Everybody Else Is Doing It...

...and I thought perhaps if I did it too, it would help my brain break this writer's block and blogging lull I have been in since April. I still have Birthday Party Pictures to post, so I'll try anything at this point! With that said, here it is - my "100 (More) Things You May (Or May Not) Know About Me List" - for the third time. I will try not to repeat things from my first or second lists, but I seriously doubt I am that interesting. Here goes!

1. I spend way too much time on the computer.

2. I really enjoy reading about other people's lives through blogs. Most of my friends have blogs, so it's a great way to keep up with them despite the busyness of life.

3. It's also a really convenient excuse to not make more of an effort to be present in their daily lives - which stinks.

4. I truly love being Jack's Mommy.

5. Although attempting to potty train is one of the most difficult things I have ever done.

6. One of my favorite smells ever is Jack, covered in sunscreen and chlorine, after a day at the pool.

7. I love to take a nap with him on those days, and fall asleep breathing him in.

8. I have recently discovered that I truly enjoy caring for plants.

8. It is very therapeutic for me to plant something and watch it grow.

7. I especially enjoy the beauty of succulents and have 2 pots of them growing on my deck right now.

8. I also have 10 different herbs growing.

9. Ironically, I haven't used any of those herbs for cooking yet because I am SO not motivated to cook this summer!

10. If I could have dinner with 5 people (living or dead, and Jesus is a given) I would choose the Virgin Mary, Mother Teresa, Anne Frank, River Phoenix and Candace Olsen (from Divine Design).

11. My dream job would be to someday own a little shop where I would sell furniture and other artsy things that I had made myself.

12. There would be a quaint little coffee shop inside that would serve the best coffee ever as well as fresh-baked pastries.

13. I'd also like to be a photographer.

14. And a designer.

15. I wish I had the confidence to pursue just one of these things!

16. I am happiest when I am creating something.

17. I didn't know I had the heart, spirit and personality of an artist until fairly recently.

18. Perhaps that explains why I am introverted, aloof and more than a little moody!

19. I want to nurture that introspective part of myself, but I also want to be a more outgoing person in general.

20. I am finding this list harder to write than the previous two I created. (And less funny!)

21. People ask me a lot when we are going to have another baby.

22. I am not really bothered by that question.

23. I definitely want another child, if the Good Lord will allow it.

24. For the record, Phillip has been ready for a couple of years.

25. But since I am the one who has to get cut open, he has shown me a lot of grace regarding my decision to wait until I feel mentally ready to go through that again!

26. If I knew for certain that our other children would be as wonderful as Jack, I'd have a house full - no question!!

27. I believe that my husband is the most kind, loving, helpful, thoughtful, decent, loyal, understanding, gracious - and downright HOT - man on the planet.

28. I am not just saying that because I have to.

29. I really mean it, and I realize how lucky that makes me.

30. I am 32 years old and I have a MySpace page.

31. I tell myself that this makes me cool in some way.

32. But deep down I know that it really doesn't.

33. However, I can give credit to MySpace for reuniting me with several friends whom I would probably never have found otherwise.

34. I am one of those Americans who knows more about Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan than the crisis in Darfur.

