20 Tid-Bits

I thought I'd give you 20 tid-bits about me...

1.) I like to clean. A LOT. I will usually clean our house once a week (dust, vacuum, sweep, mop, scrub kitchen counters and bathrooms). About every three months I'll do a deep clean which involves the floorboards and blinds. I figure it'll just save me time cleaning whenever we decide to move again. And about every six months I clean the windows. I do my best thinking when I clean! Ha!

2.) I was a ballet dancer for 12 years. I started when I was six, and stopped when I went off to college when I was 18. I also did jazz, hip-hop and a little tap and competed in competitions. I wasn't professional or anything like that, it was more of an after school activity. I met quite a few friends during that time and still keep in touch with some of the girls to this day. If it weren't for Alicia's mom, Denise, (Alicia is my best friend, Michelle's, sister), I would've never started ballet. Denise took Michelle and I to ballet every week. Thank you Denise! :)

3.) I was also a ballet, jazz and acrobats instructor for three years. I'd teach little girls from the ages of three to seven. The three-year-olds were absolutely adorable!!!

4.) I bite my nails. I hate this habit! I think it's gross, but I can't stop :( I stopped for a while after I broke a tooth biting a nail once (pathetic, huh?), but started up again. I usually bite my nails when I'm anxious or nervous about something. But, I'm trying to stop again. Ha!

5.) When I put deodorant on, I always put it on the left armpit first, and then the right one. And I always do five swipes on each armpit, and I count them each time. LOL!

6.) I HATE when I'm wearing socks, and I step in something wet. It angers me to no end! One, it's gross because you never know what you step in (dog pee, egg yolk, juice, etc.). And two, it's a waste of a pair of socks!

7.) I was a cheerleader for three years in high school and I still miss it so much! However, there's no way at this point that I could do any of those moves today. However, I can bust out a move every now and then ;)

8.) I love to bake, but I'm not a very good cook. Make sense?

9.) I LOVE ranch dressing on almost anything. I'll eat it with potatoes, fries, pizza, tacos, chili, hot wings...you name it, and I'll probably want ranch on it.

10.) I have the exact same routine every single morning (well, on work days). I get up, shower, dry off, put my hair in the towel, put lotion on, use a Q-tip in my ears, put face lotion on, brush my hair out and put a headband on, put my makeup on (except mascara), wash my hands, blow dry my hair, hairspray my hair, brush my teeth, put deodorant on (see #5), put lipstick on, get dressed, put jewelry and perfume on, then apply mascara. I do this exact same routine every time I get ready for work! On weekends I'll deviate every now and then ;)

11.) I cannot fall asleep unless Kahlua is curled up on the left side of me at night.

12.) I HAVE to wear earplugs and an eye mask every time I go to sleep. Otherwise, I'll be laying there wondering what every little sound is outside or in the house. Once we have kids, I won't be able to do that anymore, though. :(

13.) Most of my friends live pretty far away from me. Either on the other side of the state, or out of state altogether! I miss them all a lot, but thank goodness for Facebook and blogs!

14.) I would've been the oldest of three children. My mom was pregnant between my brother and me, but she miscarried. :( I always wonder if I would've had a sister, or a second brother. It would've been nice to have a little bit of a bigger family, but I love my family the way it is now too.

15.) I DO NOT like roller blading! One time I went with Michelle and her parents to Tahoe and we stayed in a condo for a few days. It was during the summer so we decided to go roller blading down this dreadfully steep hill (I was probably 10 at the time). Michelle was really good at roller blading so she takes off and I try to follow. Well, I was afraid to use the brakes so once the end of the hill came I didn't know what I was going to do so I decided to just drop and roll my body to a stop. Ouch! Needless to say, I never attempted roller blading again.

16.) I'm not a fan of the beach. I would much prefer to lay out by a pool. The sand at the beach just seems dirty to me and gets into every little crevice. I also do not like the ocean. Party pooper!

17.) I'm pretty shy in public settings. I don't like to draw attention to myself (why was I a dancer and cheerleader then???) and get embarrassed really easily. When I think of getting married I get so anxious because I don't want everyone looking at me as I walk down the aisle. LOL! Weird!

18.) I LOVE BABIES! I've mentioned this on my blog before, but I really do. I love reading about girls who are pregnant and see all their prego pictures. And then when they have the baby I can't get enough of the baby pictures. My friend Maygan's sister is due to have a little girl in about four weeks and I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself! I'll get to see baby Kyra in August. It can't get here fast enough!

19.) I've had five surgeries: I had my adenoids removed when I was two (I think), I've had two sets of tubes put in my ears, I've had my tonsils removed and I've had knee surgery. Hopefully there aren't any more surgeries in my future because I DO NOT do well with the anesthesia.

20.) Kevin and I hardly argue. We will bicker at each other, but we never get into fights. It makes for a peaceful home :)

That's me!