Last week Misha came to visit...oh, and my mom, brother, and sister in law. I took NO pictures at all, but Mom had her fancy camera so when she gets a spare moment we'll be posting those pics.

As for me, well my brother left us a great gift--yet another cold. Totally not his fault, but I am going on my 3rd illness in about 2 weeks. I'm seriously over it. I guess I'll start taking those vitamins EVERY day.

You'll excuse my lack of judgment as I post this "25 Random Things About Me" that has been circulating Facebook and blogs everywhere. The first time I was tagged, I ignored it. But then more came through and I truly do enjoy reading this information about other people--for the most part. So, since I have little to no brain function due to sinus pressure...here ya go.

1. I have to crack my hips every night before I fall asleep.
2. I have always wanted to be a foster mom.
3. I lived in Canada for 2 years.
4. The only thing I have ever known for sure is that I wanted to have a family.
5. I love the smell of firewood and heat our house with a wood burning stove.
6. I make realistic plans for life, but end up following my heart. And it has always been right.
7. I would move anywhere in order to live in a cul-de-sac with my friends.
8. My husband is the man of my dreams. For real.
9. I will never have the regret that “I should have had more fun”.
10. I love all types of music. I have seen Air Supply, Vanilla Ice, Motley Crue, Grateful Dead and the Wiggles in concert.
11. I am an internet junky. I love having the power of knowledge at my fingertips.
12. I love to belt out Whitney Houston tunes in the car. By myself.
13. I changed my major in college 4 times. I changed my grad program once.
14. Once I get an idea in my head, I have to research, plan, and figure it all out until there is nothing left to wonder about.
15. I have written a journal ever since I can remember. Now I write a blog so that my kids will know the stories of our lives.
16. In 10 years of public school I had one good teacher. My freshman year in Catholic school I had three. I have had 1 teacher and 1 counselor who did more harm than good.
17. I strive to be the teacher my students need, not necessarily who they want.
18. I love the thrill of a good bargain.
19. I have never been one to sit around and wish. If I want something to change I figure out a way to do it.
20. I am often underestimated because I have blonde hair, big boobs and a "sweet" smile.
21. I hate to clean my room—still.
22. Last year, an 18 year old boy died in front of my house.
23. I highly respect people who are real, can laugh at themselves, and admit when they are wrong.
24. I have pierced my nose and tongue, and have a tattoo.
25. I care more about making a difference than making a lot of money.