25 Things

Ok my turn to do the 25 things about me. I tag whoever hasn't done it yet and wants to! I want to know more about you :-)

1) My ideal morning would be warm and breezy on a porch drinking coffee with a journal and a Bible and Greg and Buddy right next to me.

2) I loooove coffee drinks, Barq's root beer, and regular coke. These are my vices in the food area :-)

3) I'm allergic to cow's milk, but it's not that bad.

4) Greg and I buy at least one dessert at the grocery every week. It is usually brownies and they are usually gone within 2 days. Thus the multiple dessert purchases sometimes.

5) I have grown to love budgeting and saving. I came into marriage with zero skills in this area, but I really enjoy finding thrifty ways to enjoy life and find deals. Coupons and sales are my friend.

6) I like making friends by having deep and meaningful conversations first and then having small talk and play time later. I have found most people don't work this way, so I am learning to have small talk first and hoping for deep conversations later.

7) A portion of my heart will always be in San Pedro Belize where I learned about loving people of another culture and who lived much simpler lives than we do in the U.S.

8) I am very flip-floppy on my political views. You can't find me in one camp; I live in both and even outside of both. "Thy Kingdom come" is a much more interesting prospect than the incredibly problematic systems we have in place now.

9) I really like thinking about Heaven and have been learning a lot lately about what it will be like and what has to happen in the end times before the new heaven and new earth come.

10) I miss playing soccer- playing on a team and feeling the exhilarating feeling of scoring a goal or making a good play.

11) I am sad that Greg will no longer be umpiring softball. Gotta love a man in uniform :-) It was such a special part of his life for the last 12 years and I enjoyed going to games and watching him out there. Silly dissertation is stealing his free time.

12) I am much more introverted than I ever thought possible. I absolutely love people but I get really quiet in groups. I prefer one on one conversations any day.

13) I am a big fan of the practice of breatfeeding your child. I know I haven't had one yet so I don't know how difficult and painful it can be. But I really hope I am able to do it with my children and for as long as possible. It is amazing what health benefits come from that!

14) I have loved working at a residential construction company and think there are some very fun things people do with their houses. It's been neat to have a training ground and a place to gather ideas for a home we could have in the future.

15) My favorite TV show is The Closer. Have you noticed? :-)

16) I've been told I kinda look like Giada De Laurentis on Food Network. I consider that a very big complement! Now if only I could cook like she does...

17) My favorite outfit is a black top, comfy jeans, and black shoes. Although the black and white one I'm wearing with it today works well, too.

18) I'm a proud Lechnerd from A&M. Whoop!

19) One of my favorite books is "Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster. It is foundational if you want to grow in knowledge of the Lord and grow closer in your relationship with Him. I can read it over and over and not get bored.

20) The best couch ever is the one in our study that my parents had in their house even back when I was born. So it's at least 26 years old and cooooooommmmmmfffyyy!

21) If it weren't for our allergies, Greg and I would head for the Appalachians in a heartbeat. Maybe by the time we retire the allergies won't be an issue.

22) Things from my childhood I'd love to pick back up again if I had the time & money: developing my singing voice, horseback riding, whitewater rafting. I had such a rich childhood with so many fun activities and experiences! Thanks, Mom and Dad, for making so much possible for me!

23) I love blasting my music in the car and singing at the top of my lungs. It's even better if it has a good bass to it.

24) I am kind of an aggressive driver. I have Houston to blame for that. But I just love driving fast and getting places quickly. I have gotten much better about driving the speed limit and I always, always use my blinker.

25) I'm terrible about getting back to people. This is one of my biggest weaknesses. I am sure I owe any person who reads this an apology for not calling or emailing you back at some point in time. I do want to get better in this area!

Love you guys! I tag anyone who reads this (because I doubt I have 25 people). You can post on your blog or you can make a note on your facebook page. Enjoy!