you doing at 12 AM? Watching tv and nearly falling asleep on the couch.
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Holy cow! It's almost 8am. Either the boys slept late or I was so deep asleep I didn't hear them!
Feel free to do this if you want! I'd love to see people's answers.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
What This Mama Needs...
When I need to rest, relax, and rejuvenate there are certain things that I can do that almost never fail to "hit the spot." So what kind of things do I like to do to take care of me?
Reading is a big one for me. It's me time and I can "get away" to someone else's life.
I love to hit the hot tub. I don't think I need to say more about this one.
Eating good food may not always be healthy for the body but it sure is good for the soul.
Just being able to be alone in my house to think and enjoy the house (especially if it's clean lol).
Pacing and talking/planning/praying/thinking out loud might seem a little crazy but it helps me focus if I hear it out loud. Just don't call the men in white on me, ok? Promise?
Listening to music or audiobooks on my iPod. I love a HUGE variety of music. Music helps me feel and process what I'm feeling. If I'm stressed it can calm me. If I'm tired it can energize me. If I'm sad and need to cry sometimes I need it to help me actually cry and get it out. It starts out being about the song and then flows into working out whatever I'm sad about.
Doing something fun by myself like going for a cup of coffee or to a movie alone.
Doing something fun with my boys.
Doing something fun with my sister, cousin, or friend.
Of course this isn't an exhaustive list but it hits my major go tos that I use. I'm sure most are quite commonly used. I'd love to hear what you all do for R and R when you need it. Feel free to comment!
Reading is a big one for me. It's me time and I can "get away" to someone else's life.
I love to hit the hot tub. I don't think I need to say more about this one.
Eating good food may not always be healthy for the body but it sure is good for the soul.
Just being able to be alone in my house to think and enjoy the house (especially if it's clean lol).
Pacing and talking/planning/praying/thinking out loud might seem a little crazy but it helps me focus if I hear it out loud. Just don't call the men in white on me, ok? Promise?
Listening to music or audiobooks on my iPod. I love a HUGE variety of music. Music helps me feel and process what I'm feeling. If I'm stressed it can calm me. If I'm tired it can energize me. If I'm sad and need to cry sometimes I need it to help me actually cry and get it out. It starts out being about the song and then flows into working out whatever I'm sad about.
Doing something fun by myself like going for a cup of coffee or to a movie alone.
Doing something fun with my boys.
Doing something fun with my sister, cousin, or friend.
Of course this isn't an exhaustive list but it hits my major go tos that I use. I'm sure most are quite commonly used. I'd love to hear what you all do for R and R when you need it. Feel free to comment!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thankful
10 things I'm thankful for tonight:
1. God.
2. My boys (of course lol).
3. My friends and family.
4. My furbabies.
5. Answered prayers.
6. Having enough to eat.
7. A warm house.
8. The health of my loved ones.
9. My health.
10. Music.
1. God.
2. My boys (of course lol).
3. My friends and family.
4. My furbabies.
5. Answered prayers.
6. Having enough to eat.
7. A warm house.
8. The health of my loved ones.
9. My health.
10. Music.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Cooking
I mentioned before that I LOVE food. I've always loved to eat and most of my family are great cooks. For the longest time I thought the cooking "gene" had skipped me lol. When I was a nanny and then living on my own I had three or four staples I made but I didn't cook much. Tuna noodle casserole and green bean casserole were my go to "dishes to pass" when I needed one. I still use them to a point. I made lasagna and eggplant parm for the last family I nannied for on occasion. It wasn't until I had all 4 boys that I really settled down to cooking on a regular basis. LOL Cory, Ty, and I ate a lot of processed food and Mc'Ds before Jay and Logan arrived. The more cooking I did, of course, the better I got. I really enjoy cooking, especially now that Cory has taken an interest and cooks with me quite often. And I enjoy the process, the food itself, and even the occasional compliment or thank you from the boys! It adds a whole new dimension to enjoying the food I'm eating.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
For Kathy
This is the story of my foster care journey. It starts a long time ago in a way because I've known since I was little that I wanted to be a mom. When I was 14 I found out that it would be difficult, if not impossible. As I got older thoughts of adoption grew stronger and more frequent. In my early 30s I came to a point where I decided that I didn't want to wait anymore. I might never find the right guy but I knew I was ready to be a mom. I began researching the possibility of adopting. I looked at the all the options and for various reasons decided to pursue older child adoption through the county/state.
