10 Things of Me

I'm doing this because a fellow blogger friend nominated me to do so (Momma Amma) and being as that was weeks ago I thought I'd finally follow through and stop being a bum. The idea is to tell 10 things you all might not know about me. That should be relatively easy as there aren't *that* many of you but a few of you may know some of these anyway. I'm not always that creative when these things come along but I'll try :)

1. I detest and I do mean detest flying insects, bugs, whatever. I really do lose it around them especially moths. I don't know why but they creep me out. My husband of course finds this both ridiculous and hilarious.

2. I was born with jet black hair. My current auburn shade came in at 3 months ~ Apparently my black hair gradually fell out and red came in. I think as a parent I'd freak out if my newborn was losing hair like that but Mom never mentioned it if she did.

3. I wanted to be an Olympic ice skater or gymnast when I was little. Part of me still wishes I had been. I think ultimately I preferred having a life instead.

4. I do my best cleaning of the house while blasting old-school music like Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, etc. I dance while I clean~It makes the process more fun.

5. My brother wanted to "send me back" when I was six. He's 10 years older and while he wanted a sister when he was 10 he didn't count on me being liked by his friends/girlfriends & getting in the way later. ha!

6. When I was little I didn't want any of my food touching. At all. My parents were annoyed & I was grossed out when my Dad stirred his corn into his mashed potatoes.

7. My Mom didn't buy *anything with artificial anything* - sweetener, flavors, colorings. IE: I didn't have fruit roll-ups. I had "fruit leather" from the health food store. When I got to college I went to Wal-Mart and stocked up on every unhealthy junky thing of which she "deprived" me.

8. When I get *really* excited about nearly anything my laugh/voice turns into squeaking. I try to talk & I'm squeaking while I talk. A mutual friend informed me only dogs can hear me at that point...

9. I'm already planning on saving up for a "mommy-makeover" when we're done having kids so I can have everything put back to its original location hahaha

10. When I was little I hated how I stood out with my red hair. I would have done *anything* to be blonde. Now I still think I stand out but at some point in high school it became ok & I began to appreciate my *natural* shade more.

There ~ Now you know a little more randomness about me. I'd LOVE if those of you who actually read this little blog of ours would post in return because I think this type of thing is fun but I understand everyone is busy and pressed for time. It took ME weeks and that's really just because I was lazy.

Momma Amma you get out of it cuz you were the one to tag me. Although I love you for thinking of me & wanting to know more about the randomness that is me.

Madness of Ms Katherine I think you should do this in return if for no other reason than in honor of all the talks we have shared over the sorority years.

Chronicles of Family Barr You fascinate me so! I know there are many things I do not know about you & much I could learn!

The Fulkersons I know there is plenty that I didn't learn about you in our short time together in church youth group!

Clare's Contemplations I adore your blog & love hearing about your kids. Therefore I know I'd love learning more about you dear friend. You have inspired me many a time!

For those that read this & I don't realize, thank you!! I have not purposefully left you out but instead focused on those who have commented and therefore occasionally read my rantings. Please participate in all this fun if you'd like I'd love to read it!