Mary did a "Random Post" on her blog...and in her heart I know she tagged me to do it, too. Since I KNOOOOWW she's all about wanting to learn the random ramblings of my heart. (see, I know you so well, Mary).
So here it is...in my language of choice: Random.
1) I don't consider myself a girlie-girl. Though I'm not sure why because I love massages and painting my nails and fixing myself up for my husband. So maybe I feel exempt from the world of "girl" because I rarely, if ever, wear pink? (Though at least one, if not all three, of my girls will wear the color on any given day. Go figure.) Or maybe because I'm not into diamond jewelry...except for the rock of a diamond my husband gave me. Or maybe because I hate gossip. Eh. Who knows? But whatever the reason, I just don't feel like the frilly type girl.
2) I never would have thought I'd be a stay-at-home mom. I was the girl who went to college as a freshman knowing that I'd at least get my Masters Degree. Suffice it to say, that after 10 years of trying to find an open door to complete it, I finally put that dream (masters) to rest two summers ago. (I found out I was pregnant with Charis after being accepted into one program...found out I was pregnant with Raegan the last time I started to pursue it...and a bunch of other closed doors in between). And since laying it down, my love and desire to be a stay-at-home mom and wife has only increased 100 fold.
3) I tend to be a perfectionist. But don't expect others to live up the same standards I set for myself. I'm a list maker. And I find great joy in crossing things off. :) I used to be an "all or nothing" person. Though I have gotten better at finding the balance over the last few years
4) I love photography. Thus the reason for the almost non-existent pictures of me...b/c I'm the one behind the camera.
5) I want to learn how to use large power tools. Especially since our shed is full of them. But the blades...you know, the one that slices through metal...scare me. For some reason, I just know a freak accident will happen. You know, one where the blade magically produces a personality and jump off its hinge and sever an appendage. Or two.
6) I have driven a dump truck. Once. It's my sole claim to redneck fame. Yes, I do have a redneck side. I keep it hidden. Under lock and key. Right beside the fact that I'd consider getting a tattoo. (have I mentioned that I have an intense hatred for needles? thus the word "consider")
7) I was an All-State Track sprinter for years and held a few records/titles. But now, due to those competitive years, I am sorely lacking in (knee) cartiladge. I'm telling you, running shoes should come with a warning label.
8) I'm annoyed by people who think having children takes away a person's ability to have fun and be youthful. Like the fact that I've delivered a child somehow allowed part of my personality to dry up and fall off. Like the umbilical cord.
13 comments:
you are too funny. How come you didn't tag me, huh? huh? huh?
It is seriously beginning to scare me how much we really do have in common...I don't know if we should see each other anymore....hee hee.
Jolanthe
A dump truck? And a tattoo? Girl, is that town rubbing off on you...or have you always been that way??? :)
So IF you got a tattoo, what would it be of? And where would you put it?
After all that harrassment, you tagged....NO ONE????
Now come on girl...what's up with that?
*wink
Now that i know you are "protagging", I'll get you sometime again.
I have something I have been meaning to post and "tag" you with, maybe this week :)
Loved your language of random thoughts!
Tattoo? Oh...sorry, we can't be friends now....he he!
Very fun random stuff. love gettin' to know ya a little more.
Thanks for sharing all your randomness!! It's great to get to know you better...we have lot in common.
Yes, I am with the others, a tattoo? :)
I think you can add to your redneck ways the fact that you used to drive a pick up truck, lived in TX, and married an ex-bull rider. :)
I can safely say that you're the only gal I know that's driven a dump truck. Not necessarily redneck, but definately a TOUGH thing to do! wow.
And I'm not a girly-girl, but I am crazy for any shiny, pretty piece of jewelry my man gives me. So, I'm with you on that one.
Since the tattoo is the big topic here...what would you get?
You're a well rounded individual. Which makes you a great mom!! I can see your girls saying to their friends..."well MY mom can drive a dump truck!"
hi, thanks for visiting....enjoyed your random facts :) .....impressed by the dump truck....i thought a van was a big deal....:) anyway, to answer your questions, we ARE having a 3rd boy, so glad to hear you like the threesome. i too am looking forwrad to it. also, i did enjoy the supernatural childbirth book. my testimony can be found in my august 2006 archive. august 1st to be exact. it was quite a bit easier than my first. believing for an even easier birth this third time around. what about you? have you writtne your testimony uP? if so, i'd love to read yours too...blessings...
You married an ex-bull-rider? :) That would make an interesting post. :)
Love your list by the way. God Bless.
thanks for your story - awesome awesome awesome! i am believeing and asking for a 7 hr. labor this time (21, 14, i figure this one should be 7) and no pain. and no drugs. loved reading yours. very very encouraging. thanks for the courage to tell it. who is your friend, by the way, the one who is 30 weeks?
Great Post!! Neat getting to know you a little better! :0)
I feel the same about what you said about girliness. I never thought I was girly, but I do love looking pretty and doing my nails as well. I love pink too, which I've finally admitted. Hm ~ how am I not girly again?
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