1. My number one desire, above all else, is to want to and to glorify God in everything I think, say, and do.

2. As far back as I can remember I wanted to cook and be in the kitchen. So, one day at the ripe old age of 9 or 10 I decided to make bread (yeast bread, no less) all by myself while Mom was out shopping. Surprisingly enough it turned out – and I’ve never looked back.

3. After my dad ran a marathon in his mid-30s, when I was between 8 and 10 I would go on 3 miles run with him (that he did to keep in shape). Over hill and over dale – it was fun. And I kept up too.

4. One of my dreams is to tour certain parts of Europe with my sister and brother. Particularly the French countryside, Switzerland and the Island of Iona.

5. If my sister and I end up old maids (we’ve fixed on 30 for that number ) we have plans that include living together, a bakery/restaurant, a goat farm and a big garden.

6. I started exercising regularly (rarely missing a day) on May 16th, 2007.

7. I like to walk briskly.

8. Running, despite what some people may say, is fun and enjoyable! You just have to do it in the right way and for the right reasons.

9. My favorite subject in “school” is history – particularly reading about people and events.

10. Given enough time, I can usually place most names and faces that I’ve come across.

11. I’ve been to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Mississippi, Florida, North Carolina, and Utah.

12. I never want to live in Utah – it’s barren and treeless and it looks like its mountains are made of dry, dusty rock. At least the part I was in.

13. My favorite vacation spot is in Pacific City, Oregon at Cape Kiwanda.

14. My favorite fruit is definitely the apple. My favorite berry, however, is the blueberry.

15. I don’t really like chocolate, especially chocolate ice-cream. I don’t really like cake either. My favorite desserts usually involve fruit, (real) whip-cream or nuts.

16. I’ve gutted more than 1700 chickens in my lifetime.

17. I like reading autobiographies and biographies – as well as *almost* every other type of book. An exception would be science fiction. Blech.

18. I only like animals in their place. I’m not fond of them and have no big or real desire to have any – this probably has something to do with my experience with a certain dog as a small child. Nevertheless, I will probably never be the person who suggests getting a pet.

19. I have a phobia of heights. Especially when there are little children around.

20. I used to like the rain a lot – then I started exercising and liked it less. Despite that, I still like it.

21. My favorite male character in Jane Austen is Mr. Knightley.

22. I really like salads – my way.

23. I tend to dress in solid colors – all browns/blues/greens etc… I’m sort of working on changing that.

24. I can play 3 instruments – but that doesn’t necessarily mean that I play them well.

25. When I first got my drivers permit, I knocked down an apple tree while trying to park. I still cringe at the thought.

Now, I’d tag people but I’ve no idea who reads this blog and who doesn’t (okay – I have some idea: see below) – so, if you’re reading this and you know me even slightly then consider yourself tagged.

Galena

Edit: On 2/4/09 – 3:35 pm
In addition to my above statement I hereby tag:

Daniel B.
Michael B.
Chelsea B.
Lydia v.
Anya v.
Karl v.