100 things about me

I see there’s a tradition on some blogs that when you hit the big 100 (posts) it’s meant to be 100 hundred things about you.  Well this is post number 101 but I’ll stick with the 100 things.  Cripes, I hope I can come up with that many things without sending people to sleep.

1. I love Mark more than I ever imagined you could love someone.
2. I dislike confrontation.
3. I was sold a size small bike then told it was too big for me.
4. I still keep the boxes my shoes came in.  Helps with storage or at least keeps things tidy.
5. I don’t like spicy food, why eat something that makes you uncomfortable.
6. I used to live in Wainuiomata but don’t know Chloe.
7. I cry when watching sad images on telly.
8. My first cats name was Buffy, yes I know you can come up with a porn name using your first cats name.
9. My granddad was an inventor.
10. I used to work with a wood lathe when my granddad lived with us in Timaru – I loved spending time with him.
11. I’ve been married twice – obviously divorced once.
12. There are 3 girls in my family, I’m middle.
13. I can eat a whole packet of Griffin’s mellowpuffs on my own.
14. Most of the music I listen to is not my own but Marks.
15. I only listen to the music because it’s on, not because I put it on.
16. Usually I’m in bed by 9:30am.
17. My first full-time job was at a franchise of Mitsubishi Motors as the “junior” doing data entry.
18. I expected to go to University.
19. I didn’t go to University.
20. I’m bored if I’m not challenged.
21. New Years Eve is usually spent with Mark drinking cocktails.
22. My shoe size is 7.
23. I can’t seem to buy a pair of pants without needing them taken up.
24. Sometimes I write my blog when I’m at work – ssshhhhhh.
25. My best friend in primary school was a girl named Lisa.
26. Lisa and I don’t keep in touch, not since moving to Timaru.
27. A guy I went to primary school with found me on Old Friends, he’d named his first daughter after me – spooky.
28. He wanted to meet me again if ever I came to Wellington – I’ve never told him I’ve been back many times.
29. My next door neighbour is my boss – though they’re moving out to the boonies.
30. The furtherest I’ve travelled for a holiday is the Gold Coast (Australia).
31. I didn’t get my passport until I was 27.
32. My favourite fruit is Eve apples.  What’s wrong with being specific?
33. Mark and I are guardians for both my sisters children.  May they (my sisters) never travel together.
34. I love my nieces and nephews but don’t tell them.  Birthday cards don’t count.
35. The first thing I ever put on layby was a sewing machine.
36. I was 16 when I had my first layby.
37. I look after the finances at home.
38. I can’t afford a better bike.
39. I like to make Lemon Meringue Pie – it’s Mark’s favourite.
40. I used to live in Melbourne, I loved Melbourne but didn’t miss it until I returned to Christchurch.
41. I hate having my photo taken.
42. Most of my teeth have fillings.
43. My arm has been broken.
44. I used to suck my thumb at the time my arm was broken, that was tough but I found a way
45. At primary school I was the fastest girl at running.
46. Mum used to ice cakes and I used to sneak (sounds better than steal) the icing and eat it when she wasn’t home
47. I don’t drink coffee or tea.
48. I’ve had my appendix out.
49. Once upon a time I was very crafty making fabric covered boxes.
50. When I was at primary school I won a Walkway art competition.
51. I’ve learnt how to play the flute, guitar, piano and violin.
52. I don’t wear makeup but am fastidious about proper skin care.
53. My favourite book is … wait for it ….. I do not like green eggs and ham.
54. We have two cats, Maranello and Murcielago – they’re Chinchilla/Birman Persians.
55. During the weekend I usually wear track pants and sweat shirts.
56. Last year we didn’t go out for my birthday, usually we get to Strawberry Fare or Sticky Fingers.
57. I’ve only ever had the Caramel Hazelnut Torte at Strawberry Fare.  When you’re onto a good thing why change?
58. I compare myself with other people but know it’s bad and pointless.
59. I don’t wear anything to bed.
60. Once when in Wellington there was a fire alarm at the hotel I was staying.  I didn’t know what to grab to put on.
61. I like holding Mark’s hand when we’re out together.
62. Using hankies makes me want to gag.  The idea of snot being tucked away in a pocket ….. eeeewwww.
63. I still believe there’s a chance for a miracle and I could have a baby.
64. I went on the Atkins diet for a year and didn’t eat 1 banana in all that time.  I like bananas 2nd after Eve apples.
65. We have under floor heating in our bathroom.  About the only place that doesn’t have heating is right where I stand at my part of the (double basin) vanity.
66. Cauliflower makes me gassy.  It never used to.
67. I am easily embarrassed.  I know I get a rash up my throat.
68. If I won a lot of money I wouldn’t spend it on having breast enlargements though a bit more would be nice.  Thinking and doing are two different things.
69. When I’m bored I tend to eat …. junk food.
70. I was brought up in a family that was active in the church but I no longer go to church.
71. Often my presents to Mark are already known.  It sometimes annoys me.  I like to give him surprises.
72. My not technically minded yet I work at a software company.
73. I’ve been responsible for a traffic accident – I’m positive the car I smashed into had their indicator on then changed their mind.  I would have had the right of way if they had turned.
74. Mark enjoys going out to friends parties, usually I find a reason not to go.
75. I’m a shy person, even when I know people reasonably well.
76. Sometimes I feel too tired to have a shower after training, or find brushing my teeth a chore (hey, it takes me between 3 – 5 minutes to brush my teeth).
77. My favourite holiday was our honeymoon in Caloundra.
78. I don’t like to drive in a different city/country.
79. I told my employer a lie.  I said I had a doctors appointment when I was going to get my drivers license.
80. A stranger once proposed to me.
81. I don’t usually drink alcohol and once when I got carried away my friend Cate had to call Mark at 10:30 to pick me up.
82. I ended up being sick in the driveway and apologised profusely.
83. I struggle to find the perfect pillow.  We have so many pillows.
84. I used to bite my finger nails, now I find the idea of nibbling your fingers repulsive.
85. When I lived in Melbourne I often went to work without underwear on.  It was hot over there.
86. I can’t follow the rules of Rugby.
87. You’ll find Celine Dion and Gloria Estefan in my CD collection … not that I listen to my music
88. People doing number “2’s” at work makes my stomach crawl.  Can’t they time these things to occur in their own home?
89. Once I laughed so hard snot came out my nose.  That really hurts.
90. I can twist my mouth to make a giraffe face.
91. As I get older I care less about singing along to songs while other people are in ear shot.
92. I’m 5′2″.
93. I used to worry about my grandparents who lived in Dunedin every time we had an earthquake when we lived in Wainuiomata.  Hey, I didn’t know that Dunedin didn’t get earthquakes.
94. In the 3rd form our Social Studies class made our teacher (male) cry.  I was not involved, just a witness.
95. I’m not tolerant of Asian drivers.
96. One Christmas I worked in the Santa’s cave taking admission money at DIC in Dunedin.
97. I will throw Mark’s worn out undies in the rubbish without him knowing.
98. Often I forget to keep hydrated while out riding.
99. I love the sound of Mark laughing.  Luckily he’s a very laid back happy bloke.  I’d like to think I have something to do with his happiness.
100. It scares me to show people who I really am.