Tag, I'm It!

I was tagged by the Lovely Suzanne :o) and so I thought I would play. Below are 7 unusual/random facts about yours truly...

1. I hate, hate, HATE to touch my feet on the bottom of a lake. I don't know about lakes where you are from, but good ole' Oklahoma is known for their red clay. I hate the way it feels when it squishes between my toes. I have a fear of stepping on a stick, hook, piece of glass, beer bottle cap, pointed rock, dead body... It gives me the absolute heebie jeebies. I will wear flip flops in the lake before I step in. My family makes fun of me because I will start wading and as soon as I can't see the bottom, I am totally doggy paddling. I am NOT touching the bottom of the lake. Ew. Gross.

2. Speaking of lakes... I can't swim. I even took swimming lessons when I was younger, but I just can't do it. I don't know why, but I don't float. I sink quicker than a rock. I panic when I can't touch the bottom. And the ironic thing is I can't stand to touch the bottom! I LOVE the lake too. I love fishing and swimming and skiing and knee-boarding and sea-dooing... but I have to have a life jacket on. Period.

3. I have a slight case of OCD. Yes, it is true. I can't stand for things to be out of order. I am constantly picking up the house now. You wouldn't be able to tell, but I don't like "clutter" and it stresses me out. And this is why I have an ulcer. lol I organize my DVDs alphabetically, I have to have things lined up in order. I guess you can call me Monica (from Friends), although I am not THAT bad.

4. I love to be creative, I just don't do it often enough. I love scrapbooking and card-making, but I am really insecure about it and don't think I am good enough. I get "crafter's block" and can't come up with ideas until I flip through magazines. I get frustrated with myself because I know I don't give myself enough credit. I need to give myself a goal for next year to be more creative and get somewhat caught up on my scrapbooking.

5. I love to be in love, but at the same time hate it. I always seem to attract the wrong type of guy and end up getting hurt. That is probably why I hadn't dated in over a year (besides the last boy). I am a very needy person when it comes to attention. I jump in "heart" first, and fall too fast. You think I would have learned my lesson by now, but I guess I haven't yet. lol I am too trusting, even when I shouldn't be... but at the same time I am always questioning things. That is probably what pushed the last guy away. lol I will probably be alone forever. :)

6. I LOVE Mexican food. It is my all time favorite. I could eat Mexican every day of the week. I love chips, salsa, tortillas, queso, guacamole, pickled carrots, enchiladas, tostadas... mmmm. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Even when I was pregnant I would crave mexican food and would eat it even though I knew I'd be seeing it again later. lol To this day, even though I have an ulcer, I will eat me some Mexican food!!! I don't think I could give it up...

7. Zoie has changed my life in so many different ways. I don't know what I would do without her. I can't imagine not having her in my life. I know now that God gave her to me for a reason. I was headed down a path of destruction after my divorce, and even though she wasn't planned she has to be by far the best thing that has ever happened to me. She has given me love and happiness and joy that no one else could. I love her with all of my heart and I am so blessed to have her!

Here are the wonderful ladies that I will tag:

Heidi Dawson
Jennie Skaggs
Traci Beckner
Patty Lin
Rae Barthel
Annette King
Brittany Atwell (my sister)

Have fun!!!