100 things about me! Tagged

Thanks to Andrea, you get this long list....my condolences! Sorry! But believe me, no more than I am. It took days to think of that many things! Here we go...(post note a month later: It is taking way too long! So I decided to post the first 50, and will try to finish the last half later!!).

1) I love to read a lot! The literary world astounds me. 2) I love music. It affects my moods, helps to relax me, and even strengthens my testimony. 3) I love my family! They are all amazing. 4) Overall I love my job! I am grateful for it. 5) I tend to be lazy when I have too much free time. If I don't have a busy schedule then I tend to lay around doing nothing important. Hence my crazy schedule! 6) I love home decor. I could look through houses forever, and admire all of the pretty things. 7) I like art. But my favorite is the impressionist era. 8) I use to play the violin. I have only played it for few years, on and off, but I loved playing it. I should pick it up again.... 9) I like architecture, and would absolutely love to go to Europe and admire the beauty. I am a lot like my mom in that regards as well as home decor. 10) I love the idea of living by a beach. It seems so soothing and yet so different. I have only seen the ocean twice, but I loved each time. 11) I wish I lived in Oregon along the coast. 12) My best friends are my family members. 13) I love to watch movies. In fact, I am what I like to call a DCA (DVD collectors addict) and have a really hard time! 14) My favorite movies are always historically based, and are usually based on a classical novel. 15) The next favorite movies are musicals, I am a sucker for musicals! 16) I like to go to plays. I don't know why, but I have always enjoyed them, especially musicals. I seem to be repeating myself... 17) I love Shakespeare, even though there is so much negative criticism about him, I think that there are many profound truths that have been quoted by many wise men, even the prophets. Therefore I feel justified in liking his work! 18)When I am really tired, I get emotional. In fact, more towards the angry/crying outbursts. And the funny thing is,I know I am being irrational, but even so, I can't stop. Many times, I think, "K, you are tired. Don't say another word, and just go to bed!" I have gotten into many an awkward situation, and if I would have just slept, things would have turned out a lot differently. 19) I love to travel. I haven't done a whole lot, but I have loved every time I have. The East coast was my favorite. There is just a unique sense of pride/history there. 20) I love learning about history. Big surprise! In fact, I use to want to be a History and Literature teacher, but since I have a hard time dealing with teenagers, I had to rule that out. SHOOT! 21)I clogged when I was 5, and did that until I was in fifth grade. Then I took a class at RICKS, it is fun! 22) I still get homesick! Rediculous I know, but I just love being home with my parents. I blame them for my inability to move too far away from them! J/K but seriously, I will be 27, and I still enjoy hanging out with them. 23) I like to crochet. I have made 3 afghans so far, and 2 baby blankets. Plus scarfs and hot pads. I picked it up while I worked in Labor and Delivery at nights, and we had so much down time. What a granny I am! 24) While I am admitting my granny behaviors, I enjoy sewing. I have sewn since I was in 4-H, I want to say 8(?), and made one of my prom dresses for a project. 25) My mom made the other prom dress, and homecoming dress, and I had girls envy! She has a true talent. In fact she made my sister's wedding dress, and it is breathtaking!! 27) I can knit! Not the best, but my Aunt Joann taught me while I was living with her, and I have tried to keep it going. It frustrates me more then crochet, but I am determined to do better! I even started a sweater that a nurse showed me how to do....hmmm, it could be interesting. 28) I use to be a daredevil. I wanted to do anything my big brother could do, and have been accused of being a tomboy! But when I grew older, it made it funner to hang out with the guys and be as daring as them. It worked well with flirting! But then I busted my knee, and all of my dare with it! 29) I wish that I could cook! All of the women in my family are amazing cooks, (mom, sisters, grandmas) and somehow I missed that gene. 30) I wish that I could retain information better. With classes, I was good to memorize for quizes, but then when the test came around, I had a hard time remembering what I memorized!! What a pathetic long term memory I have! 31)My favorite day is the true first day of spring. Not the one on the calendar, but when you see the crocuses and tulips popping their heads up, what a beautiful sight. 32) My favorite holiday is Easter. I can't really pinpoint when it became it. I think I enjoyed playing outside finally! And I loved flowers, and getting a new dress for church. But for years, I have enjoyed Easter, and the hope that the Atonement of Christ gives us. 33) My favorite hymn is "I Know that My Redeemer Lives", especially the last verse. 34) My favorite sacrament hymn is "Reverently and Meekly Now" once again, especially the last verse. 35) I remember in seminary, my cousin Tyson would always want to sing "Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief" and I didn't know why. In fact, it bugged me once, and I said something about it. Then my teacher explained the meaning behind it, and the significance of it to Joseph Smith. Needless to say I was humbled, and now the words are such a testimony of Christ, and Joseph's love for Him. 36) I almost got into my first and only fist fight when I was a freshman playing a varsity game at Mackay. We were home, and it was the last few minutes. They let me play, and I remember I had to guard a senior. We both went up for the rebound, I won! Or so I thought until the girl grabbed the ball, and we fought back and forth, and she threw me with the ball! I was so mad and I came after her with my fist cocked! Thank goodness for my team mate that pulled me back. WOW! My temper can get the better of me! 37) My siblings and I never got into physical fights. I know, what!?! But we never did. I remember I was yelling back and forth with my brother, and he turned his back on my and headed down the stair. It made me angry, so I pushed him hard. He whipped around and I thought, "Crap, I so deserve it!" But he just looked at me, then turned around again and went to his room. What a kind brother! I always remember that and grateful for his example. 38) My sister let me hang out with her friends. Can you believe it? The baby sister by 4 1/2 years, and she involved me. So between the two of them, can they get any more perfect? The answer is yes! They are wonderful examples to me of love, patience, and faith!! 39) My first pet was Samantha a siamese house cat we inherited from a friend. She use to be my alarm clock, and in the morning she would lay on my pillow, often times on my head! I loved her so much! 40) My favorite Disney princess is Aurora. (Now my niece Aimee loves her too!)I use to pretend I was her, and sing and dance! I knew that I would one day meet my prince Phillip. Still waiting...maybe my pitch is off and he doesn't like my song...time for singing lessons! 41) My next favorite is Bell (which another niece Alyssa loves too, I never found out what Beth's was...) 42) Why these two, because their love story is not the fact that they were royalty, but instead they loved eachother despite they were a peasant, or a beast. In fact, I liked the Beast as a beast, not as the prince. Why did he have to change? 43) When I was little and watched Disneys and musicals, I often thought "When you meet the one that you love, how do you know what song to sing?" Isn't that hillarious? 44) I love getting dressed up. I don't really have any reason now, but in high school, I loved formals. And even now, going to church, or just out with some friends, I like feeling cute. I guess I will never grow out of the dress up phase. 45) I wish I was better at keeping in contact with people. I was horrible with people from my mission, college, and even relatives. 46) I wish I was better at journal writing. My sister kept journals, and I think she still might. I love hearing about my ancestors, and each time I rededicated myself to doing better. And I do good for a month, and then I drop off the face of the earth. Sounds like my blogging too. 47) I grew up on a ranch where we could play outside all day. We had an old caboose and bus that the was on the ranch next to a cannal that was the perfect playground for adventure. We had horses, cows, dogs, and cats. What more could a kid want? 48) I use to read up in the tree, I dressed up as a pioneer, with my cat Samantha in a dress and bonnet, with a well of water made out of buckets that I pulleyed up to the branches. I could stay there all day. 49) I had a mission pres. who encouraged us to memorize the discussions, then the verses within the discussion, and then the verses that were listed as helps. I can't remember how many there were, but I did it! And I am grateful for it! I still can remember a few, but I wish I could remember more. I'll have to review them again... 50) My favorite area in the mission was the richest area where many Kings players lived, Eddie Murphy, and whoever else. Why? Because every city has to have a wellfare section, so we found people to teach there, and the members were exceptional in helping out, offering a place to teach, and service. I learned that they were successful for a reason!