I began the homestudy process in the summer of 2003. I checked the website frequently and inquired about several children but months went by and I didn't even get a NEGATIVE response about them. Meanwhile my sister was working with a lady who was fostering a 3 yr old boy that my sister adored. It turned out he needed to be moved and my sister mentioned that maybe I should go into fostering and see if they'd place him with me. Of course that didn't happen because the process is too long. He'd been placed somewhere else before I was certified but it got the ball rolling. I was officially a resource home in October 2003.
FYI~The little boy went back to his parents. They had another baby, a girl. In 2007 they were removed AGAIN and are still in the system. I don't know the current status of their case but I know they aren't going home.
I began the homestudy process in the summer of 2003. I checked the website frequently and inquired about several children but months went by and I didn't even get a NEGATIVE response about them. Meanwhile my sister was working with a lady who was fostering a 3 yr old boy that my sister adored. It turned out he needed to be moved and my sister mentioned that maybe I should go into fostering and see if they'd place him with me. Of course that didn't happen because the process is too long. He'd been placed somewhere else before I was certified but it got the ball rolling. I was officially a resource home in October 2003.
FYI~The little boy went back to his parents. They had another baby, a girl. In 2007 they were removed AGAIN and are still in the system. I don't know the current status of their case but I know they aren't going home.
Friday, June 19, 2009
100th Post
I'd like to start my 100th post by saying thank you to those who have read and/or commented along the way! This past year has had some rocky moments and posting here and the support I have recieved has definitely helped me through it.
So for something fun I thought I'd do a "100 things about me" post. I'll try to come up with things a lot of you may not know but some of you know me so well that the ones you don't already know will be few and far between. Here's a little catch, though. I don't think I can come up with 100 things on my own. So, if you know something juicy about me just comment and I'll add it to the list! Or if there's something you want to know feel free to ask and I'll include the answer in the list. It might take a bit but I'll get there so keep checking in.
1. I had open-heart surgery at 5 years old.
2. I never learned to ride a bike.
3. I don't like gum of any sort and rarely chew it.
4. I LOVE spiced apple rings and called them purple pickles as a kid.
5. I wanted to be a nurse almost my entire childhood and didn't change my mind until 2.5 years into college with nursing as my major.
6. I have gotten progressively more anti-social as the years go on. If I already know and like you I'm fine. If I'm forced through circumstances to get to know you I will; and I may very well befriend you. I do NOT, however, actively seek out new relationships/friendships anymore lol.
7. My brother, a cousin, and I all share the same birthday.
8. I am a Trekkie.
9. I love almost all thinigs Irish.
10. Two of my best friends are twins. Their birthday is the same as my Grandpa K's. He was also a twin.
11. My favorite dinner (if I absolutely had to narrow it down) would be lasagna.
12. My favorite pizza is Hawaiian (ham and pineapple).
13. My favorite drink is either iced tea or ice water, though I am thoroughly addicted to coffee as well.
14. My sister is responsible for introducing me to said coffee addiction lol.
15. My favorite candy bar is a Score bar closely followed by the Zero bar. However, I never met a chocolate I didn't like lol.
16. I love my name (Rebecca).
17. As I child I didn't always love my name and would have changed it to Danielle Elizabeth (Dani).
18. Nancy is a very prominent name in my life (my mom, 2 paternal aunts, and 2 close friends all share that name).
19. When eating fast food I always eat the french fries first then the burger or sandwich. I get such a kick out of the fact that Tyler has always done this too.
20. I oncestole borrowed without permission the car my parents had bought for my sister and I to share. I got caught because I ran it out of gas. DOH!!!!!!!
21. Photography is fast becoming a favorite hobby of mine.
22. I have been to 5 other countries...Cananda, England, France, Switzerland, and Germany.
23. Of the above countries Switzerland was the most special for me because my paternal Grandmother came to America from there when she was 13. We actually visited her hometown.
24. My first car was a VW Rabbit.
25. For as long as I can remember I have had a recurring dream about tornadoes. I don't know why. I've never even seen one except on tv.
26. I got my first cat as a tiny kitten when I was 28 from my Aunt. He followed me to the car as I was about to leave her house. He climbed into the car and up on me. I thought he'd get scared and leave when I started the car but he didn't. He ended up coming home with me. For 7 years he was in my lap or under my feet when I was home. He was sickly and passed away at 7 before I could get him to the vet. Abby was Ty's cat at his mom's house. He got her as a kitten for a Christmas present 2 months before he came to live with me. She let him have her about 6 months into care. Noah and Sparky were my Aunt's cats too but she needed to find a home for them.
