A New Tag

50 Things I bet you didn't know about me

1. What is in the back of your car?
Handmade denim blanket, spare tire, "garage sale" signs, some motor oil

2. When was the last time you threw up?
I threw up when I was in labor with Thomas, almost seven months ago.

3. What color is your toothbrush?
Purple.

4. What was the last thing you ate?
Pupusas (El Salvadorean stuffed tortillas).

5. Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
I wish, but no.

6. When was the last time you ran?
Is it sad that I don't remember?

7. The last sporting event you watched?
Umm, I think I watched a couple minutes of football about a month ago when Dad turned it on.

8. What did you do over the weekend?
I visited my sister and got a haircut.

9. Who is the last person you sent a comment/message on myspace?
I don't do myspace.

10. Ever go camping?
We used to go as a family just about every summer. I loved camping in Japan, and meeting Japanese people who were also camping. We'd share our hot dogs, and they'd share their grilled squid and miso soup.

11. Would you rather stay in the country or city?
I think I prefer the country, though I'm most comfortable in a nice quiet suburb.

12. Are you in a relationship?
Lots - marriage, daughter, sister, mother, friend, etc.

13. Do you have a tan?
Not really. I used to tan well, but that went away years ago when I stopped going outside on a regular basis.

14. What's your favorite food?
Just about anything homemade. I also love desserts.

15. Do you drink your soda with a straw?
I don't usually drink soda, but if i do, occasionally I'll use a straw, like at a restaurant.

16. What did your last text message say?
I've never sent a text message, even when we had cell phones.

17. Are you someone's best friend?
Yes, I'm Jeff's best friend.

18. What are you doing tomorrow?
Laundry at my parents' house, put the kids to bed early, make and enjoy a fancy dinner of Cornish game hen and potatoes, and probably some sort of romantic dessert, watch a movie...

19. Where is your mom?
I suppose she's at home.

20. When you look to your left, what do you see?
Jeff studying, Zaylee distracting him, the front window with the blinds closed.

21. Who would you like to see right now?
That guy who rings your doorbell and gives you a huge check for lots of money - jk. It would be fun to see my friends from Rexburg, I miss them.

22. What do you think of when you think of Australia?
Jeff's mom is from Australia, so I think of her. I also think of that movie "Crocodile Dundee."

23. Where is one place in the world where you would like to visit?
That's tough. I'd like to visit Russia, Australia, Japan, and Europe. If I had to choose just one, I suppose it would be Europe.

24. What is your birthstone?
Topaz, for November.

25. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?
We go in. Since it's cheaper than a real restaurant, Jeff and I used to go to Wendy's for date nights. We'd also go there after going to the Temple. I like sit-down dinners, so even at fast food we go in and eat properly.

26. What is your favorite number?
I don't know that I really have one. I've always like 23 because that's my birthday (Nov 23).

27. Do you have a dog?
No, but my family has a cat. And I have a 7-month-old. Does that count?

28. Last person you talked to on the phone?
Jeff's mom, but she had called to talk to Jeff, so our conversation was quite short. Before that, I talked to a lady from the ward who wants me to play a special musical number in church in a couple weeks.

29. Have you met anyone famous?
I've met several professional organists. And I met Marvin Goldstein (piano composer) and Kirby Heybourne. All of this was at BYU-I, when I was more culturally well-rounded than now due to the large number of performances and concerts held there.

30. Any plans today?
I plan to spend the rest of the day relaxing with my family, watching a movie or two, doing dishes, probably clean up the house a bit.

31. How many states have you lived in?
4 - Florida, Oklahoma, California, and Idaho. And Japan, but I can't count that - It's not a state.

32. Ever go to college?
Yes, graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in University Studies, minor in Theater, clusters in Biology and Russian.

33. What do you want to be when you grow up?
What I already am - a mom. Though as I grow I hope to get better at it.

34. Biggest annoyance in your life right now?
Both kids crying at the same time, while I'm trying to get some housework done.

35. Last song listened to?
The theme from Mystery Science Theater 3000; Jeff just put one in to watch.

36. What did you eat last night?
Salmon Patties with Dill Sauce and corn. Yumm.

37. What is your fav. food to splurge on?
Sandwiches and frozen yogurt at Millhollow in Rexburg - doesn't sound like much, but oh they were good!

38. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
A pair of black boots, ankle high, that zip up the side.

39. Do you want to get married?
I already am, and I would do it all over again.

40. Are you jealous of anyone?
Sometimes, but I try not to be. I get envious of people with cleaner homes, trendier clothes, people who are thinner, etc.

41.Does anyone not like you?
If there is anyone who doesn't like me, they haven't told me.

42. Do you love anyone?
Yes - my husband and kids, other family members, friends...

43. Do any of your friends have children?
Yes, most of them.

44. Do you eat healthy?
I try, though I definitely enjoy some foods that are not even close to being healthy!

45. Who did you wake up next to this morning?
No one, Jeff was already at class.

46. Do you hate anyone right now?
No.

47. Do you use the word 'hello' daily?
When I answer the phone, but mostly when talking to Zaylee. We exchange "hello"s over and over.

48. Are you glad that this is almost over?
Nah, filling this out has been fun.

49. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
Yes, when I was a kid , and again a couple times as a senior.

50. How did you get one of your scars?
I have a scar on my forehead from when my brother threw a walkie-talkie at me when we were kids. He has greatly improved though, and is now on a mission.

I tag anyone who wants to answer fifty random questions.