6 more things about me!

This morning I was tagged to do another "about me" meme. Of course I'm going to participate, it gets me out of having to come up with something to write about today. So thanks to my friend Stephanie! She's the author over at Serenity Now! Serenity Now! I have done one like this before, so I'm posting it here, in case you want to take a peek. Other things about me.

1. I hate onions. Pretty much with a passion. I've always hated them. Can't stand the way they smell (raw that is). And I can taste them in A.N.Y.T.H.I.N.G. (raw that is). So hold the onions on the burger or in anything that someone might want to toss a raw onion onto. Notice I said raw a lot? Well, that's because I can cook with them. Yes, that's right folks. Even though I have a maid right now, and she does most of the cooking. I have been known to dabble in the kitchen. And when cooking, yes, I use onions. But they must be finely chopped. I love the way they smell when they are cooking. (not raw) And I can eat them in food. As long as they are small. If they are too big. Even cooked, I will still pull them out of my food. Ask my mom. She'll tell you it's true.

2. Weird new habit of mine. I grow my nails out pretty long. Once they are too long, I bite them all off. I don't like this habit. I don't like my short nails after I've bitten them all off. And I never bite them in public. Just at home. I think I might seriously try to start clipping my nails when they get too long. As in, DUH. Why didn't I do that in the first place? I don't know. I have moments of sheer brilliance sometimes. Which then leads me to the next one...

3. I do wash my hands before I stick them into my mouth. I'm not a huge germophobe. But I am acutely aware of all of the nasty things out there. And I like to be as clean as possible. I wasn't always that way. I think it changed, oh around the time that I took microbiology and then spent many hours working in the hospital. Kind of puts a new outlook on being clean. And watching where you put your stuff. Hands included.

4. I have always had bangs. That may not be cool, but they are like my safety feature. I don't know if I could operate normally without them. I've had long bangs, to the point where it didn't look so much like bangs. But still bangs, nonetheless.

5. I am considering having plastic surgery. I haven't looked into the prices here in South America, but I know that my mother-in-law came here for a procedure and spent considerably less.

6. I have not driven (a car or any other motor vehicle) since June 14. The day we left the US. Feels kind of weird. And although our vehicle arrived by ship on or about August 22. It has still not officially been released to us. It's just sitting in the parking lot at the embassy. Nice. But on a good note, we have not paid car insurance or had to buy gas in that time either.

That covers it for my 6. If you would like to play along, tag yourself and then leave me a comment. I'd love to learn more about you too!

Off to get some ice. Alexa just bit Eddie. Never a dull moment around here!

7 things about me...

I spent some time outdoors this afternoon with the kiddos. Unfortunately there is no pleasing them both. We ended up back here for a late nap. And by that, I don't mean me.

Today I've been honored with the Smile Award from Tammy. I have to laugh, not smile when I read that she has given this to me. Although a Valium is more of what I do need, I will graciously accept this sweet token! Thank you! I am now under the impression that I am to pass on these awards as well, so please be patient with me through this process.

Now on to the random things you didn't know about me.

1. I have been watching Days of Our Lives for 23 years. Not consecutively, not religiously. But enough to be a DOOL junkie. I know all the main characters, how many times they have died (and un-died) and all the silly things that go along with it. I haven't watched it since I've been in Chile. And I miss it.

2. The smallest bone in the human body. Does anyone know what it is? I had mine surgically removed. And then felt the after affects for a month.

3. Procrastination is my middle name. OK, that's a total lie. But it should be. I can totally put off doing anything for any reason whatsoever. Not a lovely trait, but mine nonetheless.

4. I have 3 scars on the back of my left thigh from hopping a fence and landing in a prickly bush (I was 13). One scar on my right elbow from crashing my bike when I was 7. And a fine scar on my lower lip from taking a nasty spill in the tub. All of these involved large amounts of sanguinous drainage.

5. I am terrified of heights. It came on pretty sudden. When I went to Adventure Island in Tampa, FL. as I was climbing up the stairs to go down a water slide I was scared out of my wits. I had never been scared of heights before, it just happened. I was also scared beyond reason as I was climbing flights of stairs inside of the statue of liberty. It doesn't scare me to fly, or to be in a tall building. But if I get too close to the edge (like on a balcony), I feel sick.

6. I have had too many jobs to count. Here are a few: license plate maker, stock girl (Publix), head cashier, Barnes n noble bookseller, licensed Realtor, Dillards salesperson, shot girl @ the Roundup, Chili's hostess, flight attendant, Hooters girl, and leasing consultant at an apartment complex.

7. I love giraffes. I once owned and wore (repeatedly) a hideous pair of giraffe shoes. I thought they were cute. I still remember them. Pointy toes, beige. Flats. They had a giraffe head and neck on each of the outer sides of the shoes. I can still see them now. Not so cute. Maybe if I were 2. But I wasn't. I was 22.

I don't plan on tagging anyone to do this meme. But if you would like to participate, please go right on ahead and knock yourself out. Cheers!