Thursday, February 12, 2009

101 Things About Me (again)

I keep getting tagged to do 25 Random Things about me. I have already posted and compiled this list, and had tons of fun reading it again that I thought I would re-post it. Even now 6 months later, I feel like I am somewhat of a different person.

1. I am an extreme hopeless romantic
2. I love musicals, I often wish my life was filled with musical conversations and choreographed dancing
3. When changing the volume in my car, the number always has to be an even number
4. I don't like odd numbers, unless they are multiples (5, 10, 15 or 3, 6, 9)
5. My closet is color coordinated, I even have the clothes blend from one color to the next
6. I have a strange obsession with school supplies, think birthday shopping at Staples
7. I feel a small sense of satisfaction after I have written a post and click the spell check and it said "No Misspellings Found"
8. Singing in the car at the top of my lungs is one of my favorite things to do, even when the neighboring car is staring at me
9. When eating Frosted Mini-Wheats, I save the most frosted ones to the end. I usually rank them and eat them from least to most frosted
10. I have a fetish with being on time. I usually know how long it takes me to get somewhere and leave a minute or two before that to get there
11. I usually hold people to this same expectation, which isn't usually met, or fair of me to expect it
12. I love kissing.... A LOT
13. My first crush was Mitch Reid, I think it started in pre-school and I liked him all the way through middle school
14. My biggest fear is ending up single
15. I have the world's best family, they also happen to be my best friends
16. My eyes are my favorite feature
17. I am very particular, this goes for many things: how my food is prepared, what food I will eat, the way my work computer screen is organized, how papers are stacked
18. My first job was at Sno Shack, and I hated every minute of it
19. Nice teeth, good smile, and eyes are my favorite things about guys (Dimples if I'm lucky)
20. I have a huge countdown to my birthday every year, usually starting about a month in advance. It is a big deal to me, and my dad loves it
21. My only birth mark is a port-wine stain on my scalp
22. I am very competitive and stubborn, and I like being right (not a good combination)
23. I don't make friends very easily, and it takes me a while to be myself around people
24. I have to lie on my back, both sides, and then my stomach every night before I can fall asleep
25. Football is my favorite sport, I love going to games and watching them as much as possible 26. I tried to fail an eye exam in elementary school so I could get glasses
27. I have low self-esteem and sadly base my worth on other's ability to recognize it (or not recognize it)
28. Being a mom is my ultimate goal in life
29. I have lost 40 pounds since last January, I still have more to go, but am convinced I will always think I am too fat
30. I have an immense love of traveling, I hope to be able to see the world at some point in my life
31. Bags and shoes are my biggest weakness when shopping
32. Bought my first new car when I was 19, and I have loved it every day since
33. I had more absences than days attended my senior year (by almost twice as much)
34. I had the same schedule as my best friend my senior year (every single class!)
35. I got a scholarship to Utah State but lost it after my first year of college
36. Winking is one of my favorite ways guys flirt
37. The worst break-up I ever went through was with my best friend Jessica
38. I have a good ability to find the good in things, but usually ignore it and find the bad
39. The two years I was at Utah State were the hardest of my life, but I learned more about life and myself that I have ever learned
40. Chivalry and Romance is the way to my heart
41. I love surprises, knowing someone put thought and effort into it makes it that much better 42. I hate gum, I haven't chewed gum since 7th grade
43. I love the smell of laundry
44. As of December 19, I will be a college graduate
45. I love crawling into bed after I get out of the shower and I just shaved my legs
46. I ran for student body officer my sophomore year and lost, I thought it was the end of the world
47. There are only 2 stalls of 5 that I am willing to use in the women's bathroom at work
48. Crying always makes me feel better, no matter what my mood is
49. I learned my right from my left by figuring out that it is easier for me to wink my left eye, I still wink to this day to figure out my left/right
50. Getting things in the mail is one of the little pleasures of life
