99 Things

I was reading one of my favorite blogs After the Alter and saw a post she did about 99 things. The post is a list of 99 things you could have done, and you are supposed to highlight the ones that you yourself have done. While reading this I saw a lot of fun things that I have done, but also so many things that I HAVEN’T done! So here goes!

1. Started your own blog – Yes, coming up on 8 months!
2. Slept under the stars – No, I've been camping and slept inside a tent. I think it would be pretty too!
3. Played in a band - Does Rock Band count?! :)
4. Visited Hawaii- I think I will get there someday!
5. Watched a meteor shower – Yes, I only saw 2 meteors but it was breath taking!
6. Given more than you can afford to charity –No, sadly I've not given more than I can afford but I have given!
7. Been to Disney World – Yes, I can't wait to take Claire there!

8. Climbed a mountain – Yes, in Colorado.
9. Held a praying mantis –Yup and I hated it!
10. Sang a solo – Not a solo but I do sing!
11. Bungee jumped – NO way!
12. Visited Paris – I hope to get there someday too!
13. Watched a lightning storm –Yes, and it is so amazing to watch!
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch - I love photography and have taught myself.
15. Adopted a child - No, not at this point in my life.
16. Had food poisoning –No, thank goodness!
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty –I would love too!
18. Grown your own vegetables – Yes, when I was younger. I would love to start again!
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France – No, but that would be pretty neat!
20. Slept on an overnight train - No, that doesn't sound like too much fun!
21. Had a pillow fight – You hasn't?
22. Hitch hiked – Who the Hell would now a days?
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill – Yup!
24. Built a snow fort – Tried!
25. Held a lamb – No, petted but never held!
26. Gone skinny dipping –Yup, once!
27. Run a Marathon – A very small one!
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice – No, but would like too!
29. Seen a total eclipse – Probably.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset – In Mexico over the ocean - incredible!
31. Hit a home run – Ha!
32. Been on a cruise –No but I think it might be a good idea - I would love to visit a bunch of places at once.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person- Yes, it's very cool!
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors-I would LOVE to go to Greece. Hopefully one day!
35. Seen an Amish community- No but there is one not too far in Indiana.
36. Taught yourself a new language- I wish!
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied – I don't think there can ever be enough!
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person - Nope.
39. Gone rock climbing – At a rock climbing gym!
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David- No.
41. Sung karaoke – Yes, a couple times.
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt- No but I want too.
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant - No but a stranger bought us a meal...
44. Visited Africa – I don't think I would like it too much.
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight – I love the beach and everything about it!
46. Been transported in an ambulance – Yup, don't worry I was okay!
47. Had your portrait painted - At Great America.
48. Gone deep sea fishing – No, I think I would get sea sick.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris – Does the one in Vegas count?
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling – My favorite!!
52. Kissed in the rain – Yup, in high school.
53. Played in the mud – Probably not, I am a pretty girly girl!
54. Gone to a drive-in theater – No but there's one pretty close! Maybe this Summer!
55. Been in a movie –I wish!
56. Visited the Great Wall of China - No thanks!
57. Started a business- MY DREAM!!
58. Taken a martial arts class - HA!
59. Visited Russia –Again, No thank you!
60. Served at a soup kitchen – Yes!
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies – Along time ago!
62. Gone whale watching –Yes, in Cali and we actually saw whales!! It was a very cool experience!
63. Got flowers for no reason –Yes, I love my Hubby!!
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma –No, I should though!
65. Gone sky diving – NEVER
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp –I think it would be very interesting.
67. Bounced a check - Probably when I first got my checking count.
68. Flown in a helicopter - No, the seem scary.
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy –Yes.
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial - Nope.
71. Eaten Caviar – Gross!
72. Pieced a quilt -No, not my thing.
73. Stood in Times Square – No, maybe someday!
74. Toured the Everglades – Yes,  it was awesome!
75. Been fired from a job – Nope, never!
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London –No
77. Broken a bone – Yes, my big toe!
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle – No.
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person – No, from the airplane but not in person!
80. Published a book – I've been illustrated a book?!
81. Visited the Vatican – No.
82. Bought a brand new car – Yes, it was a great feeling!
83. Walked in Jerusalem - No.
84. Had your picture in the newspaper – Yes, for theater and for our engagement!
85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve – Nope.
86. Visited the White House - No, I would like too.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating – YUCK!
88. Had chickenpox – Yes!
89. Saved someone’s life - No.
90. Sat on a jury - No.
91. Met someone famous – I've seem people shooting movies - Sandra Bullock, Vince Vaughen,
92. Joined a book club - Yes.
93. Got a tattoo – Yup, on my foot. I love it.
94. Had a baby – Yes, July 10th 2009!! Best day EVER!
95. Seen the Alamo in person - No.
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake-  No.
97. Been involved in a law suit – Nope, thank goodness!
98. Owned a cell phone – Since, I was 16!
99. Been stung by a bee – Yes and I am partially allergic!