27. I prefer showers to baths but I do LOVE me some hot tubbing!
28. My favorite breakfast is pancakes and sausage.
29. Yes, Kathy, I AM a pillow flipper to keep to the cool side. I also almost never sleep with my feet under the covers. My feet "need to breathe" LOL.
30. I HATE flannel sheets because they get too rough. I need smooth, cool sheets.
31. The walls of my bedroom are wood planks with a light finish on them. The decor is blue, green, and yellow.
32. My favorite cereal is Special K Red Berry or Blueberry.
33. My favorite boughten cookies are Double Stuffed Oreoes.
34. My favorite homemade cookies are monster cookies.
35. My favorite book series of all time is probably still Harry Potter.
36. I have horrible feet so I never paint my toes and I show them in public as little as possible.
37. I have never owned a bird.
38. I don't like gardening very much. It seems overwhelming to me.
39. My best birthday would be any of the ones since I've had my boys! Hard as I tried I couldn't think of one more special than when I celebrate with them. I did really like my 4th grade sleep over, though!
40. I think clowns can be hysterical if they're good.
41. I go barefoot at home as much as possible year round. I wear slip on loafers or sneaks otherwise (unless I'm working).
42. My favorite kind of apple is probably a golden delicious.
43. My favorite kind of cheese is Muenster.
43. I usually curl up in my oversized EZ chair to watch tv (and drink my coffee in the am).
44. Hands down my favorite crackers are Keebler townhouse crackers.
45. I think most people are crackers lol.
46. I have one purse...leather in basic brown.
47. I like solid brown horses with dark manes and tales.
48. I don't wear watches because for some reason they don't work on me. My mom has the same problem.
49. I don't remember learning to tie my shoes or read so I must've been fairly young with both.
50. I LOVE cakey chocolate brownies with peanut butter frosting. YUM!
51. Pepsodent is/was my favorite toothpaste but since I can't find it much if at all anymore I usually use Crest (any of the flavors).
52. I had a Hollie Hobby lunchbox as a child.
53. I rode bus 30 my entire school "career."
54. I am indeed super smart but sadly my uber intelligence was not recognized by my teachers and I was unable to skip any grades. LOL LOL LOL.
55. My favorite kind of shoe is an easy to slip on loafer-type.
56. My favorite mac and cheese is my homemade mac and cheese with ham.
57. I LOVE to read and have so many favorites that I don't think I could narrow it down to one favorite book. A cop out maybe but true non the less. Lol.
58. Beaches, ET, and Dirty Dancing are among my favorite movies. As are the Harry Potter movies.
59. I am TOTALLY a curl up with a good book kind of gal (versus going out) the vast majority of the time.
60. I use mayo on my sandwiches, not mustard.
61. I LOVE dogs. I have always been a dog person. I'm just a cat person, too. If I HAD to pick it'd be dogs. (But shhh...don't tell the cats!)
62. I currently rent our home but I'd love to find one to buy.
63. My dream family vacation would be to take the boys to the ocean and Disney.
64. I'd love to go to Ireland and Scotland for myself.
65. I love my Subaru Forrester but would like a minivan or a Tribeca with a 3rd row of seats for more room. I'm not sure if I have an actual dream car.
66. My worst haircut would've likely been the spiral perm I had back in the late 80s. LOL.
67. I am right handed.
68. I use to be very organized and on time for everything. Now? Not so much.
69. I used to be obsessively neat. So much so that if my brother and sister were mad at me they'd get back at me simply by going into my room and moving my stuff by mere inches. I'm outgrowing that more and more as well lol.
70. I had a lot of ear infections as a child and am now hearing impaired. I even have hearing aids.
71. I don't like Italian dressing because I got sick after eating it when I was young. Oddly...I DO like Ceasar dressing.
72. Some of my favorite tv shows growing up were: MASH, Battlestar Galactica, the A Team, and Knight Rider. Quantum Leap was a fav too but when I was older. My dad and I used to watch that together.
73. We had dogs growing up...mainly German Sheperds. There was Ringo, the terror of S Hill (road I grew up on in the country...he was known for miles.) In fact about 2 weeks ago I ran into a man who had grown up on the Hill with us and he mentioned him, said he never forgot that dog lol. Then there was Ranger. He looked a lot like Ringo and came not too long after so some people were afraid of him for a while. He'd have done anything for anybody for a little peanut butter, though. Hoover was a GS too, a sweet little thing we had from a puppy. We had him and Ranger at the same time for several years and he wrapped Ranger around. Kirby was the only one who wasn't a GS. He just died 2 years or so ago. He was my mom's "grumpy old man" lol.
