101 Things about Me...

-I am a licensed, ordained minister
-I am also the wife of a licensed, ordained minister
-I have five beautiful daughters (ages 1, 5, 9, 12, 14))
-My parents live in Port Richey, FL
-but I was born in England
-I have lived in England, Massachutes, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, and (now) Illinois.
-I am a former PK (Preacher’s Kid)
-I have been married for 15 years (December 91)
-I graduated from high school in 1990
-I love ministry
-I am a writer
-I LOVE to read
-I love to cook
-Paula Deen is my favorite Food Network cook
-I have a My Space
-My first college major was early Childhood Education
-Milky Way Midnight is my favorite candy bar
-I have been a Christian since I was six years old
-I still have my wisdom teeth
-My eyes are blue
-My fourteen-year-old daughter is taller than me!
-I have senior co-pastored with my husband
-I played the viola for four years
-I can sing
-but I’m no American Idol contender
-I was on the yearbook staff of both middle and high schools
-I was in TV Productions class in high school
-I was in JROTC for one year (ick!)
-I will be 35 years old April 10 (1972)
-I have been a member of a praise team at church
-I love to shop
-I don’t like doing laundry
-or dishes
-or vacuuming
-I want to be a serious writer
-I want to found a new women’s ministry
-I am NOT a spectacular housekeeper
-because I am a ridiculous perfectionist (if I can’t do it right ALL the way, I won’t attempt it!)
-I love all kids of music (especially Christian, pop, pop country & easy listening)
-except twangy country
-and heavy metal
-I have an eclectic taste
-My favorite TV show is “The Office”
-and “Jericho”
-and “Lost”
-I love the Food Network
-I need to lose weight
-My favorite flower is the Tulip
-but I also love Gerber Daisies
-My favorite color is green
-I plan on writing several books and as many articles as humanly possible!
-I am a reality tv junkie!
-I collect cookbooks
-and books
-I play my car radio really loud when I drive alone
-and I sing loud too
-I think I’m pretty funny
-My favorite restaurant is Café Bolero (Cuban)
-My dad has long hair
-and wears a ponytail
-I couldn’t live without Mapquest
-I don’t like coffee
-I hate lemon in my tea
-I have always wanted a Ford Mustang Convertible in black with a GPS system and seat warmers
-I have never gotten a speeding ticket
-I am not a big fan of crowds, but I know how to work one
-I love foot rubs and pedicures
-I love massages
-I can’t dance very well
-I’m a little clumsy
-I love high heels
-I look about ten years younger than I am
-I wear makeup every day
-I was in the drama club in high school
-I love the theatre
-I am a Thespian
-All of my daughters but one have blue eyes like me
-I am the oldest of four children
-I love chocolate
-My favorite food is chicken (any way)
-My favorite authors are too many to name
-Although I live almost 30 years in Florida, I do not care for the beach
-My favorite actor is Nicholas Cage
-My favorite actress is Halle Berry
-I can be very stubborn (who me?)
-I like to get the last word (working on this one!)
-I don’t like ruffles, lace and froo-froo!
-I dislike yard work
-I hate camping unless it is in a hotel!
-My favorite comic strip is “Rose”
-My favorite Bible translations are NIV, NLT, and The Message
-One word, “cheesecake!” J
-I like to do big events for people
-Excel is one of my favorite computer programs
-I am more of a handyman than my husband
-My husband does laundry J
-My husband does windows too!
-I like watching DVDs at home more than going to the theater
-My ideal night out is dinner, karaoke or dancing, and dessert & a movie at home