100 Things about Me

Quite a few of my friends have been doing this on their blog and a couple have encouraged me to do the same. It was a little bit hard and has taken me a little while to do. But, it was kind of fun and it will be nice for me (and hopefully my kids) to read one day and see how I've changed. I'll probably be 80 years old and read it and say "What a dummy I was. So worried about unimportant things." Isn't it funny how our perspective changes as we have more life experiences. Anyway, here's my list.

1- I love my Crock Pot- whoever invented them is a genius!
2- Too much noise drives me nuts! This is crazy because I used to love noise!
3- I love to be around people. Everything I do, I want tons of people around me. (They just can’t be too noisy.) ;)
4- I like to have my friends and family mesh.
5- I wish I could spend more time with my husband.
6- I enjoy working. I need to “see” value in me. And I feel guilty when I spend money my husband makes.
7- With that being said- I wish I didn’t “have” to work. I don’t like knowing that we need my money to survive. Hopefully that will change in the next few years.
8- For many reasons, I think Foot Zoning is one of the greatest blessings that has ever come into my life.
9- Spirituality is very important to me, but going to church is a struggle. Mostly because I get tired of fighting with my kids during Sacrament meeting (for some reason they think they have to snuggle up to me and bug Bevan the whole time). During church my emotions always get brought to the surface and it is hard for me to deal with. Spiritual things always bring tears to my eyes and bring my heart to my sleeve.
10- I hate emotions! I am so emotional. I get teary over silly things and my “ups” are so up and my “downs” are so down.
11- I love to serve others. I love to feel needed and like I am helping others.
12- I think being involved in my kid’s school is one of the most important things I can do. As a result I’ve been PTA pres for 2 years and will be again next year. Not to mention, the time spent in classrooms, etc…
13- While volunteering in Katie’s 2nd grade class I found out I really don’t like 2nd grade boys- they are too obnoxious and sassy! Hmm, wonder if Bevan can skip that year! ;)
14- I don’t like driving kindergarten carpool. Kids are just too slow getting into the car.
15- Obviously, I don’t have much patience.
16- I am actually surprised that I am as patient as I am with my children.
17- I love Neil Diamond!
18- I love Grey’s Anatomy. Is Patrick Dempsey absolutely the most gorgeous person alive?
19- I think George Clooney runs a close second to Patrick Dempsey. It’s all in the eyes.
20- Enchanted is one of the most fun movies ever.
21- I love American Girl dolls. Every time that my girls get one I am more excited than they are. I could spend a lot of time dressing and organizing their clothes!
22- I think divorce is a NASTY word. I’ve been amazed how one couple’s divorce can affect other people. I have shed tears over people’s divorces.
23- I usually like most people and have the ability to see the good in people. I usually give people the benefit of the doubt.
24- I love to scrapbook! I like the creativity of it. I like the organizing of it. I like the socialness of it. I like that my kids will know that I loved them because I write it down. I hope when they are 14 and hate me (and think I hate them) they will look at their books and know that I love them.
25- I am not a very good housekeeper but I long to be. I really want my house to be spotless and organized but I have way more important things to do than clean house! ;) That is one thing I will get as soon as I have more money- a housekeeper. (At least to do my floors and bathrooms and dust.)
26- I love to read. But I can’t let myself do it very often because I don’t do anything else but read. I get totally wrapped up in books and can’t stop until I finish the book.
27- Traveling is one of my favorite things to do. I love the car trips. I love hotels. I love everything about it. I will travel any chance I get and can’t really think of anyplace in the world I wouldn’t love to visit. I’ve often said that if I ever have money I won’t buy a fancier house or fancier cars but I will travel more!
28- I hate my kids’ homework!
29- I get frustrated with parents who won’t volunteer in their kid’s activities.
30- I really don’t like to exercise. I hate it! But I want to enjoy it and one day will run a race. I mean run the whole way! Maybe even a 10k.
31- I love color! I want my world to be happy and full of bright vibrant colors.
32- I think a girl who has sisters is the luckiest girl in the world. I always feel bad for someone who doesn’t have sisters. I don’t think you know what true friendship is until you have a sister.
33- I get attached to people very easily. I usually consider someone a better friend than they consider me. (I try not to take that personally)
34- I would give just about anybody just about anything.
35- I enjoy doing things with my hands; crocheting, beading etc…
36- I don’t like to ask Doug to do things I’m not willing to help with. As a result, I’ve helped lay sprinkler pipe, tile, wood floor, sheetrock, electrical and many more things.
37- I don’t really enjoy shopping but I LOVE getting a good deal. Unfortunately, I sometimes buy things I don’t really need “‘cause it was a good deal.” Fortunately, I save my family $100’s/month on groceries because of good deals (and coupons)!
