100 Things

Chelsey did this on her blog. Thought it would be fun to do. This is 100 things about me. If you read this the whole way through, you deserve chocolate ice cream. :)

1. I love fruit juice
2. but I hate the textures of most fruits
3. Favorite soda is Diet Mt. Dew, Code Red
4. but I'll take a Diet Coke any time, especially fountain on ice
5. I got addicted to Cod Red on my mission (a member family always gave it to us)
6. I never flew on a plane until I was 20
7. My fingernails peel off in layers
8. My hair never does what I want it to
9. I have the 4 cutest neices in the world
10. And the cutest nephew, with one on the way
11. My favorite thing to do is watch children play
12. Next favorite thing to do is sleep
13. If I ever have free time, I love to read
14. I probably read an average of 8 books a month
15. I've had over 50 roommates
16. Most of those were while I lived in Utah
17. I have lived in 3 states for the majority of my life: ID-6yrs; UT-6yrs; WY-18 yrs
18. I am a BYU baby
19. I have never left the country
20. Except on a ferry to an island in Canada, but I was only there for about 3 hours
21. It's hard for me to trust people enough to tell them my deepest thoughts and feelings
22. My mom doesn't even know my deepest thoughts and feelings, and she is the person I trust the most
23. I think I would FREAK out if a boy ever showed interest in me
24. I don't know how to be anything but a friend to guys
25. And even then, I don't really trust them to not hurt me
26. I think this stems from being a girl in a family largely made of guys
27. All of these guys I grew up with are excellent men, husbands, and fathers today
28. You think I would be able to trust better knowing that boys can change into good men
29. I hate scary movies
30. I loved Iron Man more than any other movie I saw this year
31. Which isn't saying much, because I think I only saw 3 or 4 new movies this year
32. I've worked for the LDS church for my whole working life
33. My favorite job was at BYU in the Registrar's Office
34. I made great friends there those 3 years
35. Men are easier to work for than women
36. I have quit 2 jobs because of cranky women bosses
37. Rexburg, ID is my 2nd home
38. I have owned 3 cars in my lifetime
39. I will never buy a brand-new car again, unless it is a Honda or Toyota
40. I've had my current car, a Toyota Corolla, for the longest (almost 5 years)
41. I have never been in the Atlantic Ocean
42. But I have been in the Pacific Ocean more times than I can remember
43. I love to visit Seattle
44. Especially Pike's Market downtown Seattle
45. I have gotten 2 tickets in my lifetime
46. One from speeding
47. The other from an accident
48. In high school I was pulled over because my friend Maria hung out the window to wave at her parents
49. Her parents were madder than mine
50. There's nothing like Mom's home cooking
51. I hate to cook and bake
52. Unless it is for someone else
53. I have very vivid dreams
54. I can usually remember them the next day
55. I should keep a journal of all of these crazy dreams
56. I would never be paid enough to teach 7th graders
57. I currently tutor 7th graders, and that pushes the limits
58. I can type, on average, over 85 words per minute
59. I was just told by a 7th grader that my fast typing hurts his brain
60. I haven't been asked out on a date in over 5 years
61. I have never heald a guy's hand
62. I have never kissed a guy
63. I have one of the most common middle names: Marie
64. If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Australia
65. Next I would go to Italy
66. Then to Greece
67. If I ever have a daughter, I want to name her Grace
68. I wish I could speak Spanish better (even with 4 years in high school)
69. I don't like to wear jewelry, except for earings
70. I am not a crafty person (the craft always ends up ugly if I try)
71. I have played the piano for 25 years
72. I have sports' induced asthma
73. I hate campaign commercials
74. I can't stand political figures arguing
75. Pet peeve: when people don't return shopping carts to propper places
76. Another pet peeve: when students don't listen to their teacher or aide (me)
77. I have never broken a bone
78. I love to laugh
79. I love listening to men's choirs
80. I wish I was more courageous in social situations
81. I think that Rascall Flats has never made a bad song
82. I hate hard rock
83. I wish I could run a marathon
84. It grosses me out when anyone has goop oozing out of their eye
85. I miss going to BYU football games
86. I love the smells of fall and spring
87. I would rather sleep on a couch than the most comfortable bed
88. I hate putting lotion on the bottom of my feet
89. I have been in 13 different temples
90. Long hair on guys is gross to me (I feel I should always have longer hair than any guy)
91. I would rather be cold than hot
92. I really don't like hot drinks
93. My favorite calling has been Book of Mormon teacher in Gospel Doctrine
94. I have a hard time paying attention in church
95. I am very sensitive to loud noises (yes, this includes loud voices)
96. The hardest thing I have ever had to do was sing at my dad's funeral
97. I would rather have another surgery on my insides than get my tonsils taken out again
98. George Clooney is HOT!
99. I hate making decisions, especially when others are involved
100. I love bright colors

