for 2010:
*I will NOT stop drinking Diet Coke.
*I will NOT give up sweets...cut back some hopefully, but never giving up my chocolate.
In case you cared to know.
OH! That's a thing for my list! Hold on, let me see what number I'm on...
...
Holy crap. I haven't worked on my list since last March!
#74) Sometimes I'll say really random things at really random times and end by saying, "in case you cared to know". Davin's correct response is always, "I did, thank you". And the other way around. We care to know everything the other has to say.
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Saturday, January 2, 2010
Thursday, March 19, 2009
I love spring!
73. I LOVE spring. It's my favorite season, by far. I love the mud- it means the GREEN is not far behind. I love the weird smell- I believe that would be the mud. :D I love opening the windows for the first time of the year. I love listening to the obnoxious birds. I love going outside without a jacket. I love feeling the warm sun on my face- and getting sun-kissed cheeks for the first time of the year. I love getting into my car after it has been outside and feeling the heat. I love watching the neighbors wake from winter hibernation- adults out for walks, kids playing. I even, in an odd way, love allergies. Just because it means spring is here!
Hope you're all enjoying your spring!
Hope you're all enjoying your spring!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
More of my list: randoms
65. When I was a kid (I don't know what age exactly), I used to lay in bed at night with my eyes squeezed shut, because I was afraid if I opened my eyes Jesus might be at the foot of my bed, and I thought I'd be afraid of him. ...don't laugh- I pictured a giant ghost-like figure!
66. Also, when I was kid: When Jacob Wetterling was kidnapped I was afraid to go play in the woods because I thought he (Jacob) might be wondering around in them and I would see him and not know what to do.
67. Also, when Jacob Wetterling was kidnapped I used to stand up on my bed and jump as far out as I could to get out of bed. And I always made sure that my blankets weren't hanging over the bed. I was scared the kidnapper could be under there.
68. When I was in eighth grade I wanted to be a trucker. And live in Maine. I had never been to Maine. Today, I hate even riding in a full size van. Don't know what I was thinking back then.
69. For about a year now, my dream vehicle has been a Ford Edge. Hopefully after we adopt a baby...
70. I found out today that my car (Alero) is NOT good for toddler carseats. My 2-yr. old nephew came with me to meet his new brother today- what a pain to get him in and out of the car! I can already hear comments- "You're going to want a minivan", "You should get a minivan". I know. I don't deny the practicality. But not with one child. Not gonna happen.
71. I really hope we can adopt a baby soon. Does that count as one of my 100 things? As if everyone doesn't already know that! But this list is getting difficult so I'm using it.
72. And just to be really random: I have a major crush on Simon Baker. Well, actually it's on his character in The Mentalist. Yes, I have a crush on a fictional person. Not to worry- Davin is well aware of and okay with this crush.
Crap, 18 more to go!
66. Also, when I was kid: When Jacob Wetterling was kidnapped I was afraid to go play in the woods because I thought he (Jacob) might be wondering around in them and I would see him and not know what to do.
67. Also, when Jacob Wetterling was kidnapped I used to stand up on my bed and jump as far out as I could to get out of bed. And I always made sure that my blankets weren't hanging over the bed. I was scared the kidnapper could be under there.
68. When I was in eighth grade I wanted to be a trucker. And live in Maine. I had never been to Maine. Today, I hate even riding in a full size van. Don't know what I was thinking back then.
69. For about a year now, my dream vehicle has been a Ford Edge. Hopefully after we adopt a baby...
70. I found out today that my car (Alero) is NOT good for toddler carseats. My 2-yr. old nephew came with me to meet his new brother today- what a pain to get him in and out of the car! I can already hear comments- "You're going to want a minivan", "You should get a minivan". I know. I don't deny the practicality. But not with one child. Not gonna happen.
71. I really hope we can adopt a baby soon. Does that count as one of my 100 things? As if everyone doesn't already know that! But this list is getting difficult so I'm using it.
72. And just to be really random: I have a major crush on Simon Baker. Well, actually it's on his character in The Mentalist. Yes, I have a crush on a fictional person. Not to worry- Davin is well aware of and okay with this crush.
Crap, 18 more to go!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
No, I did not forget about my list...
56) I love love love naps.
57) I snore. So Davin tells me- he says he loves listening to me snore because it means I'm sleeping soundly. Weird, but sweet.
58) I can wake myself up from a bad dream- I just tell myself it's a dream and to wake up- it usually works!
