It's finally finished....100 things about little ol' me!!!
I hope you enjoy learning a little bit more about me. This list was finished over time, so it's a bit spastic (in no particular order). Thank you so much for stopping by.
1. I was born, and raised, in Battle Creek, Michigan USA June 29 1967.
2. I have a sister named Emily and a brother named Tony.
3. My sister Emily is my best friend.
4. I met my husband online in April 2001.
5. Moved to the UK in July 2001.
6. I was to Jamie (my sweetheart) in October 2001.
7. I have two step-kids, Luke and Jodie.
8. I plan to someday live back in the USA.
9. I don't like driving here in the UK.
10. My sign is Cancer - and yes I can get very crabby!!
11. I have two black cats named Mia and Steph.
12. I battle with depression.
13. I miss my family and friends back home.
14. I had a cat named Franny that I had to leave behind to move to the UK.
15. I have lots of freckles - although not as many as I did when I was young.
16. I am a Step-Grandmother (ugh!).
17. I love sheep .
18. Someday I want to live on a farm.
19. I like to do watercolors ....
20. But haven't in a long time.
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22. I'm teaching myself to make graphics with PSP7.
23. I make really good Yorkshire Puddings.
24. I really need to lose some weight.
25. I am getting a puppy (my first!) in March - hopefully a Yorkshire Terrier!
26. I most definitely am NOT a morning person.
27. I most definitely AM a night .
28. I was a in High School.
29. I wore an exact pair of these in highschool!
30. I love to read, mysteries mostly.
31. I truly do love my
32. I love coloring books and crayons
33. I can't find good coloring books here in the UK.
34. My favorite kind of birthday cake is my mom's Carrot Cake.
35. My cousin Jeanette works at Disney World and I always get in for free...woohoo !!
36. My favorte Disney character is Goofy.
37. My cousin TJ used to call me Aunt Gookie when he was 3 (he couldn't say Goofy).
38. I like but they never last very long .
39. I am a huge Harry Connick Jr. fan.
40. I have a fear of VERY tight spaces (like small, cramped closets).
41. I am a First Time Auntie - to my sweet nephew Kadian! Thank you Em!
42. I like to take loooong bubble baths .
43. I also like to read while in the bath.
44. I've always wanted a tatoo, but am too darn chicken to get one!
45. Charity shops are my favorite place to shop.
46. My best bargin at a Charity Shop: Brand new Laura Ashley Dress ($138.00) tag still on it...�1.00.
47. It's a size 8 (may be a while before it fits me!!).
48. I'm starting a new healthy eating and exercising routine.
49. I'm addicted to my computer.
50. I like to play the Sim's, and I have Vacation and Unleashed add on's.
51. I have a really lovely needle point kit from Scotland that Jamie bought me on our honeymoon.
52. I really should get started on it.
53. I get bored with things easily and lose interest (such as needle point).
54. I snore....loudly.
55. I just found out that it causes me to wake up about every 10 minutes (sleep apnea).
56. Needless to say, I'm often very tired.
57. I joined Weight Watchers on Jan 6, 2003 (keeping fingers crossed!)
58. I attended Davenport University for 2 terms, Paralegal Studies.
59. I stopped going because it was too bloody expensive!
60. I wish I'd kept going.
61. I moved to Orlando, Florida in 1987 at the age of 20.
62. I stayed only 1 year and ran home to Mommy :o)
63. I love to go to concerts and have seen MANY great bands.
64. Such as: Rolling Stones, Page and Plant, David Bowie, Black Crowes, Ray Charles....and many more.
65. I have a very eclectic taste in music.....but rap gives me a headache...sorry ;o)
66. I've had 3 dads (2 steps - duh!), 1 step mother, 6 grandmothers, 5 grandfathers and one mommy.
67. I'm hoping she doesn't mind that I put on my list that she has been married 3 times!!
68. I miss my Grandmother Ruth very, very much!
69. I love soap opera's, and watching them with my Grandmother is awesome!
70. I've dyed my hair red or reddy brown for longer than I can remember.
71. I'm desperately trying to quit smoking!
72. I'm failing misserably!
73. I like smelly candles and incense.
74. My favorite flowers are Daisy's.
75. I hate to do housework.
76. I was in drama in high school, and loved EVERY minute of it!!
77. I tend to talk with my hands.
78. I also talk alot.
79. My favorite movie is Breakfast At Tiffanys
80. My favorite jewlery store is Tiffany's, but I can't afford it.
81. My first car was a 1974 Chevrolet Nova, Navy Blue!!
82. I have a really cool Aunt Jennifer who is only 6 years older than me, she's like a big sis.
83. My brother Tony is the one person I admire more than anyone else,
but I don't think he knows that.
84. I am terrible with Algebra, and struggled badly in school with it.
85. My favorite subjects in School were Art and History.
86. I love ABFAB (Absolutely Fabulous).
87. I can never remember jokes I've been told, not even really funny ones.
88. I am a horrible procrastinator (and quite possibly a horrible speller!)
89. I adore shopping, especially if buying gifts for others.
90. I'm thinking about volunteering for a charity here in the UK.
91. I'm glad this list is almost done!!!!!!
92. I someday want a really nice backyard with lots of roses and flowers.
93. I like really big flannel PJ's (preferably with some sort of cute animal on them)
94. I also LOVE Victoria's Secret...and tend to spend way too much moolah there.
95. I enjoy a good thunderstorm, even if the power goes out.
96. I love and miss Dairy Queen
97. I am a pretty good cook
98. I almost got to be on theReady, Steady, Cook! Christmas Special. Almost..:o(
99. I can't say it enough.....I love Jamie Brouhton, my husband.
100. I stole this idea from my very smart friend Jenny.