in case you don't have facebook

I (Chris) was tagged on facebook recently and decided to participate. Many of the people who read our blog do not have facebook, so I decided to carry the list over.

25 random things about me

1. I am not addicted to facebook. In fact, I have to force myself to use it.
2. I love llamas. I mean really love them. If we were ever to have a house with lots of land, I would get a few. Once, I came across a pair of Keds llama shoes and I’m still upset that they didn’t have anything close to my size.
3. I wish I had the courage to be an artist.
4. I sing in the grocery store aisles. Loudly.
5. I love to get mail. Sometimes, Eric will take the junk out of the mailbox and leave a letter from a friend for me to find.
6. I want a small life. I want to be able to touch all four corners of it at once.
7. I buy every cute pair of comfortable shoes I find. This usually amounts to me buying two pairs a year.
8. I am shy, but also an extrovert. I talk a lot when I’m nervous or tired.
9. Lately, I’ve been embarrassed when people ask about prayer requests and I have none. At this season in my life, I’m really content and feel abundantly blessed. God has answered my prayers and feel that this is a time to prayer for others.
10. I truly believe that God has put feeding squirrels and birds on my heart.
11. I do not watch scary or tense entertainment anymore. I’ve learned to only allow what is encouraging and uplifting into my life. Instead of gore, I watch Murder She Wrote reruns and Psych.
12. I have dreams that all of my teeth fall out. It is one of my biggest fears in life.
13. Strategy, board, and card games are my favorite way to spend an evening. I only wish I knew more of them. Currently, Settlers of Catan and Bananagrams have captured my attention (both computer and in person).
14. Having people over at our house fills my heart. I never thought I’d like to “entertain” but I feel really comfortable in my space and want people to enjoy the things God has blessed us with - - the Xbox we won, a large dining room table, our cat whom people fall in love with, and us.
15. I have a hard time saying no. To everything. And everyone.
16. I only started to love my hair the past few years. It always felt mousy, too big, frizzy, and ugly.
17. Compliments are a hard pill to swallow. Especially when they are about my kindness, character, outfit, or hair. Hearing praises about my work is easy, but everything else is difficult.
18. I buy my calendar almost six months in advance. Susan Branch sells out quickly and I would hate to have an ugly calendar.
19. I struggle with the idea that there are always two sides to every story.
20. Live music (concerts) is something I avoid like the plague (but then I married a musician), but I love the theatre – both plays and musicals. Watching actors on stage and enjoying their energy is one thing, feeling like your energy must feed musicians on stage is another.
21. I hate to shower. More than you know. And for many reasons.
22. I buy expensive, delicious, amazing soap. I don’t use it as often, so it makes it worth the price.
23. I love blogs. I love being able to see someone’s life unfold. It is a place to share our stories, struggles, and blessings. I feel that I truly know authors of blogs I’ve been following for years. It is like reading an autobiography without time changing any details.
24. The Amazing Race is the only show I would consider being on, but I would hate for how physically weak I am and how I am under constant, intense stress to be on television for me (and everyone) to see.
25. I believe that gardening brings us closer to God and teaches us many of His lessons.