59) I tend to stay in my pajamas for as long as I can. If I'm home all day, that sometimes means until dinner (or later). :)
60) I'm all about comfort over fashion. I would much rather wear jeans and a sweatshirt than a stylish dress.
61) And flip flops over heals any day!
62) My new favorite pastime is Wii.
63) I have two left feet, but I am determined to conquer Dance Dance Revolution!
64) So far I've only managed to get a pulled hamstring and sore feet, but I WILL PREVAIL!
57) I snore. So Davin tells me- he says he loves listening to me snore because it means I'm sleeping soundly. Weird, but sweet.
58) I can wake myself up from a bad dream- I just tell myself it's a dream and to wake up- it usually works!
59) I tend to stay in my pajamas for as long as I can. If I'm home all day, that sometimes means until dinner (or later). :)
60) I'm all about comfort over fashion. I would much rather wear jeans and a sweatshirt than a stylish dress.
61) And flip flops over heals any day!
62) My new favorite pastime is Wii.
63) I have two left feet, but I am determined to conquer Dance Dance Revolution!
64) So far I've only managed to get a pulled hamstring and sore feet, but I WILL PREVAIL!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
"Tag" I'm it!
Thanks, Mindi! These six things are going toward my 100 things:
1 (50)- Unlike Mindi, I despise cooking. I think Davin cooks more than I do. I always say that once we have a family I'll get more into it. I don't know what the chances of that are...
2 (51)- I am married to a wanna-be farmer. Davin thinks it would be cool to have a chunk of land and a combine to play with. That's more about him, but I'm using it.
3 (52)- I talk to myself in the car. I have conversations with imaginary people. Sometimes I don't have water with and my mouth gets dry from my meaningful conversations.
4 (53)- You know of Simon Baker? He stars in the new show The Mentalist. His smile melts your heart. His character's smile, of course.
5 (54)- I don't like coffee, but I kind of wish I did. The idea is appealing to me, but each time I taste it, I gag. Even if it's a food with coffee flavor. Yuck. I'll stick with my Diet Coke, even in the cold, cold winter.
6 (55)- Davin and I cannot play Monopoly together. I get mad and throw the board. Seriously. Davin sucks at making deals.
Okay, I get to tag! Amy L., Elizabeth, Janette, Jen H., JoLynn, Leanne
1 (50)- Unlike Mindi, I despise cooking. I think Davin cooks more than I do. I always say that once we have a family I'll get more into it. I don't know what the chances of that are...
2 (51)- I am married to a wanna-be farmer. Davin thinks it would be cool to have a chunk of land and a combine to play with. That's more about him, but I'm using it.
3 (52)- I talk to myself in the car. I have conversations with imaginary people. Sometimes I don't have water with and my mouth gets dry from my meaningful conversations.
4 (53)- You know of Simon Baker? He stars in the new show The Mentalist. His smile melts your heart. His character's smile, of course.
5 (54)- I don't like coffee, but I kind of wish I did. The idea is appealing to me, but each time I taste it, I gag. Even if it's a food with coffee flavor. Yuck. I'll stick with my Diet Coke, even in the cold, cold winter.
6 (55)- Davin and I cannot play Monopoly together. I get mad and throw the board. Seriously. Davin sucks at making deals.
Okay, I get to tag! Amy L., Elizabeth, Janette, Jen H., JoLynn, Leanne
Thursday, December 4, 2008
10:26 pm
48) Every time I happen to see 10:26 pm on a digital clock a make a wish.
This started way back, I don't know, maybe when I was in high school. I noticed that I happened to look at my bedroom clock at exactly 10:26 pm many nights in a row. It was a pure coincidence. So, being the loopy-loop that I am, I started to make a wish each time I saw it. Rules developed over time- here they are, laid out for the first time ever.
1) I cannot sit and wait for 10:26. I can only make a wish if I randomly look at the clock and it is 10:26.
2) The wish has to be specific. For example, I cannot simply wish for a baby. That could mean I would get a baby 10 years from now. Nor can I wish for a baby this month. Because that could mean December of 2016.
3) The wish must be ended with a "Thank You".
4) Once I make the wish I have to shut my eyes and keep them shut until the clock turns to 10:27.
This can be tricky. When I see 10:26 I have no idea if I have 59 seconds or 4 seconds to make my wish. If the clock turns before I'm done, the wish is no good. Once I shut my eyes, I don't know how long they should be closed. If I open them and it is still 10:26 the wish won't come true. Likewise, if it is 10:28, the wish is also nixed.
