25 Things

I, along with most of the rest of those on facebook, did the 25 Things meme last night. And because I don't have time to write all of the posts floating around in my head, I'm going to cheat and repost my list here. Plus, I figure it'll make up for all the past memes I've been tagged for and never did.

So here it is, a list of 25 random things about me:

1. I loved living in Chicago and miss it every day.

2. I like Austin too.

3. I used to want a lot of kids, then I had Landon and had (many) nights where I wasn't sure I wanted one. Now I want a lot kids again.

4. I sometimes think I should have stuck with medical school.

5. After more than 7 years together I still crave JP during the day. I hope that never stops.

6. I'm a sucker for a good historical romance.

7. In 2000 I was the fastest woman ever to swim across the Hudson river at its widest point. I also found out that I hate open water swimming and have never done it again.

8. I am deathly afraid of moths. I have no idea why.

9. Bread and cheese (and french fries!) frequently make up 90% of my diet. Low carb would never be an option for me.

10. My freshman year in college was quite possibly the best year of my life.

11. I own over 20 pairs of high heels and have a deep and meaningful relationship with each and every one.

12. New pens (or really any school/office supply) can make my day.

13. I love Project Runway, Top Chef, and So You Think You Can Dance and do not consider them to be "reality shows."

14. I hate all other reality shows and do not understand their appeal.

15. Skiing is my very favorite kind of vacation and JP and my dream is to one day have a home in Colorado.

16. Clutter makes me unsettled and nervous. My house is not cluttered, though my office frequently is.

17. Diet coke is my favorite beverage. Red wine is a close second.

18. My hair naturally turned red in high school, but I still think of myself as a blonde.

19. I am a very risk averse person, according to JP I manage money like an 80-year-old.

20. I love dogs and can't read a story about them without getting choked up. I'm a huge believer in adoption and get irritated anytime I hear of someone "buying" a puppy.

21. I eat when I'm happy and completely lose my appetite when I'm stressed or sad. By Landon's first birthday I weighed significantly less than I ever had before. It was a difficult year.

22. My best friend since I was five came out to me when we were sixteen. It was a personal and political turning point for me and remains one of the most important conversations of my life.

23. I worry about the environment and try to decrease my impact on it.

24. I love board games and card games. LOVE them.

25. I always thought I'd be 30 before I even thought about getting married or having babies. I married JP at 22 and had Landon at 24- not what I expected, but I wouldn't change a thing.