My turn...
First of all let me just say a huge thank you to all of you who responded to my last blog entry. Your words mean so very much to me...thank you!!
Now..I figure it's high time I lighten the mood around here don't ya' think?! I've been seeing these "100 things about me" lists floating around blogdom for the past week or two and I just *have* to give this a shot. Now of course I should be packing (we leave for Hawaii in 3 days), but no, no, no..I'm going to PROCRASTINATE (that one's for you Frederique) and play on my blog for a bit instead.
So, here we go!
1. My name is Jamie Allison, but my parents almost named me Jessica Elizabeth.
2. I like the name Jamie Allison.
3. I had two stuffed animals that rarely left my side when I was a child..one named Barkley, the other Governor.
4. My 2nd grade teacher once did an experiment in which we had to smell one flavor of Starburst but eat another while blindfolded. That was my favorite science experiment ever.
5. I went to college to study Political Science and Criminal Justice.
6. I went to graduate school to study secondary education.
7. I was teaching 9th grade American History on 9/11.
8. When I was in 9th grade I met my very best friend KeriAne...she sat behind me in science class.
9. I faked sick in 9th grade science class to get out of disecting a frog and a cow's eye.
10. I'm a vegetarian.
11. I almost lost my life on March 25th, 2005 when I was thrown out the back windshield of a car.
12. An off-duty paramedic traveling two cars behind us when the accident occured saved my life. He used a tank of oxygen he "happened" to have in the trunk of his car from a seminar the night before.
13. I'm afraid of traveling in snow storms (see #11).
14. My college roommate and I used to eat raw cookie dough and brownie dough while watching chick flicks.
15. I love politics but hate talking politics.
16. Most people guess my political affiliation wrong.
17. In jr. high my friend and I had plans to build a fashion empire called "Statement" when we graduated from college.
18. That same friend is a pediatrician now. I think she made a wise career decision.
19. I got my first cavity when I was 28 years old.
20. My husband comes from a family of 5 boys.
21. We gave birth to the 6th grandson on his side of the family..no girls!
22. I miss the show "Rags to Riches"...a show that used to be on Sunday nights when I was growing up.
23. I rented Fragile Rock from the library last year...for myself not the kids!
24. I love reading! Love, love, love reading!
25. I LOVE talking books with people.
26. I belong to a book club with a former high school student of mine and her mom.
27. Our next book club meeting is Saturday.
28. I have not read the book yet.
29. Tonight I will be up very late reading!
30. One of my favorite things to do growing up was going roller skating.
31. I hated "suicide" pop, but all my friends loved it.
32. My breath must have been HORRIBLE at the skating rink because my favorite snack was Funions. (Remember those?!)
33. I had cool blue Nike roller skates with big yellow wheels.
34. The only pop I will drink is Diet Coke. Nothing else!
35. Chai tea is my morning drink of choice. My day doesn't begin until I've finished a cup.
36. My Popo taught me to drive in 8th grade.
37. He let me drive on the back roads to and from school.
38. I hit a parked car the day I received my driver's permit.
39. I always wanted cheesecake for my birthday instead of regular birthday cake.
40. One of my favorite pasttimes is to bake!
41. The most requested recipe in my stash is for my baked apple french toast and for my rhubarb upside down cake.
42. My favorite comfort food at the moment is Lime flavored tortilla chips with salsa.
43. My mom drove me to Minneapolis to buy my senior prom dress. We shopped for two days straight until we found one that was way out of our budget.
44. She bought it for me anyway.
45. I wore my senior prom dress again on my honeymoon.
46. We rarely watch t.v. at our house but I am addicted to a few reality t.v. shows...Amazing Race, Survivor, and The Apprentice.