10:26 pm seperates my wishes from my prayers. In my wishes I can wish for anything, no matter how bizarre. ...hm, that's probably why they never come true, hey? Even still, it's something I've been doing for years, and I'll probably be still being doing when I'm milking it in a nursing home.
Oh, and this all brings me to
49) My favorite number is 26. Because of above story, of course! :)
This started way back, I don't know, maybe when I was in high school. I noticed that I happened to look at my bedroom clock at exactly 10:26 pm many nights in a row. It was a pure coincidence. So, being the loopy-loop that I am, I started to make a wish each time I saw it. Rules developed over time- here they are, laid out for the first time ever.
1) I cannot sit and wait for 10:26. I can only make a wish if I randomly look at the clock and it is 10:26.
2) The wish has to be specific. For example, I cannot simply wish for a baby. That could mean I would get a baby 10 years from now. Nor can I wish for a baby this month. Because that could mean December of 2016.
3) The wish must be ended with a "Thank You".
4) Once I make the wish I have to shut my eyes and keep them shut until the clock turns to 10:27.
This can be tricky. When I see 10:26 I have no idea if I have 59 seconds or 4 seconds to make my wish. If the clock turns before I'm done, the wish is no good. Once I shut my eyes, I don't know how long they should be closed. If I open them and it is still 10:26 the wish won't come true. Likewise, if it is 10:28, the wish is also nixed.
10:26 pm seperates my wishes from my prayers. In my wishes I can wish for anything, no matter how bizarre. ...hm, that's probably why they never come true, hey? Even still, it's something I've been doing for years, and I'll probably be still being doing when I'm milking it in a nursing home.
Oh, and this all brings me to
49) My favorite number is 26. Because of above story, of course! :)
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Some more about me- YAY!
39) I would love to know how to dance for real, but I'm deathly afraid of taking lessons because I'm scared to find out exactly how bad I really am. Yes, J, there's my confession and the reason I don't want to go this weekend... :P
40) I say that I don't care what others think of me. The truth is, I do care. A lot. It's not so much about being liked- it's more about hoping I don't annoy or offend people.
41) Along those lines, I am very self-conscience. I am always thinking people must think I am ugly or dumb. Or annoying. ...wow, that was a deep confession.
42) Although I don't have a very high self-esteem, I am confident that I will be a good mom.
43) Today I heard a verse of Brahm's Lullaby FOUR times in four hours at the hospital- they play it each time a baby is born. This is the only downside of volunteering- reminds me how badly I want to be a mommy.
44) Switching topics: I lost my diamond engagement ring over a year ago. I still feel sick to my stomach every time I think about it. I do have a replacement band that I love, but it's still sickening that I would lose my wedding ring...
45) I have also lost every diamond earring I have owned. 4 total (two sets). I told Davin to quit replacing them- fake one's are much safer for me.
46) Although I seem to lose diamonds a lot, I never lose my keys. Seriously, if I don't know where they are, I find them within a minute or two.
47) However, my socks do disappear in the dryer, just like everyone else's.
40) I say that I don't care what others think of me. The truth is, I do care. A lot. It's not so much about being liked- it's more about hoping I don't annoy or offend people.
41) Along those lines, I am very self-conscience. I am always thinking people must think I am ugly or dumb. Or annoying. ...wow, that was a deep confession.
42) Although I don't have a very high self-esteem, I am confident that I will be a good mom.
43) Today I heard a verse of Brahm's Lullaby FOUR times in four hours at the hospital- they play it each time a baby is born. This is the only downside of volunteering- reminds me how badly I want to be a mommy.
44) Switching topics: I lost my diamond engagement ring over a year ago. I still feel sick to my stomach every time I think about it. I do have a replacement band that I love, but it's still sickening that I would lose my wedding ring...
45) I have also lost every diamond earring I have owned. 4 total (two sets). I told Davin to quit replacing them- fake one's are much safer for me.
46) Although I seem to lose diamonds a lot, I never lose my keys. Seriously, if I don't know where they are, I find them within a minute or two.
47) However, my socks do disappear in the dryer, just like everyone else's.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
A few of my favorite things
33) My favorite color is blue. Primary, Crayola blue.
34) My favorite book is "Catch Me If You Can" by Frank Abignail. Fascinating true story. The movie does not live up to the book.
35) My favorite movie, currently, is Juno. AWESOME!
36) I favorite candy is strawberry twizzlers. And chocolate!
37) My favorite season in spring.
38) My favorite sound is a baby laughing. :)
34) My favorite book is "Catch Me If You Can" by Frank Abignail. Fascinating true story. The movie does not live up to the book.
35) My favorite movie, currently, is Juno. AWESOME!
