Just for Fun.....

Okay--I am officially addicted to Facebook. I admit it. Anyways, there is this thing circulating on there that you type out 25 random things about yourself and then share it with your friends. So, naturally, I felt the need to follow the trend. Figured I would post it on here for those who do not have a facebook but follow my blog. It's just kinda fun.... so, here goes.....Enjoy!

25 Random Things about Me:

1. I wear many hats: Wife (to my honey Kirk for almost 14 yrs.), Mother (to four fantastic whipper snappers and very likely more in the future--no, I am not pregnant), Teacher (We homeschool those previously mentioned whipper snappers), Nurse (have been a RN by trade for the last 14 years), Friend (have alot of REALLY AWESOME ones! my BFF Jess ROCKS! Love ya Girl!), Sister (have a brother--what up J Fizzle? and a sister--Shoosh-as my kids affectionately call her), Daughter (my mom is the best!), Member of the Greatest Family on the Planet (in my humble opinion), and most importantly Child of the KING!

2. I don't have much spare time, but when I get some I enjoy scrapbooking and shopping---especially if I have a coupon or there is a really good sale in which I can save alot of money! I usually get so excited when I find a good deal that I call every one of my fellow "deal-loving" friends (often from my cell phone in the store!) so they can share in the excitement and perhaps even get the same deal for themselves. (You friends know who you are and can vouch for the truth of this one!). Kirk fails to see the value as he says it is much cheaper to not buy anything at all--but he has come to accept my sport shopping.

3. I enjoy singing and sing on the worship team at my awesome church Shorewood Church of God. But to hear the real "rockstar" in me unleashed, you would have to come over and play Guitar Hero World Hero. (I have been putting alot of hours on that crazy game!)

4. I graduated as the Salutatorian of my high school class. Impressive, huh? I can put that one on the resume. (but I don't mention that there were only 7 in my graduating class--good ole' Bible Baptist Christian Academy--home of the mighty Kingsmen.)

5. I was a cheerleader in high school. (again-- a small school and 87% of the enrolled girls were on the squad and our cheerleading skirts were down to our mid calf. Those uniforms were HOT baby!)

6. I once belched the alphabet in front of 800 people in a microphone. Apparently that is a trait men find attractive because afterwards I was proposed marriage to by two different guys. I politely declined.

7. I have been an auctioneer "on the side" for various events. I have done (and continue to yearly) auctioning for our church youth's annual auction fundraiser (which is the first Saturday of March this year if you are interested in going...). I also did an auction for a high school prom night fundraiser a few years ago that brought in more than $20,000 and have also did a couple auctions for some socials at the retirement community Carrillon in Plainfield. (Those people are the cutest! They even gifted me with a gavel with my name inscribed on it!). Who knows? Maybe I will give up being a nurse and become an auctioneer.

8. I HAVE to have at least 8 hours of sleep or I simply cannot function. Luckily, my kids are very good sleepers and I almost always get that much--sometime more. Jealous?

9. My family (myself included) are kinda....how to delicately put it....well, gross. We find farts and belches funny and rarely get thru a family meal without one. I simply refuse to acknowledge that I am not still in jr. high. Sue me.

10. I am addicted to reality TV. (Kirk calls it "Crap TV"). I watch American Idol, The Biggest Loser, Extreme House Makeover, and all those A&E Crime shows that tell you all about those people who snap and kill their loved ones in their sleep. I'm warped. I admit it. Admitting your problem is the first step, right?

11. I am fascinated by "weird medical" stuff. I also put some time in on the Discovery Health Channel (you know the shows--the ones about people who have their twin inside of them, the documentaries on "The Tallest Person in the World" etc. )

12. Kirk and I are licensed foster parents. We both have a real calling on our lives to make a difference for this population of kids. We had our first placement this past fall and are looking forward to whomever God brings into our lives. We plan to pursue adoption from this broken system in the future as well....we have 2 vacancies right now if you know of anyone in need.

13. I LOVE food but HATE to cook.

14. I didn't realize how much I didn't know til I started homeschooling the kids. Who would have thought there was so much covered in the third grade? I didn't remember half of the stuff I was teaching. Has been very enlightening.

15. My idea of an ideal vacation does not include warm weather and beaches. I don't like to sweat and wearing bathing suits makes me depressed.

16. I have recently gotten obsessed with Facebook and blogging. My BFF Jess hooked me up with pimping out my blog. Check it out sometime and subscribe! The address is www.homeschoolmom2four.blogspot.com.

17. I enjoy photography and make a point of taking pictures of the kids, nieces, and friend's kids. Children are my favorite subjects. I've been told I'm pretty good at it....I think it's because the subjects of my pictures are so darn cute!

18. I am a Republican to the bone. So, yeah, this latest election was a BLOW to my household. The next four years are going to be interesting.....to say the least. The moral decline of our society is scary...yet another reason to homeschool the kiddies...don't get me started!

19. Each of my children have a REAL rifle--thanks to Daddy. You should see the girls' rifles! They are so cute! They are pink. (don't stress--we are VERY SAFETY ORIENTED! Kirk is very involved. The boys have been to hunter safety classes too. They are all locked up in a big safe in my living room...which leads me to my next random fact...

20. Kirk and I have only one secret (that I am aware of ) in our marriage....he is the only one who has the combination to our gun safe. No one else on the planet has it. I asked him how I was suppose to get in it if he died. He said "Call a locksmith. I don't care really what you do. I'll be dead".

21. I took my first pee in the woods last year. (Am I a city girl or what?)

22. We had a praying mantis that was given to us in September. We had her 3 months and she died a few days before Christmas. Abby cried when she died. So did I. (Rest in peace Lloyd!)

23. The best concerts I have ever been to were performed by The Transiberian Orchestra, DC Talk, and Weird Al. (yes--Weird Al. I LOVE HIM! I think he is brilliant!)

24. I have never been drunk but accused of it many times.

25. I cry when I'm really angry and it drives me crazy! So, don't tick me off or I may blubber in your presence!

Just when you thought you knew a person...and then you learn all this!!!