Jennifer and her friend did this--100 things about me. I thought Jennifer's was the coolest thing I had ever read. I don't know Doni but her's was good. She has a sense of humor that I would enjoy. Anyway, I said I could never do that; I couldn't think of enough things. It took me a week. Here goes:
- I was born on June 22, 1947 in Booneville, MS.
- I have two brothers, no sisters, and am the oldest child.
- I graduated from Murrah High School in Jackson, MS.
- I went to MSCW (now MUW) for four years but did not graduate--I do not regret this.
- I met my husband there.
- I am a daughter, sister, mother, wife and grandmother.
- I am a friend.
- I am loyal to a fault
- I have three children--2 sons and a daughter.
- I have nine grandchildren--6 boys and 3 girls.
- I haven't thrown up since I was eight years old--that includes a bout of food poisoning and pregnancies.
- I love animals and have lots of them.
- I like to play bridge.
- I am not old enough to drink coffee.
- However--I love Starbucks white chocolate mocha frappuchino!
- I think hominy stinks!
- I love EGGPLANT!
- I played "cooking show" when I was little wearing my mother's high heeled shoes and pretended I was on tv.
- I love to cook if I don't have to.
- Emeril is my idol.
- Paula Deen is my other idol. They both have cooking shows.
- I have had cancer--I survived.
- I have had my heart broken--I survived.
- I've flown in an airplane with Ed as the pilot.
- I've flown in a hot air balloon with Ed as the pilot.
- The day my dad died Ed and I were picked up from a boat in the Gulf by a seaplane.
- I love to watch birds and butterflies. They are miracles to me.
- I believe that a day is wasted if you don't laugh.
- My favorite scripture is Jeremiah 29:11. Reading those words have helped me with everything especially #'s 22 and 23.
- I was scrapbooking before scrapbooking was cool.
- I collect Santas and Hallmark Ornaments.
- Ben and Jerry need my phone number. Ice cream is my favorite food.
- I have run 5k's 10k's, and a 13k. That was in my other life. (I actually have trophies.)
- I love my gray hair; it validates my experience.
- I'm proud to say that I have most of the good qualities of both my grandmothers.
- I'm bossy--that came from my dad's mother. If I were a guy it would be ok and called something else.
- Sunsets make me cry.
- So do newborn babies.
- Christian music is my favorite.
- Lots of things are different for me now that I've had cancer. Some things don't matter; some things matter more.
- When I was young I wanted to be a singer or a dress designer.
- I am neither.
- I sing in the church choir.
- I play the piano--just for me.
- Flowers are a passion.
- Gardening is an effort.
- I once owned a flower and gift shop. I loved it and was very good at it.
- I hate Valentine's Day because I owned a flower and gift shop.
- I still like presents though.
- For the last 14 years my morning wake up has been a little boy (one of Jennifer's) getting in the bed with me.
- I think I will miss that when it stops.
- I am proud of all our children. They are all college graduates and have good jobs and happy families.
- I was given a goat with a purple bow around her neck for my birthday.
- I've also received three long horn cows for my birthday.
- For Mother's Day I was given power tools and I "build stuff".
- I have taken the Master Gardener course and I am now an intern.
- I never wanted to move to the farm but after one night wondered why we hadn't always lived here.
- I don't like that the roles have been reversed with my mom and me.
- I've always wanted to publish a cookbook. I will one day.
- Purple is my favorite color.
- I'm organized in an unorganized way.
- I'm adamant about having a clean car.
- "I can't stand it when it's sticky."
- I appreciate Ed more than I ever tell him.
- Ed and I have been married almost 38 years and I love him more now that I did the day I married him.
- I now understand what love is.
- I like the beach anytime
- I don't like the sand.
- Reading at the beach when it's raining is a favorite thing to do.
- I love when Ed cooks--especially steaks and bacon.
- I like to fish especially when I catch more than Ed.
- I enjoy my volunteer work--I'd like to do more.
- I think I've decided that my "talent" is hospitality.
- My favorite TV shows are Grey's Anatomy and Survivor.
- I love to go to new grocery stores.
- Hobby Lobby is my new best friend.
- Diet Dr. Pepper is my drink of choice.
- I don't like to exercise.
- I want to lose 20 pounds.
- I'd rather have on pajama pants or jeans and t-shirts than anything else.
- I am lucky enough to have household help or my house would be a mess-I hate cleaning.
- I am a Master Flower Show Judge.
- I had the polio vaccine on a sugar cube.
- I had my ears pierces on the day that Martin Luther King marched down North Side Drive in Jackson. We watched it.
- I have been to Alaska and to Australia twice.
- I'd like to go to Tuscany.
- I haven't flown commercially since 9/11.
- Airports and large crowds of people cause me stress and fear.
- My church is my safe house.
- If I could I would help everyone.
- Ed is my strength, my protector, my helper and my friend.
- My joy comes from the Lord.
- My faith is important to me.
- The same minister that baptized me married Ed and me.
- I try to smile often.
- I believe it's easier to be nice to someone than to be rude.
- I love to find pennies on the ground.
- Hot cookies are the best kind.
- Crawling in the bed with Ed and the cats, watching tv, reading and eating popcorn and cokes is the best Sunday afternoon I can think of.
- Having all my family within a 12 mile radius is a blessing? Yes, it is!
I didn't think I could do it, but I did. I hope you weren't bored!
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