38- I think Survivor is a dumb show. I can’t stand to watch it- I think I must be the only person on earth who feels that way!
39- I love to sit in church and watch Dads and their kids. I think Dads are so cool! I miss mine and Doug’s so much. One day I’ll forgive them for leaving us.
40- I think hot baths can solve a lot of problems. My bathtub is one of my favorite places in my house!
41- I would like to be the kind of person who could have a lot of kids. I really admire those women who have a lot of children and raise them well.
42- I still can’t decide what I want to be when I grow up. I want to do and try so many things.
43- I think there has to be a careful balance between modern medicine and “natural” medicine. Both are SO important but one has to be careful not to go too far either direction.
44- I used to not need very much sleep and I hated to waste time sleeping. Now, I need a significant more amount of sleep and I really enjoy sleeping. I also get REALLY grouchy if I don’t have enough sleep.
45- I LOVE office supplies. I have to really watch myself when I go into an office supply store.
46- I love meat. All kinds. Yum, I could live on cheese and meat alone. Hmm, maybe I should do the Atkins diet. I do know that’s not healthy, so, as a result I actually eat a lot of fiber.
47- I really like breakfast and breakfast foods, but I never really want to eat dinner. I usually do though because that is when we get to be together as a family.
48- I think most farmers are the “salt of the earth”. They are truly some of the best people I’ve ever met. I can always tell when a boy has been raised on a farm – they can usually do anything.
49- I’ve always wanted to have a close relationship with my brother but have never been able to have one. I think we are just too different.
50- I really like all of my brothers-in-law. They are upstanding men who try their hardest.
51- I like my sisters-in-law too. They all have qualities that I really admire and would like to have. I really just love my families and wish that we could spend more time together, being happy and having fun.
52- I used to really hate being a girl. Now, I’m so glad that I am not a man. I don’t want the responsibilities that they have. And I’m so glad that I have the qualities that women naturally have.
53- I love water. I like to go to the lake, ocean or pool. Oh, I like to drink it too. Especially cold!
54- I am so grateful for my husband! He is so good to me and works so hard. I constantly am amazed at the unconditional love he shows me!
55- One of my very favorite things in the whole world is to get into a bed that is freshly made with clean sheets. I especially love my new green polka dot sheets.
56- I had a group of really great friends when I was in High School. I still am friends with most of them. Both boys and girls. Luckily, we’ve all married people who are comfortable with our friendships.
57- I really don’t like animals very much. They always seem dirty. The kids keep begging for a dog and I’m starting to run out of excuses to not have one!
58- I love to eat out. I could eat out 3 meals/day!
59- I think I am a pretty good leader. I am good at delegating and then letting them run with their assignment.
60- I really like to be busy. Sometimes I get a little overwhelmed but I like having stuff to do and things to do.
61- Having bright polish on my toes makes me happy. I don’t like blues, green or black on my toes- too depressing!
62- I’ve always hated my fingernails, until now. I’ve finally kept fake nails on them long enough that they are starting to look better. My thumbs are still too weird!
63- I am so grateful for the Priesthood and worthy Priesthood holders. What a magnificent power!
64- I think that we live in one of the most amazing wards ever! I cannot believe the kindness and giving that goes on daily.
65- I wish my whole yard was in. But my yard has been such a blessing. I call it my “patchwork of blessings” because we’ve had so much help and so many people come by with left-over of sod. I will never look at my yard and not think of all the amazing people who have helped us and the friendships we’ve formed from working side by side with our neighbors and family.
66- I have only lived outside of the valley for 3 months. That was right after high school when I worked at Jacob Lake. I love our little valley and don’t ever want to leave it.
67- I hate to be late. And usually if I’m not 10 minutes early I consider myself late!
68- I miss my grandma & grandpa Boyack on a daily basis. They were such a huge part of my life. Even though my Grandma sometimes made me mad, as I got older I came to love and admire her. My Grandpa was one of the greatest men ever.
69- I miss Doug’s grandparents almost daily. They welcomed me into their lives as a granddaughter. I wish they were here to interact with my children. They were incredible grandparents, they (especially she) would be down on the floor playing with the grandkids even when she was 80+ years old. She also noticed, and complimented new haircuts, clothes, etc… I treasure the times we spent playing cards or just talking.
70- It takes me a long time to get to sleep (most of the time) because my brain won’t quiet down. But once I’m asleep I can sleep through anything and I can sleep just about anywhere.
71- When something is bothering me or I am excited about something I have to talk and talk about it. I talk way too much but it helps me to be able to vocalize problems and exciting things.
72- I love my minivan and I will probably be 98 years old and still driving a minivan.
73- I really don’t like “real” shoes. I don’t like to take the time to put on socks and tie up shoes, plus my feet need to breathe. Ahh, love sandals & flip flops!
