61 Random Things About Me

  1. I was born in 1975. In Africa.
  2. I don’t like seafood. I wish I did.
  3. I want used to want a dog.
  4. I am was a small business owner. Miniscule is a more appropriate term.
  5. I had a brother who died of SIDS when I was three. For years I thought it was my fault.
  6. I drive fast. I’m working on that. Sort of.
  7. I love the ocean.
  8. I played the flute for 8 years.
  9. I skipped Kindergarten. Too smart.
  10. I studied abroad in Israel. Came home after one too many close calls with terrorist bombings.
  11. I’m the mother of four. The wife of one.
  12. I love a good hymn. “How Great Thou Art” and “It is Well with My Soul” are my favorites.
  13. I’ve lived in 5 different countries.
  14. I’ve attempted to learn 5 different languages. I only remember one. English.
  15. I had very bad acne for 4 years. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.
  16. I think public school teachers are the biggest unsung heroes in America. My sister is was one of them.  Now my husband is.
  17. I used to bite my nails. Now I only bite the skin around them.
  18. I gained 40 pounds when I was pregnant. All four times.
  19. I run, but not because I like it (see #18).
  20. I am moved to tears whenever I hear the pipe organ.
  21. I have a B.A. in Sociology and half a M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy.
  22. I’ve decided not to finish my M.S. Too many other things I want to do.
  23. I love tulips. I’m mad they only last about a week.
  24. Potatoes are my favorite food. Especially french fries and mashed.
  25. I’ve moved 27 times in my life. Literally.
  26. I’ve only prayed with one person to receive salvation. I don’t know how many I’ve led to Christ.
  27. I’m 6′2″. My inseam is 37″.
  28. I played basketball. I also played volleyball, tennis & softball and I ran track.
  29. I graduated high school in a class of 19. In Africa.
  30. I had a horse when I was 14. She was my friend. Her name was Flicka. For real.
  31. I almost hit a giraffe while learning to drive. In Africa.
  32. My favorite color is blue.
  33. I got claustrophobic while crawling through an Egyptian pyramid once.
  34. I usually order a chicken sandwich when I go out to eat.
  35. I pluck my eyebrows regularly.
  36. I’m picky.
  37. My parents are missionaries.
  38. I have peanut butter and jelly on toast almost every morning for breakfast.
  39. I’ve ridden a camel twice. It was uncomfortable both times.
  40. I married an African American. He’s a rocket scientist. He rocks.
  41. I like candy.
  42. I can’t sing.
  43. I’m competitive.
  44. I sometimes use the TV as a babysitter. I admit it.
  45. I don’t have a favorite movie.
  46. I used to have panic attacks. I wouldn’t wish those on my worst enemy either.
  47. I take lots of fish oil capsules each day to fight anxiety (see #46). Much to my surprise, I really think they work.
  48. I have expensive taste. Unfortunately, I usually can’t act on it.
  49. I love IKEA. And thank goodness for it.
  50. I was in counseling for a year and a half. It was one of the best things I’ve ever done.
  51. My favorite book of the Bible is James.
  52. I got saved when I was nine.
  53. I’m good at starting things.
  54. I’m horrible at finishing things.
  55. I love ice cream.
  56. I’m not a very good cook.
  57. I get exceptionally crabby when I’m tired.
  58. I don’t like to exercise.
  59. I worry way too much about what other people think.
  60. I like to eat.
  61. I love the sun. My skin doesn’t.