100 Things

1. I used to be good at math and spelling
2. I am not a natural redhead
3. I went pre-maturely white haired in my 20's
4. I am painfully shy until you get to know me, then I'm very out-going
5. I enjoy driving but not riding
6. I am an only child
7. I am not spoiled
8. I need feedback
9. I was always freakishly tall, now everyone has caught up to me
10. I love to read mysteries and horror and other strange things
11. I hate romance novels. All of them.
12. I usually know how it ends
13. I am an animal nut, but am not an advocate of PETA
14. I love my children and my children's children, but have little time and patience for other people's children
15. I am anti-social
16. I like it at home
17. I enjoy the outdoors as long as it is bug-free
18. I am a chocoholic
19. I have a crack-addiction need for Pepsi
20. I am allergic to artificial sweeteners
21. I love jammie days
22. I have been married twice, divorced once
23. I find my (current) husband to be the sexiest man alive - imperfections and all
24. I laugh easily
25. I cry over sad movies and books
26. I do not cry at weddings. Ever.
27. I never drank alcohol before I turned 18
28. I don't like beer
29. I have ESP
30. I loved school but hated the people
31. I am soft-hearted
32. I like plants and gardening
33. I hate people who play dumb
34. I am a very good painter when I copy something, but not so good when doing originals
35. I have a gift for interior design
36. I think like a computer. We've always gotten along well.
37. I believe in God - wherever She is
38. I feel I'm an old soul
39. I like to do things with my kids
40. I had a nervous breakdown
41. I survived
42. I am much better now
43. I secretly want to write and publish books - (not so secret anymore)
44. I have lots of good beginnings for books, but no storyline
45. I would like to be debt-free
46. I don't like having my picture taken
47. I don't have time for people who play mind games
48. I anger slowly
49. I hold grudges
50. I admit when I'm wrong
51. I used to be skinny and gorgeous but never knew it until I wasn't anymore
52. I got glasses in 5th grade and didn't recognize my own mother
53. I love snow
54. I do not tan - I burn and peel and burn and peel and freckle
55. I have Irish heritage and am proud of it
56. Ireland is the only country outside of the USA I would like to visit
57. I have only been outside of the USA twice
58. I much prefer working with men to working with women
59. I have two good friends - the rest are just aquaintances
60. I love the smell of coffee but hate the taste
61. I hug my family - no one else
62. I am a voracious reader
63. I like to cook but hate to clean up
64. I like to eat. Everything. See no. 51
65. If I won the lottery I wouldn't quit my job, just ask my boss to let me work from home
66. I am a natural slob but a neat one
67. I am a perfectionist
68. I like movies and don't mind going by myself
69. I have an innate sense of time
70. Racial remarks upset me
71. I love all music and wish I could sing - okay, wish I could sing well
72. I played a trumpet in school - I was first chair
73. I learned piano as an adult
74. I forgot everything I learned
75. I would like to learn it all again
76. I like to swim but don't often. See no. 64
77. I unsuccessfully tried to kill myself. It was a long time ago.
78. I know better now
79. I do not go to Tupperware parties or anything resembling them
80. I do not play cutesy games. See above.
81. I have a mind and I like to use it
82. I am a good lover
83. I like to live where there are four seasons
84. I have a high tolerance for old people
85. I have a low tolerance for stupidity
86. If no. 84 and 85 occur at the same time, no. 85 will probably win
87. I have had back surgery
88. I do not like commercials
89. I do not like talking on the phone
90. I like e-mail
91. I like people who make me laugh
92. I hate home videos. Anybody's.
93. I have never broken a bone
94. I was never an athlete
95. I don't have allergies
96. I am scared of heights
97. I am scared of guns
98. I wish I could play video games
99. I hate clowns
100. Full moons mess with me