Random Ideas

I am stealing Liz's random idea, that she swiped from Holly , who grabbed it from... oh you get the idea. So here are 20 Random Things About Me:

1. My favorite thing in the world is ice cream.
2. I currently spend over one hour a day driving three kids to various activities.
3. I have successfully dieted twice, kept it off for many years, and then gained it all back.
4. I hate exercise. Maybe that was why I was in the "remedial" PE class in elementary school.
5. I have been knitting so long I do not remember learning.
6. I really do not like spending too much time away from home.
7. I have three children; two of whom are twins.
8. I wish I could play an instrument.
9. During the course of my lifetime I have wanted to be a nun, a psychiatric social worker, an actress, a singer; I ended up being a teacher. Except for the nun part...most days I get to be a little of all of the above.
10. I am good at my job, but often think about changing careers.
11. In theory I love the idea of having huge blocks of uninterrupted time; in practice I cannot stand it.
12. I cannot pick one favorite book, but if pressed: To Kill A Mockingbird.
13. I dream of living in loft in any city.
14. I dream of living on a farm.
15. I filled out the application for the PBS Frontier House series, but I never mailed it.
16. I do not attend a formal church, but think about my relationship with God daily.
17. Chewing gum gives me a headache.
18. I "write" the first paragraph of "my novel" in my head at night when I cannot sleep.
19. I hate Christmas.
20. I love the day after Christmas.