Made in Richmond

Yeah, that’s right. I’m going to be like every other person with a blog and tell you 100 things about me. Are you ready?

1. I am the youngest of three children.

2. I was an “accident.”

3. My parents thought I was going to be a boy.

4. I was not-and I’m still not.

5. My sister and I are the only left-handed people in our family.

6. But we don’t write hook-handed.

7. I throw and cut with my right hand.

8. They tried to get me to use left-handed scissors in elementary school but I hated it.

9. I never got a grade lower than a B ever in my life.

10. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Richmond.

11. I’m still convinced they made a mistake.

12. I was a mediocre English major.

13. But, I was a stellar education minor.

14. Ross proposed to me the day before Thanksgiving 2001.

15. We went to see the first Harry Potter movie that night.

16. We were engaged for a year and half.

17. It was hard being the only one of my friends who was engaged.

18. We got married one month after I graduated from college.

19. I don’t remember much about my wedding.

20. We got our dog Shooter the week after Hurricane Isabel.

21. We went out to get a gas can and came back with a puppy.

22. I sing to both dogs quite often.

23. I know they like it.

24. I think dogs should always be allowed on your bed.

25. I don’t like to cuddle while sleeping.

26. Before going to sleep or whilst awake is fine, but I don’t want anyone to touch me while I’m sleeping.

27. I have only had two cavities in my life.

28. I only floss during the three weeks before going to the dentist and they always praise me for doing such a good job.

29. I’m fiercely loyal to my doctors.

30. I will sing the praises of my doctors to anyone who will listen.

31. I don’t like it when guys cry.

32. It makes me uncomfortable.

33. Luckily, I married a robot.

34. I’ve only ever been attracted to guys who are somewhat scruffy and not at all put together.

35. Luckily, I married one.

36. I’m fascinated with triceps.

37. If I’ve met you in real life, I’ve looked at your triceps.

38. I have no ankles.

39. This is the only physical trait I inherited from my mother.

40. I have my dad’s long, skinny feet.

41. I also have his hazel eyes.

42. And his big, toothy smile.

43. I have my grandfather’s fair skin and redhead characteristics (even though my hair isn’t that red).

44. I’m ridiculously proud of items 40-43.

45. My sister and I are said to resemble each other, but she looks like my mom and I look like my dad.

46. My sister and I are the same height, but her legs are a good two inches longer than mine.

47. I don’t mind because she dances and I can’t really argue that I need long legs to write things and read the Internets.

48. I used to be accused of being anorexic in high school.

49. I wasn’t.

50. I was just a nervous wreck.

51. I gained 15 pounds my freshman year of college and my mother was so excited.

52. She told me a finally looked like a girl.

53. I stayed at that weight until about two years ago when I was put on Lexapro.

54. I gained about 20 pounds and slept all the time.

55. Mu husband was sad (about the sleeping part, not the gaining weight).

56. I finally decided enough was enough and asked my doctor to take me off the Lexapro.

57. He did.

58. But not without discussing alternatives to managing my anxiety.

59. We talked for about 30 minutes (unheard of these days), thus cementing my love for him (See? #30 is true)

60. It took me about 6 months to loose the weight as my metabolism got itself sorted out.

61. I’m now basically back at the stage where I can eat most things and not gain weight, but I try not to do that.

62. Usually I’m successful.

63. I’m much less stressed out now that I stopped teaching.

64. I used to have a wrinkle in between my eyes from scrunching my brow in disapproval.

65. Now that’s faded and has been replaced by lines around my mouth from smiling more.

66. I’m thrilled to see them.

67. I love my church.

68. It’s pretty much the focus of my life.

69. I spend a good portion of my week sending emails about it.

70. I’ve probably been marked as SPAM by some people because of it.

71. I resent people who don’t refill the toilet paper when it’s out.

72. I love health insurance.

73. I’m scared for anyone who doesn’t have it.

74. I can’t wait to have a baby. UPDATE: OMG we’re having one in November.

75. Because seriously, I love the babies.

76. I don’t mind changing diapers at all.

77. I’m excellent with babies.

78. I’m good at calming them down.

79. I’m kind of psychotic about manners.

80. I say “ma’am” as much as possible.

81. But, I never say “sir,” unless I’m trying to get someone’s attention.

82. I love living in the South.

83. I love living in Richmond especially.

84. I don’t ever want to live anywhere else.

85. I hate cleaning.

86. But I don’t like it when my house is dirty.

87. I get embarrassed for other people very easily.

88. To the point where I literally shield my eyes.

89. I read the Bible every night.

90. I have done so for 2+ years.

91. I cry a lot.

92. Not because I’m a baby, it’s just my natural reaction to emotionally charged situations.

93. The more I try not to cry, the worse it gets.

94. I’m an ugly crier, too.

95. I look good in all hats, except baseball hats.

96. I can’t wait until I’m old so I can wear ridiculous hats all the time.

97. I also can’t wait until I’m old so I can say and do ridiculous things all the time.

98. But I kind of say and do ridiculous things whenever I want already.

99. Like when I got the giggles on Sunday while going through the Taco Bell drive thru.

100. And then I told the cashier, “I’m sorry my order took so long. I was laughing. Not at you.”

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