100 Things (Wow, I Can't Believe I Did It!)

1. I can't sleep with socks on.
2. If it were socially acceptable, I could take off my top and hang out in my bra at any given time.
3. My dad named my dog, but I have to admit that it's perfect for her.
4. I spend 85% of my waking hrs listening to music, and I love to discover new, good music
5. At times, money runs through my hands like water
6. It is very important for me to pay all my bills
7. I've got a great ear for music
8. I rarely ever forget a face
9. I had to mow my parent's lawn when I was in high school, and it took about 4 hrs w/a push mower.
10. I have never mowed my own lawn (not even once).
11. I enjoy my sense of humor; I can make myself laugh even when I'm by myself. (Do it all the time)
12. I don't mind going to a restaurant or movie alone
13. My biggest fear is that something bad would happen to one of my nephews
14. The only reason I don't smoke marijuana is b/c it's illegal
15. I can't shoplift for the same reason (I have no moral objection to either)
16. When I'm debt-free, I plan to award myself by permanently removing the hair on my legs (and I'll probably charge it).
17. I don't like the aesthetic of a woman's shaved pubic area. I think guys that do like the way a totally shaved woman looks are a little gross b/c it reminds me of what little girls look like before they hit puberty.
18. I don't like the aesthetic of a man's shaved pubic area for the same reason.
19. I want to learn how to make Chinese food, and wonder why more people don't know how. (Everyone can make spaghetti and tacos) ?
20. I like to dance
21. When I'm stressed, I have to distract myself by reciting poetry or song lyrics over and over again in my head.
22 I'm O.K. with being single until I die, but I'm not looking forward to it.
23. I've had many opportunities to "be" w/women.
24. The only girl-girl action I ever got was a stolen kiss by a lesbian while I was passed out, and I don't know if it counts b/c it woke me up and I made her stop.
25. I HATE to see photographs of myself and wonder if all there is to being unphotogenic is that your mind's eye sees a different person than everyone else sees.
26. There are two things I honestly cannot picture myself as being: 1. Married 2. Pregnant, yet I hope to experience both in my lifetime.
27. I don't mind needles at all, but I have no tattoos
28. When I go out drinking, I will take some t.p. during my first trip to the bathroom and stick it in my pocket, just in case they run out later.
29. I really like riding motorcycles, and going fast in general
30. I think I would make an excellent race car driver
31. I don't play video games b/c I'm usually not good at them
32. I've never been good at any one thing right away, except cooking
33. I wear either 10 ½ or eleven shoe (depending on the style)
34. I only like to shop for certain things
35. I can grow indoor plants and keep them alive, but my attempts at gardening outdoors have all failed
36. I really like spicy foods
37. I have an older brother and we are very VERY different
38. My brother and mother see the world in a similar way
39. My father and I see the world in a similar way
40. My mom used to take out her frustrations w/my dad on me b/c my dad and I are so similar
41. I would absolutely spank my children
42. I love being outdoors, especially near water
43. I am TERRIFIED of cockroaches
44. Sometimes it bothers me to think that some people who know me think I'm lying when I say I don't dye my hair.
45. Most of the reason why I don't lie is b/c I would hate to be considered a liar.
46. Another big reason I don't lie is because I suck at it.
47. My tongue and my hands have touched every square inch of my ex bf's body. (Yup-underarms, toes, kneecaps...todo cuerpo) He could not say that about me.
48. I'm afraid I'll give into temptation and have sex with some guy I don't care about
49. I have been to Europe 3 times
50. Every time I've ever traveled, I've always imagined how much better it would be if I had a partner to share the experience with
51. I LOOOOOOVE it when my dog rests her tiny nose against my skin and falls asleep, especially against my neck.
52. My second favorite thing is when she dreams of her mom, and starts to make suckle sounds in her sleep. THAT IS SO CUTE!!!
53. My dream is to make enough money so that I can travel anywhere I want at least three times a year.
54. My ex claimed I snored, but only during our last 4 months together; the other 52 months he never mentioned it.
