In honor of my 27th birthday and my 300th post, here are 27 things I've learned about myself (in no particular order):
1) I am not a neat person. I love to leave my clothes on the floor and junk on the coffee table. I love when the house is clean but I'm not good at keeping it that way.
2) I'm addicted to sweets. I could have chocolate or some sort of dessert everyday. I am trying to stick to my 60 calorie pudding cups to get my chocolate fix these days.
3) I am not a perfectionist. I am "let's just get it done" person. This is exact opposite of my husband, which can be hard when we are doing projects together.
4) I am impatient. I want things done now and I hate waiting.
5) I care what other people think. I hate this about myself and I'm really working on it but sometimes I get caught up on how I come across to others. I have a preconceived image of who I am and I'm worried if I don't portray that to others.
6) I often read into a situation too much. Jeremy says that I am bad about this, but I read into a situation coming up with what I think a person was really saying in their tone or body actions. Often they didn't mean it that way, but I think they did then therefore make a situation very different than it really played out.
7) Friendships are really important to me. I have a desire to know others and to be known by them. I have many close friends over the years and I hate when for some reason or other, the friendships fade. I also hate when I think more of our friendship than that person does. With this move especially, I have noticed what friendships were really true. Some people have already forgotten about me despite my efforts to keep the friendship up.
8) My mom is one of my closest friends. Other than Jeremy, she is the one that I run to when I need help, support, an opinion, or just want to vent. I love that we live closer to them now so that we can see each other more (if only she could stay in town!).
9) Being a mom takes sacrifice of your own desires. As a mom, I have had to sacrifice my own sleep, time, schedules, and desires. I love it though and wouldn't trade it for the world.
10) I want to be an expert at something. I have a very talented husband who is a jack of many trades. He is great at photography, graphic design, web design, woodworking, cooking, etc. The list goes on... what am I good at? I can do stuff.. but I want something that I am really good at.
11) My dreams aren't real. Every night I have very vivid dreams that include people in my life, either in the present or past. Sometimes the storylines seem so real that when I wake up I feel like have happened. Before Jeremy and I were married, I had a dream that he had to be married to another woman because his parents promised the girl's family. I woke up really concerned that Jeremy and I were not going to be married. Silly I know but my dreams are so vivid they seem real. Jeremy thinks its crazy!
12) My feelings get hurt easily. I hate being left out, forgotten, and be talked about.
13) Brothers and sisters can be great friends. Brandon and I have gone through many stages in our relationship. As kids, I found him the little annoying brother. But as time went on, we grew closer together. We both came to know the Lord around the same which made us cling together. We would study the Bible together and keep each other accountable. We also can vent with each other when one of our parents annoys us. :) As adults, we are great friends and I really wish he lived closer.
14) I have to have 8 hours of sleep to feel normal.
15) I would be sad if I lived in a place that didn't have a Target. I love that store!
16) I don't really like to exercise but continue to complain about my body. I always have an excuse why not too...I don't have a gym membership, it's too cold outside, what would I do with Owen?
17) I love traditions. I love our families traditions esp. during Christmas and Thanksgiving. I'm sad when I don't get to be with my family during these holidays.
18) I can be obsessive. When I find something I like I tend to get obsessive over it. For example, my current obsessions: the color green, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, coffee, chocolate, Panera. I own lots of green things now and have to have a cup of coffee each day with pumpkin spice creamer.
19) I am inconsistent with my quiet times, esp since becoming a mom. I find other things to fill time and it kind of gets pushed to the back burner. I know it shouldn't...and I'm working on that.
20) I love to talk. Ok if you've known me for any amount of time you know this. My parents used to make fun of how much I like to talk. Talking on the phone was what I did best in high school. Currently now I love to talk on my cell phone...esp when I'm driving (right Dad?). Like I said earlier, I like being known and to know others. How else to you know someone than to talk to them?
21) I could wear my pajamas all day long. As a new mom, there are days when I have worn them all day.
22) I love and hate surprises. I love when someone surprises me but then again I hate waiting. I have a hard time not knowing what is it in a box for me. I can't wait to know what is in it.
23) I'm scared that financially I am not going to be able to stay home with Owen. Please pray that I would trust in the Lord for His provision.
24) I love to make lists and check things off. I feel more productive that way. Also it helps me remember things...my brain isn't what it used to be.
25) I hate when people do not use correct grammar esp. when they use the homophones incorrectly. Please use the correct to and your in your sentence. Also the use of an apostrophe incorrectly drives me nuts. A family is Piners not Piner's. 's is used to show ownership!
26) I never want to be a politician or a doctor. Both gross me out and would be way too much pressure.
27) I have been amazingly blessed over the last 27 years. I have an amazing husband and son, family, and friends. I have everything I need in life; I am healthy and loved. I also have an amazing Savior who sent his son to die for me. I am constantly amazed at His work in my life.
Wow that was more difficult than I thought! Hope you feel like you know me a little more now! See below for a run down of my 27th birthday.
