Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Things: Random facts

I find it hard to talk about myself. Does everyone have this trouble? Anyway, here are my 20 random Facts

1. I love my family.
2. My major in College was History. I was planning on becoming an archeologist or curator.
3. Nothing moves me quite like music.
4. I read a lot. Currently, not so much. Something seems to be taking my free time...
5. I love period films, especially based off books.
6. I can't fall asleep while watching a movie.
7. I secretly believe I am an amazing photographer ;)
8. Dancing is one of my all time favorite things to do.
9. I enjoy baking, but I find cooking meals annoying.
10. I love musicals. Something I am sure I inherited from my mother.
11. I check my email daily unless I don't have internet access. I habit that I got into when I got a blackberry several years ago.
12. I have an external sinus duct. In high school I told people it was a piercing. Many people believed me.
13. I hate beets. A lot.
14. I was in movies and tv shows when I was younger.
15. Hi, My name is Maria. It has been 12 hours since my last pin...
16.  I have always wanted to go to a mascaraed ball. With big pretty dresses, like from Phantom of the Opera.
17. I am discovering I am an organizing dork.
18. Currently taking on P90x. It's kicking my butt.
19. I feel socially awkward when I am not studying my scriptures. It is weird.
20. I have been working on my family history, and I love it.

Whew, it took a while but I did it! Day one. Check!

My 30 things :)


Ah, the wonderful world of Pinterest. I found an idea and now I want to do it.

I originally thought it was questions to ask your spouse but when I went to looked at the link I saw the lady had answered the question on her blog as a sort of memoir for her kids.

"Oh this would go along with your New Years resolutions" I thought to myself. So now I am going to attempt to do the same thing. I changed a few things but you can see the original list at Hope and Dreams.


My List:

1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.
3. Describe your relationship with your parents.
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.
5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now?
6. What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?
7. What is your dream job, and why?
8. What are 5 passions you have?
9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
10. List 10 things you would tell your engaged/early married self.
11. Describe 5 pet peeves you have.
12. Describe a typical day in your current life.
13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have.
14. Describe 5 strengths you have.
15. Favorite animal/pets and why?
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?
19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.
24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
28. What is your love language?
29. What do you think people misundertand most about you?
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.

 
I am really excited about this so tune in and I will be posting soon!

Friday, April 13, 2012

Keep you eye on...



We haven't dropped the ball. We are holding on tightly to it. We just happened to pass out from exhaustion. :)

I will be throwing up easter and our new apt soon. Just as soon as I find my camera chord and get a moment to breathe. Love you all!