74. Beverly Hills Cop was the first rated R movie I was allowed to see.
75. I had my first kiss at 16 years old.
76. I'd rather be cold than hot.
77. Fall is my favorite season.
78. I used to have a "heavy foot" while driving but I don't speed any more.
79. I've only been in one accident that was my fault. I was going too fast on slippery roads and hit a bank. I totalled the car I'd had for less than 2 weeks.
80. My dad is a truck driver and we (my brother, sister, and I) got to ride with him sometimes.
81. I've been in a prop plane that seated 4 people. My dad took my brother and I up once (with a pilot). I LOVED it.
82. I'd love to ride in a helicopter.
83. I'd love to go sky diving but worry about my knees with the landing.
84. I'd love to go SCUBA diving but worry about my ears when resurfacing.
85. Are you getting the impression that I'm a worrier? Hmmm. Does this count even though it's a question? LOL
86. I also want to go white water rafting. I'm not really worried about this one lol.
87. I like to be on the water, though I don't get a chance to go boating much.
88. What I'd most like to change about my parenting is: I'd like to have a bit more patience, be able to take things less personally in the heat of the moment, and yell less.
89. I like a variety of different music but my tastes run predominantly to country and soft/pop rock.
90. I love to cook and am fairly good at it but like most of the women in my family (and at least 2 good friends) I don't cook by following recipes exactly.
91. I am EXTREMEMLY self-concious about my appearance. I think this plays a big part in my being anti-social as well. I'm very short, most of you know this (about 4'7"). That does not bother me, though I know I get noticed because of it. It's mainly my weight and facial features that I don't like.
92. I am, however, quite confident in my abilities. I know what I'm good at. I THINK this pride/confidence is at a healthy level...strong but not to the point of vanity.
93. I am very sensitive to artifical smells. Cologne, perfume, and air freshners can all affect me (headache, upset stomach). I never wear perfume and though Ty and Cory wear cologne I have yet to find one I can more than tolerate. Fruit scents are better for me than flowery.
94. If I could be remembered for one thing it'd be for being a great mom. (Most of you aren't surprized by that I bet.)
95. I am extremely honest, often to my own detriment.
96. I used to lift weights and was good at it. My brother, a certified personal trainer, said I had great form and I got to the point where I could bench press 120 lbs. as an example.
97. I am completely phobic about bees, wasps, and hornets. I think I was in my 30s before I was ever able to bring myself to kill one all by myself.
98. I wish I was musical. I'd especially love to be able to sing. I can play a few songs on a piano but that's about it. I DID play oboe and bells but was never very good and have forgetten the little I did know lol.
99. My favorite flowers are lilacs and bleeding hearts. I don't like cutting flowers and having to display inside but if I was going to calla lillies and roses would be my favs for that.
100. My favorite ocean animal would be a dolphin. (Thanks, D, for the suggestions for 99 and 100!)
So for something fun I thought I'd do a "100 things about me" post. I'll try to come up with things a lot of you may not know but some of you know me so well that the ones you don't already know will be few and far between. Here's a little catch, though. I don't think I can come up with 100 things on my own. So, if you know something juicy about me just comment and I'll add it to the list! Or if there's something you want to know feel free to ask and I'll include the answer in the list. It might take a bit but I'll get there so keep checking in.
1. I had open-heart surgery at 5 years old.
2. I never learned to ride a bike.
3. I don't like gum of any sort and rarely chew it.
4. I LOVE spiced apple rings and called them purple pickles as a kid.
5. I wanted to be a nurse almost my entire childhood and didn't change my mind until 2.5 years into college with nursing as my major.
6. I have gotten progressively more anti-social as the years go on. If I already know and like you I'm fine. If I'm forced through circumstances to get to know you I will; and I may very well befriend you. I do NOT, however, actively seek out new relationships/friendships anymore lol.
7. My brother, a cousin, and I all share the same birthday.
8. I am a Trekkie.
9. I love almost all thinigs Irish.
10. Two of my best friends are twins. Their birthday is the same as my Grandpa K's. He was also a twin.
11. My favorite dinner (if I absolutely had to narrow it down) would be lasagna.
12. My favorite pizza is Hawaiian (ham and pineapple).
13. My favorite drink is either iced tea or ice water, though I am thoroughly addicted to coffee as well.
14. My sister is responsible for introducing me to said coffee addiction lol.
15. My favorite candy bar is a Score bar closely followed by the Zero bar. However, I never met a chocolate I didn't like lol.
