25 Random Things About Me

And, taking my cue from Brenda, below are 25 Random Things About Me.....

This was fun. I tried not to think about it too much - it's funny the things that came into my head....

1. My favorite font is "Franklin Gothic Book"


2. I would love to fly in a hot air balloon


3. I plan on going to Tuscany within the next five years


4. I wore braces on my teeth a few years ago


5. I once dated a man who drove a hearse (for fun – it’s not like he worked at a mortuary or anything)


6. When I was in high school I worked as a "pinkie" at Holland Hospital


7. I once took a walk around the Haworth pond with Ernie Harwell


8. I used to be able to ice skate


9. I was a member of the West Ottawa Vocalaires


10. I just ordered the soundtrack from the movie "The Man in the Iron Mask"


11. I adore vintage childrens’ books


12. I have a bunion the size of Texas


13. Sometimes I cry in church when the choir sings certain songs that remind me of my mother


14. I’ve always wanted to go up in outer space


15. I have the most wonderful children in the whole wide world – no, really!


16. I usually stay up past midnight


17. I’m completely annoyed when people don’t use their turn signals


18. I laugh hysterically every time I watch Seinfeld


19. My husband and I once carved our initials in a tree near Beulah


20. I love the taste of lemons so much that I’m growing my own lemon tree


21. To me, heaven is watching a Tiger’s game


22. I’m happiest at home


23. I got fired from my first job


24. I love the smell of new books and rubber dolls


25. I have a scar on my kneecap that looks like a smile