too lazy for a REAL blog today

So, as I was looking through some of my old facebook notes today, I came across this one.  Here you go,  my readers, now you have something to read today since there is nothing to blog about currently in my life.

This is a note I wrote laaaast January of 25 random things about me.  It was fun for me to read and think on a few things that are different these days.

1. My family runs powerlifting competitions in NC and SC several times a year. It's a unique event and I enjoy working at them most of the time.

2. You'll often find me with a diet coke in my hand. It is true that I love diet coke, but the whole truth is regular coke is my favorite drink of all time. I normally can't stop with just one.

3. I spent last summer up North. In Michigan. At first the thought of this terrified me, but it ended up being one of the greatest and most fulfilling summers I've ever had. I got to work with a youth group and made some amazing friends. I also learned a lot about who I am and what I'm capable of.

4. I can't whistle. I used to be able to... until the gap between my front teeth closed.

5. When I was little, my favorite movie was The Wizard of Oz. I watched it all the time but I hated the black and white part. So, I normally fast forwarded to color. It was many years down the road before I knew "Over the Rainbow" was even in that movie. I still love watching it, even the black and white part now. :)

6. My grandma is my hero. I think she is such a strong and talented woman. I wish I had her drive and work ethic.

7. I can't really swim. Don't judge me.

8. My first airplane ride, first mission trip, and first time out of the country was all last spring. It was amazing. Makes me seriously consider long term mission work somewhere.

9. I love roller coasters and amusement parks in general. Wooden roller coasters scare the living daylights out of me. I ride them anyway.

10. I've never had a cavity and I didn't need braces. Praise for that.

11. My favorite song right now is "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" by Lady Antebellum. I can't wait to find love like that. It's a precious song. Look it up.

12. Throughout middle school and my first few years of high school, I spent every Friday night at the skating rink. I was actually pretty good at it.

13. The Beatles are and forever will be my favorite band. I've been singing along with them since age 3.

14. Most of you know this, but I drive a '96 Isuzu Trooper. It's a gas guzzler and sounds like a school bus, but I'm very thankful to have it and I love driving it. I love ol' Trooper!!

15. I really like writing. And I always have intentions of keeping a journal. That being said, I've never filled one. I'm sure there are approximately 2398402 incomplete journals laying around my room. I just can't stay in the habit of writing often.

16. Of all current residents, I've lived in Hall Roland the longest.

17. During kindergarten screening I was asked to skip across the floor. I had no idea what that lady was talking about. I'm still not very coordinated.

18. My favorite color is red.

19. I'm addicted to earrings. If Claire's or Icing has their 10 items for $10 sale, I won't be able to help myself. Sad. I know.

20. I had a chorus solo in 8th grade. "Grown Up Christmas List." Sometimes I still get that same nervous feeling in my stomach when I hear the song. haha!

21. Going to NYC and seeing a Broadway show is very close to the top of my to-do list.

22. It's my secret dream to become a cake decorator some day. Has been a dream for years now. I actually considered doing that after high school. Too bad culinary school is even more expensive than Freed-Hardeman. Who knew?

23. I'm naming my first born son (if I have one) Charles, after my Pop. We'll call him Charlie. And he's going to be so cute. haha!

24. I have a stamp collection. Yeah, I've been known to have dork-ish tendencies.

25. I love painting. I love doing crafty things. If I could go back in time, I wouldn't have quit art class in 7th grade and I would have majored in Art Education.