10 Honest Things About Me

My friend Ashley did this on her blog and I thought it was a fun way for you to learn just a little more about me!

1. I don't do well with emotions. I like to talk, understand and come up with a solution. I have my own theories about why people act how they do and love to share my ideas, but as soon as the crying starts I get a little ache in my stomach and panic onsets. I just don't know what to do.

2. I have no problem spending full price for a great article of clothing. Don't get me wrong, I love a good deal, but I have no remorse for paying too much for something I feel amazing in. Call me crazy, but the way I feel overrules the checkbook.

3. I hate hearing the following words or phrases, "No", "You won't/can't do that", "You don't understand", "That's not a good idea". Often times I think there are more constructive ways to say the above statements. Once I hear these words I shut down.

4. I read in a book just the other day that Satan would have us believe that love is a sign of weakness. It stopped me dead in my tracks and I can't stop thinking about it. I need to show more love.

5. I like to push my body. I haven't always been this way. I don't know what happened, it's like one day I realized that I was capable of more and there was no excuse for not giving my all to get to the next level. I think that's why I like to run, it's a challenge.

6. I am obessesed with hair. Hair color, hair product, hair texture, hair accessories, hair care, hair styles, hair spray. I have hair fantasies (the way my hair would be if I only had the courage). It's the first thing I notice on people. I always thought I would go to beauty school, for some reason it just hasn't been in the cards.

7. Sometimes I forget that I am 'all grown up'. I remember being 16 and dreaming of how my life would be as an adult. It happened, I grew up and somehow I just feel like a more self aware 16-year-old.

8. I know times are hard. I know the economy is bad and world is confused. We hear more bad news everyday. Our lives are quickly changing or maybe we are just becoming more aware of the evil around. Even still, I wouldn't have asked to be born in a different time. With all the craziness happening I am continually impressed with the good.

9. I relate songs to chapters in my life. Graduating college was "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield. Moving to Oregon was "The Road and The Radio" by Kenny Chesney. Currently it's "Vegas" by Sara Bareilles.

10. I believe in being an active participant in your own life. I can't always control the things that this life brings, but I can control my actions and reactions. Life doesn't just happen, we choose how to live our lives. I hope I choose a good one!

I tag everyone, it's fun - do it!

About me

My friend Lindsay had this on her blog and I thought it was really cool. I want everyone to do it so I can read all about you! I will be checking...

I am... a woman, and happy to be one!
I miss... the mountains.
I think... I know everything.
I know... that I actually don’t know everything.
I want... to be successful in every aspect.
I have... more than I could ask for.
I search... for answers to impossible questions.
I wish... everyone could live peaceably together.
I hate... trying on clothes.
I am... tired. I work a lot this time of year.
I fear... never reaching my potential.
I always... lock my door behind me.
I love... to laugh and laugh and laugh.
I feel... sympathy for the thousands of people who have lost their jobs.
I hear... the trees blowing in the wind.
I smell... awful when I get home from a run.
I don't... like to ask for help.
I wonder... where I will be in ten years.
I care... when people aren’t treated equal.
I regret... Not letting Ashley know how much I loved her.
I am... a perfectionist.
I believe... with enough faith we can overcome anything.
I dance... to my own beat.
I sing... really loud when I think no one can hear.
I write... so I will remember.
I win... at FRIENDS Scene It 98.6% of the time.
I lose... my favorite pen about once a week.
I never... listen to people who tell me I can’t.
I listen... when a friend needs to talk.
I can... because I think I can.

Tagged

My friend Lacey tagged me in a really cute way. What you do is open your pictures folder and post the 4th picture in your 4th folder, then give a brief description of the picture and tag a few more friends.

This is mine:


Bryce is going to kill me for posting this picture, but rules are rules! This picture is from a trip to Vegas that we took in 2006. We were at the buffet in The Rio where we ate incredible amounts of yummy food... that's cheesecake on the fork. It's funny to look at this picture from 2 years ago and see how much different we look now!

I tag... Shannon, Erica and Ashley D.

Tagged

My friend Erica tagged me and I have been such a slacker to post this. Sorry Er!

3 of My Joys: my family, my friends, church

3 of My Fears: being paralyzed, someone close to me passing away, not living up to my abilities.

3 Current Obsessions: The Olympics, working out, finding someone to cut my hair in Portland

3 Random Surprising Facts: I am a clean freak, I stress about EVERYTHING, I secretly think I am really funny.

My turn to pick on you! Consider yourself tagged: Ashley, Ashley, Pam