74- I really hate Air conditioning. I am grateful for it because I hate to be too hot. But, I love that time of year when I can open the windows and fill my house with fresh air.
75- Schedules really don’t work for me. I’ve tried and tried but my life is just too crazy. Instead I deal with one day at a time and try to plan the day as it comes. That works for me!
76- I love calendars. I have to write everything down and if it’s not on my calendar I won’t remember that I am suppose to do it. So, I always tell people, if I haven’t written it down, I can’t commit. It seems like every time I commit without writing it down, I double book myself.
77- I love antiques. I love furniture and accessories that mean something. I don’t just go out and buy things that often because I want my “things” to mean something. Most of the stuff in my house has belonged to someone else and often has a story behind it. This is also the reason I have a hard time getting rid of things!
78- One day, while sitting at the table eating lunch, my dad told me to not wish my life away. (I was saying I can’t wait until I was 16) I’ve always remembered that and try really hard to “live in the moment”. I think I do a pretty good job of it; I enjoy what is happening now. Sometimes I might live a little too much in the past, but usually not the future.
79- I worry about teaching my kids to be self confident and to know that they can do anything. I really don’t want them to have poor self esteem. I often wonder how moms teach their kids to be confident.
80- I panic at the thought that Doug might die young. The closer he gets to 42 (the age my dad died) I get even more panicky. I try to do everything I can now- none of this “waiting ‘til we retire” or “have more time or money” crap. We do it NOW! Who knows what tomorrow brings.
81- I love to arrange flowers. Especially fresh flowers. One of these days I’m going to start advertising again.
82- I love newborns. I want my sisters to have lots of kid so I can love and hold them.
83- One of the saddest things I have ever experienced was watching Bevan be sick right after he was born and not being able to hold him for so many days. Looking back on that time, I am amazed at how strong I was. Now, I see how close he probably came to dying but I felt fairly calm through the whole thing.
84- I love the sun! I try not to wear sunscreen very often. I think most people are too afraid of the sun. I think it is good for us.
85- When I hurt someone I obsess over it for days. I never, ever try to offend anyone but I just talk too much and say the wrong things. People, who really know me, know that my heart is kind.
86- I love it when people know me well enough to understand me and understand my heart.
87- Doug and I fight very seldom. Probably because he will seldom fight with me. Sometimes I feel like I need a good fight, just to get the emotions out. I always feel REALLY bad when I yell at Doug.
88- I love blogs. I think it is a wonderful way to keep up on my friends. I have also been able to reconnect with friends I haven’t been able to talk to in a long time. I wish more of the people who read my blog would comment, and then I would know for sure you are there.
89- Last Fall I spent a weekend with two girlfriends from High School. It was one of the most fun, refreshing, energizing weekends I have ever had. I hope we do it again this Fall.
90- The longer I am alive, the more I think that we are here on earth to learn to get along and to learn to love others, especially our families.
91- I hate to watch all the open spaces being eaten up by development.
92- I am glad that I am tall. Now, if I was only thin.
93- I have always gotten along with boys better than girls. Don’t know why, I just seem to trust them more.
94- I get really jealous of people. For some reason I have this stupid idea that I have to be the best or have the best. It’s one of the things I hate the very most about myself.
95- I get really bored with my hair. I would change my hair cut monthly but unfortunately I can’t find that many styles that would work on my hair. Besides, I’m not willing to spend much time fixing my hair.
96- I hate to pump gas. That is one thing I love so much about Doug- he almost always will fill the van up for me. Sometimes I can’t even remember how to pump it because I go so long in between fill-ups. Thanks Doug!
97- One of my biggest regrets in life is that I didn’t spend more time with my Dad when he was sick. I was a selfish (although typical) 15 year old and would rather be with my friends than go visit him when he was in the hospital. So, now I tend to overcompensate the other way. I have spent lots of time with people who are dying or sick. I have had the experience of being with 3 of my grandparents as they die. (Life changing experiences!)
98- One of my most bittersweet memories is when I learned to play Greensleeves on the piano for my dad (when he was sick). While I was practicing he was sitting in the same room and started to cry, when my mom ask him what was wrong he said, “It’s just so beautiful.” I don’t really think he was only talking about my song, I think he was talking about life. I also was very touched that he came to my recital to hear me play even though he was so sick and it hurt him to sit on those hard chairs.
99- Doug calls me a “squirrel” sometimes because I will be sitting quietly watching TV or doing something else and I’ll suddenly jump up to go do something. Usually it’s because I’ve been thinking about something and I’ve decided that it’s time to do something about it. When I make up mind to do something I don’t waste a lot of time, I just do it.
100- Finally, my last thing! I don’t waste a lot of time making decisions. I always like to run my thoughts past someone but then I make the decision and do it. I usually am happy with my decisions.