25 Random Things

A Facebook meme, but I'm short on blog posts, so here you go!

Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you.

1. I can't understand how I'm such a girly-girl when it comes to romantic comedies, ridiculous fruity drinks, and the need to talk everything to death, yet I completely missed the genes that make women like shoes and purses and care about fashion.

2. I learned to play the flute by playing while listening to every single game of the 1981 Dodgers season. I was never very talented, but I played for 3 hours a day, so I got good at it.

3. When I had just one child, I was a really good mom - consistent, patient, fair. Now that I have three, there are times when I just can't fight the chaos!

4. I hate writing. Anything. Especially checks ;)

5. I'm horrible with accents. After 6 years of living in London, I still can't imitate an English accent (any of them) at all. Don't ask me, please - it's humiliating!

6. My husband makes me laugh, even after almost 18 years, even when I'm mad at him. Don't tell him though - it'll go to his head!

7. I loathe shopping of all kinds - are there really people who do this for fun?

8. For a "greenie", I have an absolute love of technology. I adore my iPod, my Kindle, audiobooks, podcasts, tivo, and anything new and exciting.

9. I'm totally addicted to a Pogo game called Crazy Cakes. You make pretend baked goods for elves, dwarves, and wizards and deliver them via fairy. Yes, I know it's silly - but I'm counting on you to be kind and forgive me my weaknesses.

10. I'm pretty sure that my devotion to the Dodgers is as close as I've ever come to true religious faith.

11. I harbor a secret mistrust of people who like cats better than dogs. Since some of my best friends are "cat people", I've had to work past it and love them anyway.

12. I can fall asleep anywhere, at any time. Really.

13. I've never had a crush on an actor - but don't get me started on musicians!

14. I love sushi, but hate chopsticks. I was so happy the day I found an article that said that it's acceptable to eat sushi with your hands. If it's on the internet, it must be true, right? I choose to believe.

15. My favorite concert ever was The Kinks at the LA Sports Arena in 1985. Everyone knew all the words to every song, and we all sang along. I've been in awe of Ray Davies ever since.

16. I firmly believe that you should never mix sweet sauces with meat. No sweet and sour chicken, no orange duck, no barbeque sauce. It's just wrong.

17. I loved being pregnant, despite all of the complications and worries.

18. The only cliche I've ever really believed in is "bloom where you're planted." It reminds me to make the best of a new situation, and adjust to new places and people without self-pity. You know, play the cards you're dealt. Oops - there's another one!

19. I laugh every time I think about the movie This Is Spinal Tap.

20. I tried being a vegetarian for about 6 months in 1996, but since I dislike vegetables, it was a debacle. I just ended up substituting cheese for the meat (cheese enchiladas, anyone?) and gained 6 pounds.

21. One day, I will own a convertible. It's my only materialistic goal.

22. My biggest non-materialistic goal: I want my kids to grow up to be good people. I don't care if they're doctors or janitors -- I just want them to be honorable, respectful, and kind.

23. I don't believe that anyone will read this far down the list.

24. I often wish for more hours in the day, so that I can do all the things I want to do.

25. I don't believe that knowing someone's favorite color tells you anything about them at all.