Catch Up

Hannah in her Halloween costume (with pajamas underneath).

Whitney holding Hayden.

Grandma and Hayden.

Whitney.

Whitney...again.

I can't believe that I it's been almost 3 weeks since I last blogged. A lot has happened since then. Especially at work. Kids say the darndest things. I had a 1st grader ask if I took a shower one morning. Another day, I was sitting with a Kindergardner. She looked at me and said, "You look fat today." I told her it may be because she had her glasses on. She took them off, looked at me again, and said, "Nope, you're still fat." Wow.

Last weekend I went to Gillette to visit my brother and his family. My mom went with me. More like I kidnapped her and forced her to go. :) We had a good time.

Only one more week before I take the GRE. Wish me luck. It's on Saturday morning. It will be nice to have it done so I can figure out if I can get into some of the programs I've been looking at.

Top 8

Top 8
8 TV shows I like to watch:
1. Priveleged (new one)
2. House
3. Gilmore Girls
4. Cosby Show
5. CSI (Vegas only)
6. Dancing with the Stars
7. Without a Trace
8. Friends

8 Favorite Restaurants:
1. Fazoli's
2. Texas Roadhouse
3. IHOP
4. Winger's
5. Bajio's
6. Craigo's
7. Godfathers Pizza
8. Red Robin

8 Things that happened yesterday:
1. Worked
2. Tutored
3. Went on a walk with Mom
4. Ate eggs and toast
5. Studied for the GRE
6. Played computer games
7. Went to the bathroom
8. Wrote a few emails

8 Things I'm looking forward to:
1. Getting a master's degree
2. Deciding what to get a master's in
3. Knowing what college to go for a master's degree
4. Taking the GRE (getting it over
5. Going on a date
6. Being non-annoying
7. Losing some weight
8. Going on vacation
People I tag:
1. Meghan
2. Shayla

Losing It

Things I am losing:
-free time (studying for the GRE)
-what smarts I did have (studying for the GRE doesn't help make me smarter...makes me feel dumber)
-patience (tuturing 7th graders)
-weight (I think it's from all the nose blowing over the last few weeks)
-sleep (coughing from mom and myself)
-money (paying bills and for gas to drive to work everyday)

Things I'd like to lose:
-free time (for things like dating and playing with the nieces/nephew)
-weight (more...I gained too much this last year)
-my ovaries (sorry guys, but it's true...they hurt)
-headaches ('nuff said)

Work, cough, work, cough

This week was my first full week at my new job. It's been fun. I'm never anywhere longer than 1/2 hour, so I don't get bored. I'm really glad that it's been a part-time job, especially this week. I have had a cold for almost two weeks now and I'm mostly in just the coughing stage. I feel bad because my mom is even worse. Unfortunately, she mostly coughs when she goes to bed, which makes it hard for her to rest and recoup. I would LOVE it if we were all healthy again. My nieces have it, too. It probably doesn't help that we all are around each other a lot and keep sharing germs. They are just too darn cute not to be around, though.