51. My associated degree is in General Studies, who knew you could get a degree in that?
52. I am slightly addicted to Diet Coke
53. Having my mom always home when I got home from school was my favorite, it is what makes me want to be a stay-at-home mom
54. I have a secret love for tech-y things, I just wish I knew more
55. I'm a hard worker, it's the best thing my dad could have ever taught me
56. A little appreciation for my efforts goes a long way
57. My mom made my lunch almost every day in high school
58. I am nosy and I like gossip, it's not a good thing
59. I make sure my work e-mail inbox is always empty
60. I love to read, laying in bed all day reading is my idea of a perfect day
61. I live with my brother and his wife and 5 kids, I love it, but am secretly afraid they are going to kick me out soon
62. I am in love with love; love songs, romance novels, romance films, weddings, happily ever after, etc.
63. I really like cars, if I could drive any car it would be a Range Rover
64. I have a weakness for boys with accents
65. I think cowboys are sexy (and nerds)
66. Funnel cake is my favorite treat, but can usually only be found at special events
67. I compare myself to other’s in almost every way
68. Utah Man Am I! I am a very big Utah fan
69. I am the type of person that only needs one good friend as opposed to lots of friends
70. My first kiss was when I was 16 with Jeremy Memmott
71. The toilet paper must always go over the top
72. My first concert was Backstreet Boys
73. At times I am frugal like my mom, but have times of spending indulgences like my dad
74. I am addicted to the Internet, I might not always have something to do on it, but I feel better if I am
75. I have my own testimony and have been shown in so many ways that Heavenly Father loves me and knows just what I need
76. I over analyze just about everything
77. Laughing is the cure for everything
78. I have the gift (and patience) for shopping at Ross and TJMaxx
79. I have severe road rage
80. Looking for the blessings in my life makes me happy and I should do it more often
81. I want to be just like everyone in my family for one reason or another
82. I am a very passionate person, I get discouraged easily and overjoyed just as fast
83. I am smart, I am very blessed to be able to just get things
84. I always go to the bathroom while brushing my teeth, if I ever just brush my teeth it makes me have to go to the bathroom
85. Eavesdropping is a guilty pleasure of mine
86. I love something about every season: fall fashion, winter holidays and snow, spring growth and warmth, summer fun, love, and sense of freedom
87. I have great potential, but fear I will never fully reach it
88. My favorite kissing (and love) scene is in The Notebook, it makes me jealous every time I watch it
89. When I have a favorite song, I listen to it over and over and over again
90. While eating different flavored candy (orange/lemon starburst, lemon/lime/orange skittles, etc.) I get all the flavors even in number and then eat them in an order
91. I have my whole wedding planned out: the dress, invitations, cake, flowers, photographer, location, color, etc (now I just need a reason to have it planned)
92. I still can't fall asleep the night before Christmas and am usually the first one up
93. I like being the center of attention and I can be very loud when I am excited
94. My favorite thing when getting home from work is the excitement of Aiden, Andrew, and Oakley when they yell "Jwill!!!" and run to see me
95. Sometimes I say I don't want kids, but can't imagine ever feeling fulfilled without them
96. I am beautiful in my own way, but don't allow my self to see it
97. I am still a kid in so many ways, but feel like I have matured so much lately
98. Learning new things is exciting to me
99. I like when people are proud of me or I impress them
100. I live an extremely blessed life and need to take the time to realize it more often
101. My life gets better with each passing day, even with it's up's and down's

4 comments:

Maga said...

Glad to know the ins and outs of your feelings. Thanks for sharing you with us!! You're still our SUPER GIRL!!! We love you--HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

Shera said...

Hey Jill!! That was fun to read and learn more about you!! Way to go on losing 40 pounds, maybe you could pass along some tips to me! I hope you don't mind me peaking in at your blog...

Amy said...

I love these 101 lists. I think they have been my favorite to read and do!

Kristen said...

Love the list! I'm impressed you could come up with 101 things. I had trouble coming up with 25 things for my list.

Hope you're having fun in St. George!

Love ya!