Phew! So there are 99 things about me! If you want to play copy and paste this list and highlight the things you have done! I guess there is a lot more I have to do!

Megology

Rules: YOU! Yes, you, reading this. You're tagged. Now that you know more about me than you ever wanted to know, play the game, it's fun! Let others know a little more about yourself, re-post this as your name followed by "ology"

FOODOLOGY:
*What is your salad dressing of choice? Ranch or Honey Mustard
*What is your favorite sit down restaurant? Grand Lux Cafe
*What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Jimmy Johns
*What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? Mexican Food
*What are your pizza toppings of choice? Green Pepper, Sausage, and Mushroom
*How many televisions are in your house? Two
*What color cell phone do you have? Light Blue

BIOLOGY:
*Are you right-handed or left-handed? Right Handed
*Have you ever had anything removed from your body? All 4 wisdom teeth and a baby!
*What is the last heavy item you lifted? Claire's laundry basket
*Have you ever been knocked unconscious? Nope
*Have you ever fainted? Once

BULLCRAPOLOGY:
*If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die? No way
*If you could change your name, what would you change it to? For awhile, I thought there were too many Megan's but now, I am okay with it!
*How many pairs of flip-flops do you own? Over 20
*Last person you talked to? Eric

FAVORITOLOGY:
*Season? Fall
*Holiday? Halloween
*Day of the week? Friday
*Month? July
*Color? Red
*Drink? Water w/ lemon

CURRENTOLOGY:
*Missing someone? Yes, everyday
*What are you listening to? The TV show "Prison Break"
*What are you watching? The last two episodes of "Prison Break"
*Worrying about? Not too much, surprisingly, I'm a huge worrier!
*What's the last movie you saw? "Law Abiding Citizen"
*Do You Smile often? Oh Yes!
*If you could change your eye color what would it be? Nope, I love my green eyes!
*What's on your wish list for your birthday? Already had my bday!
*Can you do a chin up? Yes
*Does the future make you more nervous or excited? Excited!
*Have you been in a Car wreck? Yes
*Have you caused a Car wreck? No
*Do you have an accent? Yes, some say I have a Chicago accent
*Last time you cried? A few days ago
*Plans tonight? Watching TV and then it's off to bed!
*Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom? Nope
*Name 3 things you Bought yesterday? Starbucks Soy Chai latte, dinner, bottle water
*Met someone who changed your life? Eric
*For the better or worse?? Way better.
*How did you bring in the New Year? At a hotel with Eric and Claire
*Would you go back in time if you were given the chance? For a bit
*What songs do you sing in the shower? Alanis
*Have you held hands with someone Today? Yes
*Who was the last person you took a picture of? Claire
*Are most of the friends in your life new or old? 50/50
*Do you like pulpy orange juice? Yes!
*Last time you ate peanut butter and jelly? Last week, for lunch!
*What were you doing 12 AM last night? Rocking Claire back to sleep!
*What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Wildfire for dinner..yum!

A Christmas Survery

I snagged this Christmas survey from my cousin-in-law, Natalie at Hope Springs Eternal.


1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? - Both, all depends on the gift.
2. Real tree or artificial? - I love real ones but hubby doesn't! We have a pre-lit tree up this year!
3. When do you put up the tree? - The weekend after Turkey Day.
4. When do you take the tree down? - Sometime after the New Year.
5. Do you like eggnog? - No! I like my eggs for breakfast not in my drink!
6. What about Fruitcake? - Truthfully, I never even seen a fruitcake up close but even if I did, I don't think I would try any!
7. Favorite gift received as a child? - Babies, Barbies, Kitchen set/fake food, Art supplies. When I got older: Gift cards, Money, Movies, Clothes.
8. Do you have a nativity scene? - Yes!
9. Hardest person to buy for? - My Father-in-law!
10. Easiest person to buy for? - My Hubby and my sister-in-law!
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? - No comment!
12. Mail or email Christmas cards? - Mail. FYI: We just ordered them, so we will get them out as soon as we can!
13. Favorite Christmas movie? - "A Christmas Story"
14. When do you start shopping for Christmas? - After Thanksgiving.
15. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? - Yes.
16. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? - My dad's Pastitsio (Greek dish)
17. Clear lights or colored on the tree? - Clear
18. Favorite Christmas song? - "Carol of the Bells"
19. Travel for Christmas or stay at home? - Both.
20. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? - Yes.
21. Angel on the tree top or a star? - Star.
22. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? - Christmas Morning!
23. What is the one present you want most this year? - A Northface fleece coat.
24. Most annoying thing about this time of year? - Some people forget the whole meaning of Christmas.
25. What I love most about Christmas? - Being with our families, the yummy food, the excitement of Christmas morning. Most importantly: getting to watch Claire experience all the joys Christmas can bring!


YOUR TURN!!!