33

Monday was my birthday.
So, in honor of my 33rd year, I thought I would share 33 musings about myself and life.

1. I definitely feel much younger than "33".
2. I love my new haircut! I can feel my hair move!
3. I am glad that I didn't get married any younger than I was. For me, it gave me time to figure myself out, learn a little about life, and realize who I was looking for.
4. I sometimes miss my younger single days.
5. But most of the time I'm glad they're over.
6. If I could, if I had the money, I would start up a non-profit animal shelter to save all the animals that people neglect, give up, or dump.
   
7. Some of the places I would love to live in: New Orleans, Florida, Savannah, Charleston, Austin, Granbury...
8. I've always ALWAYS wanted to live in an older historic home, preferably a 1920's bungalow. Those architectural details and a sense of history make my heart melt.
9. If I had a ton of money, I don't think I'd buy an extravagant home, or car, but I would travel the world!
10. I am thankful that my family is really close - I love my sisters, we are best friends.
11. I wish my in-laws were more like my family.
12. I am really loving the weather down here lately - upper 60's to 70's and sunny. Nice.
13. This type of weather makes me want to sit out on a patio, eat some good chips and salsa, and drink margaritas!
14. When I was younger, I was concerned with what other people thought of me, of how they saw me. Now that I'm older, I really don't care as much. I mean, I want people to like me and have a good opinion of me, but I could give a rats ass if I'm not the cutest girl in the room.
    
15. I'm allergic to beer, haven't had one since I was about 21-22, and don't miss it.
16. I do like wine, mixed drinks, and hard lemonades though.
17. After my honeymoon, I thought "I worked out really hard this year and really watched what I ate. I'm going to enjoy myself over the holidays".
18. Now, I'm wishing I hadn't enjoyed myself so much.
19. I daydream about interior design stuff - color schemes, paint, accessories, furniture...
20. I really like to garden as well, but I don't know that I'm as good at it. Plus, I don't like getting out in the midst of the summer heat. So, I'm a big spring and fall gardener.
21. Even though I live in Texas, I don't enjoy being out in the hot hot heat. It'll zap you.
22. My wedding day was one of the best times of my life. Not only did I marry Chris, but it was just a really really fun time! Probably the most fun "party" that I'd ever been to.
23. I'm a TV junkie. It's bad, but we watch way too much TV. I'm trying to ween myself away.
24. I voted for Barack, and Chris voted for McCain. Politics is always an interesting conversation in our house.
    
25. I do think I'm actually and truly addicted to caffeine. Not from coffee, but Diet Coke. I really need to start weening myself away from it. Slowly, though, to avoid the headaches.
26. Extreme Home Makeover always makes me a little teary-eyed.
    
27. I love "LOST", and wish I was as kickass as Sayid. He appeals to my inner-action hero.
28. Chris and I want to have at least 2 kids, but to tell you the truth, it is a little intimidating and scary to think about! I think the older you get, the more horror stories you hear.
    
29. I really don't have the best memory or recall for little things, so I am always writing myself notes. I can remember big things, but if I need to remember something like "Bring FSA paperwork to work tomorrow", I need to write myself a note. Otherwise, I'll remember AFTER I get to work. Or the next day.
30. I'm a big fan of country music. I do also like rock, blues, reggae, and pop. I got more into country, though, a couple years ago when I got really tired of listening to the same 5 songs on rotation, and thought they weren't that great anyways.
    
31. I always thought that by 33, I would have been married for a while with a couple of kids.
    
32. I am a huge bargain shopper. I love getting things on sale, or getting some sort of rebate or incentive. I price compare and do lots of research.
33. Oh no, I just realized that next year I will be 34. Which means I'll be "mid-30's". *Groan* I guess 33 isn't looking so bad after all!