"IT"

My sister, Kami, tagged me. As a child I always hated being "IT". I don't think I have quite outgrown that. However, I love reading what other's write about themselves, so I will take my turn being "IT", if others will take their turns also.

How To Play This Game of Tag: Post these rules on your blog. List: 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 random surprising facts about yourself. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog!

My 3 Joys:

1. My family, of course, is my greatest joy. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful people surrounding me every day. I love being loved by them.

2. I would be very selfish if I did not mention the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I love my Savior. I have great joy in knowing I will have an eternal family. I have great joy in knowing I can repent of my sins. I have great joy in knowing I have a Heavenly Father who loves me, and wants the best for me.

3. Any down-time I can find brings me great joy. I like to fill it with: sporting events, running, studying, blogging, taking pictures, cleaning, reading, and playing with my kids.

My 3 Fears:

1. That Russ will die of a heart attack. I seriously carry aspirin in my purse just in case he starts having one. I keep current in my ACLS and BLS certifications for extra comfort.

2. Falling. I refuse to go hiking in Zion, Bryce or the Grand Canyons for fear that one of us will fall off the edge of some cliff. If you know my family, you completely understand. EVERY NIGHT at dinner, one of my kids just falls out of their chair. For no reason! My kids will be walking across the room and just fall down. I don't understand why... but it happens ALL day EVERYDAY!

3. Getting pregnant. Russ wants to "keep his manhood" and I don't do well with surgeries. We have avoided any "accidents" for 5 years now. I just hope we can keep it up. I suppose this has become such a big fear because Russ really wants one more baby. He is always making comments to me and the kids like, "Doesn't it feel like someone is missing?", "Gracie needs someone to boss around.", or "Don't you miss having a little babies?" Well NO!, No she doesn't! and Not really!

My 3 Goals:

1. To graduate from my Master's program in 2010. I am 3 classes into it, with 8 classes and a capstone project to complete. I think that is do-able.

2. To be able to say "NO" and not feel guilty!

3. To decorate my house... It is so boring. I need paint and curtains. I need pictures on my walls and furniture in MY bedroom. This is the longest Russ and I have ever lived in one place, 3 years now. However, I keep feeling as though we are going to be moving soon. I don't want to put too much time and money into this home if we aren't staying in it. Does that sound ridiculous?!


My 3 Obsessions/Collections:


1. BOOKS!- I love buying books. Children's books are my biggest downfall. My kids have hundreds of books and I keep buying more. I never read much growing up, in fact I absolutely hated reading. I began reading when I was pregnant with Garrett (the Harry Potter series started my passion). I have been obsessed ever since. Poor Russ knows that when I begin a book, he will get NO attention until it is complete. He has already made plans for he and the kids on August 2nd. Me and Edward have a date that day.

2. The Obituaries. It all started when I began working in cardiac rehab. The majority of our patients are between the ages of 65 and 85. We have patients that quit coming to rehab and I would always check the obit's to make sure they hadn't died before I made any phone calls to check up on them. Anyway, I now read them every morning. People's lives are so interesting. I have also found that reading the obit's makes me more grateful for my life and my family's lives.

3. Organizational Items. One day I hope to be organized. I keep buying things to help me get organized, however they just end up adding to the clutter!


The 3 Random/Surprising Facts about myself:

1. I have a HUGE personal space! I break out in a sweat if people are within three feet of me. It's not that I don't love you. It's not that I don't want to be with you. It's not you! I am that way with my husband and kids- whom I love with all of my heart. I can't help it. I've tried to overcome it. I last about 0.6 minutes... then I am absolutely going crazy. Thus, I hate rooms that are crowded with people, driving in cars when I am crammed in the back seat, full air-flights, etc. I pretty much won't talk or move in such situations. My husband laughs because when he gives me hugs after a few seconds I pat him on the back. I never realized that I did that until he pointed it out. But, he has learned that it is his signal that he has been in my space too long.

2. I am never barefoot (except in MY shower)! I cannot stand NOT to have shoes on my feet. If I am in socks, flippy's, slippers I am fine. But ask me to walk anywhere barefoot and it's all over. I even shower in my sandals if we are staying in a hotel. One of my biggest pet peeves is having to remove my shoes at other people's homes. The thought of other people's bare feet everywhere grosses me out! I can never stay long in such situations. Good thing I don't live in Japan! I would offend people left and right.

3. I perform concerts in my car. I do not sing in public. I do not sing at church. I do not sing to my children. When you know you do not have a singing talent, why make other people suffer? Right? But, when I am alone in my car...WATCH OUT! I belt it out, holding nothing back. It is my release. I perform rock, country, jazz, opera, some rap and church songs on Sundays.

I am going to tag some of my bloggin' in-laws. So, I tag Lisa, Tina, Jill, and Grandma Brooks! If Jessie and Laura ever update their blogs... I tag them also.