35. I am truly ashamed of that fact.

36. I wish I weren't so easily distracted.

37. What was I saying?

38. I love stupid comedies.

39. For instance, I think "Nacho Libre" and "Anchorman" are both pure Genius.

40. I wish I could say the same for "Borat", but I was just too embarrassed by it to truly enjoy it.

41. I would love to adopt a baby from overseas if the process didn't require my flying overseas.

42. I am proud to report, however, that I am flying to Disney World in November.

43. It will be my very first flight ever.

44. Whenever I think about it, my knees get weak and my mouth gets dry.

45. I imagine I will spend the entire flight in my "Happy Place".

46. I am not sure exactly where that Happy Place is, but I guarantee you it is firmly planted on the ground!

47. If I could create my own ideal schedule, I would stay up until 2 or 3 in the morning and sleep until noon or so.

48. I think much more clearly and have much more energy at night.

49. There's this really cute little person living in my house who has a much different schedule in mind for me.

50. And because it's him - it's OK. I'll manage.

51. I think I could easily become a vegetarian.

52. I would love to make that a way of life for myself and my family.

53. I am very bothered if things hanging on the wall are not centered or straight.

54. I find that I can "eyeball" things and be just as accurate as a level.

55. I also like things to be symmetrical.

56. If you look in my house, you will see lots of pairs.

57. I have believed for a long time that I lack self-confidence.

57. But my husband tells me all the time that I am really just afraid of my own potential.

58. I am afraid he is on to something.

59. So, I think that means he is probably right.

60. If I followed through with every good intention I had, my friends would all know for certain how much they were loved and appreciated by me.

61. Instead, I just assume they know.

62. And I'm pretty sure they don't.

63. A new fear of mine is going to jail, especially if I were wrongly accused and subsequently convicted of a crime.

64. No, I have no real basis for this fear - but do I ever?!

65. I have been on a Jodi Picoult kick lately and it seems that, in her novels, someone inevitibly ends up in jail.

66. Her descriptions are so vivid that, as I was reading the other day, I thought to myself, "I never, ever, ever want to go to jail."

67. It is even more terrifying to me to think that there really are innocent people living their lives behind bars.

68. If I ever do get comfortable with idea of flying I would love to visit Italy.

69. Also, Hawaii.

70. My fear of saying the wrong thing usually keeps me from saying the right thing - especially to someone who is hurting.

71. I love old things.

72. I especially love using old things in new, creative ways.

73. If my husband weren't so tall (and assuming he would consent), I would have a chandelier in every room of my house.

74. Currently, I have one hanging in the kitchen, the dining room, the hallway, Jack's room, my office, our bedroom, and our closet.

75. I love things that are sparkly and a bit over-the top. I know that's a shock to many of you.

76. My dream car is a Red Volkswagen Beetle - Convertible with a tan top and tan leather interior. Mmmmmmmmm.

77. However, I really love Trudy the Toaster - my Silver Scion - because she gets 37 miles to the gallon.

78. My husband brings me flowers about once a week.

79. Have I already mentioned how fabulous he is?

80. SATCO is still our Friday night date place.

81. All the guys behind the counter know Phillip by name and, if I had to guess, also know our order by heart.

82. I have a little bit of a crush on Mike Rowe, the guy who hosts "Dirty Jobs" and does lots of narrating on TLC and the Discovery Channel.

83. Phillip knows, and it's OK.

84. I have a couple of friends in my life who aren't afraid to say the hard stuff.

85. I am so grateful for that gift.

86. Tropical Mango Tea from Sonic is my new favorite drink of all time.

87. I am fascinated by forensic science and will watch any and all crime-related shows on TV - the real-life ones, not the fictitious ones.

88. For instance, "48 Hours Mystery" and "American Justice" on A&E will instantaneously turn me into a couch potato.

89. Blue Bell's Birthday Cake ice cream is heaven in a bowl, and there does not have to be a party for me to have some in the freezer.

90. Phillip and I have our own language.

91. I would love to have someone come in and organize my home so that absolutely everything has its place.

92. I am a horrible procrastinator.

93. If you tell me something in confidence, I absolutely will not repeat it.

94. Currently, there are 5 squirrels, 3 rabbits, a cat and a chipmunk scurrying around in my backyard.

95. We are so blessed to live where we can enjoy such a view.

96. I believe that I could live the rest of my life in this house and be very happy.

97. I am very happy that, in the next week or so, I will become an Aunt for the 3rd time.

98. My niece, nephew, and all my friends' kids call me Aunt MayMay.

99. Credit goes to my friend Jenni for coming up with that one years before any of us even had kids because she knew that Mary Alice would be too hard for the little ones to say.

100. I must say, I'm glad it stuck!

I am also glad I finally reached # 100 because I can't imagine having to come up with even one more thing to write about myself. I won't tag anyone (Phillip), but encourage anyone (Phillip) to write their own list (Phillip), especially if you haven't blogged in, oh, maybe nine months!

Hope everyone is having a great day!