Today I am 35. Hitting a milestone, I feel like, right? So I sort of thought hey I should do a thing, 35 things on my 35th birthday. It is actually surprisingly difficult and once I got started I was invested so... I had to keep going! I am not sure what today will hold for me other than I will definitely be getting my nails cruise ready... probably some packing. I don't know. Big things! But I'm 35 (haven't aged a day as I like to say) and here's to many many (many) more! Thank you mama for giving me the gift of life and love these past 35 years! I always think the real heroes should be the moms on the birthday's of their children. Amiright?
2. I am wearing 14 rings on my fingers as I type this. And all other days.
3. I used to collect everything. Deflated mylar balloons, gemstones, marbles, insecurities, you name it.
4. I am the current owner of eleven tattoos. Am I done? Am I? Midlife (thirdlife?) crisis up in here!
5. I sleep walk sometimes.
6. I have never watched the Back to the Future movies. Never will.
7. I have lived in three states (NY. ME and PA).
8. I still have greeting cards I got on my first birthday. And every year after. I'm sure I'll need them someday.
9. I could have a cup of coffee and immediately take a nap.
10. I lay awake at night reliving conversations looking for stupid things I may have said. It's a real gas.
11. I have been to 15 countries and 23 states. Lots more to see though people!
12. I have read 26 books so far this year. Working my library hard.
13. I haven't eaten breakfast in three years.
14. Our first pet as a married couple was named Dominic. Ha!
15. I failed my driver's license once for hitting a cone parallel parking. Still can't parallel park.
16. Sterling silver roses are my favorite flower.
17. I am an accidental PTO mom.
18. I'm currently rewatching True Blood and I'm a bit embarrassed by that fact.
19. I do 11 loads of laundry per week.
20. I always wanted four kids, two of each, just like in my family.
21. If my kids wouldn't kill me I would love to get a RV and drive across the country.
22. I skied for 14 years.
23. I was once sued for a car accident I caused and it was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life.
24. I would max out my credit card at this local store called Cocalico Creek. And maybe then Target.
25. My husband and kids chew with their mouths open and I want to smack them. Repeatedly.
26. I have worked for twelve different employers. I quit one because I couldn't paint my nails and another because of the pleated pants. You would have too.
27. I accidentally saw Marilyn Manson in concert.
28. I am a ESFJ at the moment.
29. Have good news to share? Sorry I go straight for the jugular and spread the bad news. Did you hear about the *insert horribly disturbing news story*?
30. I would rather burn the house down than kill a spider. That is what husbands are for.
31. I'm a Charlotte.
32. I have the absolute worst short term retention. Probably why I have so many notes and lists on my phone because otherwise? It did not happen.
33. I like to have my radio in the car loud and I cannot lie. Unless the kids are nuts in which case I forget to even turn it on.
34. I should probably be a vegetarian because meat freaks me out but I also hate vegetables. What does that even mean?
35. This has taken me three days to write.
Gah. That was a lot. Happy weekend!