47. I wish Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell would both shut their pie holes!
48. My cousin, Troy, is very close friends with Sean William Scott. I have met him several times.
49. My grandpa was a pilot in WWII.
50. My granpa's best friend was the co-pilot of the Memphis Belle.
51. One of my favorite movies of all times is "Memphis Belle".
52. The best restaraunt I've ever been to is "The Bongo Room" in Chicago (their Sunday brunch is to die for!)
53. I ate Pumpkin Spice pancakes with white chocolate syrup at The Bongo Room.
54. I love shopping, but never have time.
55. I'm learning to love shopping on-line.
56. Some of my favorite stores are Anthropolgie, Alloy, and J. Crew.
57. When I was little I used to tell people my name was Jamie Allichicken.
58. I called my Dad "Fat Dad Doe-Doe"
59. My dad is not fat.
60. I love it when I'm out for a walk and I can smell clean laundry...those dryer sheets must be strong!!
61. I love entertaining people at our home.
62. Never in a million years would I have guessed myself capable of navigating a computer the way I do.
63. I feel like the luckiest person in the world to have a job that I love!!
64. My biggest challenge is staying organized.
65. I'm thankful that I've learned not to waste my energy comparing myself to others.
66. My parents still live in the same house I was brought home to as a baby.
67. I had a pet bird named Charlie growing up.
68. My closet used to be color coordinated.
69. Now it's not.
70. I love my internet friends!
71. When I was little I loved going to my granparents house and drinking Shirley Temples.
72. I had really big hair in high school.
73. When I was in 4th grade I was one of only 3 girls in my class.
74. My only sister is 5 years older than me.
75. All of the boys in my grade thought my sister was hot!
76. I didn't like my sister's boyfriend in high school. He reminded me of Eddie Haskel.
77. One of my least favorite tasks is filling the car up with gas.
78. I used to work at Mr. Bulky's candy store in high school.
79. The last vacation I went on was to Grand Cayman.
80. I check Ali Edwards blog almost everyday.
81. Microwaveable caramel popcorn is one of my all-time favorite snack foods.
82. At this moment I'm wondering if anyone is still reading this list.
83. I love doing crafts with my son.
84. I can spend hours upon hours searching for books for my kids...I never get bored with it!
85. Shopping local antique stores for kids toys/books is my idea of a great time!
86. The first cd I ever owned was Red Hot Chile Peppers.
87. I went through a "grunge" phase in High School.
88. It didn't last very long.
89. I will only wear Lucky or Silver brand jeans...they're the only brands that fit me well!
90. I love shoe shopping!
91. I hope tight-rolled jeans never come back in style.
92. If they do I will be out of style!
93. I love being tucked inside on cold winter days (must have candle burning)!
94. In 6th grade I had a pair of light blue high tops I thought were really cool.
95. I remember paying $.74/gallon for gas when I got my first car.
96. My favorite book of all-time is Memoirs of a Geisha.
97. I love storytelling.
98. My favorite piece of clothing right now is my long tweed coat.
99. When our kids are grown I'd love to have an R.V. to take around the country!
100. My goal everyday is to savor the moment...enjoy the now!
I read each and every last one and loved every minute of it! (well, not #11, but you know what I mean!!) I always wanted to try a "100 things" too!
Posted by: Dawn | January 11, 2007 at 03:53 PM
I really enjoyed your list, Jamie! Its been fun reading such interesting things about everyone. :)
Posted by: Marla | January 11, 2007 at 08:39 PM
Hi Jamie, I've been one of your blog stalkers for a while now, lol. I really enjoyed reading your list.
The baked apple french toast sounds wonderful!!
I remember your post about the old fisher price desk, such a warm memory :) I still have mine all except for the spelling cards.
Memoirs of a Geisha is one of my favorite books too!
Thanks for sharing, nice to learn more about you!
Posted by: Julie | January 11, 2007 at 08:56 PM
Hey.. thanks for the list.. Wow.. feel like I know you better already.. and I read every single one.. I suppose I should probably do something similar, I just will have to think for awhile about it.
Have a great time In Hawaii.. cant wait to hear all about it
Posted by: eLiZaBeTh | January 12, 2007 at 06:56 AM
I LOVE reading everyone's list. Soo fun! Thanks for sharing - this is a great list! Have fun in Hawaii!!!
Posted by: Amanda(peawithme) | January 12, 2007 at 09:46 AM
This was a lot of fun to read! This is a great idea. :-) Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Leslie Jordan | January 12, 2007 at 11:53 AM
this was SOOOOOOOOO fun to read, jamie.
i am now thinking of doing my own 100 list,
but not sure if i can think of 100 things
about myself...i'm pretty boring.
i did read the entire list.
very cool.
Posted by: melissa deakin | January 12, 2007 at 01:00 PM
Hi Jamie- I've been stalking/reading your blog for awhile and really enjoy it. Thanks for helping me out with some questions on photography awhile back on 2ps-I wonder if I'll ever take great pics of my kids:) Have a wonderful time in Hawaii and bring back some warm weather to the area and drop some over in MN-we need it-you lucky duck:)Have a safe trip, can't wait to see pics.
Raquel
Posted by: Raquel | January 13, 2007 at 06:12 AM
Definitely one of the best lists I've read - thanks for sharing a little of yourself with all us stalkers. ;) Happy New Year!
Posted by: Alissa | January 13, 2007 at 10:23 AM
I loved reading your list. I have been a stalker of your blog for a while now. It is nice to know so much about you now.
Posted by: Ashley | January 13, 2007 at 11:48 AM
These are so fun to read. All these little bits about people who you've never met, but who you've developed preconceptions about. LOL. That accident sounded scary. Were you wearing a seatbelt?
Posted by: sageg | January 14, 2007 at 06:30 PM
Great List Jamie.
I love reading to and it has gone by the wayside of late - fiction that is- your blog and checking what your reading has inspired me to take more time for my reading...thankyou...
and thanks for sharing
Posted by: Sheila | January 15, 2007 at 05:48 AM
What a great list! So nice to learn more about you. I've rented fraggle rock before too LOL!!
Have fun in Hawaii! We got married there two years ago and I'd love to go back!
Posted by: Lyndsay | January 15, 2007 at 09:14 PM
Memoirs of a Geisha....one of my top five books, too. I loved the book so much that I've avoided the movie version like the plague....
Posted by: Jenifer Samaha | January 16, 2007 at 12:08 PM
I LOVED rags to Ritches! I wouldn't even answer the phone when it was on! And that's saying something! Great list!
Have a blast in Hawaii!
Posted by: Sharon | January 16, 2007 at 12:36 PM
Awsome list .. I am so jealous - you get to go to Hawaii..
I so want to go .. can I come in your suitcase??
Have fun - take lots of photos (probably don't have to say that)LOL!!
Take care, Julie
Posted by: Julie C Butler | January 19, 2007 at 09:09 AM