Such is Life!!

So I have been very pessimistic of late. It seems that nothing is working out! First of all, even though I work tons with two jobs, I still can't afford a townhouse, curse Utah County!! And remember I was reviewing my goals, and I didn't want to mention one just yet? Well, anyways, I applied for the Ultrasonography program that the IHC has with Salt Lake Community College, and I was rejected. Add the medical problems of my family, I am ready to scream! So I have been annoyed with everything, friends, jobs, people....anywho, as I like to say, "Such is Life!!"

So, therefore, I am going to go back to my previous goals and go on a cruise. Yes, very irresponsible, but hey, I am sick of stressing and working hard, and nothing works out anyways....so why not do something fun and not care!?! Exactly. So a group from my work at the hospital are going for 14 days to the Carribean. But it is broken up into 2 parts, so I will go to the first half with them. And I am totally excited to go!! Heres to recklessness and spontaneity!!




Also as a side note, thanks to the many suggestions (wink, wink!) I have decided to read all of the Chronicles of Narnia. I have started "The Magicians Nephew". It is interesting, however I am not sure what Gospel principle C.S. Lewis is trying to teach....Adam and Eve? That is my guess. Those of you who have read them, I would LOVE to hear your experience and ideas...

Regarding my previous goals...

Well, lets just say I am 3 for 6. Is that good? According to school, I would get a big fat "F"!! So therefore, I need to reevaluate. I am doing good with contacting my family. It has been fun. My fasting for something specific, also doing good. I have had a great experience with that. And I have continued with reading the "Infinite Atonement" which I have enjoyed. I also heard about one by Gerald N. Lund "Hearing the Voice of the Lord" that I think will also have to read. I am sure there are some amazing insights that I have never heard before or be reiterated!

Now, to the ones I have failed in. Exercise.....just not a main priority! And how sad is that? One way for me to feel good about myself, and get this old body a moving, and I fail.....so to set a priority. I will restate that this is a goal. I will wake up every morning a half an hour earlier than normal to do this....or do it right when I get home from work in the morning....I will! And I will enjoy it! And don't worry, I will keep you all posted ;0)
Reading a classic....I have read a book by Phyllis A. Whitney but that definately doesn't count as a classic. So any suggestions PLEASE!?! I am kind of thinking about Mark Twain. Believe it or not, I have never read any of his works! So sad! But I am still open for suggestions... And then, my vacation money. Well, it is still a goal, but I am afraid it is a long term one... SO SAD! I know. But lets just say maybe 3 years from now, I will start saving. Let's just say that there are some new goals that I have made, but don't want to post them yet...

There, I feel inspired again to press forward!

Oooh! So cute!

Here is one of my favorite pictures of my niece and nephews: Elizabeth, Jared, and Jacob (2001)

Memories...

I was going through my stuff, and I came across a cd with all pics of my family! Imagine my excitment! So, here is one of my family the summer of 2001: Rachel, Kevin, Jacob, Beth, Dad, Mom, Me, Stephanie, Jared, and Jeff.