16. I love my name (Rebecca).
17. As I child I didn't always love my name and would have changed it to Danielle Elizabeth (Dani).
18. Nancy is a very prominent name in my life (my mom, 2 paternal aunts, and 2 close friends all share that name).
19. When eating fast food I always eat the french fries first then the burger or sandwich. I get such a kick out of the fact that Tyler has always done this too.
20. I once
21. Photography is fast becoming a favorite hobby of mine.
22. I have been to 5 other countries...Cananda, England, France, Switzerland, and Germany.
23. Of the above countries Switzerland was the most special for me because my paternal Grandmother came to America from there when she was 13. We actually visited her hometown.
24. My first car was a VW Rabbit.
25. For as long as I can remember I have had a recurring dream about tornadoes. I don't know why. I've never even seen one except on tv.
26. I got my first cat as a tiny kitten when I was 28 from my Aunt. He followed me to the car as I was about to leave her house. He climbed into the car and up on me. I thought he'd get scared and leave when I started the car but he didn't. He ended up coming home with me. For 7 years he was in my lap or under my feet when I was home. He was sickly and passed away at 7 before I could get him to the vet. Abby was Ty's cat at his mom's house. He got her as a kitten for a Christmas present 2 months before he came to live with me. She let him have her about 6 months into care. Noah and Sparky were my Aunt's cats too but she needed to find a home for them.
27. I prefer showers to baths but I do LOVE me some hot tubbing!
28. My favorite breakfast is pancakes and sausage.
29. Yes, Kathy, I AM a pillow flipper to keep to the cool side. I also almost never sleep with my feet under the covers. My feet "need to breathe" LOL.
30. I HATE flannel sheets because they get too rough. I need smooth, cool sheets.
31. The walls of my bedroom are wood planks with a light finish on them. The decor is blue, green, and yellow.
32. My favorite cereal is Special K Red Berry or Blueberry.
33. My favorite boughten cookies are Double Stuffed Oreoes.
34. My favorite homemade cookies are monster cookies.
35. My favorite book series of all time is probably still Harry Potter.
36. I have horrible feet so I never paint my toes and I show them in public as little as possible.
37. I have never owned a bird.
38. I don't like gardening very much. It seems overwhelming to me.
39. My best birthday would be any of the ones since I've had my boys! Hard as I tried I couldn't think of one more special than when I celebrate with them. I did really like my 4th grade sleep over, though!
40. I think clowns can be hysterical if they're good.
41. I go barefoot at home as much as possible year round. I wear slip on loafers or sneaks otherwise (unless I'm working).
42. My favorite kind of apple is probably a golden delicious.
43. My favorite kind of cheese is Muenster.
43. I usually curl up in my oversized EZ chair to watch tv (and drink my coffee in the am).
44. Hands down my favorite crackers are Keebler townhouse crackers.
45. I think most people are crackers lol.
46. I have one purse...leather in basic brown.
47. I like solid brown horses with dark manes and tales.
48. I don't wear watches because for some reason they don't work on me. My mom has the same problem.
49. I don't remember learning to tie my shoes or read so I must've been fairly young with both.
50. I LOVE cakey chocolate brownies with peanut butter frosting. YUM!
51. Pepsodent is/was my favorite toothpaste but since I can't find it much if at all anymore I usually use Crest (any of the flavors).
52. I had a Hollie Hobby lunchbox as a child.
53. I rode bus 30 my entire school "career."
54. I am indeed super smart but sadly my uber intelligence was not recognized by my teachers and I was unable to skip any grades. LOL LOL LOL.
55. My favorite kind of shoe is an easy to slip on loafer-type.
56. My favorite mac and cheese is my homemade mac and cheese with ham.
57. I LOVE to read and have so many favorites that I don't think I could narrow it down to one favorite book. A cop out maybe but true non the less. Lol.
58. Beaches, ET, and Dirty Dancing are among my favorite movies. As are the Harry Potter movies.
59. I am TOTALLY a curl up with a good book kind of gal (versus going out) the vast majority of the time.
60. I use mayo on my sandwiches, not mustard.
61. I LOVE dogs. I have always been a dog person. I'm just a cat person, too. If I HAD to pick it'd be dogs. (But shhh...don't tell the cats!)
