F I F T Y F I V E

Fifty-five facts about your faithful female friend who fancies films featuring far-out, ficticious fairy tales.

1. I prefer a fruity dessert to a chocolate one.
2. I tend to have those mildly psychic experiences most people have: knowing when the phone is about to ring and who’s on the other end, thinking about something completely random and it happening a couple of days later, etc.
3. I frequently have lucid dreams, which I love for the most part.
4. Not to say that I agree with them, but I find conspiracy theories fascinating.
5. I like wearing shorts to bed. Never pants (unless the heat isn't working).
6. Bad spelling and grammar annoy the heck out of me. (A mistake is one thing; a constant misuse is another.)
7. I am opinionated but most of the time, I don't share my opinion with others.
8. I secretly love hugs, but only if you are one of a select few.
9. I love the smell of coffee.
10. I am more OCD at work than anywhere else. (And I didn't know this, but my coworkers noticed! I am slightly embarrassed and hesitant when I routinely fix what is not in place now; but I still can't stop.)
11. I don't like the fact that Will Ferrel is replacing Steve Carrell on The Office.
12. I like walking... but only really as an individual activity. My iPod is my company.
13. I wasn't sure how long I would last at this blogging thing; definitely didn't think it would be this long.
14. I've been trying to condition myself to not let things bother me. (i.e. I am currently using pink post its at work, so the color is always in my peripheral vision. I try not to let the stapler out of place bother me, but that one is going to take prayer and a miracle. etc.)
15. I want to own and learn to use a sewing machine.
16. The only part of laundry I like is cleaning the lint trap.
17. I like symmetrical designs; they're less stressful.
18. It is much easier for me to express my emotions through the written word rather than outwardly.
19. If my siblings and I weren't related, I think we would still be friends.
20. I love accents from all over Europe! (I wish I had one...)
21. Moe Monday and Dollar Wednesday are my favorite days.
22. For the longest time, Mom would refer to my aunt as "my seester". B, Ash, and I would make fun of her by calling each other "seester"... it has stuck and is a regular nickname we call one another. (The joke's on us!)
23. "Antique Yellow" is quickly becoming one of my favorite colors.
24. If/when I have a wedding, I want the main color to be eggplant. (dark purple)
25. I'm the RiverKidz craft girl!
26. My best friend is getting married on May 12, 2012. I am so excited!
27. Apparently, I say "Daytona" and "phone" weird.
28. I am hot natured... and wish I was the opposite.
29. If I am at home alone and I consiously think about how I haven't talked at all that day, I get the urge to say something (anything)... but I don't... I get too embarrassed.
30. I don't really like being in a lake or ocean... it scares me.
31. I love to watch movie previews.
32. I really enjoyed riding the subway in NYC... the whole system was a new adventure. I hope to go back again one day.
33. I am scared to let just anyone cut my hair. That is why it is ridiculously long right now.
34. I love special features on DvDs.
35. I like GoodWill shopping.
36. Under my non-girlie, shy, quiet exterior, I am a hopeless romantic.
37. I like to watch sappy romance/girly movies when I am stressed or overtired... I find their predictability soothing.
38. I am a fashion tragic.
39. I feel most creative at night.
40. I am a closet pyromaniac (not in a she's-crazy-and-dangerous kind of way); I like to watch things burn.
41. I check all of my social media outlets far too many times while I am at work; I am just looking for a little excitement.
42. I am very nostalgic and love to watch the tv shows and movies of my youth.
43. I am convinced there is a perfect movie quote for any situation.
44. I want to have at least two of my own kids; I'm thinking I would like to adopt as well.
45. Stop motion videos/films are so amazing to me. I would like to make a stop motion video for my YouTube channel one day.
46. "Once you go Mac, you don't go back." So true.
47. Any link that I open, I open in a new tab. It's hard to stop. I've tried.
48. I love the way library books smell.
49. I don't seek revenge.
50. Even if you are a complete jerk to me, I could never be mean directly to you. I'm non-confrontational.
51. When I am forced to listen to a conversation that I neither like nor am a part of, I repeat the letters O-M-G in sign language where the others can not see.
52.  I want to write and finish a book that is at least worth publishing.
53.  I have moles on my neck that I desperately want gone.
54.  I spend too much time daydreaming and acting out scenarios in my head that I wish would happen.
55. For a moment, I would like to have a foreign ear to hear what Americans sound like. Including myself.

Want more facts? There are plenty...

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Movies seen in theaters: 18

DvDs bought: 60

F I F T Y F O U R

Haven't done this in a while... 54, yo.


Sorry if I repeat anything from a previous facts post.

