Me in 100 Pieces

Here it is, my list of 100 Things About Me:

1.  Growing up, I always wanted to be a police officer. 

2.  I am very proud of myself for achieving that goal by the time I was 22

3.  I don't like my job as much as I always thought I would.

4.  I love avacados.

5.  I did not like my husband at all when we first met in college, and he thought I was too skinny.

6.  I enjoy photography and scrapbooking.

7.  I wish I were better/more creative at both.

8.  I love big dogs

9.  Everyone tells me I'm shy.

10.  I disagree--I just like to listen more than I like to talk.

11.  I have only been out of the country 2 times.

12.  Both trips were to Canada--Kelly and Keith's wedding and 2002 Spring Break.

13.  I have been to Wyoming, Oregon, Washington D.C., Florida, Arizona, Indiana, and Illinois.

14.  I blush easily, even when I'm not the slightest bit embarrassed.

15.  Sometimes I drive with only my left foot.

16.  I used to love scary movies.

17.  The end of that era began when I went to see "The Ring" in the theater.

18.  The final blow came when I nearly died while watching the remake of "Dawn of the Dead."  Seriously, I didn't think I'd make it, and had nightmares for the next month.  Not nightmares about zombies, but nightmares about having to watch the movie again!

19.  I like to fall asleep with the TV on (tuned to something NOT scary).

20.  My husband can't sleep with the TV on--problem.

21.  I took dance classes from 4th grade until I graduated from High School.

22.  I always meant to enroll in an adult ballet class, but have not done it yet.  (See next)

23.  I am a terrible procrastinator.

24.  I graduated as the Salutatorian of my high school class--though I'm not sure exactly how to spell Salutatorian.

25.  I had 47 other people in my class.

26.  I wish I had stayed in closer contact with my high school friends.

27.   I am a To Do List maker.

28.  My To Do lists rarely get accomplished (see #23).

29.  I love my family/extended family, and wish we could all live closer together.

30.  I am an only child.

31.  Both of my parents are my friends.

32.  I never really go into "Friends" the TV show.

33.  I imagine that I am a good gardener, but I have never been able to keep a house plant alive.

34.  Jerry Seinfeld's voice is grating to my nerves.

35.  I was so traumatized by the "Dawn of the Dead" remake that I spent hours thinking about escape routes and safety plans, should zombies really attack.

36.  Somehow I managed to surround myself with people who think this (35) is normal behavior and even a fun past time.

37.  I love thunder storms and snow days.

38.  I go to craft stores to get inspiration for my scrapbooking.

39.  I have more supplies than I will ever be able to use, but am never opposed to getting more.

40.  I get unreasonably agitated when perforated lines do not tear correctly or when the "open here" on a package does not work.  (I'm mad just writing about it.)

41.  I am very much a night owl.

42.  I wish I were more technologically savvy.

43.  I used to be in love with Garth Brooks and Kevin Costner.

44.  One year when I was a teenager, some of my family was viewing the tape of my recent dance recital.  During a duet with my friend Cody, my Great Aunt Marion commented, "One has the legs, and the other has the hair."  (As in nice legs vs nice hair)

45.  I was the one with "the hair."  My body image was forever altered.

46.  I do like my hair, though.

47.  I remember and long for the time when cell phones were just cell phones.

48.  I am a certified scuba diver.

49.  I hated learning to drive on a manual transmission.

50.  I do not like the taste of beer or wine and have no desire to "acquire the taste."

51.  I realized when my college roommate began work on her education degree that teachers work harder than the students.  I was amazed.

52.  I nearly pass out when ever I have to have my blood drawn.

53.  I am not afraid of needles, though, and have had multiple piercings--some in my eyebrow, for example.

54.  I lost the feeling in the right half of my tongue after having my wisdom teeth removed 3 years ago.

55.  I enjoy reading, but have trouble getting a book started.

56.  My favorite TV shows are "What Not to Wear," "How Clean is Your House?" "Fraiser," "South Park," and "Little People, Big World."

57.  I don't entirely trust direct deposit or electronic bill paying.

58.  I have only lived in 3 places:  Manhattan, MT, Great Falls, MT,  and Billings, MT  (and Helena, MT for 3 months)

59.  I have no desire to ever move away from Montana.

60.  "Rescue 911" has always been a very frightning and intense show to me.  I can't handle watching it.

