Is that title from a movie? I can't really remember…

I had so much fun with my “About Me” section; I decided to do another “25 fun facts.” I have been keeping a list in the notes section of my phone for several weeks now. I think I have enough tidbits to make a post…

1.       I love the smell of Christmas trees. I light Christmas tree scented candles in every season. “Beware,” if it is Christmas time and you have a real tree, I will probably absentmindedly pick needles or branches off your tree and sit there smelling them. Keep the vacuum handy.
 
2.       I am a crazy packer; my mind sees my obstacle as a giant puzzle. I love the challenge to utilize space as best as possible.
 
3.       I like things organized and clean, but you would never know that from my living space. I organize things into categories and when something doesn’t fit I really don’t know what to do with it. Organization is one of my arch nemeses.
 
4.       I have a teddy bear named Arnold. I have had him since before I was born. True story, he has been to more places in this world then some humans. I think Arnold will sit out the race though. Babysitting applications welcome.
 
5.       A good way to tell I am stressed, besides the fact that I will either lose all my belongings or lock my keys in my car; I will have at least 3 pieces of gum in my mouth and probably be chopping it very loudly.
 
6.       I used to want to be an Olympic bobsledder, I blame Cool Runnings. I will make it to Lake Placid to give it a whirl one of these days.
 
7.       I used to have a tongue ring. I went to a clown convention and 100 clowns were waiting in the lobby to welcome me, in unison they said, “Heawoo Yeanne” in mockery of the tongue ring. I still can’t live that one down.
 
8.       DARE traumatized me.
 
9.       I can’t spell, I check my spelling constantly, If I am honest I am pretty insecure about my lack of spelling abilities. Massachusetts gets me every time. 
 
10.   I think “D words” are the Devil and I often rebuke them in the name of Jesus. (There are some good “D words” I am aware my Jr. high yg girls have reminded me of this. )
 
11.   I am addicted to fresh popped popcorn.  I have made my students popcorn addicts as well.  We make popcorn at least 2 days a week.
 
12.   I love nicknames. If you don’t have one then we probably aren’t really friends. (half jk)
 
13.   I hate lotion on my palms. I thought this was normal. I put it on the back of my hands and rub them together.
 
14.   I love books, or should I say I love the concept of books and buying them. I have enough books to probably last me the rest of my life. I often start more then 1 at a time and get overwhelmed that I am not reading them fast enough.
 
15.   To “Piggyback” off of 14, sometimes I start a book at 10 PM and stay up all night reading it. Occasionally I will do this on a “School night” and take a couple hour “nap” before work. 
 
16.   I love naps.
 
17.    Kardashian marathons and my parents couch are definitely what you would call a “Guilty pleasure.”
 
18.   I’m not a huge fan of “terms of endearment.” Unless you’re my mom you should not be calling me “Hon or sweetie.”
 
19.   I often forget I like things and then force myself to do them only to remember, “Oh I really like this.” Example: running
 
20.   I am a big “Eyeroll” culprit. It has become so subconscious. I might try fasting the “Eyeroll.” I think it might be boarderline judgmental.
 
21.   I only do laundry when I run out of socks. I love socks, they need to be tight and feel the same on both my feet. Its weird, I know, we all have our “Sensory issues.”
 
22.   I think I was 22 when I learned that you couldn’t die from pushing hard on both temples at the same time.
 
23.   I have a love/hate relationship with the ocean. I love it: the magnitude, the waves, how refreshing it is on a hot summer’s day. I hate how it houses sharks. I am not a huge fan of sharks. 
 
24.   I love my birthday and surprises!
 
25.   I love flowers, especially pretty ones. I love things that grow; I can’t wait to have a garden. I need a gardening mentor.  I also want chickens.