25 Random Things...

If you're on Facebook, you know that the 25 Random Things is going around. I finally gave in to the pressure and published 25 random things about me. I thought it would be fun to post it here, too, for all you "non facebook friends".

You are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you.

1. I think Christianity is the best religion of all. The fact that the Creator of the Universe wants to be my FRIEND, is amazing. And Friend He is ... my best one.
2. I am an introvert by nature, but have learned early on in life to play the role of an extrovert too. If given the choice of a good book or a group of people, I'd pick the book every time. Most people are surprised to learn this about me.
3. I majored in Accounting in College because several professors encouraged me to and I was good at it. I often wonder why, as it's not my passion. I worked in a CPA firm before kids and did audits and taxes. It wasn't fun then and it doesn't sound fun now. I often wonder what I should be when I grow up.
4. Sometimes I wonder how flies can get SO FAR out into Lake Michigan.
5. I am a closet hymn lover. I have CDs of hymns in my car, and sometimes crank the volume very high and sing along. My husband does not understand this about me.
6. I have an intense aversion to vomit. If I'm around it for more than a minute, I'll vomit myself and then it's all over. My husband now believes this aversion is real, and gladly cleans up after the kids when they get sick. One of my biggest fears it that when I meet my son in Ethiopia he's going to throw up and I'm going to freeze.
7. I used to be able to stick my entire fist in my mouth. I haven't attempted this in a while so I'm not sure I can still perform this amazing human trick.
8. I don't see the need to wear a bathing suit in my own hot tub, when I'm alone, in the dark, in my own backyard.
9. If I were to die tomorrow, a lot of people would come to my funeral, but only a handful would have really known me.
10. The worst role I play in life, by far, is "boss's wife". There is not one good things about this role ... belive me, I've looked.
11. After my immediate family, the 2 people I'm most passionate about are my sisters. I am so thankful they're in my life, and hope we will grow very old together. It makes me sad that Ella doesn't have one.
12. I can't believe I'm only on #12
13. I really dislike winter. Really.
14. I have a problem with sliding into ditches. I once slid into the very same ditch twice in one winter. So far this year, I've only needed to be pulled out of a snowbank once; but it's only January.
15. I like it when my husband plays poker every other Thursday night. I like being home alone; even though I don't do anything differently than when he's here.
16. Almost every day I spend $1 at Quality Car Wash on a Diet Coke. Most of the time I try to bring in my old cup, so it only costs me 75cents. Then I put my quarter into the Holland Rescue Mission change box. This makes me feel better about my bad habit.
17. I am a strange shopper. I shop in 2 modes. Super cheap or frivolous. Think Kohls with lots of coupons or the Outpost. Thankfully, the combination of the 2 kind of evens out.
18. Sometimes I worry that I talk about myself too much.
19. I have a recurring dream several times a year. I show up to Math class and it's exam day, but I realize I haven't been to class all semester.
20. If I were very rich, I would have fresh sheets on my bed every night and fresh flowers in the house all the time.
21. I have very Dutch roots. I've even visited my mom's family in the Netherlands. I always thought my Dad's family was Dutch, too, and that I was a "pure bred". There are now rumors circulating in East Saugatuck that my Dad's family was not Dutch, but rather German. My family thinks this is funny but I do not.
22. I really like Tulip Time. I even went to some of the tourist things last year. I'm not making this up. I'm actually a little offended when people mock it.
23. I've never lived anywhere except Holland, and I now live in the same house I grew up in.
24. When I was little and my Mom couldn't find me, I was in my neighbors raspberry patch. Raspberries are still my most favorite food .... of all!
25. I like being 32 better than being 22. I'm hoping the trend continues.