100 things

1. I once convinced my brother that we had to clear the snow from the lake so the otters would not die. After a couple hours of work, we found a rather large thawed region.

2. I have vivid memories that never actually happened.

3. Some of my fondest childhood memories include catching crayfish and snakes.

4. I thought I would have kids by now.

5. I let too many good friends go.

6. A mouse I tried to rescue from my cat’s mouth once bit me. When I went to get the tetanus shot I did not admit that I knew the mouse was there. It was dark outside, after all.

7. Some people think I am a good person, but I know better.

8. Some people know better too.

9. I once carried a large rock home from a long hike down the creek with my stepfamily in Texas because my aunt wanted to keep it. At the end of our journey she said she did not really want it, she just wanted to see if I would really carry it.

10. I am too sensitive.

11. I used to order two foot-long subs from Subway and eat them both in one sitting.

12. I wonder why most Subways are now in gas stations.

13. When people do things that they probably should not, I usually try to make them feel comfortable about it. I do not know why I do that.

14. I feel sorry for anyone in trouble. Even if I know they probably deserve it.

15. Someone once told me that for a person who is so health conscious, I sure do have a large television.

16. I told my mom that I wanted a dishwasher before I even had a place to live.

17. I finally have a dishwasher.

18. It takes me ten times longer to do things than it should. Unless it is due in an hour.

19. I love to take pictures but I hate it when people take my picture.

20. I have snaps stuck to the biceps region of my arm because I used them in lab today. Now I just think they look funny.

21. Sometimes I purposely leave my name tag on.

22. I should probably feel worse about killing frogs.

23. I feel guilty a lot.

24. Material things mean too much to me and I do not know how to change.

25. I do not understand how some people can look so polished all of the time when I cannot do so even when I really try.

26. If I get a bill I will just pay it without even understanding from where it came. And usually I will also have to pay the late fee.

27. When people tell me “no” I almost always listen.

28. I often forget to introduce people.

29. I never remember what is a split infinitive so I never know if I am splitting them.

30. I often change my mind so I have learned not to trust myself.

31. I struggle with what I think is right and what is most convenient.

32. I struggle with what I think is right and what I think is more tasty.

33. I once had to staple my pants shut because I was teaching that day and could not go home to change.

34. I buy cheap clothes.

35. I never want to leave home but I love to travel.

36. I have seven parents.

37. I live less than two hours away from Mexico and I’ve never been there.

38. When I was little I was often scared.

39. I still feel guilty for telling Bobbie she had a big butt because she was being mean. I did not object when she pushed me over because I knew I deserved it.

40. I think the older I get the more I might like myself. I look forward to 40, but I am scared of more wrinkles.

41. My brother thinks I should participate in on-line dating. He is crazy.

42. I consume a lot of salt and I do not think it is a bad thing.

43. I am more hypocritical than most and I also do not think that is a bad thing.

44. I went through a very long stoic period and I am not sure I am completely over it.

45. I received my first passport when I was 28. I am still 28.

46. I used to have a pig.

47. I like the way my voice sounds on a very cold, still winter day.

48. But really I hate the way my voice sounds to everyone else.

49. I am not very good at picking out good presents for people unless there is not an occasion to celebrate.

50. I once lay in a ditch with my friend and saw 8 shooting stars.

51. I want to be crafty but I am hopeless.

52. My favorite class in undergrad was drawing.

53. I used to think I hated history. That is the reason I know so little.

54. I once bought a motorcycle tire at a silent auction for ten dollars and used it to decorate my room.

55. I did not think about my weight until I moved to orange county.

56. I like it when strangers make eye contact and say hello when you pass them.

57. I always think I am worldlier than I really am.

58. I get uncomfortable when people tell me they “are just calling me back” or ask “what did you want?”

59. A friend once said I did not seem like a South Dakotan.

60. I over pack.

61. I want to be friends with my neighbors but I do not know how.

62. I hardly ever remember movies or books.

63. I sleep better with my retainers in.

64. The first time I saw a Hummer I was obsessed and wanted to have one.

65. Someone once stopped me to ask if he could take a picture of me for his class. When I agreed he took a picture of my feet and walked away.

66. I do not think Disneyland is the happiest place on Earth. Not even close.

67. Some people eat their feelings, some people shop for their feelings, some people hide from their feelings. I do all three.

68. I do not believe people can read palms but I am anticipating death at 35 and wonder when I will have time for two husbands.

69. I do not like to participate but when I do I will probably have fun.

70. I only drink for the effect – never for the taste.

71. I believe the music should never stop.

72. I am easily inspired.

73. I have a lot of projects in my head that I want to do but I am not good enough at managing my time to actually complete anything.

74. I cannot name anything at which I am really good.

75. I am the complete opposite of the people who have no regrets.

76. My first roommate thought I was in love with him and I was not allowed to tell him otherwise. It made things awkward.

77. On Sunday afternoons I used to eat cheese soup in the refrigerator of the Millstone.

78. I started getting motion sickness when I was 13 but was in denial until I was about 19.

79. A boy once tried to impress me by having a book but when he opened it, a hole had been carved into the pages for storage purposes. It was cute.

80. I once stole a Luna bar just to see how easy it would be. I returned it the next day.

81. I think I feel younger than I am.

82. I used to not be able to touch my belly button but I got over it recently.

83. I once burned my neck with garlic.

84. When I know I am being manipulated, I sometimes let it happen.

85. I can get excited about sports but I am not proud of it.

86. I was excited when I found out I needed braces.

87. I have never done a pull-up.

88. I used to have a hard time saying I’m sorry.

89. I got lost on a natural caribou trail near Canada but my dad saved me before it got dark.

90. I’ve had the same box of polyvinyl film for six years and when I acquired it, it had been my roommate’s previous roommate’s. Largest box of polyvinyl film ever.

91. I am completely unoriginal.

92. I used to think divorce meant a big fight between married people.

93. I used to love chislic.

94. I once had a fish that I caught with my grandfather mounted. That was the funniest day we ever had together.

95. I love to dance.

96. When I visit the south I think in a southern accent.

97. Even though I only had a year of german in high school, I still often think, “Er ist nicht zu Hause.” for no good reason at all. It must go through my head several times a day.

98. I hate going to get my car washed.

99. I started babysitting when I was 10.

100. My first cabbage patch kid was named Dexter.