61.  I love buying people gifts and have to really exercise my self-control around Christmas time.

62.  I enjoy the smell of pipe smoke.

63.  If I were not a police officer, I think I would enjoy being a probation officer.

64.  I am not great at sports, but used to play basketball and volleyball.

65.  I once went to a Weird Al Yankovic concert.

66.  I do not like monkeys.

67.  I have worked as a babysitter, assistant dance instructor, waitress, prep. person in a Mexican food store, sales associate at a jewelry store (Samuel's Jewelry), clothing store (Vanity) and accessories store (Claire's), a victim's advocate at a domestic violence shelter, and a police officer.

68.  In the first 3 jobs listed, I was employed by the same family.

69.  I always order pepperoni pizza, but end up eating the pepperonis first to get rid of them.

70.  For some reason, I never remember to order plain cheese pizza.

71.  Discussing health insurance issues and other such things are grown up issues that I'm not ready for yet.

72.  I am terrified of sharks.

73.  After watching "Jaws," I was afraid to close my eyes in the shower.

74.  I am the decision maker, scheduler, book keeper, etc. in my household.

75.  I ended college with under $2000 in student loans.

76.  Brownies may be my favorite food.

77.  Shopping is relaxing to me.

78.  Dogs make me cry.

79.  I hated reading "Old Yeller" and "Where the Red Fern Grows."

80.  I have never had braces or a retainer.

81.  I do wear glasses/contact lenses.

82.  I have never changed my hair color, aside from some highlights.

83.  I get freckles on my knees and arms in the summer.

84.  I have never been able to think of a good prank for April Fool's Day.

85.  I have 2 tatoos.

86.  I lost weight when I was a freshman in college.

87.  I am fascinated by angels.

88.  I treat my dog like he was my baby.  You know, taking him everywhere, packing toys for him when we go on trips, leaving food and water on the floor just like for kids.

89.  Spiders scare me, but I consent to my husband keeping tarantulas as pets.

90.  Sometimes I sleep with my eyes open.  Creepy.

91.  I can cite multiple occasions that have led me to believe that I have psychic powers.

92.  I assure Mike that I will only ever use my powers for good, not evil.

93.  I hold my pen "weird," according to most.

94.  My husband is my best friend.

95.  I would trade him for a hot tub  We both really want a hot tub.

96.  "The Emperor's New Groove" is my favorite Disney movie.

97.  I once wrote to Disney with an idea for a cartoon about a dog--I sent in a short illustrated story board too.

98.  I have never tried Sushi, and don't intend to.

99.  I cannot blow a raspberry with my tongue.  (You know, that 'pththpthth' sound)

100.  My house is NEVER clean.

Comments

[Marie]

There are so many things I want to say! What a fun list!

I said, "ME TOO!" to #7, 27, 37, 40, 47, 57, 72, 84.

These ones made me laugh: 35, 60, 66, 69/70

You are crazy because: 53, 62, 89, 90

And I totally think you are cool because: 15, 48, 76, 91, 92, 93.

[Amy]

I loved getting to know you through your list, Katie! Your sense of humor totally comes out.

How in the world do you drive only with your left foot??!!

[mandy]

this was fun to read! I used to drive, a long time ago, with my left leg crossed over my right. Dangerous?

I had no idea about the Weird Al thing. Hmm... :)

Oh and the fact that you would trade Mike for a hot tub cracked me up.

[Mom]

And North Dakota! And you were very good at sports - you just didn't cry and whine to the coach. :-)

[Katie]

The driving thing--driving 8 hours a day eventually makes things uncomfortable. I usually drive with the right on the gas and left on the brake, but need to switch it up sometimes.

By the way, my mom and Aunt Gail also joined me at the Weird Al concert.

[Kelly]

I remember when you guys went to the Weird Al concert! So funny.

This was a great list -- totally you! I do have to say that #44 made me just fighting mad. I could totally hear those words in my head in her voice. Ugh! I have to leave it at that. I don't need to explain my Marion feelings.

[Barb]

72 goes well with 58 but not 48!
You did a great job of this, I really enjoyed reading it.