55. I realized this was his excuse to sleep on the couch and call his 19-yr-old lover
56. It took me 13 months to figure that part out, but it only made me happy to know that I don't really snore. (Except after I've been drinking)
57. Sometimes I wonder about heaven and hell, but I'm certain that my Papo is somewhere and that I'll see him again
58. I'm not afraid of hospitals or surgery
59. My favorite color is red, and has been ever since I can remember.
60. My parents put pressure on me to meet a tall, attractive man b/c they don't want "short, dark grandchildren"
61. I think that's appalling (but if I have kids, I want them to be tall too)
62. My favorite crayon color as a child was the gold crayon
63. I don't wear silver jewelry
64. No man, other than my Dad, has ever bought me a piece of jewelry
65. I typically have a crush on about 3-5 men at any given time
66. I could never cheat on a boyfriend
67. I believe in ghosts
68. I want the colors in my kitchen to be dark blue and yellow
69. I used to bite my nails when I was a kid, and my dad told me it was worse than "eating doo-doo". I haven't bitten my fingernails since.
70. I don't mind spit, snot, or blood, but I cannot clean up B.M. I just can't.
71. I wish I had the ability to draw well
72. I've had a pet mouse, a pet flying squirrel, and a pet guinea pig
73. I lived on campus the whole time I was in college, and have never lived in an apartment
74. I was the Social Chair of my dorm for two years
75. The one year I worked most on Bonfire, I missed seeing it burn b/c I got too drunk to go
76. After grocery shopping, I love to get near where the carts are housed, then aim, and SHOVE it in as hard as I can. (CRASH!!)
77. I wonder if my immature streak will ever go away
78. I really enjoy mosh pits
79. I don't like to skinny-dip, not b/c I mind being naked but b/c I don't like the way water feels when it goes uh…in certain places. (swimming topless is O.K.)
80. I love books, and feel sorry for people who don't like to read b/c I get so much enjoyment/insight from reading
81. I remember the exact moment when I realized what death meant, and that it would someday happen to me. I was 8 yrs old.
82. I have never touched a dead body
83. I have never been able to hock a loogie or make myself burp or gleek, but ohhh have I tried.
84. My most favorite teddy bear was named "Whitey-Goldie-Sheba"; I still miss that bear.
85. I feel very fortunate to be born in the U.S.A., and to the Hispanic culture. If I could "genie-blink", I would never change that.
86. At my nursery school in Washington, they had no sandbox, just a huge box (relative-I was 3-4 yrs old last I saw it) built on stilts that was full of cornmeal. I still wonder why.
87. When I was in the 3rd grade my crush, Clayton Salmon, had on small camo shorts and red underwear. He was sitting Indian-style and I saw a testicle. I was horrified; I had no idea what boys had going on in there, but that was NOT a good first impression.
88. I don't think I could ever switch religions b/c I enjoy being a Catholic, and it's what I believe in (most of the time). J
89. My family has never owned a dog that weighed more than 7 pounds
87. I'm afraid of heights, and the thought of getting on a ski lift terrifies me.
90. I think the most horrible ways to die would either be drowning or fire. From there, I can't decide which fate is worse.
91. When I was about 10 or 11, I was too scared to go to the bathroom at night, so I'd pee in a cup and toss it out the window.
92. I rarely ever have to use the bathroom after I go to sleep at night, except when I've been boozin' it up
93. I've always liked the taste of beer, and have pictures of me stealing sips when I was two years old.
94. When I watch documentaries on sharks, I invariably have to sit on, or constantly touch my legs
95. Sometimes I lovingly look at my legs and feel so blessed to have them. Not 'cause they're so sexy or anything (they're allright-no cankles), but I mean in a strictly utilitarian sense.
96. I really don't like talking on the phone. Really. I'm used to it, but it's never going to be my first choice of communication.
97. I have lots of empathy, and am sometimes surprised at the things that will make me cry.
98. I'm a tomboy at heart, but very prissy about certain things.
99. I can do pretty good impressions, but I've only known one person well enough to roll them out (my ex).
100. Wow…if you've read all this pointless shit about me, you must be a very good friend, and I'm thankful to know you.

