35

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Yesterday I turned 35. I don't think of 35 as old by any means but boy did I realize that I am getting older and never was it more clear than yesterday. My husband surprised me by getting the day off for me and him and finding dear friends to watch our kiddos so he could take me to Elich Gardens in Denver. I used to LOVE roller coasters. Never met or saw one that scared me before. But yesterday I no longer had that wonderful feeling of immortality but my kids crossed my mind as we corkscrewed our way around and around. When the ride came to an abrupt halt, I found myself feeling sick to my stomach and then when we got off, my neck hurt. It was crazy! I was so amazed at what age does to a person.

So, in honor of turning 35, I thought I'd share a bit of myself just for fun. I love reading everyone else's lists but have always been afraid of sharing my own quirks and habits. So, here are 35 things you may not have known about me:

1. I'm afraid of crows. Not just afraid but terrified. It's a running joke with some of my friends. If one is near my car, I won't get out. I've had one swoop down on me. Is there a name for this phobia???

2. I love office supply stores. Aisles and aisles of tools for organization. Need I say more?

3. I love politics. I absolutely love to watch election night returns. I love debates. I love talk radio. Nerdy, eh?

4. My favorite ice cream is Chocolate Chip Cookie dough.

5. I'm a plain Jane. I don't like mustard, mayo, dressing, ketchup, etc. Everyone thought I'd grow out of that but really haven't.

6. Because of #5, I've never tried potato salad. It looks completely unappetizing to me though everyone who eats it acts like it is really tasty. I should try it before I judge it but I can't do it.

7. I fear vomit. When our kids or dog throw up, I have an instant gag reflex and start to throw up myself. I'm working on this one because my poor husband can't do it all......

8. My favorite song of all time is Into the Mystic by Van Morrison.

9. MiniMe was born to a Van Morrison CD playing in the operating room.

10. I think daisies are the most beautiful and happy flower ever (photo courtesy nfoto).

11. I stood two feet away from O.J. Simpson at a USC game shortly before the famous murders.

12. My favorite food is Crab legs. Pepperoni pizza is second. Sushi is third.

13. I have a huge regret that I never learned to play piano. I know I can still learn but I'm intimidated. I love the piano.

14. I have a huge regret that I'm not fluent in any other language. My mom's first language was spanish but she never used it with me.

15. If I had one wish, I'd wish for three more wishes. :)

16. I buy PowerBall tickets when the jackpot amount is really high and I believe wholeheartedly that it can happen to me.

17. I think being a mother is harder than training for and running a marathon (and I've done both so I can say that.)

18. I think being a mother is more rewarding than the feeling of finishing a marathon.

19. My husband's opinion means more to me than anyone else I know.

20. I don't like dark chocolate. I don't even really like semi-sweet chocolate unless I'm desperate. I much prefer milk chocolate. And white chocolate--YUCK.

21. I'm an only child. (Ha, ha.. as if my pickiness didn't clue you in to that!)

22. I love Hot Tamales and black licorice.

23. I am a sweet tooth who married a sweet tooth--dangerous!

24. I like to paint walls. If you're looking for someone to come help you paint, I'm there. I think it is relaxing.

25. I like the smell of Carmex. I don't know what it is or what it takes me back to but I just love it.

26. I really despise going to the grocery store. If there is any way I can get out of it and have B go for me, I am happy.

27. I love musicals. I wish to have a whole weekend where I just watch one after another after another.

28. When I was a little girl, some friends and I formed a club called the PYTs. We had shirts made and everything. We wouldn't let Faunia join the club. I feel bad about that now.

29. When I was little, I used to have conversations with myself when my mom went to the bank teller in the car. I would make it sound like there were at least two kids in the car so I'd get two lollipops. Genius don't you think? It worked everytime!

30. When I was six or so, I buried coins in my backyard and used to charge neighborhood kids money to come and see the "buried treasure" I'd discovered. Only children and our brilliant capitalism schemes! I didn't feel like sitting in the sun selling lemonade so I thought I'd make more $ faster this way.

31. I don't like to be barefooted. It's not that I don't like my feet. I just like to have either shoes or socks on. I'd never survive in the midwest where everyone takes their shoes off at the door all the time in the winter. I admire the people who do it. I do it but I have a bad attitude about doing it.

32. I love all things Marilyn Monroe.

33. One of my favorite things in life is to hear my children and husband laugh. I just love that sound each of them make when something strikes them funny and they get the kind of laugh where you can't stop. I can hear each of their laughs in my head. Those are great moments.

34. I love, love, love Diet Dr. Pepper.

35. I don't drink coffee. (isn't that really weird?)

That's it! Wow, I re-read my list. I sound like a picky freak. Now I get why I drive people nuts when I order food from a restaurant!

Happy Thursday!