Too much information

I have been inspired by a new commenter on my blog, to make a list of 100 things about me (at this point, I'm still not sure it is possible). But, when she left me a comment on my blog, and I headed over to hers to say hello, I really enjoyed reading more about her. So, if you are new here, or an old friend, perhaps you'll learn something new about moi. (Plus, I don't think you really want to hear about how I finished my first Pepe sock last night and that it doesn't fit... do you?)



1. I was born in 1979.
2. Yes, that means I am turning 30 this year. In two months yesterday.
3. I'm not scared about that number. I'm actually kind of excited.
4. I live in the same city I was born.
5. I was born in the Grace hospital. Fancy that that is now my daughter's name. No, we didn't even think of that when we named her.
6. I started playing the piano at the age of 3. I remember asking my Mom.
7. I started playing flute in Grade 7 and began private lessons in Grade 10.
8. My parents moved to an acreage when I was in Grade 9. I thought my world was ending.
9. After one year at a school in the country, I drove into a HighSchool in the city for Grade 11 and 12.
10. I will not live in the country again. I'm meant for the city.
11. I was baptized as a baby in a Lutheran church.
12. I was confirmed when I was in Grade 7.
13. I chose to be re-baptized when I was 19 before I left on a missions trip (much to the chagrin of my grandfather).
14. I spent a year living overseas in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania with Mennonite Central Committee.
15. I met my husband in youth group. I was his leader.
16. I was in 2nd year University, he was in Grade 12.
17. We started dating in 2000 when I moved home from Africa.
18. We dated for just over a year before he proposed.
19. He proposed on top of a mountain with champagne, at midnight.
20. I applied to two Universities after Grade 12. The University of Lethbridge and the University of Victoria.
21. I was accepted to both but chose to move to Victoria.
22. I had never been on a ferry before until I drove out to the coast that year. It fascinated me.
23. I have two brothers. One older, and one younger.
24. My older brother moved to Victoria when I was in third year. We lived together for two years before I moved home. I loved having that time with him.
25. I am the youngest Granddaughter on my Dad's side of the family.
26. He is the baby of 10 kids.
27. My Mom is one of 8 kids.
28. Needless to say I come from a large family.
29. Despite this, Nate and I only want two kids.
30. We already have our first. Grace was born in 2007.
31. We are working on our second. Babe #2 is due Christmas 2009.
32. This will be the 9th birthday for our family over the holidays.
33. I love pasta. Even plain with parmesan cheese is great.
34. My favorite candy in HighSchool was Skittles. Now it would be Starburst.
35. I am just under 5'4.
36. I love country music. Have since I was little.
37. I converted my husband to country after we'd only been married 2 years.
38. I don't miss the ocean (Nate would wince if he read that).
39. I may be the only person who loves the province of Saskatchewan. Acres and acres of prairie are just beautiful.
40. Nate and I were married in 2002 in a Lutheran church by a Non Denominational pastor who is a woman.
41. I was 21, Nate was 20.
42. We have been married 7 years this August. Time passes quickly.
43. For our first anniversary we went white water rafting.
44. For our sixth anniversary we took our then baby daughter for a hike.
45. I will never be a vegetarian. I love meat too much.
46. I started running in Grade 7 in track and field.
47. I remember running a track meet in Grade 9, and as I neared the finish line, I saw my Dad at the end in his business suit. I was struck with how much he loved me that he left work to saw me compete. It is such a beautiful memory for me.
48. I started running marathons the year I was married.
49. I have now run six marathons and hope to run many more.
50. I'm addicted to running.
51. And coffee.
52. I started drinking coffee in 2003 when a co-worker introduced me to Starbucks.
53. Now I'm not sure what I'd do without it.
54. I'm not a big fan of chocolate. I like it, but I've rarely craved it.
55. I love peanut butter.
56. Especially on celery with raisins on top. Nothing beats ants on a log.
57. I have been to every Disneyland in the world except for the one in China.
58. I have preformed at each one as well.
59. I was in a Marching Band from Grade 7 to Grade 12.
60. I played the piccolo and flute.
61. Other than the Rose Bowl parade where I played the Alto Sax.
62. My favorite flower used to be the Sunflower. I carried them in my wedding bouquet.
63. I think now it would be Gerbera's.
64. I love Ben & Jerry's Ice cream. Especially New York Super Chunk Fudge.
65. I hate team sports.
66. I'm scared of objects flying towards me at high velocities, hence #65.
67. My dream job would be to be a stay at home Mom. There, I said it out loud.
68. I work downtown at the same job I have had since 2002. Different positions, same company.
69. I enjoy my job but still have a hard time finding that balance between being a Mom and being a career person.
70. I have a handful of great friends. I'd rather that than a million acquaintances.
71. I love to knit. It's a relatively new obsession.
72. When I was on maternity leave I took a whole bunch of crafty courses.
73. These included cake making (two classes), and knitting.
74. I am currently working on my third pair of knitted socks.
75. I'm excited to bring our next baby home in something hand knit by their Mama.
76. I love parades.
77. I hate the Calgary Stampede.
78. I'm a little fearful of horses.
79. I have had pets since I was a little girl.
80. My favorite was a cockatiel named Jodie. I taught him to talk. He used to say "Pretty bird Jodie!"
81. We had a cockerspaniel named Lisa. She was named after a crush my older brother had.
82. Nate and I own a red golden retriever named Clifford.
83. I was stung over 50 times in the skull by killer bees in Africa.
84. I still shriek when bugs fly by me.
85. Therefore, my daughter does too.
86. I love being outside and would happily spend my summers living in a hammock.
87. I hate being cold. This seems ridiculous given how long our winters are.
88. When I was little we moved two houses down. During that move I somehow lost my favorite stuffed animal "Monty the Moose"
89. My least favorite subject in school was English.
90. I can speak French and Kiswahili in addition to English (obviously).
91. I was in French Immersion. When I switched to an English school in Grade 10 I had to carry around a French English Dictionary with me for Science class.
92. My favorite subject in University was Calculus.
93. I'm an Art Major.
94. I specialized in painting and screen printing.
95. I screen printed each one of my wedding invitations by hand.
96. One of my dreams is to ride in a hot air balloon.
97. I once had my nose pierced but removed it prior to moving overseas.
98. I miss it. Nate won't let me get it re-pierced.
99. I love to bake. Especially squares and pies.
100. I'm surprised I made it to 100.

Did you get all of that? (Don't worry, there won't be a quiz).