Wednesday, January 28, 2009

I Came Up With 25 Random Things

Well, I squandered my morning away writing a list of 25 Random Things About Me, in response to a F@cebook tag. I know. Really. I could have been writing an entertaining story about my Mom's visit.
But since I wrote the list, which I struggled with due to issues with talking about myself... (I know. Really. Am I bipolar? I blog about the kids, right? Not me?) I am going to post the dern thing and make everyone read it. 'Cause it took a long time and I really thought hard about it, even though that was a bit OCD of me, and I could have chattered off 25 things in a flash.

And, I wrote the list because I was tagged by 2 people that I enjoyed reading about, and who were fearless enough to tag me. Even though they know I have a rather busy life around here. Or maybe they tagged me because they notice the inordinate amount of time I spend online writing, and just wanted to give me something to do?
I like to think they really wanted to know 25 Things About Me. Really. Well, ready or not, here you go. And if you feel so inclined, consider yourself tagged. Because I really do want to know 25 things about you.

25 {Random} Things About Me

1. I loved the Bobbsey Twins books as a girl, and remember wishing I could have twins when I grew up.
2. When I grew up and in fact did have twins, I secretly thought myself to be a teensy bit magical, in a wide-eyed-wondering-if-wishes-come-true sort of way. That’s why when people ask if twins run in Rick’s family, the little girl in me squeals “No! No-no-no… this happened because I wished it.”
3. I have a fear of losing my keys down storm drains. I instinctively clutch them tightly whenever I walk over one.
4. When my Dad died almost 2 years ago, it changed my paradigm regarding spirituality and the nature of life after death. Because he speaks to me still.
5. I find it hard to define & describe myself, because the ultimate truth sounds philosophical. Are we spirits having a human experience? I believe so.
6. Reading is my absolute favorite pastime.
7. I am a really fast reader. I mean, 2 books a week fast. Even with all the goings-on around here. Please advise if you know how I could turn this skill into cash.
8. Writing is my passion. When I am going about my day, I am always composing stories, documenting as I go. It is so satisfying to me when I am able to capture the feeling of a time with a turn of phrase.
9. I am laboring over this list. See #5.
10. Jon Stewart & Stephen Colbert make me laugh out loud.
11. In raising four children, I see that we are all a little nuts, and it shows early.
12. In everyday life, I search for connectivity everywhere. In events, relationships, seeming coincidence… synchronicity that supports my belief in God and the omniscient presence of Spirit.
13. I have the soul of a clown. I always manage to goof up at the crucial moment. I believe it is also called foot-in-mouth disease.
14. I believe in soulmates, plural. I have found a few in my life – one is my husband, the others are friends.
15. I believe my husband and I were always making our way to each other, and that’s how we managed to meet and marry in 3 months. Almost 13 years ago… If my children try this, I will question it. Maybe.
16. My mother-in-law once asked why I married Rick, when I could have been President. I’m not sure where she got this idea. :)
17. I am extremely optimistic. Not only is the glass half-full, it is half-full with wondrous possibilities!
18. I have a thing for Swedes. If there is one within a 20 ft radius, we will talk. Shopping in Ikea doesn’t count.
19. I hope to travel a lot when my children are a bit older.
20. The smell of fresh baby intoxicates me. Even more so with the fourth and last one. I dread losing the memory of that smell, and the feeling that all is right with the world when you breathe it in.
21. I try to raise my children to be thinkers, and to believe they are here for a purpose.
22. This is a number that crops up everywhere in my life. It is my number.
23. When I sit on the deck with my husband and a cold beer, I sigh with utter contentment.
24. I do not feel guilty when I email friends and play online instead of doing laundry.
25. I have a tattoo on my foot. It is an infinity symbol, and to me it is a map of where my Dad now dwells. {Thank you, Shah.}

3 comments:

  1. I bet this was hard.
    Try as I might, I can only think of four. ;).

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  2. Bethany, you are so awesome! I stink at these things... maybe it's because I'm BORING?! LOL! It was really fun reading about you! Maybe you can come visit us one day... when the kids get older?

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  3. Yes Tina! Oh, and maybe you should start a blog about your way boring life in Morocco... ha! ;-)
    Susan... try harder. I feel some entertainment coming on...

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Put it right here, babe!