100 Things About Me
1.
I had light blonde hair as a
child. Now it is dark blonde or light
brown. I once swore that I would never
dye it. I dyed it but it is now and will
remain “natural”. It’s too much trouble
to keep up with the coloring.
2.
I hate mushrooms.
3.
I have a BEEP degree
(Bachelor’s of Engineering in Engineering Physics) and a MS in Technology
Management.
4.
I don’t use any of my
education as a stay-at-home Mom.
5.
I currently drive a Honda
Pilot.
6.
I watch too much TV.
7.
I usually read fiction but I
have enjoyed some non fiction books.
8.
I used to get ear aches and
nose bleeds all the time as a child.
9.
I’ve worn glasses and/or
contacts since the third grade.
10.
I wore braces in high
school.
11.
I love my iPod.
12.
I usually forget to carry my
cell phone.
13.
I’m a middle child.
14.
I swore I would not have a
middle child.
15.
My middle child is a boy.
16.
I don’t mind being alone.
17.
I enjoy going to knitting
shows/stores/conventions by myself.
18.
My first job after college
was working on a missile defense system.
19.
I have a room in my house
that I call the “Library” (and it doesn’t have any plumbing fixtures in it.)
20.
I like to watch scary movies
and read scary books.
21.
As a child I liked to read
scary books and often “planned” to finish them during the wee hours of the
morning in order to scare myself. I
liked the adrenaline rush.
22.
I don’t wear nail polish and
don’t like to wear long nails although I have tried it.
23.
I only wear makeup for VERY
special occasions.
24.
I like knitting more than
the computer but I spend more time on the computer.
25.
I learned to type and write
shorthand when I was in high school
26.
I don’t remember any
shorthand.
27.
I started learning sign
language after my third (and last) child was born.
28.
All three of my children
know several signs.
29.
I once did a science project
during Jr. High School called “Futuristic Energy”. I won honorable mention in the NYC-wide
competition.
30.
When I grow up I want to own
a yarn store and be a knitwear designer.
31.
I started a neighborhood
stitching group in 2001.
32.
We get together every
Thursday night.
33.
I let my kids stay up until
34.
They are now able to outlast
their parents.
35.
I get nervous every time I
light my outdoor gas grill. I’m afraid
it will explode.
36.
I love my digital camera.
37.
I had lyme disease.
38.
I still have arthritis from
it.
39.
I have purchased two houses
and sold one.
40.
I have lived in my current
home for nine years.
41.
I still have no seating or
lighting in the living room
42.
We “live” in the family
room.
43.
The living room contains
more books than the “library”.
44.
We don’t (often) dine in the
dining room.
45.
I can’t imagine going
through life without being able to read.
It makes me sad to think that some people do.
46.
Until I got my craft room I
stored yarn in almost every room in my house.
47.
I still have yarn in half of
the rooms.
48.
I lost 50 pounds once.
49.
I wish I could do it again.
50.
And again.
51.
I hate housework.
52.
I drink two cups of coffee
every day.
53.
Stay out of my way until I
get the first one.
54.
I was once told that I have
a harsh personality by someone who supposedly knows about such things.
55.
I don’t think much of the
person who told me that.
56.
I wore Sweet Honesty
perfume, by
57.
I don’t wear perfume now.
58.
I don’t wear hair spray or
gel
59.
I don’t wear any jewelry
(unless you count my crappy old watch.)
60.
The replacement battery in
my watch cost more than the watch did.
61.
I like steak.
62.
After a lifetime of hating
zucchini, I just decided I like it this past summer.
63.
But only sautéed with garlic
in olive oil.
64.
I’m an okay cook but don’t
ask my kids to confirm that.
65.
I was captain of my high
school and college volleyball teams.
66.
I’ve been told (many times)
that I’m too sensitive.
67.
I’ve been to a hypnotist.
68.
She couldn’t hypnotize me.
69.
I loved being pregnant.
70.
I’d do it again if I weren’t
so old.
71.
I’d love to have a
professional organizer tackle my whole house.
72.
I buy crayons for myself
that my kids aren’t allowed to use (they have their own.)
73.
I cannot make good felt in
my current washing machine.
74.
I have to use my friend’s
washing machine.
75.
I like to play with Play Doh. I like the
smell of it too.
76.
I often stay up until
77.
I’m not a morning person.
(See number 53)
78.
I have a big ego but very
little self confidence. I don’t think
that’s a good combination.
79.
I can’t decide which I like
more, rice or potatoes.
80.
I don’t try hard enough to
keep in touch with old friends.
81.
I have a very strong flight
reflex. (You know, fight or flight.)
82.
I used to take piano
lessons.
83.
The only song I really ever
learned to play was Elton John’s Your Song.
84.
I can still remember some of
it.
85.
I played trumpet in high
school
86.
I was the only girl in the
dance band.
87.
I’m right handed.
88.
I’m a champion
procrastinator.
89.
My right ear has been
pierced twice.
90.
My left ear has been pierced
three times.
91.
I don’t wear earrings
anymore but they were fun when I did.
92.
I know how to do a French
braid in someone else’s hair. I can’t do
anything with my own hair.
93.
I like modern rock music.
94.
I don’t follow any
professional sports but I got excited when the Eagles were in the Super Bowl.
95.
I followed all of the
volleyball tournaments in the last Olympics.
96.
My TiVo
is filled mostly with children’s shows.
97.
I can make bread but I can’t
make a good pie crust to save my life.
98.
I like to take naps.
99.
I get car sick.
100.
I don’t plan to go back to engineering but I would like to start a
business after my youngest child is in school full time.