Clayton's Momma at 29!

Thought I'd include a some tidbits about myself since this is Clayton's "scrapblog" and she may just want to hear a few RANDOM things of what made her mom so cool at 29.

• The reason why I'm not in a majority of our family pictures is because I'm always the one taking the pictures.  I enjoy photography and am taking classes to improve my skills.  I took two photography classes in college and thought about minoring in it but the artsy people in the department had different ideas then I did on what are good photos.  I enjoy normal pictures of people, buildings, and scenery and they liked weird abstract photos.  So I just made it a hobby.
• I don't dance in public unless given liquid courage (that's alcohol).  And if I am under the influence enough to dance, I am terrible at it.  I have no coordination and/or rhythm.  So even though I say follow your dreams, you have no genes to be a cheerleader or professional dancer.  So, you've got to make it on your own.
• Again, like dancing I need liquid courage to karaoke.  (No, I'm not a drunk.)  But when I do, my song of choice is "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice.  It's a great rap song by a one-hit-wonder, white rapper.
• I enjoy collecting stuff for the house.  McCarty Pottery, NJ Woods paintings, Sis and D's wooden spoons are just a few.  
• I didn't get my ears pierced until I was in 8th grade....Or maybe it was 7th.  But whatever grade, I'm glad I waited until I could make the decision for myself.  And FYI, you won't be getting yours pierced for awhile.
• I'm a fast food junkie.  Here are a few of my favorites: 
• McDonald's- french fries and chicken nuggets both eaten with sweet & sour & hot mustard dipping sauce.
• Taco Bell- mexican pizza, nachos bellgrande, and taco supreme
• In the summer, it's near impossible to get me to wear any other shoes but my Rainbow flip flops.  They are so comfortable and I love them.
• I'm lazy when it comes to taking my make-up off at night.  And I'm even more lazy that I don't wear mascara most days because it's too messy to take off.  I prefer to say I'm laid back and casual.
• My favorite perfume right now is St. John.
• I always have ambition to start working out but never follow through.  I hope to get busy soon as I would LOVE to have a bathing suit body again.
• I wear diamond stud earrings (they're actually CZ's), my wedding ring, another ring on my right hand, and my watch everyday.  I feel naked without them.  I also wear a diamond and emerald necklace at all times that Harris gave me while we were dating.  I rarely take it off.  It stays with me in the shower and to sleep.  I have bought many pairs of fun earrings but never wear them.  Nowadays, I prefer the classics.
• I enjoy doing craft projects and my mom and sister laugh because many times I see something in a store and say I can make that for cheaper.  And since we've been in Tupelo, I've made all sorts of stuff.  Kills time during the day and keeps my creative juices flowing.
• I love being a stay-at-home/wife for the time being.  I'm so blessed to be able to spend the day with Clayton and Sadie.  I've cherished every minute of it.  I'm contemplating going back to school to get my master's in teaching.  One of these days I'll make up my mind.
• I enjoy cooking but don't like slaving away in the kitchen and then eating it immediately.  By the time I finish making a lengthy meal, I don't want to look at it much less eat it right then.  And with all the taste testing, I'm full anyway.  I prefer to get it ready in the morning and pop it in the oven or make a bunch of stuff to freeze and eat it later.  
• I loved fried foods.  Chicken, cheese sticks, french fries, shrimp, you name it and I love it fried.
• My idea of a perfect night is surrounded by my family with a glass of wine or a mimosa and watching tv and hanging out.  
• Dr. Pepper is my soft drink of choice.  I also like sweet tea when out and about.  I am really just lazy because unsweet tea is just fine but why take the time to sweeten it yourself when you can order it already sweetened.  Yes, I realize the amount of sugar and order unsweet sometimes.
• I am a night owl.  I like to stay up later then many (around 11 or 12) but I like to sleep in a bit.  And let me really sleep in and it could be 11 or noon before I wake up.  Haven't done that in awhile since Clayton arrived but sometimes catching up on sleep is just what my body needs.
• I like to tidy the house before I go to bed.  I hate waking up to a mess.  Each day I like to start fresh.  But there are many nights I look around at the disaster that occurred of Clayton pulling everything out and say it can wait til tomorrow.
• I love working in the yard.  It's a great form of stress relief and exercise.  The leaf blower is a best friend of mine.  I can frequently be seen push mowing the grass, picking up leaves, or planting flowers.  I love seeing the results of my work.
• I don't like to be the center of attention.  Speech class was not fun.  Being in front of a lot of people makes me freak.  Like opening presents in a big group or standing in front of a crowd getting married...I'm incredibly uncomfortable and most likely sweating bullets.  

And with that, that's way more than anyone wants to know about me.