100 Things About Me...

I got this from Teeisme57's Blog, but it was orignally from PLittle's Blog.

1.  I was born on the 4th Day, during the 4th month, at 12:04 a.m., and I'm the 4th child born in my family. 

2.  I've been pregnant 4 times; I miscarried my first. 

3.  Did I mention that I was married once on May 4th, at 4pm----I didn't plan it--it just fell into place that way.

4.  I was married civilly on Valentines Day (Feb. 14th), in my parent's living room by a retired judge when I was 19 years old, and then married in the church a few months later after turning 20.  (No, I wasn't pregnant.  This sometimes happens when you marry someone who is here only with a VISA.) 

5.  I still remember being teased for being chubby in elementary school.   

6.  I cry watching sad movies.

7.  When I laugh, I clap my hands, or slap my leg.  (No, I'm not a hillbilly.)   

8.  I sometimes snort when I laugh. 

9.  I've never had short hair.  The shortest was shoulder length, and I hated it. 

10.  I cannot change a tire.

11.  I hate driving in the rain.

12.  I didn't pass my first driver's test either.  (That's for you Teresa.)

13.  I once stole a doll from the TG&Y. (I was 6.)

14.  I love chocolate.

15.  I hate black licorice.

16.  I'm bi-lingual.

17.  I left an abusive marriage in my early 30's. 

18.  I actually never really dated until afterwards in my early 30's. 

19.  I have 3 kids and a step-son. 

20.  I got married on a beach in Pacific Grove, California.

21.  I've travelled across the U.S. by car twice. 

22.  I've been to the Azores (Portugal) 9 times.

23.  I met my current husband in front of a hotel during a chatroom bash.  (There was a reason why I was outside....scary people.)

24.  My father used to call me "Poopsie". 

25.  I have a cousin who calls me "Julie McQueen"...and I don't know why. 

26.  My nickname is Coelha; fem. form of "rabbit" in Portuguese.  Why?  Long story. 

27.  My sister and I used to play with Barbies and often get into fights over them.  (Somethings never change.)

28.  I grew up waking up to Bee Gee posters all over the walls.  (This happens when you share a room with a Bee Gee Fanatic like my sister.) 

29.  I've had some psychic experiences. 

30.  I've been "read" by a medium, but promised myself never again.

31.  I was a proud member to the Thompson Twin and Culture Club fan clubs. 

32.  I think Danny Kaye was cute. 

33.  I used to like watching Mr. Rogers.

34.  My cousin taught me how to drive a stick shift in Portugal. 

35.  My favorite color is red. 

36.  Two of my children were born on their due dates.  The third was born 2 days early. 

37.  I have a collection of all the ABBA records. 

38.  I hate gambling.

39.  I commute around 45 miles a day to and from work. 

40.  I've been working for county government for almost 18 years. 

41.  I started working when I was 14. 

42.  I once worked as a parking lot sweeper for 1 day. 

43.  I once went to work with two different shoes on. 

44.  I once had my under slip fall to my ankles at a grocery store.

45.  I write best when I'm going through a crisis. 

46.  I save all mail and correspondence, cards...etc. 

47.  I love Disneyland. 

48.  I do not feel comfortable in big cities. 

49.  I love the ocean.

50.  I was a bad girl in Vegas once.  (I've only been there once..)

51.  I'm part of a first generation American on my mom's side, 2nd on my father's. 

52.  I don't like eating fish. 

53.  I don't eat much meat.

54.  I eat veggie burgers. 

55.  I'm not into sports at all. 

56.  I don't watch Oprah or Dr. Phil.

57.  I was 35 when I went on my very first REAL rollercoaster. 

58.  I am afraid of aliens, and Tom Cruise.

59.  I hate watching movies that depict alien invasions or movies of mass destruction of natural causes.

60.  I can swim ok, but I've always been afraid of water.

61.  I sometimes watch Chinese soap operas and guess what they are saying.

62.  I like watching black and white movies when it is raining. 

63.  I enjoy re-runs...I Love Lucy never is tiresome. 

64.  I don't watch soap operas.

65.  My dream job is to become a private investigator. 

66.  There is never enough hours for me in a day.

67.  It doesn't take much to make me feel guilty.

68.  I go to church; I'm Catholic. 

69.  I tend to be a people pleaser, but I wear my emotions on my face.

70.  Rude people annoy me. 

71.  I usually eat a muffin with my coffee each morning.

72.  Lawyers annoy me. 

73.  I love babies/children in general.

74.  I enjoy walking; perferably near the ocean. 

75.  I'm a loud sneezer. 

76.  I come from a LOUD family.

77.  I want a digital camera for Christmas.

78.  I get cold feet at night.

79.  I crochet blankets.

80.  I like to pull weeds and plant things in my garden.

81.  I like to create things. 

82.  I need time to stop and smell the roses.

83.  My first marriage lasted almost 12 years; they weren't fun. 

84.  I like Monet and Van Gogh.

85.  I want to go to Paris and Rome before I die.

86.  I'm starting my Christmas shopping, and it is stressing me out.

87.  I hope to go to the Azores this summer.

88.  I want to lose 10 pounds.

89.  I work full-time.

90.  I'm envious of stay at home moms.  I would like to try it at least part-time. 

91.  When I feel insecure I sometimes become the "clean fanatic". 

92.  Dirty clothes on the floor bother me. 

93.  My daughter wants to put me on that show, "What Not To Wear". 

94.  My kids say that song, "1985", reminds them of me.  I don't get it. 

95.  I don't look like Kirstie Alley, contrary to my children's belief.

96.  If I had a chance to do it all over again, I don't know if I would change anything.  The past is part of who I am. 

97.  I am a worry wart. 

98.  I find that the more I plan, the less likely it will turn out.

99.  I am not very organized; don't let my clean desk deceive you.

100.  I'm a procrastinator. 

I am so friedright now.  Thanksfor reading.