36) I favorite candy is strawberry twizzlers. And chocolate!
37) My favorite season in spring.
38) My favorite sound is a baby laughing. :)
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Moving on!
23) If I could afford it, I would go to college for the rest of my life- I love to learn!
24) I LOVE music- almost anything but heavy metal. I'm usually listening to indie rock. Reggae is super fun- reminds me of Jaimaca! Rap is awesome for working out!
25) I do NOT like Christmas music before Thanksgiving.
26) I have a big mouth- figuratively. Sometimes I say things before thinking. Gets me in trouble sometimes. Yikes.
27) I love hockey. I grew up in a hockey family. I wish I could afford season tickets for the Wild- oh, that would be SO cool!
28) I wish I loved dogs 'cause they are so dang cute! But I don't. (Sorry Elizabeth) Because....
29) I'm a clean freak. Not to be confused with a neat freak- my house is usually messy. I just don't like to be dirty. I know all dogs aren't dirty, trust me, but it's just a weird thing about me...
30) I wish I could snap my fingers and I wouldn't have to pee anymore. My bladder is the size of a pea and going to the bathroom is just a pain in the a** sometimes!
31) I wish I could snap my fingers.
24) I LOVE music- almost anything but heavy metal. I'm usually listening to indie rock. Reggae is super fun- reminds me of Jaimaca! Rap is awesome for working out!
25) I do NOT like Christmas music before Thanksgiving.
26) I have a big mouth- figuratively. Sometimes I say things before thinking. Gets me in trouble sometimes. Yikes.
27) I love hockey. I grew up in a hockey family. I wish I could afford season tickets for the Wild- oh, that would be SO cool!
28) I wish I loved dogs 'cause they are so dang cute! But I don't. (Sorry Elizabeth) Because....
29) I'm a clean freak. Not to be confused with a neat freak- my house is usually messy. I just don't like to be dirty. I know all dogs aren't dirty, trust me, but it's just a weird thing about me...
30) I wish I could snap my fingers and I wouldn't have to pee anymore. My bladder is the size of a pea and going to the bathroom is just a pain in the a** sometimes!
31) I wish I could snap my fingers.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
6 more things
17) I am a massage therapist. Kind of. I'm out of commission due to elbow surgery about six weeks ago. Practicing massage therapy keeps me grounded. I can be completely stressed out, and the moment I walk into a massage, I feel calm. It is the one and only thing that makes me feel 100% calm. That and vicodin...aw, I could use a vicodin right now...kidding. Kind of. :)
18) I cannot make a decision to save my life. I went to buy a purse yesterday and once I narrowed it down it took me 45 minutes to decide between black and brown. But the red one was kind of fun...I went with black, but I still might change my mind and exchange it.
19) My motto in life is Live, Laugh, Love
20) I am not a morning person. At all. I need a good hour to myself with my diet coke and the computer or tv to wake up. Don't talk to me or open any blinds until that 60 minutes passes. Davin is sometimes too cheerful in the morning, so I snarl at him, and he usually backs down.
21) M&M's, fresh strawberry twizzlers, and diet coke can turn a bad day good.
22) I love the show "The Office". So much so that it should have been #1 on my list. Even if someone normally does not watch television, they should make the time to watch this show. It's less than 25 minutes of your day if you watch it online.
18) I cannot make a decision to save my life. I went to buy a purse yesterday and once I narrowed it down it took me 45 minutes to decide between black and brown. But the red one was kind of fun...I went with black, but I still might change my mind and exchange it.
19) My motto in life is Live, Laugh, Love
20) I am not a morning person. At all. I need a good hour to myself with my diet coke and the computer or tv to wake up. Don't talk to me or open any blinds until that 60 minutes passes. Davin is sometimes too cheerful in the morning, so I snarl at him, and he usually backs down.
21) M&M's, fresh strawberry twizzlers, and diet coke can turn a bad day good.
22) I love the show "The Office". So much so that it should have been #1 on my list. Even if someone normally does not watch television, they should make the time to watch this show. It's less than 25 minutes of your day if you watch it online.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The list goes on...
8) I have too much time on my hands to blog- have fun keeping up! Hee hee.
9) Sometimes I try to be healthy, but one thing I will never give up is Diet Coke. It is the first thing I need in the morning. Yum- Diet Coke in the morning is GOOD. I should try it in cereal...
10) I play relaxation music to help me fall asleep.
11) I wake up a million times a night- thanks for that gene, Dad. :P
12) I cannot carry a tune, but I really wish I could! I would love to take voice lessons, but I'm not convinced it would make a difference.
