50 Things About Me

I've seen a list such as this on many, many blogs. I've never taken the time to sit down and do it, but since I'm banished to my bed today, I thought I'd give it a shot.

1. My middle name is my mother's maiden name. My brother and my oldest son have this same middle name, too.
2. When I was very small, I once wrote to President Reagan. He wrote back.
3. I hate touching raw chicken. It totally grosses me out.
4. For years, I've had a recurring dream/nightmare that the University of Maine has contacted me, to inform me that I never really graduated.
5. When I was little, my dad use to make popcorn and shake it up in a bag with powdered cheese. It is one of my fondest childhood memories.
6. I've climbed Mt. Katahdin (with my dearest friend, Jen)
7. Even though I am uncomfortable/scared of heights.
8. I use to think the Wicked Witch of the West was under my bed at night.
9. I have each earlobe pierce 3 times, although I haven't worn earrings in the third holes in years.
10. I had my belly button pierced when I was in Maine in 2005. I had to take it out when I got pregnant with Griffin.
11. I won't be getting it pierced again, because after having hernia surgery last year, I no longer have a belly button.
12. No, I won't show you.
13. I love black licorice, black jelly beans, and Black Jack chewing gum.
14. I use to play the trumpet.
15. I do not like flying in an airplane. At all.
16. I don't like to drive at night. Especially if it is raining.
17. I do not like having to wear glasses.
18. I have one sibling, an older brother.
19. I love blue cheese.
20. Especially on a salad.
21. I'm a technology idiot.
22. I've seen Rod Stewart in concert three times.
23. I've lived in three countries.
24. My favorite number is three.
25. I love to cook.
26. I love baking even more.
27. I was 29 years old when I got married.
28. The farthest distance I've ever run without stopping is 6.2 miles (10K). My dream is to complete a half-marathon (and maybe even a marathon, someday).
29. I feel weird if I don't have my toenails painted.
30. I have little patience for poor customer service.
31. I have an extremely irrational fear of vomit. I recently learned that Matt Lauer has this same irrational fear, which makes me feel a little less like a freak, for some reason.
32. I love sushi.
33. I once (okay, more than once) kissed Humphrey Bogart's grandson.
34. I do not like to "sleep in" in the morning. It makes me feel like I'm wasting my day.
35. I've loved James Stewart for years and years. I could watch Rear Window or It's a Wonderful Life over and over.
36. My favorite scene in It's a Wonderful Life is when George Bailey is sitting in Martini's bar, crying and praying to God to show him the way - - it chokes me up every time.
37. I am a moody person, and I'm not proud of it.
38. The sound of another person eating crunchy food (like cereal or potato chips) makes me cringe.
39. I have had all of my wisdom teeth extracted.
40. I once walked into Martha Stewart's yard while she was having a garden party.
41. I love to watch any kind of "true crime" shows, like Cold Case Files, or Dateline.
42. I love Barbie dolls. I have a small collection of them hidden in my office
43. It makes me angry that women can treat each other so badly.
44. If there is an open bag of chocolate chips in my house, I have a hard time not eating them.
45. I love lotions, potions, perfume, makeup, frills, and all things girly.
46. I don't like waiting for a table at a restaurant. I get testy.
47. I often fantasize about being a famous singer, although I cannot carry a tune in a bucket.
48. I have always been fascinated with eras-gone-by.
49. If I could change one thing about myself, it would be to be more organized and not procrastinate.
50. I've never been as fulfilled as I am now.