25 Random Things

So there's this thing going around Facebook that has been really interesting--basically you just make a list of 25 random things about yourself and then "tag" other people to share yours and invite them to write their own and share them back. As much as I LOVE Facebook (certainly another post about that is warranted someday), I don't usually do these kinds of "extras". I'm an addict of the straight up status/wall post/photos variety. But these have been so fun to read and it was more reflective than I would have thought to write my own.

So I'm posting list here and inviting YOU to write your own and post in the comments. And really hoping someone (of the what, 5 of you that even know this exists?) will bite and join in. I'd love to know more about you!

1. I didn’t like fish of any sort until I was 28 and agreed to try sushi. Now it’s my favorite.
2. If I could, I would make chewing gum in public illegal.
3. I'm a complete wimp when it comes to cold weather and use the heated seats in my car almost year round.
4. I have a 6’ wrought iron Christmas tree that my grandfather made and I keep it in my bedroom with white lights year round.
5. Being an aunt is my favorite thing in the world. (And I secretly love that they call me Aunt Moose).
6. I have a “lifetime to-do list” and am determined, among other things, to visit all of the Seven Wonders of the World.
7. I grew up believing in God, but my life completely changed when I finally “got it” and fell completely in love with Jesus. I wish everyone knew this perfect love.
8. I threw up at the Great Wall of China.
9. I wish I’d been more self-aware in high school and college…I think I would have been a much better friend.
10. I love to play music in my room when I’m home alone and just sing my heart out. This works in the car, too. And maybe on a karaoke stage after a drink or two.
11. When I was a kid I wanted to grow up to be a Supreme Court Justice. Now I can think of few things that are less appealing.
12. I love to have fresh flowers in my house. Irises are my favorite—they are just so intricately beautiful.
13. I didn’t really understand the point of blogging until I recently started.
14. I am the happiest when I’m outside—especially if I’m at the beach.
15. I miss my grandfather so much it aches inside.
16. I've been skydiving once and bungee jumping twice.
17. I try to live without regrets, but there are a few things that I’d really like a “do over” on.
18. I volunteer with an amazing organization called I Am Change. Life is so much better when you intentionally try to live beyond yourself.
19. Facebook should pay me for all of the recruiting I do on their behalf. I’m an addict and LOVE that I’ve been able to reconnect with so many old friends. And hate that some of the hold outs haven’t given in yet.
20. I think working at Intel gave me ADD.
21. Despite it all, I’m still a hopeless romantic and want to fall completely, helplessly, passionately in love. I still believe in the “the fairytale”, albeit a slightly different version than I once thought.
22. My favorite place in the world (so far) is Lake Como, Italy. Spectacularly beautiful.
23. I actually enjoy blind dates. Well, most of the time.
24. Some day I’d like to learn how to sail. This will, however, require the development of a variant of Dramamine that doesn’t make me fall asleep.
25. I eat way too much Easy Mac. Really.

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