Bits-n-pieces --Written on: 2003-06-05 ~~ 5:29 p.m.
I realize this isn't very original but I first saw it in Nikki's diary and have seen it several places since. I don't know if I can come up with 100 just now, but I'll add more later if not.100 things (give or take) about me...
1. I am 24 years old
2. I am married
3. I got married in January of 2003.
4. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology/Biology
5. I couldn't finish the minor in Chemistry because I nearly failed Biochemistry.
6. My brother and I have the bluest eyes most people have ever seen (naturally blue).
7. The only small child in my life right now that I can stand to be in the same room with is Nikki's daughter, Robin.
8. I hope that #7 doesn't dissuade me from wanting children of my own someday.
9. My husband has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.
10. He managed to finish a minor--it is Political Science.
11. No, he's not a teacher.
12. I used to work in a Toxicology Lab in Ashland, OH.
13. I made a lot of good friends there.
14. I miss them a lot.
15. That was the best thing about that job.
16. I am a Microbiologist for a drug manufacturer now.
17. That means that because of me, the doc's won't inject you full of Staphylococcus bacteria if you ever need a chemotherapy drug that we make.
18. I am currently waiting to be reviewed by 2 different diary review sites.
19. I hope that the fact that I got off to a slow start here doesn't hurt my score too much .
20. I have two pet rats.
21. Their names are "Zelda" and "Muffin."
22. I also have a random assortment of fish in a 10 gallon tank.
23. And a dwarf frog in there too.
24. My male guppy just died.
25. My Mom's next door neighbor killed my cat two and a half years ago.
26. He was very smart and he had thumbs on his forepaws.
27. His name was Gabby and he was an orange tabby.
28. I'm still a bit upset over that.
29. My first pet was a dog, named Sandy, who died of natural causes; she was a Golden Retriever.
30. My favorite Kevin Smith movie is "Chasing Amy."
31. I've always loved the name "Gabrielle."
32. My favorite color is green.
33. I thought Diaryland was kind of silly at first.
34. I never thought in a million years that I'd join.
35. Now I'm hooked.
36. Same goes with scrapbooking.
37. My husband says it's "consumed" me, scrapbooking, I mean.
38. My brother and my husband are probably my two favorite people in the world.
39. It makes me sad when Nikki says "things will never be like they were."
40. I never read her diary until she had one here, including when we lived together.
41. I feel bad for making my husband cook and clean as much as he does.
42. I'm really glad he's such a good guy and doesn't mind that stuff.
43. I don't have a computer at home at present time.
44. Working second shift is the best thing that ever happened to me at this job.
45. I'd have gone plum-crazy if I hadn't switched.
46. I'm not quite sure how diaryrings work yet, but I've joined a bunch mostly so my "rings" link goes somewhere.
47. I am a coffee drinker, no decaf please.
48. Nikki got me started with drinking coffee.
49. Actually, Nikki introduced me to most of my obsessions (i.e., coffee, scrapbooks, diaryland, paganism, etc.).
50. I was Wiccan from ages 17 through 21.
51. Bad things happened after Nikki and I parted ways. I didn't see any reason to continue.
52. I think good witches can make bad things happen without meaning to.
53. Nikki and Kyle and Jeff and I all were handfasted together (Wiccan wedding) on February 14, 2000.
54. It was a very long year and a day.
55. We were supposed to have a 6-way handfast with Nikki's friend, Sarah and her man, Seth, but they backed out.
56. I can't imagine being magickly tied to Sarah.
57. She hates me because Nikki loves me.
58. I like to ride rollercoasters.
59. I'd never sky-dive.
60. I've never smoked marijuana.
61. I sometimes smoke cigarettes if I am drinking (drinking a lot).
62. I always regret it afterward when my chest feels like it is going to implode.
63. I haven't been drunk since my brother's "Super Party 2002" last July.
64. I've never been unfaithful to my husband with another man (we've been together nearly 6 years, but only married for 5 months).
65. I did kiss Nikki once though.
66. I've only kissed four people in my whole life (excluding family).
67. I believe infidelity is infidelity even if it is a same-sex relationship.
68. I'm attracted to women, but I don't think I'd be a very good lesbian.
69. I think I just like to admire from afar.
70. It doesn't matter since I'm married now.
71. If my brother is reading this, he probably just started gagging at all #68 & #69.
72. He may be the funniest person I know.
73. I got married in Las Vegas.
74. I love the atmosphere of casinos, but not so much gambling itself.
75. The Venetian was probably our favorite hotel to visit, though we stayed at the Treasure Island.
76. I just got braces three weeks ago.
77. I don't care how much they hurt so long as they get the job done.
78. I am afraid of burning to death more than any other way to die.
79. I believe myself to have manic-depression.
80. I'd never commit suicide though.
81. I think suicide and divorce are basically the same--(revision on 6/27/03) they should only be considered as a last resort after all other resources have been exhausted.
82. I fear that I may develop schizophrenia.
83. I have a schizophrenic uncle.
84. I've never met him.
85. I wish I had known my cousins, Adam and Alyce, growing up. I doubt I ever will now.
86. I am a Libra.
87. I played the flute in high school, and the piccolo in marching band.
88. I played Alto Sax briefly during my senior year in Jazz band.
89. I wouldn't know what to do with a sax now if I had one in my hands.
90. I love blueberry pancakes.
91. I used to bake cookies and cakes all the time when I lived at my mom's.
92. Too much caffiene makes me nauseous.
93. Even still, Mountain Dew is my favorite soft drink.
94. My in-laws have been very good to me.
95. My sister-in-law is an idiot.
96. She has three daughters, who spend most of their time with my mother-in-law and father-in-law.
97. <--- the year I graduated from high school.
98. Spring is my favorite season.
99. I love all holidays, it's too hard to pick a favorite.
100. I can't beleive I came up with a hundred things!!
Stay tuned...
Before And After
Would I get a discount if I birthed the baby in the store? - 5/16/05
The end is near? - 5/13/05
The progession of me - 5/10/05
Cleaning update - 5/7/05
Pre-nesting - 5/7/05