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TMI ~ 25 Things

in Everyday on 03/15/10

Okay, so I don’t want you to forget me when I’m gone!

So here is a post from way back when. All about me!

25 Things? Really?

There is this new craze going around on facebook. You are asked to open up your heart and dump out 25 things about yourself that your friends don’t know. So I sat down with my pen and paper and started writing. What would be on my list? What do I want to share with my friends and my “friends”…you know..the people who sent you that little “add me” and for a second you thought cool! I have not talked to you in years! Or that’s nice that the people who work for my husband think I’m a friend. But this has screwed me! I can’t pour my heart out to these people! What if I reveal too much? Not enough? What if they show their friends? What if my life comes off as boring? I found I was sensoring my list! Forget it. So..instead I will put it on this blog where probably no one will read it anyway, and if they do….it will be someone just like me. Someone not judging, just sharing and trying to get the most out of each day. On that note..for what it is worth…my 25 Things.
1. My husband is my best friend and I thank god for him everyday.
2. My children are my true joy.
3. I prefer quiet evenings at home over just about anything else.
4. I dream of seeing Paris and the countryside of Italy, and fear it won’t happen until we are old and grey.
5. When I’m quiet, or come off as standoffish, it’s probably because the pain in my head is silently killing me. Migraines baby. It’s not you! Please don’t take it personally.
6. I’m truly grateful for my friends and would do anything for them. True friendship is so rare.
7. I do not easily let people in.
8. I desire to, need to, find a way to give back to the world. Odd charity work here and there is great, but I don’t think I have paid it forward just yet. I will.
9. I am amazed at how strong women can be. My girlfriends, their lives, stories, triumphs and struggles continue to inspire me every day.
10. I have been bullied.
11. I have had my heart broken.
12. I love to peek in on my children when they are sleeping. You can still catch a glimpse of the babies they used to be.
13. If I could only eat one snack food for the rest of my life it would be popcorn!
14. I wish the school week was only 4 days long so I could have more time with my children. There are not enough hours in the week let alone the day.
15. I am trying to cherish the moment.
16. I am a worrier….about pretty much everything. I need to learn to let it go………
17. I am a crier. I cry when I’m sad, when I’m happy, proud or even at a really good American Express Commercial! I think being pregnant messed with my hormones!
18. I am truly disgusted with how mean little girls can be. High school like behaviour is showing up in the primary grades. Do unto others, respect, love…not gossip, and bully please! Us girls have to stick together!
19. I am a bit of germ a phob! (okay..maybe a lot) I do not appreciate it when people send their sick kids to school, or give me a hug and tell me they have had the flu all week! Eww. Keep your germs to yourself please!
20. Some of my favourite memories growing up as a kid are at our cottage are with no TV, no computer or phone. Just boats, canoes, swings and fishing. My beautiful sister, my family for entertainment. I hope I am making great memories for my kids.
21. I truly understand the value of good health.
22. I cherish our family vacations, love planning vacations, and start countdowns to them ridiculously early.
23. I value truth and honesty. It is not always easy to be honest!
24. I hate the dentist. HATE!! It is irrational…but true.
25. I am blessed, or perhaps I should say my girls are blessed to have my hubby as their Daddy. He loves them with his whole heart and is an equal partner in this adventure we call parenting.
~Ok so ..that was kind of therapeutic 🙂

Thanks for listening!

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    Comments

    1. Julie says

      March 26, 2010 at 7:54 pm

      Happy Friday Follow and I’m your newest at the moment follower. Following you back really but sure glad you stopped. I love this post and all you are. I love just a peek into my new friends lives.
      To really get to know me stop by my regular blog at http://www.umengine3.blogspot.com you visited my life style change one which is a part of me but not all me.
      Take care and have a blessed weekend.

    2. Groovy Baby Blog says

      March 21, 2010 at 2:11 am

      I love your blog!, I am following !

    3. The Owl's Closet says

      March 20, 2010 at 7:50 am

      this is such a great post! i enjoyed reading ur list:) i can definitely identify with several on ur list. thanks for sharing!

      TheOwlsCloset.blogspot.com

    4. Marla says

      March 18, 2010 at 1:08 am

      What a wonderful list. We share so many things in common.

    5. Debbie says

      March 17, 2010 at 11:43 pm

      I love your list! I didn’t know you were such a popcorn fan:)

    6. Tammy says

      March 17, 2010 at 10:57 pm

      I love your list of 25! 🙂 I feel like I know you better now. Happy Wednesday!

    7. Roxy says

      March 17, 2010 at 4:00 pm

      hoping you are well…good tip to lock the door… funny questions…can’t imagine the ANSWERS!
      I hate the DENTIST TOO…rather go to the OB!

    8. Housewife Bliss says

      March 17, 2010 at 10:53 am

      I too have started to enjoy evenings at home over anything…the sofa, the peace, the comfy clothes…boy am I getting ‘old’. Loved learning a few things about you.

    9. honeypiehorse says

      March 17, 2010 at 7:55 am

      we all worry, honey

    10. Loukia says

      March 16, 2010 at 1:24 pm

      Popcorn is my favourite snack food, too. But if I could only eat one thing only for the rest of my life, it would be pizza! 🙂 I worry allllll the time, too. Especially about my children, and yes, watching them sleep is one of my biggest joys!

    11. Just Breathe says

      March 15, 2010 at 8:43 pm

      Go to Paris. My aunt before she died two years ago at 91 mentioned that she wished she had gone to Paris. Don’t let that be a regret!
      Honesty is best and speaking of honesty I HATE the dentist.(I haven’t been in years) Sorry about the migraines. We do our vacations
      at a cabin with no TV. Just games & books! Thanks for sharing.

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