I was Tagged

I was tagged by my sis, Jo. 7 interesting facts? Hmmmm.....

1. I don't like my food to touch on my plate. There are some exceptions, such as salad, pizza, beans & rice at a Mexican restaurant. However, I have to be the one to say it's okay to touch. If I make food at home, I use separate plates or bowls. I also have a divider plate I like to use for really messy food stuff. At a restuarant, I have been known to ask for different food items to come on separate plates. Even though this is a big deal, I have gotten a lot better since I went to college where they just throw everything on a plate without the option for requests.

2. I can play the bagpipes with my throat. I learned it in high school by a professional (thank you, Spencer!) I'm sure there's a youtube video out there of me doing it. Haha!

3. I share something in common with my big sis, Jo....I also don't like to swim in natural bodies of water, especially the ocean. I don't really like the idea of having weird sea creatures swimming unknowingly around my feet. I think I've seen "Jaws" too many times as a child. However, I do love the beach! Definitely one of my favorite So-Cal past-times, going to the beach at night to look at the stars. Amazing!

4. I want to have 6 children. I don't know if this is an interesting fact or not, but it's interesting to me. When I was in high school, I wanted to have a dozen children for the longest time. I made this plan to have 12 kids, each born in one month of the year. Then, their first or middle name would coincide with the month they were born in. Ex: January Grace, Nathan February, etc...But, now I've become more sane & want to have 6!

5. I love Starbucks...it's just not the same if I brew the coffee myself. I like the little white cups, the "Way I see It"s on the side & the wonderful smile & service that comes with my cup-o-joe.

6. I punched a guy in the face in college...Okay, so I have this list of "Things to do before I die". One day in the cafeteria, I was sitting with my friends, Will, Daniel & Kelly (amongst others). We were discussing this list of mine, which included wanting to either get into a fist-fight before I die or punching someone in the face before I die. So, Will selflessly agreed to allow me to punch him (rather teach me how to punch). And I did! I punched him in the jaw (it totally made a "contact" sound) & I think I hurt him, even though I was totally girlie while doing it. My foot flipped up & everything like they do in kissing scenes in old movies. Haha! Thank you, Will.

7. I love everything outside. Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, camping, etc. I love the smell of a campfire. If I could be outside all day long, I would be. Nature gives me this amazing peace & closeness with God. I really feel His presence when I'm just sitting on a rock next to the river. Ah, it's incredible!

So, now I tag Kelly (my college roommate), Magali (traveling buddy extraordinaire!), Will (my personal punching bag), Brittney (Acclaimy!), Ken & Ellie (international super DCE & DPM!), & Kaila (my handbell tour roommie)!

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