1. I don't mind cutting onions. For some reason I don't cry when I do it. Growing up, it seemed like cutting onions was always my job and maybe I've built up a tolerance. It's one area where I feel tough....lame, I know, but true.
2. People talk about having a sweet tooth, but I truly believe I have a mouth full of sweet teeth. I get this from my grandfather, Pop. I always think about treats and sweets. In fact, I have to limit myself to one day per week of eating sweets. If I don't restrict myself, all I eat is sugar. I am no good at moderation...it's all or nothing. I remember when I was in about fourth grade I used to sneak a mason jar full of powdered sugar in my room. I kept it hidden in the back of my closet and would enjoy a few spoonfuls whenever I "needed" it. I can vividly remember loving the soft sugar melt in my mouth.
3. I like to act like I know what I'm talking about. Sometimes I have no idea about a certain subject, but that doesn't stop me from creating an opinion in that instant. I'm not always full of it, just once in a while. Jane, Annie, & Steve are the only ones who regularly call me on it.
4. Deep down I think I'm an organized person, but on the surface I struggle. I dream of having a home with an attic or cottage just for me and my creative things....all sorts of shelves and cubbies for perfect access and organization, lots of natural light, a big counter-height table in the middle, at least two desks for different purposes, my sewing table/machine, and a great sound system. 
(this is one of Martha Stewart's craft rooms. for more photos, go here.)
5. I used to work at my dream job and was surprised by how hard it was to stay home full time. Then I tried working part-time from home...that was much harder. Now I stay home all the time with my kids and I love it. I am grateful to have had a fabulous career, but I know my real work (also a huge privilege) is right now--at home with my Sarah & Grant.
(this is one of Martha Stewart's craft rooms. for more photos, go here.)6. I fell in love with Steve twice: once when I was 17 and again when I was 24. I'm still in love and I'm 30.
Christmas 2008
7. I love to make lists and tape them up on walls where I pass many times a day. I love the feeling I get when I get to check a box. It's almost better than sugar...almost! I sometimes put things like 'eat breakfast', 'shower', 'brush teeth' on my lists just so I can check more boxes.
Christmas 2008
1 comment:
In reference to #7, you should also add "sleep" and "eat" to your list.
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