100 Things about Me

1. I used to like cats, until I had one.
2. A 45 lb. dog sleeps on my pillow.
3. I was baptized in a very cold creek.
4. It impresses me a lot to see religious devotion in my friends.
5. I am a perfectionist.
6. I've had a healthy obsession with all things British for over fifteen years.
7. I was a nun in a children's production of the Sound of Music.
8. I like lists, and talking about myself.
9. Books and cds are my main purchases.
10. I love tall leather boots.
11. Almost all of my shoes were stolen from my mother's closet (including the boots).
12. I brush my teeth with my left hand. (Long story - ask me.) So does my brother, coincidentally.
13. I love old bookstores.
14. I go through phases often, and keep personal traditions.
15. I still have waking nightmares of a horror book read when I was nine.
16. I think the right side of my brain needs those cardiac arrest panels.
17. I like black everything.
18. I wish I had more friends.
19. I wish the ones I do have were more intense.
20. I try to be interested in others (look who this list is about - me).
21. I just discovered three tragic childhood moments last week.
22. I love it when people share their true self with me.
23. I think a lot of people wear masks (including me).
24. My music tastes are quite varied.
25. My opinions and behaviors are easily swayed to seek approval.
26. There's only a few people who really let me cry.
27. I like the feeling when people turn to me for comfort.
28. I cry easily.
29. There are a few things imbedded in my heart that can bring true joy or sorrow.
30. I like trinkets that bring memories.
31. I read all day.
32. I was shocked when someone said they didn't.
33. I have a record player (and use it).
34. I feel bad about burning cds, but do it anyway.
35. I was shy as a child but am not now.
36. My carpet is blue.
37. My hobbies are all-consuming passions.
38. I'm prejudice towards every British person. I love them all, regardless of their character, just for being British.
39. I have control issues.
40. Working on it.
41. I am affectionate.
42. I love Monty Python (this week), of course, it's British.
43. I like whipped cream a lot.
44. I don't like swimming in the ocean.
45. I love to swim, though.
46. My favourite movie is Now, Voyager (this week).
47. I like personal jokes.
48. My last one involved grapes.
49. My Dad and I play the seatbelt game (who's fastest).
50. I love history.
51. I hate throwing things away.
52. I love throwing other people's things away.
53. I shop at Goodwill and Old Navy.
54. My niece is very important to me.
55. I like to sleep in the car.
56. I try to keep the word "I" out of letters.
57. I wish I had a "best" friend all of the time.
58. I hate one way friendships.
59. I like mint milanos.
60. I hate emminent property, light pollution, and pickles.
61. I get a unique sensation when I read the Bible.
62. I feel Yahweh working in my life.
63. I can't imagine how big He is in power and knowledge and influence.
64. I thing there aren't enough adjective to describe Him.
65. I love diamonds.
66. I love fresh flowers as gifts, to give or get.
67. I think healthy habits are very important.
68. Everyone should have them.
69. I watched a Jeremy Brett movie today.
70. I dislike voice dubbing.
71. I can't get awake until I wash my face.
72. I wish I could be more moderate in my feelings.
73. I wish I wouldn't carry burdens or blame.
74. I like people who spread life and laughter.
75. I like dimes best.
76. My eating tastes have changed.
77. I love massages and their benefits.
78. I wish I could write 100 things about someone else.
79. I leave out "i"s when I write.
80. I passionately love the British royal family, in spite of their mistakes, bad decisions and outdated jobs.
81. I cried while watching Gone with the Wind.
82. I've cooled in some passions.
83. I think smoking is extremely unhealthy.
84. I judge myself every time I think ill of someone else.
85. I try to be like Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo da Vinci and Queen Elizabeth.
86. I hate change (at first).
87. Bread is my favourite (band and food).
88. I like sticky toffee pudding, tea with milk, children's magazines, and augustine grass. Oh, and mimosa trees.
89. I have two middle names.
90. I would rather be named Mary.
91. I like fur coats.
92. I have money issues.
93. I have many issues.
94. I have way too many books.
95. I dislike using hand held phones.
96. I couldn't, couldn't, couldn't travel without a plan.
97. I can speak German.
98. I like Reader's Digest Treasuries.
99. I don't want to finish.
100. I wish a balanced life for myself.
101. I like to be different.