Totally Random Pieces of Info About Me

This is blog entry #132. Thank you to all you readers who have taken the time to check in every now and again. To celebrate I have made a list of 133 random things about me. One thing on the list is not true. The challenge set before you is to figure out which # you think is false. Let’s see how well you know me.

1. I was born at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, Indiana on June 19, 1971.
2. I have lived in:
~Elkhart, Indiana
~Cambridge, Ohio
~Linesville, Pennsylvania
~Kingsville, Texas
~McAllister, Oklahoma
~Minden, Louisiana
~Longview, Texas
~Hallsville, Texas
~Oil City, Louisiana
~West Monroe, Louisiana
~Marshall, Texas
~Randle, Washington
3. I have 3 brothers and 1 sister.
4. My parents are both living and happily married.
5. My favorite color is green.
6. I wish I would have spent more time with my grandparents while they were alive.
7. My favorite passage in the Bible is Philippians 2:6-11.
8. I used to love Air Supply.
9. I graduated from Concord High School in 1989.
10. My favorite snack is popcorn.
11. I love to blog.
12. I enjoy taking naps on rainy days.
13. My favorite salad dressing is Ranch.
14. Beef is my choice of meat.
15. I remember my childhood phone number and address: 219-293-8959 @ 1209 W. Lexington Avenue.
16. I have never dyed or colored my hair.
17. I can spit water at least 6 feet through my front teeth.
18. I love new shoes.
19. I gave birth to Justin on January 12th, 1991.
20. I gave birth to Matthew on September 15th, 1994.
21. I gave birth to Cayla on May 29th, 1997.
22. I gave birth to Lucas on June 21, 2001.
23. I gave birth to Katie on July 5th, 2004.
24. I gave birth to Larah on January 4th, 2007.
25. I failed high school chemistry.
26. I prefer to drink diet Pepsi with a straw.
27. I love camping.
26. I fell out of a boat one time and almost hyperventilated because I was surrounded by seaweed…I hate seaweed.
27. The smell of Downy fabric softener makes me happy.
28. I’m a bit more prideful than I’d like to admit.
29. I think Crème Brule candles (made by Mary’s Candles) are incredible.
30. My first credit card was from J.C. Penney’s.
31. I spent the first 3 weeks of my sophomore year eating lunch in the girls restroom because I was shy and didn’t know anyone. The bathroom was a better option than sitting alone. How ridiculous was that?
32. Brussels sprouts make me gag.
33. I planted a black walnut tree in my front yard in memory of Gramma and Grampa Durinski.
34. Brad Rines is the name of the man that led me to the Lord when I was nine.
35. My maiden name is Marjason.
36. My favorite dessert is vanilla ice cream with hot fudge and Spanish peanuts.
37. I cheated on an 11th grade history test and got caught. I left the cheat sheet in my mom’s sweater pocket that I had borrowed that day. Big mistake.
38. I ate frog legs with my friend Lisa and her family when I was 12.
39. My preference for facial tissue is Puffs Plus with Lotion.
40. My husband is my best friend.
41. If I wear a ponytail too long I get a headache.
42. My sister and I can sing every word to the song entitled Nobody by Sylvia.
43. I would rather have a few close, intimate friendships than several shallow, impersonal relationships.
44. In 7th grade I broke a fluorescent light bulb in gym class while playing kick ball.
45. I love to hear my children pray.
46. I don’t have it altogether and I hope that I never give off the impression that I do.
47. The cry of a newborn baby always makes me cry. I think it is the best sound God ever created.
48. When I was little (somewhere between the ages of 7 and 10) I had John Travolta posters plastered to my walls. What was I thinking???
49. I got in serious trouble one time for sticking my tongue out at a stranger. She didn’t even see me and my mom made me apologize anyways.
50. I didn’t learn what okra was until I was 20 years old.
51. Crayola crayons are the only crayons.
52. I collect Willow Tree figurines.
53. Someday I would love to take a trip in a motor home…a long trip.
54. I would rather scrub the toilet than the shower.
55. I had my senior pictures taken with a boa constrictor named Herkimer.
56. My soap of choice is Go Fresh Cool Moisture Dove Beauty Bar.
57. I used to smoke Marlboro Reds.
58. I’m glad my last name isn’t Smith.
59. I love surprises.
60. I donate blood as often as I can.
61. My favorite place to be is at home with my family.
62. I use two pillows. One for my head and one for huggin’.
63. I should read to my kids more often than I do.
