100 things to know about me...

Cheryl posted her list of 100 things in October and I begin compiling mine immediately (it only took me a month!).  This was more difficult that it it seemed.  Each day or so I would add a few more items to the list.  Sometimes ideas flowed.  Others... nothing came at all!  But this list, meme, whatever you want to call it, caused me to give pause as I truly considered myself.  Who am I?  Where have I been?  Where am I going?  And in the end this is a glimpse into how I define Me.  Readers... you've been "tagged."

 

001.  I like to write with a Sharpie

002.  I don't like to return phone calls

003.  I LOVE my job and love when people ask about my profession 
004.  I have forgiven my father

005.  I try to let go of the hurt I feel

006.  I am deathly afraid that something will happen to my teeth

007.  Everything tastes better with cheese

008.  I do not like to drive and would prefer to be driven (just call me Miss Daisy)

009.  Love rainy days even when I have to be out

010.  I swear too damn much

011.  I touch everything - I love textures (walking through stores with me drives my husband crazy)

012.  I was terrified of becoming a mother but...

013.  My child is my greatest joy

014.  I feel my life finally began in my 30s

015.  I spend too much time online

016.  My favorite tv show is General Hospital (I've been watching since I was 14 years old)

017.  When I watch my husband with our daughter I sometimes have to fight back tears of joy

018.  I love to eat alone

019.  I don't get to read as much as I would like

020.  I hate food messes especially on my child

021.  I no longer hate Google

022.  Sometimes I wonder if my husband and I would be compatible on Match.com

023.  I don't like to clean

024.  I procrastinate

025.  When trying to fall asleep I mentally remodel & redecorate other people's houses

026.  I dream about moving to a small coastal New England town - owning a book store, a bicycle, and a cream-colored cable knit sweater

027.  I try not to but I secretly judge people for how they parent

028.  Careers I would have liked to try: chef or architect

029.  The last 3 jobs I have been offered I was wearing red at the interview

030.  The smell of coffee makes me sick

031.  I love tea - no sugar please!

032.  I prefer white gold and silver jewelry

033.  I am shamelessly addicted to chapstick

034.  Therapy saved my marriage

035.  I am ambiguous about religion but...

036.  I have tremendous respect for those of true faith

037.  I do not believe in "next time" because...

038.  While in NYC in August 2001 my husband wanted to walk a few more blocks to the WTC and I said how about we do it "next time"

039.  I will only wear Havaianas

040.  For some reason people still think my favorite color is purple

041.  My favorite color is red

042.  In college I worked in an ice cream factory packing Popsicles

043.  My brother is one of my best friends

044.  Some things I keep just for myself

045.  Fall is my favorite season

046.  I adore Christmas lights

047.  I have suffered from migraines since 1997 (and they are worse after having my baby)

048.  My biggest disappointment in life was having a C-section

049.  My most prized possession is my wedding rings - they are uniquely mine

050.  Turtleneck sweaters are my favorite article of clothing

051.  I hate clutter

052.  I collect things with the image of the Eiffel Tower

053.  I do not like to be cold

054.  I absolutely have to wash my hair every day

055.  My favorite part of my day is right before I put my daughter in bed - we cuddle and I whisper in her ear how much I love her

056.  I talk too fast

057.  I talk with my hands

058.  I love jazz

059.  I walked down the aisle to Stevie Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely"

060.  I miss being a musician

061.  I think I would make a good lawyer

062.  I have an excellent sense of direction

063.  I am an unapologetic liberal

064.  Salty snacks are my favorite

065.  I was on the debate team in high school...

066.  and in the marching band

067.  Twitter has become a part of my daily life

068.  I like to read cookbooks and prefer that every recipe have a photograph

069.  I wish I was a better housekeeper

070.  I enjoy cooking and believe I am pretty good at it

071.  I absolutely cannot bake

072.  Even before I was a librarian I loved to read out loud

073.  I wish I was better at correspondence

074.  I HATE my feet to be touched by someone else's feet

075.  Regardless of the season or temperature I always wear at least 2 layers

076.  I am a night owl

077.  My husband is the funniest person I know

078.  White wine gives me a headache

079.  The colors in my dreams are the most vivid part

080.  I love giving gifts

081.  I believe in charity because it always returns in times of need

082.  Conflict resolution is one of my strengths

083.  I crave simplicity but it too often gets lost in the shuffle

084.  Daisies are my favorite flower

085.  At one time I was a certified lifeguard

086.  I am pretty laid back but...

087.  ...I am quick to emotion if the subject turns to something dear to me

088.  My favorite actor is Cary Grant

089.  My favorite movie is The Philadelphia Story

090.  My favorite animated movies are Alice in Wonderland and Sleeping Beauty

091.  I love to sing to Ava

092.  I am extremely conscious of being thoughtful of others

093.  I love photography and worked for a photographer for many fun years

094.  Usually I like my hair

095.  Brown eyes are soulful

096.  I am deeply disappointed that my daughter has blue eyes (they are a beautiful blue)

097.  I am decidedly a Green

098.  Carrot cake is my favorite dessert

099.  I surprise myself sometimes with my sense of patriotism

100.  Making decisions comes naturally to me