You May Not Know...

A few random things you may not know about me:

*I can't stand to have the TV on all day.  As soon as the kids go to school, I turn it off.  Lily doesn't watch any TV yet.  The only time I watch it is when I run on the treadmill and when my husband and I hang out at night. TV background noise drives me CRAZY!

*I was a vegetarian from the time I was 8 years old until I was 21 years old.  I do eat some meat now, but avoid most of it.  Poultry and pork is it for me!

*I am a really fast reader.  I used to be able to easily finish a book in a few hours.  Unfortunately, my schedule doesn't leave much time for that anymore.  I also type really fast.  Often faster than my thoughts flow out!

*I am usually on the go from the time I wake up until the time the kids go to bed.  Even if I feel tired, I still have a lot of energy.  I have a difficult time sitting still!

*I don't drink.  I despise the taste of alcohol, and I hate the way it makes me feel. 1-2 drinks a year, tops, is my limit!

*I love musical theater.  Before we had kids, Grant and I performed in many shows together.  There is no time for that anymore, but I have to say, I really miss it!  I get my fill by singing along to soundtracks in the car!

*As a teenager/young adult, I rode my horse every single day.  Even when it was below zero, above 100 degrees, and even with a concussion and with my ankle in a brace!  I can't even tell you the last time I rode my horse.  It is very difficult to coordinate a good time for me to go to the stable alone to ride.  I always say that when my children are adults, I will buy another horse and begin riding every day again!

*I have a very low pain tolerance and a bad tolerance to medication.  Half a dose of my migraine medication gives me the jitters.

*I get very anxious when I have to drive on snow-covered roads.  I used to be okay with it until about 10 years ago, when Grant and I got stuck in a blizzard, driving home from Virginia.  Driving through the mountains, in a state that was technically shut down due to bad weather, was a terrifying experience.  By the time we made it anywhere near a hotel, we were almost home, so we kept going.  To this day, I get nauseous and shaky when the snow sticks to the roads!

*I constantly worry about my kids.  Constantly.

*I am very OCD about having the house cleaned up.  Clutter drives me crazy.  It is a constant battle keeping it the way I prefer!

*I did very well in school. I always carried a GPA above 4.0. Learning came easily to me.  Many people can't believe that I didn't end up with a huge career.  I, however, consider my current job pretty incredible.  Money would be nice, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I do keep my mind active, though.  I always stay on top of current events, research many things, and try to read and do a crossword puzzle every day.  I have to nurture my inner nerd! 

*I love dolphins.  Swimming with them on our honeymoon was an amazing experience.

*I despise gory movies.  Just watching them makes me sick to my stomach!

*I have a really hard time telling people no (except my kids...ha!).  I need to work on that. 

*I get light-headed when I see a lot of blood or a bad injury.  Quite often, I pass out.  This doesn't work out very well when you have kids!

*My favorite place in the world is the beach.  I don't get there often enough.

*I am almost always cold.  My feet and hands are always freezing.  I hate central air conditioning.  Even in the summer, I need a sweater or sweatshirt if I'm in AC or after it gets dark.

And there you have it!  A rare occasion where I actually talked more about myself than my kids!