100 Random Things About Me…50/50 Style (Part 1)

As today marks a monumental occasion – my 100th Blog Post, I’ve decided to commemorate it, by composing “the list” that I have seen posted on so many other blogs. As daunting as it was at first, it was a good exercise to reflect upon my life – as dysfunctional as it may be.

If you don’t care to know anymore about me than you already do, I would suggest that you hit the “back” button now, otherwise consider yourself forewarned…

1. I love to take long afternoon naps.
2. My drink of choice would be margaritas, but I’m too lazy to make them, so I settle for beer.
3. I have never thrown up.
4. I dislike mushrooms and olives.
5. I am terrified of frogs and toads.
6. My favorite place to eat breakfast is Denny’s.
7. The first concert I went to was Cyndi Lauper.
8. The best concert I went to was Meat Loaf.
9. I set my watch 5 minutes fast.
10. I do 80% of my Christmas shopping online.
11. I do not like winter.
12. I played hockey when I was younger and wish I still did.
13. I commute 180 km/112 miles round-trip per day.
14. My favorite food is Chicken Pad Thai.
15. I don’t like to bake, but love to cook.
    
16. I want to be an actress or marine biologist when I grow up, but I settle for a millionaire.
    
17. I would love to sell everything I own and move to a Caribbean island tomorrow.
18. I love to go fishing, but don’t.
19. I collect washed-up beach glass.
20. I swear way too much.
21. My husband is my high school sweetheart.
22. I’ve been through 3 separate tornadoes and did not suffer any personal damage.
23. I would love to try storm chasing in tornado alley.
24. I am mathematically challenged.
25. I’m an only child.
26. I once shot a neighborhood kid in the bum with a pellet gun.
27. I stopped biting my fingernails 7 months ago after doing it for my entire life.
    
28. I can use both my right and left hand when playing sports. I guess that would make me ambidextrious?
29. I am spontaneous, but also like to plan ahead.
30. I grew up on a farm and can drive almost any type of farm machinery. I also know how to catch chickens, pick tobacco and pick strawberries.
    
31. I have never broken a bone.
32. I have never read the Harry Potter or Twilight books and don’t know if I intend to.
33. I love shoes – running shoes – Sketchers actually.
34. I have my hunting license, but have never used it. I guess it goes without saying, that I know how to use a gun too, but not obviously well considering the outcome in #26 above.
35. My bedtime during the week is 9:00 p.m. Did I mention, I love to sleep?
36. I think I would make an excellent poker player, if only I knew how to play.
37. I wish I had more close girlfriends.
38. I would love to train for a triathlon, but know I wouldn’t actually commit the time to do so.
39. I wish I had more time to myself, but also wish I had more time to spend with my family.
40. I have numerous pet peeves and they change daily.
41. I don’t usually drive the speed limit and don’t have patience for people who do.
42. I would love to become fluent in Spanish.
43. I usually have my vacations planned at least 2 years in advance.
44. I think I spend more time on the Internet and e-mail during the day than I actually do working.
45. I don’t sweat the small stuff in life. I guess I don’t really sweat the bigger things either - things just have a way of sorting themselves out.
46. My travel toiletry kit is always packed.
47. I am comfortable with who I am, but I’m not yet satisfied with what I’ve done with my life.
48. I would like to adopt a child.
49. I strongly dislike grocery shopping.
    
50. I need to keep busy at work or I become bored and restless.