64. Little House on the Prairie and The Brady Bunch were my two favorite TV programs when I was young.
65. My sister and I would sit at the kitchen table during dinnertime with aThesaurus so we could look up words and pretend we were really smart.
66. I bite my fingernails.
67. I wear a size 9 ½ shoe.
68. I think the price of gas is ridiculous but realize that God is in control…even of gas prices.
69. My favorite meals are lasagna and scalloped potatoes with ham.
70. I don’t look good in red.
71. I like breakfast food for dinner.
72. As I sit here and type this I am listening to Rich Mullins and the Ragamuffin Band.
73. Every time I get a cold sore it is in the same exact place. YUK!!!
74. I love getting mail just for me.
75. My wallet is 19 years old. (I bought it with my J.C. Penney’s credit card.)
76. My first car was a grey 1979 Honda Civic.
77. My email address is rebazooka@yahoo.com.
78. My middle name is Lynn.
79. In high school I had two pet rats, Guns and Roses.
80. I love to have my feet tickled.
81. I appreciate a good haircut.
82. I would like to have at least one more baby…and if I can be so specific, I would really like to have a boy.
83. My favorite video game is Ms. Pac Man.
84. I think bird feathers are disgusting.
85. Cream and sugar in my coffee, please.
86. Someday I hope to learn how to play the piano.
87. In 10 days I will be 37 years old.
88. My dream car is a BMW.
89. I don’t wear makeup.
90. I have learned that every person I meet has a story.
91. I have also learned that listening is a skill. It takes lots and lots of practice.
92. I love wood heat.
93. My childhood dream was to grow up and be a gymnast and a farmer’s wife.
94. Spring and fall are my two favorite seasons.
95. I cannot sew, crochet, or knit.
96. I am not prissy; I am not a cool parent. And I can be materialistic at times. Click here to find out more.
97. I love Tim so much I have never farted, passed gas, or tooted in our new bed…although the temptation comes quite frequently.
98. I love the times when I can sing along to Celine Dion really, really loud and no one can hear me. Oh the poor soul who hears me sing.
99. Sautéed mushrooms and onions make a big, juicy steak even more scrumptious.
100. I had my last two babies with a midwife. The experiences were perfect in every way.
101. I have 11 nieces and 5 nephews. All reside in the great state of Texas.
102. I have been in two car accidents. One I totaled my car (my fault) and the other I flipped Tim’s truck (also my fault). No one was hurt in either accident.
103. I don’t like to wear dresses.
104. I love cats and tolerate dogs.
105. When I was in junior high kids used to make fun of me. They called me Mop Head and Freckle Face.
106. My mom took me to get my ears pierced when I was 9.
107. My favorite meal to fix for my family is breakfast.
108. I miss Texas thunderstorms.
109. My SS# is 543-09-7765.
110. Just kidding about #109. I know never to give my SS# out on the computer.
111. My two favorite Bath and Body Works scents are Cool Cucumber Melon (summer) and Warm Vanilla Sugar (winter).
112. I prefer coffee over hot tea.
113. I used to be an avid bike rider. I even wore spandex. Can you say GROSS?
114. My first job was at Shakey’s Pizza Parlor in Elkhart, Indiana. I loved it.
115. I love snuggling with my girls in the early mornings.
116. I have always wanted to spell supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. How did I do?
117. My dad took me to buy my first bra. I have always admired him for that.
118. I never wanted to be a cheerleader.
119. My favorite flowers are the handpicked ones given to me by my children.
120. This is the longest blog entry I have written.
121. I love to read greeting cards at stores even if I don’t buy any.
122. I don’t enjoy shopping for new clothes. Tim gets frustrated at me because I refuse to buy new clothes.
123. I love to sit and drink iced tea with my friend Kendra.
124. My sister lives too far away.
125. If I could go anywhere on a vacation, it would be to Fuji with the Timster.
126. I like washing and folding laundry, but I dislike having to put it away.
127. I desire to be more patient, kind, gentle, and submissive.
128. I have lost 22.4 lbs in the last 10 weeks.
129. My favorite kitchen gadget is my Whirley Pop.
130. I love what God has called me to be.
131. I think Tim might be getting me a cat for my birthday.
132. I like my handwriting.
133. I believe in loving the person and hating the sin.

I leave you with some wild and crazy stuff about me. Leave your comment and let me know what you think. I'm looking forward to reading your responses.