I've Got the KAVORKA!

Wow. My calendar has been burning up w/mens lately! I dunno if it's the V-day bug or just my wickedly playful smile, but boy howdy I've been UNSTOPPABLE! Ha ha! I even have a date this valentines day, which I'm excited about. You see, last weekend I (w/my wingwoman Katie, and the IT guy in our office) went to the local bar to throw back some suds and shoot the breeze, and this guy came over and…well, it was weird but I'll make it brief by saying that the "dance" began. He got my number, we had our first date on Saturday night, and now I've got a date for valentines. Do you know what this means? I could potentially get a first kiss on Valentines day!! Is that awesome or WHAT!? This guy is really nice, a good guy, but aesthetically he wouldn't be my first pick on the dance floor. That's OK though. I need to grow the hell up and be open to the idea that substance is more important than style.

I do have one quandary. In a moment of curiosity (and weakness), I filled out a profile at True.com. Now I'm getting all of these e-mails from "papichulos" and such, and of course I'm even MORE curious, but with my class and work, and all of these fun-filled weekends, I'm thinking I don't really have it in me to stretch myself much thinner. AND, since I've never "dated", I don't know how to handle all of this attention. I don't know how to "juggle" men. What's the protocol for a woman who is really honest and blunt to say things like "I'd love to, but I've actually got another date that night", and "Oh, I have another call from a 'better' guy, so I'll get in touch with you later. Maybe." Plus, I'm not into kissing a bunch of men; I just feel wrong to date this guy, then seek out other men, but am I being fair to myself? Sighhh…. I haven't signed up for their 7-day free preview so I can't contact the "winkers", so my game plan is to see where things go w/my Valentine and gauge things from there. Right? But it's like the old Ren & Stimpy episode where Stimpy was told not to push the button. The red, shiny, candy-like button that even now beckons to be pushed.

411 on the V-date forthcoming, and advice welcome. FRIENDLY, HELPFUL ADVICE!

Domingo Gigante!

Girl gab
Talking to strange men
Ordering only an appetizer and dessert
Drinking so much Guinness, a thank you card from Dublin arrives in the mail
Gratuitous nudity

What is: Things you do on Superbowl Sunday!

Superbowl ROCKED!
I will admit there are two things I'd "do over" if I could. As much fun as I have leering at strange men wearing banana-hammocks (banana included), I think instead of the strip club, we should've gone dancing. It basically costs a lot more to drink there, and afterwards certain…needs previously tamped down and kept at bay, rose to the surface and have been a force to be reckoned with. And I learned I still haven't grown out of the whole "I don't like strangers touching me" thing.

My first foray into the seedy underbelly of mostly nekkid, gyrating men happened when I was either 18 or 19. We had "kidnapped" our bonfire chair and driven to Le Bares in Houston. What I remember most was not knowing where to look, and getting caught by one of the dancers who I THOUGHT was doing some sort of backbend, so I took the opportunity to stare. Turns out the guy was some sort of contortionist b/c he was staring intently back the whole time. When I discovered this, I pretty much kept my head down for the rest of the evening. I've only been to stripper bars 2 or 3 times after that, and while I no longer have a difficult time admiring the view and verbally showing my appreciation, I just don't like meaningless touching. (Anyone who knows me for any length of time can certainly vouch for that.) My own neurosis aside (yes Katie, I know- I'm so dramatic…) my partner in crime has NOOO problem feeling up on some hairless, athletic dancers, and more importantly, having the favor returned. Yet, as her text from Tuesday relayed, I think she too is done w/pole dancers for now: "Damn stripper club..I keep finding dollar bills everywhere!"

The second thing I'd do differently is...uh...well...I want to watch more of the game! Ha ha! One of my friends suggested that I tape it next time so that the morning after I can really catch the action. I dunno..once you know who has won, its kind of a moot point, and I did catch some really good (and some really disappointing) plays. But there were some times when it was hard to choose between watching the action on the TV, and watching the action in the bar. I think I now have seen how the other half of the "football season widows" live (and I understand.)

Work has been hectic, and my math class has proven to be much more challenging than anticipated. All right, I'm not really being honest when I say that b/c I have done none of the homework (0 problems completed) and our first exam is coming up the week of the 19th. BUT, I have been to every class (something VERY new to me), and I'm certain that as soon as I dig in and start practicing the concepts, I will be able to do well on the test. Well enough…. :-)

Lastly, I'm looking forward to my impending trip to Colorado to attend my oldest friend's wedding. (She's my age; we met when we were 12-yrs-old.) The plane tickets are purchased, the rental car is arranged for, and hotel reservations are made. Now all I need to do is solidify my spring break plans to venture back to my old college stomping grounds to get together w/some dear friends and drink us some green beer (fookin' eye-reesh!). Can hardly contain myself!!!! Of course, I am a bit disappointed that I won't be able to make the Moore Hall Reunion (my friend Jana even offered me a place to stay, not a minor inconvenience since she & her hubby just moved in a few weeks ago), but due to the purchases outlined above, I think it would be prudent to stay home. The hypocricy of lamenting about my debt, getting a second job to knock it out, then the first chance I get, racking up more bills to high away on unplanned weekenders is just too much. I'm keeping my eye on the prize (and my credit cards under lock & key).

That's right, it's the New and Improved Me! Livin' on grits n' wits, looking forward to the card my mom sends me every Valentines Day, being thankful for the friends and family that stick by me....but staying true to my roots, 'cause if I dont know you: PAWS OFF!