62. I currently rent our home but I'd love to find one to buy.
63. My dream family vacation would be to take the boys to the ocean and Disney.
64. I'd love to go to Ireland and Scotland for myself.
65. I love my Subaru Forrester but would like a minivan or a Tribeca with a 3rd row of seats for more room. I'm not sure if I have an actual dream car.
66. My worst haircut would've likely been the spiral perm I had back in the late 80s. LOL.
67. I am right handed.
68. I use to be very organized and on time for everything. Now? Not so much.
69. I used to be obsessively neat. So much so that if my brother and sister were mad at me they'd get back at me simply by going into my room and moving my stuff by mere inches. I'm outgrowing that more and more as well lol.
70. I had a lot of ear infections as a child and am now hearing impaired. I even have hearing aids.
71. I don't like Italian dressing because I got sick after eating it when I was young. Oddly...I DO like Ceasar dressing.
72. Some of my favorite tv shows growing up were: MASH, Battlestar Galactica, the A Team, and Knight Rider. Quantum Leap was a fav too but when I was older. My dad and I used to watch that together.
73. We had dogs growing up...mainly German Sheperds. There was Ringo, the terror of S Hill (road I grew up on in the country...he was known for miles.) In fact about 2 weeks ago I ran into a man who had grown up on the Hill with us and he mentioned him, said he never forgot that dog lol. Then there was Ranger. He looked a lot like Ringo and came not too long after so some people were afraid of him for a while. He'd have done anything for anybody for a little peanut butter, though. Hoover was a GS too, a sweet little thing we had from a puppy. We had him and Ranger at the same time for several years and he wrapped Ranger around. Kirby was the only one who wasn't a GS. He just died 2 years or so ago. He was my mom's "grumpy old man" lol.
74. Beverly Hills Cop was the first rated R movie I was allowed to see.
75. I had my first kiss at 16 years old.
76. I'd rather be cold than hot.
77. Fall is my favorite season.
78. I used to have a "heavy foot" while driving but I don't speed any more.
79. I've only been in one accident that was my fault. I was going too fast on slippery roads and hit a bank. I totalled the car I'd had for less than 2 weeks.
80. My dad is a truck driver and we (my brother, sister, and I) got to ride with him sometimes.
81. I've been in a prop plane that seated 4 people. My dad took my brother and I up once (with a pilot). I LOVED it.
82. I'd love to ride in a helicopter.
83. I'd love to go sky diving but worry about my knees with the landing.
84. I'd love to go SCUBA diving but worry about my ears when resurfacing.
85. Are you getting the impression that I'm a worrier? Hmmm. Does this count even though it's a question? LOL
86. I also want to go white water rafting. I'm not really worried about this one lol.
87. I like to be on the water, though I don't get a chance to go boating much.
88. What I'd most like to change about my parenting is: I'd like to have a bit more patience, be able to take things less personally in the heat of the moment, and yell less.
89. I like a variety of different music but my tastes run predominantly to country and soft/pop rock.
90. I love to cook and am fairly good at it but like most of the women in my family (and at least 2 good friends) I don't cook by following recipes exactly.
91. I am EXTREMEMLY self-concious about my appearance. I think this plays a big part in my being anti-social as well. I'm very short, most of you know this (about 4'7"). That does not bother me, though I know I get noticed because of it. It's mainly my weight and facial features that I don't like.
92. I am, however, quite confident in my abilities. I know what I'm good at. I THINK this pride/confidence is at a healthy level...strong but not to the point of vanity.
93. I am very sensitive to artifical smells. Cologne, perfume, and air freshners can all affect me (headache, upset stomach). I never wear perfume and though Ty and Cory wear cologne I have yet to find one I can more than tolerate. Fruit scents are better for me than flowery.
94. If I could be remembered for one thing it'd be for being a great mom. (Most of you aren't surprized by that I bet.)
95. I am extremely honest, often to my own detriment.
96. I used to lift weights and was good at it. My brother, a certified personal trainer, said I had great form and I got to the point where I could bench press 120 lbs. as an example.
97. I am completely phobic about bees, wasps, and hornets. I think I was in my 30s before I was ever able to bring myself to kill one all by myself.
98. I wish I was musical. I'd especially love to be able to sing. I can play a few songs on a piano but that's about it. I DID play oboe and bells but was never very good and have forgetten the little I did know lol.
99. My favorite flowers are lilacs and bleeding hearts. I don't like cutting flowers and having to display inside but if I was going to calla lillies and roses would be my favs for that.
100. My favorite ocean animal would be a dolphin. (Thanks, D, for the suggestions for 99 and 100!)
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