My friend Janet tagged me last week. I'm supposed to write seven interesting things about myself and ask seven people to do the same thing. Is there anything interesting about me? (racking my brain for some ideas.....)
1. I will have six kids before I turn 30. No, I am not insane. At least I don't think so; others may beg to differ.
2. I used to be anti-homeschool. Imagine my shock when my first born were just babies and I felt promptings that I was supposed to homeschool them. I think it's because Heavenly Father knew my biases were so strong, it would take five years for me to soften up to the idea. Now I love homeschooling and think it's the coolest thing ever.
3. I was a perfectionist when I was younger and used to cry and cry if I missed a word on my spelling tests or got a "B" instead of an "A". I remember practicing for hours for upcoming piano recitals and bursting into tears everytime I made a mistake. Ever since my fifth grade teacher pulled me aside and said I needed to lighten up, I got a little better every year and I think I'm nearly normal now. I still try hard to do things well, but I don't get upset when I fall short of perfection.
4. When Joe was studying for the LSAT before getting into law school, I used to take his practice tests for fun when I was bored.
5. I'm really shy, but I love being on stage. I feel comfortable in a big crowd if I'm performing, but if I have to express my own, real, thoughts in front of a group of people I freeze up and can't get my thoughts out the way I would like.
6. I always have hundreds of questions in my brain all the time about anything and everything, even the most trivial things. I wonder how things work or why something was done or said a certain way, etc. Sometimes I research to find the answers, but most of the time I analyze the thing I question for a long time and theorize or hypothesize what I think the answer might be. My husband can't stand hearing my made up answers. He'd rather I just go straight to a source to find out the truth. I tell him I can't help it, I get the analyzing from my dad.
7. If I wake up in the middle of the night, my brain often locks onto a project or an idea and I can't let go of it. I have pieced entire quilts in my head (including calculating the measurements of each piece/block if I want the finished quilt to be a certain size after factoring in seam allowances), written passionate letters to the editor, practiced piano music and peformances in my head over and over again until they're just right, and tried to translate my English ideas into Albanian--all in the wee hours of the morning. I hate it when this happens because I'm always a zombie the next day. The worst part is I rarely follow through with any of the projects that keep me awake. What a waste of precious sleep!
I tag:
Julie P.
Staci S.
Jayleen
Angie R.
Amy L.
Stephanie
Louisa Bee
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That was so much fun to read. I laughed out loud a couple of times... especially that Joe hates your made up answers.. at least he should give you some kind of credit for trying--that takes more effort and creativity than finding out the truth.
Also, I CANNOT believe you took practice LSAT tests. I could barely get through a question before getting bored. Did you secretly want to go? Did you ever calculate your score?
Great facts. Can't wait to hear your homeschooling posts. We need to advertise it more, because it IS the coolest thing. Also, I should give you a lot of credit for me homeschooling-- you really got me thinking about what what important! What a blessing it is now! Thanks for your GREAT example. You are so not crazy for having 6 kids, you can totally handle it.
There is a difference between being "shy" and thinking before you speak. . .you are not shy. :-)
I am much like you, as far as performing. I love an audience, only when I am well prepared. Asking me to do something like karaoke is torture!
You have an amazing voice! I have heard it be compared to Ariel (The Little Mermaid). One day you will have to be a voice for a singing Disney character!
I remember you sang, "Think of Me" (from Les Mis) when we were at your home. I was hoping you would not do the crazy Ahhhh part at the end, because I have NEVER heard anyone who can do it. YOU DID! It was so beautiful!! :-) I loved it!
I do not think you are crazy for having 6 children--I think you are awesome! You amaze me. You are a terrific example of Motherhood. I think of you often!
We sure love you guys!!
Janet, I did calculate my scores and actually did pretty well. I had absolutely NO desire to go to law school at that time, I was just curious to see if I could do well on the test. But when I was younger I told people that I was going to be an attorney, marry a rich man, have two kids, a nanny to watch them, and a maid to do all my housework. I guess it's safe to say my priorities changed! (Well, I'd still consider the maid for some of the housework--specifically ironing and bathrooms!)
I am always amazed that you homeschool! I think it's really interesting the things you come up with in your sleep. Is that how you find time to plan your lessons? You are an inspiration to me!
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