25 Random Things About Me...

I put this on my Facebook account, but I thought I would add it here for those of you who don't have facebook or are not my friend. I was intrigued with the 25 random things about myself. I hope you enjoy getting to know my a bit better. If you read this on Facebook you might want to skip this blog so you don't get too board.

1. I’m addicted to Golden Spoon frozen yogurt.
2. I have been a member of Weight Watchers for 2 years & I still haven’t meet goal, but I haven’t given up.
3. My husband Neal is HOT! (I think so anyway)
4. After 10 years of living in the desert I still don’t like it anymore than when I began. I miss four very distinct seasons.
5. I learned how to knit over winter break. I plan on making a bunch of scarves this year and then donating them to the homeless next winter.
6. The thing I want more than anything in this world I can’t have.
7. My dogs are my children and I love them. I’m planning on getting another dog. I want the same breed, but a girl this time. Her name will be Gracie.
8. My mom is one of my heroes. She is an amazingly strong woman with a huge heart. I love you mom!
9. I have a very strong testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. I am where I am today because of the love & grace of a merciful Heavenly Father who loves me more than I can comprehend.
10. I’m usually too busy looking toward the future and what is to come, to truly enjoy the moment I’m in. I need to work on this.
11. I loved being a teacher. I’m enjoying being a counselor (I think).
12. I actually like teenagers (most of the time)
13. I have amazing friends who inspire me to be better.
14. I love to scrapbook!
15. I take a two week trip home to UT every summer. It is the highlight of my summer break.
16. I’m obsessed with the Twilight books.
17. My sister, Audree, is one of my best friends.
18. I sell Lia Sophia jewelry to earn extra money and get jewelry at a discount.
19. I enjoy interior decorating. I also love watching interior decorating shows.
20. I gave chocolate up for 5 years once. I started eating it again for less than a year and a half and I have now given it up again. Chocolate is evil! It is my heroin.
21. Kim (AKA: KimE) Dyring is another one of my heroes. She has had a very challenging last two years. Her challenges would have broken me long ago. However, she continues to endure gracefully. She is an amazing example to all. If you know her then you have been blessed. For those of you, who don’t know her, pray to have a KimE in your life.
22. I’m negative…I don’t like this about myself and I’m trying to be better.
23. If I could go anywhere it would be Ireland. I’m not quite sure why but I have always been drawn to Ireland and I would love to go there.
24. I want to learn to: play the piano, be a hypnotherapist, & take better pictures (armature photographer). I love learning how to do new things these are just a few that are on my mind at the moment.
25. I hate not living in the same place as my family. It is terrible not being near them. I’m envious of all the people who can have Sunday dinners with their loved ones.