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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. Randi Troxell says

      March 15, 2010 at 4:14 pm

      this was amazing and wonderful.. thnx for sharing.. and hope you are having a blast on your vacay!

    2. Tinika says

      March 15, 2010 at 3:23 pm

      I’m a crier too! And I love being home. Nothing better than sitting at the dinner table looking at my family, knowing they are mine- it’s great.

    3. Tiffany says

      March 15, 2010 at 2:21 pm

      is there anything better than a quiet evening at home? no, i think not!

    4. misszippy says

      March 15, 2010 at 2:20 pm

      You have a great list here. I can relate to the worrying..I too suffer from that. I also like your memories from childhood–the simplicity of it. I too hope to provide something similar for my kids. Thanks for sharing!

    5. Farmers Wife says

      March 15, 2010 at 12:30 pm

      I also hate the dentist and have been bullied and love looking at my sleeping babes….so we must be related!

    6. Cara Smith says

      March 15, 2010 at 11:46 am

      You are definately a very good mom.

      Hopefully you are letting the worry go while you are away on vacation.

    7. Brian Miller says

      March 15, 2010 at 10:09 am

      you know i am digging the positives about hubby. husbands het thrashed quite well in blogland usually…

    8. blueviolet says

      March 15, 2010 at 9:20 am

      I hate the dentist too….but forget about you??? Never!

    9. Secretia says

      March 15, 2010 at 5:53 am

      I say Cool, there’s a lot to like about you!

      Secretia

    10. Much More Than Mommy says

      March 15, 2010 at 5:17 am

      Love this! #12 — one of my very favorite things to do! 🙂

    11. Buckeroomama says

      March 15, 2010 at 3:48 am

      This makes you normal. 🙂

    12. Frugal Vicki says

      March 15, 2010 at 3:19 am

      Girl, this makes me love ya more if that is possible. We are SO much alike!

    13. Matty says

      March 15, 2010 at 3:03 am

      It just goes to show that you are a normal person, with some very genuine qualities.

    14. kim says

      March 15, 2010 at 2:28 am

      Almost all of those things are true about me too. Especially the dentist.

    15. Blondie says

      March 15, 2010 at 2:17 am

      Great post honey. I too suffer from migraines, so I feel your pain arrgghhh. It seems like we have a lot in common. Hope you have a great week! Kori xoxo

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