100 things about me

I should NOT be doing this...I have a million other things that I am putting off. Oh well.

1. I was named after the Dallas Cowboys and my aunt (her middle name is the same as mine.) ***according to my mom, I don't know as much about myself as I thought I did. (See her comment)
2. I always hated my name when I was in grade school
3. I appreciate it now
4. There are 2 other people at my church named Dallas
5. One is an elder and one is another lady (her youngest son and Nora are only 6 weeks apart in age)
6. If you looked my name up in a book of names, it would be in the "boy" section
7. I was born in Corpus Christi, TX
8. My mom didn't think I was her baby when they brought me to her because I had jet black hair
9. Like most of the people who live in Corpus Christi (large Hispanic population)
10. She's convinced now
11. My earliest memory is my sister being born
12. I was 2 1/2 years old
13. She also has a "boy" name (Marty)
14. I can't remember not taking ballet classes
15. I never wanted to take tap classes because I didn't like the shoes
16. I dreamed of wearing toe shoes one day
17. I got to
18. I was in "The Nutcracker"
19. I took ballet until my sophomore year of high school
20. I don't remember very much about ballet now
21. I don't have a very good memory
22. I pray that God will allow my memory to improve so that I can remember Nora's childhood better than my own
23. I'm thankful that my sister has an excellent memory
24. I have 2 surviving grandparents (both grandmothers)
25. My grandfather (my mom's dad) died when I was 10
26. I don't remember very much about him...I wish I did
27. My other grandfather died when I was a junior in college
28. I remember a whole lot more about him...I'm glad
29. I have a half-brother
30. His wife and he just had a baby boy
31. So, I guess I am an aunt
32. I have been pregnant 3 times
33. I have miscarried one time
34. I have gone through labor one time
35. I have had an epidural
36. I have had one c-section
37. #34-#36 all resulted in Nora
38. I love Diet Coke!
39. I do not like Diet Pepsi
40. I enjoy sewing
41. I wish I was better at sewing
42. I am supposed to be working on a bed skirt for Nora's new bed right now
43. I'm procrastinating (see heading)
44. I HATE to clean the bathrooms!!!!
45. Thankfully, I married an amazing man who does it for me
46. Our bathrooms need to be cleaned badly right now
47. I LOVE cleaning the kitchen!
48. I am constantly cleaning out the sink and wiping down the counters
49. I also don't mind dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping
50. I love to do the laundry too
51. I enjoy folding the clothes
52. I would rather have someone clean my house for me though
53. When I am working full-time again, I will
54. I will not be working full-time again for many, many years
55. I do not want to teach in a regular classroom again
56. I taught elementary school for 7 years
57. 5 years of kindergarten
58. 2 years of 2nd grade
59. I like 2nd grade better
60. I was a good teacher (not bragging...you just know if you are good at your job...I was...I enjoyed it)
61. I like being a mom better
62. I can't imagine dropping Nora off somewhere everyday for 8 hours
63. I understand that a lot of mom's do and I respect them
64. I have run 2 1/2 marathons
65. I hope to do another one someday
66. I am NOT an athlete
67. When I played basketball in the 6th grade, I shot the ball at the wrong goal
68. And scored 2 points for the other team
69. I kept playing in 7th and 8th grades
70. I was the basketball manager in high school
71. All my friends were athletes (except one, and she was a manager with me)
72. I hope Nora inherits her daddy's athletic skills
73. And my love of reading
74. I would rather read during my spare time than do anything else
75. I am currently without a book in hopes that I will accomplish some of the other things that need to get done
76. I have had a friend (other than my sister) since I was 8 years old
77. She's still one of my dearest friends
78. I don't mind pulling weeds in the garden
79. When I was little I thought it was torture
80. I can't stand coconut-ANYTHING coconut
81. I also don't like cooked fruits
82. My favorite candy is Hot Tamales
83. I don't like spicy food
84. I don't like iced tea
85. I am from the South
86. I think you shouldn't wear white after Labor Day
87. I have been carrying a white purse since Labor Day
88. I'm embarrassed about that and need to change it out
89. I would love to have a house with 4 bedrooms
90. If I never have a house with 4 bedrooms, I'll be okay
91. I drive a mini-van (Honda Odyssey)
92. I was sad the day we bought it (I never wanted one)
93. I'm so glad to have it now!
94. I had my ears pierced when I was 4 years old
95. I think that is too young now
96. When I was in the 3rd or 4th grade, I had my hair cut lopsided...on purpose
97. I wanted to be a punk rocker, I guess
98. I really need some highlights
99. And a pedicure
100. I think a foot massage is the best thing ever