Happy New Year.... and welcome to my 30 day Challenge!!!

Well, between the holidays, new years, work, and a HORRIBLE stomach bug, I sadly haven't updated much while my baby has been home for the holidays.  However, things have been good and it's been soo wonderful to have him here.  Wayne even got his white Christmas.  We got some sledding in, and of course the mandatory snowball fight.  I will hang my head and say that.... yes.... I lost.   But, didn't go down without a fight!!  Perhaps if I wasn't laughing my ass off, it would have been easier? 

Currently we sit in an airport awaiting a plane to Tulsa, OK for the week.  Speedway, of course lol... but it's still a week away from day to day life, and a week together.  And the greatest part was we were sitting about to board a couple hours ago, when they come over the intercom and announce they need 2 people to give up their seats... they'll get you to your destination, and $400 travel voucher EACH.  Needless to say, we jumped on that one, and we are currently drinking some wine (well, he's got a beer) and enjoying some lunch and killing time.   $800 for a 2 hour change of plans.... sold!

So, in my prior blogs, at New Years (which is a BIG BIG thing for me) I do a "year in review"... highs and lows, and goals for the next year.  This year, I am not going to do this.  I know, and many of you know, about my highs and lows this year, and quite frankly, I don't feel like pulling any old things outta the "box" so to speak.  New year resolutions?  Well, I never keep them, so I just don't make them.  This way I *can't* fail.  Works every year!  HAHA.  The highs for this year, are obvious through my blog.  I look forward to all that 2011 has to offer and can't wait to embrace each moment.. the highs and lows.

A lot of my friends are doing this 365 project..  a picture a day for a year.  While that sounds awesome, as I previously mentioned above, I'm not good at keeping those kinda commitments.  I get busy or whatever and things like that fall off my agenda.  (Hello..you've seen how "good" I am at keeping up my blog!)  So, one of my friends on Facebook is doing a 30 day challenge.  30 days.. I can do this.... yes??  Maybe... well, hell.  I'll try.  Looks fun, so I'm gonna do it... so if I can do this, maybe I can move onto the big girl version of 365 days.  For now, sticking to the lightweight.....

Here's the rules....

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with fifteen facts.
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you used to be close with.
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Day 04 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the silliest things with.
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.
Day 12 - A picture of something you love.
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you.
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
Day 19 - A picture of you when you were little.
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.
Day 21 - A picture of your favorite night .
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.
Day 25 - A picture of your favorite day.
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of.
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss.

 

Here we go....

 

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with fifteen facts.

 

(Above picture is taken at Cumberland falls.... in BRRRRR temps on Fri Jan 7th.  Taken by Wayne.)

1. I am an over-worrier.  Worry Wart.  To the max.  If someone says "we need to talk".. .I INSTANTLY go to the worst case scenario.  If someone sighs, I ask "what's wrong".  If someone is mad, I assume it's something I've done.  I am *really* trying hard to improve this.   

2.  I'm a little bit on the OCD side.  Ok.  A LOT.  Certain things have their place.  Certain things have to be a certain way (the tv angle, where the alarm clock sits, where the toothpaste sits, etc).  Granted, I'm not like Jack Nicholson on "As good as it gets"... it doesn't CONSUME me or anything like that.  But, I've learned over the past few weeks when going from living alone and able to have things how I want them, to sharing the space and those silly obsessions...that they aren't the important things, and I need to chill out a little.  Ok, probably a lot.  (and as I type this, I just stopped to clean my laptop monitor.  Really?  Jeeze...)

3.  I love football.  I'm a little outta the loop this year between trip to Australia and work, work, and work... but it's my favorite sport.  Love it.

4.  I love my friends like family.  I have some of the most amazing friends, and when I'm close to a friend, I will do whatever I need to for them.

5.  I am very close to my mom.  This is something that 10 years ago nobody would ever believe would happen.  Growing up we were quite close.  However about the age of 14 or 15, that changed and we became quite distant.  Over the past few years we have gotten closer and closer.  The last year we have gotten SUPER close and she almost feels like a sister at this point. 

6.  I own far too much black clothes.  When I'm shopping, I really try to stay away from black, but end up finding myself with like 10 black sweaters in my closet, and 10 short sleeve black tops...some are almost identical.  And no, I'm not a goth chick.  I just like it.

7.  I am a klutz.  If there is a 2''x2'' spot of ice, *I* will be the one to find it, fall, sprang my ankle, break an arm, and get a concussion.  That's just how graceful I am.  It's.  Pathetic.  Truly.  My middle name is NOT grace for quite a good reason.

8. I am terrified of heights.  Even with this, I love roller coasters and high places (scenic mountains, etc).  Crazy.

9.  I am huge into lyrics and quotes.  No matter what kind of day you are having...good, bad... and no matter what the event, there is basically a lyric and quote to fit the mood.  This is obvious on my former blog where I had TONS of quotes posted... (maybe I'll transfer some more over to here at some point?)

10.  I hate reality TV, but cannot get myself unhooked from the Teen Mom/16 and pregnant series.  It's like a bad car wreck and I cannot stop watching.  And good news is....it's time for a new season!!! Guilty pleasure?!?!  Totally.  Any other reality TV, I typically despise.  Rare exceptions, but overall two thumbs wayyyy down.

11. I spend FAR too much time on the computer, internet, facebook, iphone, texting, etc.  Does it bother me?  Nah.  Just a fact.  I did enjoy my break from instant technology while in Australia, but also do enjoy the immediate access to technology.

12.  I like being a nurse, but find that I don't have the love for it that I thought I would.  Politics seems to get in the way with what you think you should be able to do.  Physically it is far more demanding than anyone ever realizes, and more than anyone ever lets you know when you are pursing the field.  I still think I'm a good nurse, but am looking forward to the day when I can slow it down, and focus on a  family with nursing possibly on the side... not nursing with life on the side. 

13.  I love dogs.  I am allergic to cats, but think they are a quite sneaky creature anyways.  Dont' trust them much.  Dogs on the other hand, are the one creatures in the world that no matter what you do to them or say to them... when you walk into the door, they are SO excited to see you.  You could not feed them or give them water for days... when you come home... they will kiss you and just jump for joy and just be so excited they can't sit still because their "person" is home.  Who can say they've ever gotten that reaction from a human? 

14.  I have insomnia.  This is starting to get better...but still an issue that I deal with daily.  Even if it's a night of good sleep, the hours leading up to sleep, I wonder if I am gonna get any sleep or quality sleep that night.  If I can't fall asleep, I'm consumed by the fact that the next day is going to be a busy day and that sleep is VITAL.  If I don't get sleep, the next day I am so worked up that I didn't get sleep, I will sometimes wonder all day if I am going to get some sleep that night.  I had been on a sleeping pill for years that guaranteed my sleep.. however have been off that with the exception of a couple of work nights for over a month now.  I'm really trying to stay off of the Ambien and am proud of myself for the progress that I have made.

15.  I usually get really excited really easily when it's something I'm looking forward to.  Current excitement?  April in Australia in April.  Making the next step plans while we figure out everything else really makes me happy and excited.  Still have a week together to enjoy before Wayne heads to Australia.. however, I'm already excited about the next time we see each other... and I get to see the family!! Yah!!

Ok... off to catch a plane to Chicago then head to Tulsa!!!!!  See ya in central time, peeps!!