Saturday, January 3, 2009

Just For Fun!

The I HAVE tag! Bold the things that you HAVE done!!! (So I am leaving the original list -but my comments are in parentheses - if I didn't do something, I will tell you something I have done that reminds me of it!)
1. Started my own own blog.
2. Slept under the stars.
3. Played in a band (in middle school I played the Clarinet - that was the first time I noticed Coby, he was one of three clarinet players that were boys.)
4. Visited Hawaii (it was a surprise right before I left on my mission - it was a blast.)
5. Watched a meteor shower.
6. Given more than you can afford to charity.
7. Been to Disneyland (and I am going again this summer!)
8. Climbed a mountain (or a cliff is more like it).
9. Held a Praying Mantis.
10. Sang a solo. (I'm sure it was hard on everyones ears)
11. Bungee jumped. (I've been on some of the scariest roller coasters in the world!)
12. Visited Paris. (I've been to Amsterdam and Brussels - which are pretty close)
13. Watched a lightening storm at sea. (I think being on the mountain during a thunderstorm is almost as scary - it freaked me out.)
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch.
15. Adopted a child. (I birthed my own beautiful baby girl)
16. Had food poisoning. (Several times -ugh!)
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty.
18. Grown your own vegetables. (I've helped grow vegetables, but they weren't my own I guess - but someday I will have my own garden)
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France. (I've seen lots of other famous artists work such as Van Gogh, Vermeer, Picasso, Rembrandt, Cassatt, Monet...)
20. Slept over night on a train. (I've slept on a train and over night in an airport.)
21. Had a pillow fight.
22. Hitch hiked.
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill. (Its pretty pathetic I've never done this -would feel too guilty.)
24. Built a snow fort and slept in it. (I have made a fort and slept in it, just not in the snow)
25. Held a lamb. (I've held lots of puppies)
26. Gone skinny dipping. (Only in the bathtub!)
27. Run a Marathon. (The closest I've come to that is a 10K)
28. Ridden a Gondola. (I've been on a canoe before)
29. Watched a total eclipse.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset. (Both!)
31. Hit a home run. (I can't remember for sure, but I know I've hit a triple!)
32. Been on a cruise. (Not yet, but I've been on a ferry- thats a big boat too)
33. Been to Niagara Falls. (I've seen Shoshone Falls and Idaho Falls - they are beautiful)
34. Visited the birthplaces of your ancestors. (I've been in the England airport)
35. Seen Amish country. (I think some parts of Idaho kind of have that feel)
36. Taught yourself a new language. (I did have some help - but I speak Dutch)
37. Had enough money to feel totally satisfied. (I don't have a lot, but I couldn't be happier)
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person. (I have seen an original Dutch Windmill)
39. Gone rock climbing. (Repelling is better!)
40. Seen Michelangelo's David. (Seen the one at Caesar's Palace!)
41. Sang Karaoke.
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt.
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant. (I've never done it, but its a good idea)
44. Visited Africa. (I've met a lot of people from Africa that I love dearly!)
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight. (My husband isn't that romantic)
46. Been transported in an ambulance.
47. Had your portrait painted.
48. Gone deep sea fishing. (Does the Kiddie Pond count?)
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. (I have been to the top of the Empire State Building and the World Trade Centers)
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling.
52. Kissed in the rain.
53. Played in the mud.
54. Gone to a Drive-In Theater.
55. Been in a movie. (Nothing big screen though)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China.
57. Started a business. (Tifani & I sold candy in middle school so the family could go to Disneyland)
58. Taken a martial arts class. (Learned some stuff at Enrichment and Young Women's)
59. Visited New York City.
60. Served at a soup kitchen. (But I have served food at fundraising events)
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies. (I should sell them, we seem to buy and eat enough of them)
62. Gone Whale watching.
63. Got flowers for no reason.
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma. ( I could never do it -sadly enough)
65. Gone sky diving.
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp (I have been to Anne Frank's house in Amsterdam - that was a really neat experience and I've been to the Holocause Museum in D.C.)
67. Bounced a check (I hope that never happens!)
68. Flown in a helicopter. (Been in lots of airplanes)
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy.
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial. (and the Washington Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial, Vietnam Memorial...)
71. Eaten Caviar. (I have eaten Escargot - it wasn't that great)
72. Pieced a quilt. (I have helped tie lots of quilts)
73. Stood in Times Square.
74. Toured the Everglades. (I have been to Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon)
75. Been fired from a job. (I'm proud to say I've let all my jobs being begged to stay)
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London.
77. Broken a bone. (Pretty sure I broke my toe once)
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle.
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person.
80. Published a book.
81. Visited the Vatican. (I've seen lots of neat really old cathedrals)
82. Bought a brand new car. (It was new to us!)
83. Walked in Jerusalem.
84. Had your picture in the newspaper (lots of times and I've written for the newspaper too!)
85. Read the entire Bible.
86. Visited the White House. (Just been outside)
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating.
88. Had Chicken pox.
89. Saved somebody's life. (Maybe not physically, but definitely spiritually)
90. Sat on a jury.
91. Met someone famous.
92. Joined a book club.
93. Lost a loved one.
94. Had a baby.
95. Seen the Alamo in person.
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake. (I live by it - I should)
97. Been involved in a law suit.
98. Owned a cell phone.
99. Been stung by a bee.
100. One cavity or less. (Yeah right - I have a mouthful)
So anyone who wants to do this can do it too - it was kind of fun, I usually don't do things like this.

1 comments:

ashley said...

When I first started reading this I thought it said "Sleep under the stairs"... I was all confused! Under the stairs?? What the?!

And good 'ol middle school band. Wasn't it the best?? Hahaha!