1. I like to make lists. Hence, I will blog in this format. It makes things easier.
2. I love jewelry and all things that sparkle. Consequently, I have quite the collection of crazy bracelets and rings...and necklaces...
3. a. Gummy candy, fruit snacks, and the like all make me nauseous. Even the smell of gummy things is enough to make me gag.
3. b. I am not opposed to gushers, fruit roll-ups, or those chocolate covered cinnamon gummy bears from the BYU bookstore, however.
4. I paint my nails at least once a week. This is because I like the way my hands look WITH nail polish. And I am not very fond of the way they look without it. Which leads me to #5.
5. I look at people's hands. I don't know why, but I really do enjoy examining the way people's hands look and the way they use them.
6. a. I love blowdrying my hair. When the blowdryer is on, I don't feel guilty singing out loud.
6. b. On the topic of singing, I enjoy it very much. However, I have this feeling that others might not enjoy my musical talents as much as I would like them to... Once, I was singing the Gringo song at my friend Chloe's house, and I heard her dad groan and say, "Not again..." This incident confirmed my sinking feeling, but it's all good.
7. I LOVE to shop. And not just for clothes, or sparkly things. I love to shop for books. I could literally spend my ENTIRE pay check on novels. (I may do a blog in the future on my favorite books. Hmmm...)
8. I play the license plate game like no other. I am the QUEEN at spotting out-of-state plates doubles, triples, splits, and limos. Just ask Dakota. Ha.
9. For over a year, I wanted to buy a leather jacket. Last May, I was in the city with Isabel and Olivia, and while we were in Zara's, I tried one on. I fell in love, but didn't buy it because I was being stingy...I regretted buying it for over a year. This summer, though, I finally bought one for myself, and I am VERY content with my purchase.
10. I have a bulldog named Homer. He is the most hilarious dog I know. He frequently sits and stares at a wall, or charges across the lawn for no apparent reason. My family and I call him "Piggy" because he snorts. A lot. I think we should have named him Ferdinand, after Ferdinand the bull, because my lovable pig likes to sit in the sun and smell flowers and just be lazy in general.
11. I have terrible eyesight. If I were not wearing my contacts or glasses, I would NOT be able to read what I am currently typing. Ya, it's bad.
12. I enjoy witty banter. I used to get my weekly fix from the TV show "Pushing Daisies," as well as "The Office" and "30 Rock." Now, I will have to be content with only "The Office" and "30 Rock," as "Pushing Daisies" has come to an untimely end. (Don't worry, I will probably end up watching Daisies on DVD every week. That is just how cool I am.)
13. a. Most people like sun and warm weather. I am not one of those people; I LOVE it when it is overcast or cloudy, and grey. Rain is one of the best things ever, if you are inside. Yes, I was meant to live in England.
13. b. *Disclaimer: I DO enjoy sunshine, I just would prefer it not be HOT when it is sunny.
14. I wear a size 8 1/2 or 9 shoe. Mostly I wear flip-flops (What self-respecting California girl doesn't own at least 2 pairs?), but I also enjoy cheetah print mary-janes, sequin covered ballet flats, and glittering zebra print flats. I like to pair them with pieces from my collection of crazy bracelets.
15. I like to get free t-shirts. I mean, who doesn't? I must have about a million, from various events and from various people. Youth Conferences, homecomings, old t-shirts my parents designed from their college days, t-shirts from street vendors that were 5 for $10 (what a steal! Couldn't resist ha ha. Not like I NEEDED another 5 shirts...), etc.
Um, I feel that this is sufficient for a first blog. So I think I will end it here, while I am still ahead (and still know what I am talking about). :D