13) I CANNOT finish telling a joke. I just start laughing and can't talk. Just ask anyone in my family.
14) I LOVE my brothers and sisters! I love that we've all become so close as adults- I love the memories I have from childhood, and I look forward to many more memories with them!
15) Of course I love my mom and dad also!!!! Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, my mom and I have become friends. I love that.
16) I do NOT, however, love pickles.
9) Sometimes I try to be healthy, but one thing I will never give up is Diet Coke. It is the first thing I need in the morning. Yum- Diet Coke in the morning is GOOD. I should try it in cereal...
10) I play relaxation music to help me fall asleep.
11) I wake up a million times a night- thanks for that gene, Dad. :P
12) I cannot carry a tune, but I really wish I could! I would love to take voice lessons, but I'm not convinced it would make a difference.
13) I CANNOT finish telling a joke. I just start laughing and can't talk. Just ask anyone in my family.
14) I LOVE my brothers and sisters! I love that we've all become so close as adults- I love the memories I have from childhood, and I look forward to many more memories with them!
15) Of course I love my mom and dad also!!!! Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, my mom and I have become friends. I love that.
16) I do NOT, however, love pickles.
My enemy
7) The stairs. I fall down the stairs- a lot. I would like to say it's the stairs fault, but Davin doesn't have the same problem. ...No, it is the stairs. They have it out for me. I think when I'm sleepy, they like to pull the carpet from under my feet. Yes, it's the stairs. I am not clumsy- my stairs are just evil. I'm sticking with that.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Hey, that's a start!
-sigh- I have a feeling it's gonna take me a while to get this blog going.
I'm taking an idea from Mindi (hope you don't mind!). I am going to tell you 100 things about me. However, it won't be all at one time. It will take me some time. You can call it lazy, but I'd rather you look at it as an on-going story of my life. How about that?
1) My name is Laura Jean. I do not believe I was named after anyone, but what a great name! Rolls off the tongue, unlike...
2) Davin Eli. Still a great name though. :) He's my husband- been married 8 1/2 years. Love him more than anything in this world. He is my rock.
3) I turned 26 in July. On my birthday people asked me the great question- "So, do you feel older now?" No, I didn't. However, a week or so later it hit me. 26 seems A LOT older than 25. Why is that? Not that I mind being 26. It means I'm more mature, that's for sure.
4) I'm sarcastic- OFTEN. This is big one. It is easy to get myself in trouble online. You can't see my sarcasm in print. Here's a good rule of thumb: if you read something I wrote that sounds odd, corny, or even offensive, chances are I'm kidding. Especially if it sounds means- I'm a nice person...
5) Make that number 5- I'm a nice person. I do my absolute best not to judge people. I take you for who you are. I generally like everyone- there is too much crap in this world for us not to like one another...which brings me to....
6) I have a bad habit of swearing. Yes, to most people, 'crap' isn't a swear word, but it is to my mom, and that stands for something! It's easy to edit myself on computer, but if I can't find a good enough substitute, you might see a** or sh**. I apologize in advance.
...hey, that's a start!
I'm taking an idea from Mindi (hope you don't mind!). I am going to tell you 100 things about me. However, it won't be all at one time. It will take me some time. You can call it lazy, but I'd rather you look at it as an on-going story of my life. How about that?
1) My name is Laura Jean. I do not believe I was named after anyone, but what a great name! Rolls off the tongue, unlike...
2) Davin Eli. Still a great name though. :) He's my husband- been married 8 1/2 years. Love him more than anything in this world. He is my rock.
3) I turned 26 in July. On my birthday people asked me the great question- "So, do you feel older now?" No, I didn't. However, a week or so later it hit me. 26 seems A LOT older than 25. Why is that? Not that I mind being 26. It means I'm more mature, that's for sure.
4) I'm sarcastic- OFTEN. This is big one. It is easy to get myself in trouble online. You can't see my sarcasm in print. Here's a good rule of thumb: if you read something I wrote that sounds odd, corny, or even offensive, chances are I'm kidding. Especially if it sounds means- I'm a nice person...
5) Make that number 5- I'm a nice person. I do my absolute best not to judge people. I take you for who you are. I generally like everyone- there is too much crap in this world for us not to like one another...which brings me to....
6) I have a bad habit of swearing. Yes, to most people, 'crap' isn't a swear word, but it is to my mom, and that stands for something! It's easy to edit myself on computer, but if I can't find a good enough substitute, you might see a** or sh**. I apologize in advance.
...hey, that's a start!
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