Monday, February 9, 2009

25 Things

I was tagged on Facebook for this "25 random things" list and thought I'd post it here too. :)

1. I lived in the same house from the time I was born until I left for college.
2. My favorite pet ever was my dog named Bambi Taylor. She was an Eskimo Spitz. She got bit by a rattlesnake and died.
3. My second grade teacher is my husband's great aunt. She gave me her "Mrs. P" apple at my wedding shower to hang on my classroom door.
4. I love baking and trying new recipes.
5. I like to take surveys online and through the mail.
6. I love strawberry limeade slushes at Sonic.
7. One of my hobbies is writing cards and letters. I am part of two "cheer mail" programs--one for brain cancer patients/survivors and one for the elderly.
8. I have a huge collection of cards and stationery. I use a lot but like to buy more too when I find it for a good price. :)
9. I love the music of Stephen Curtis Chapman and have been to two concerts.
10. Reading is one of my favorite things to do. I keep a list of the books I've read.
11. I enjoy hanging the laundry on my clotheslines. It is relaxing thing for me. (I'm actually surprised I enjoy it as much as I do!)
12. I'm so thankful I was able to attend and graduate from ACU. I made wonderful friends and have great memories of my time there.
13. I taught elementary school for three years. I taught 2nd grade, then 1st grade, then 2nd grade in a private school. I still keep in touch with some of my students, too.
14. My husband is my best friend. God knew exactly what I needed when He brought us together at ACU.
15. I have been to New York City twice with my high school choir, and we sang in Carnegie Hall.
16. I love blogging and have made so many great friends!
17. I had a miscarriage in 2003.
18. I don't have any television shows I watch weekly. (Too much garbage in my opinion!) I miss the old ones like Cosby, Full House, and Family Matters.
20. I like going to the dentist. I was never afraid because of the wonderful dentist I had as a child, Dr. Cox.
21. My son is so precious to me! He has taught me so many things.
22. I have not traveled much at all. There are only a couple places in the world that are high on my list of places to see.
23. I collect Precious Moments figurines.
24. I want to get back in the habit of donating blood. At one time I did regularly because the blood mobile came to our church on Wednesday nights.
25. I am turning 30 this month!

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"The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne." Psalm 11:4

8 comments:

Kristi said...

We have so many things in common...precious moments, miscarriage, teaching, meeting our hubs, etc. But, you lost me at the 30 thing. You youngin'! I'll turn 40 next November. I can't believe I just typed that. Now I have the shakes. Oiy! I enjoyed your list. Blessings to you.

PS Can you tell us more about your letter ministry? I've never heard of that and it sounds wonderful!!!!

Natalie said...

I loved this post and loved getting to know you better. I love stationary and cards too! You are such a wonderful encourager and I know your letter ministry really is a blessing to those who are on the receiving end!

Debra Kaye said...

Bethany,

I'm with Kristi...you lost me at the 30 thing too..but you are so precious and wiser than your years, my friend. I love your sweet heart! I love sonic's slushie's too...sooo good, huh. And I'm with you on the TV shows.

Have a blessed Monday, my friend. Hugs to you!

sister sheri said...

#25 You are one wise 29-year old!
#20 Wish I had your dentist as a child... I am a wreck as I get older in the dentist's chair.
#17 I am so sorry.
#16 Me, too!
#14 I love how you love your husband!
#8 I love stationery. My favorite is Crane's lined pink stationery... and a nice bold black ink pen.
#5 Do you do e-rewards? I just earned a $15 certificate for Borders because I answered some surveys.

Musings of A Minister said...

Very interesting. You have lived and are living a wonderful life....I have just finished reading This Is Your Brain On Joy. I will be publishing a review soon. Overcast and sprinkling here in the Phoenix area today. Have a great day!

Kathy said...

I'm on facebook now, so look me up!

Denise said...

Great, and interesting post sweetie.

Marsha said...

Loved your list of 25! And my folks loved card number 3!