1. I have an argyle print case on my Droid Incredible.
2. In first grade, I was using the restroom we had in the back of the classroom and someone (a girl) walked in on me. Apparently, I forgot to lock the door. I was so embarrassed.
3. The first animal (besides a dog) that I became very interested in was a polar bear.
4. I used to watch Grey's Anatomy on the computer in Sandspurs during my free period.
5. I once saw my dog's reflection in a mirror. (She had been dead for months.)
6. Blakeley and I met two guys in Daytona that live not even an hour away from me now. It's a small world.
7. My favorite teacher of all time is my 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Chapman. She made me want to be a teacher. (Although, that is no longer my dream.)
8. I have written part of a novel.
9. I can't help but say "that's what she said" when the opportunity presents itself.
10. I snore loudly, I'm told.
11. If I could have one selfish wish, I'd wish for musical talent (including: singing, piano and guitar).
12. I like the Across the Universe soundtrack better than the Beatles' original songs.
13. I love the Disney Channel movies from my era; not the crap they produce these days.
14. When I hear something thought provoking, funny, or clever, I think "I'm going to make that my status!" Admitted Facebook Nerd.
15. When I was young, we had a dog named Scotty. Ash named him that because he looked similar to the Scotty dog she had on her sweater.
16. Ash got to name every pet we had so when my mom got her an albino ferret for Christmas one year, I named it before Mom gave it to her. I named the ferret Jules because her pink eyes matched the pink jewels on her collar.
17. I love to make desserts for people, though I don't do it often.
18. I have never been out of the country.
19. I seriously have the greatest family (extended family included) on Earth. I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world.
20. I don't like sweet tea.
21. Fruit is my favorite dessert.
22. I have two blue piggy banks (one big, one small). I think I started a collection.
23. When I go on a trip or will be staying with someone for a few days, I like to bring a stack of movies with me. I need options.
24. Ash and I had a verbal fight one (a long time ago when we lived in the same room), and I shoved her into our dresser. At the time, I had never felt so powerful yet so horrible about any one thing in my life. I'm sorry seester.
25. Yard sales were one of my favorite things to do growing up. We would get up really early and Dad would have a Hardee's breakfast waiting for us. Then we would all sit in the driveway for hours selling our long forgotten items.
26. I have just decided that I like wearing chipped fingernail polish. It's White Trash Chic.
27. Reminiscing with old friends brings me joy.
28. I have never been a cat person; in fact, I can't stand cats... but, little Hazo has stolen my heart. So, maybe I will have a cat one day, just so I can name it Lord Volde-- actually, I better refer to it as He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named... phew, that was a close call.
29. I love to write with Sharpie markers on cardboard boxes.
30. My hearing is awful. I don't think my ears process sounds quick enough for my brain.
31. I used to like when I would get a splinter in my foot; it hurt so good when Mom would dig it out with a needle.
32. I don't fix my hair enough (as in straighten it). However, when I do fix it, people's hands flock towards it with intention of playing with it; one of the perks of long hair.
33. One of my favorite things to do is to sit in a cafe style restaraunt/coffee shop with my Mac. Such a relaxing enviornment.
34. I have been at the same job for just over three years now. I think it's getting to be time to move on.
35. I slipped and fell down half a flight of stairs. This was just last week.
36. I like infomercials; sometimes, I even like the Home Shopping Network (you know, when they go on and on about one product..).
37. Easy A is quickly becoming one of my favorite movies.
38. I eat Taco Bell way too much.
39. I had to start wearing glasses in 1st grade. I would hide them in my desk until it was absolutely necessary for me to wear them.
40. I can't stand when people use the following in texts: ur (your/you're), 2 (too/to), u (you), gr8 (great), wut (what), luv (love), the overuse of exclamation points, and any other misspellings/unnecessary text lingo.
41. I sing (loudly, I might add) for the entire four hour drive from Chattanooga to North Augusta.
42. Most of the time, I put my left contact lens in first in the morning and take my right one out first at night.
43. My tongue is really short.
44. When I was 7 or 8, I spent the night with a friend one Saturday night and realized the next day was Mother's Day. As we were going to sleep that night, I cried a little at the thought of not seeing my mom when I was going to wake up.
45. I have to pop my back constantly.
46. I am a pack rat.
47. I don't like the way my hands look in pictures.
48. The hilarity of a situation is multiplied by 7 inside of my head. That is why I am laughing, so you can stop asking. ;)
49. The scent of a softball field is one of my most favorite smells.
50. Sometimes I whistle while I talk. I get it from Brad.
51. I was a base for the best stunt group on the cheerleading squad in middle school. My sister was the other base. (Props to Ally for being the best flier!)
52. I once fell asleep while laying out in the sun and when I woke up, a granddaddy longlegs was on my face. Ever since then, I have been deathly afraid of them.
53. Rummikub is one of my all time favorite games.
54. I don't like pie.

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I'm going to North Augusta for the weekend! Look out for fun anecdotes. ;)


Movies seen in theater: 1

DvD bought: 2

Hope you all have a great rest of the day!
Stay classy.

F I F T Y T H R E E

53 facts, people! It's getting harder to think of this many facts about myself.


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1. Bellatrix Lestrange is my favorite Death Eater.

2. I loathe confrontation of any kind.

3. A friend of mine showed me silly bands before they were a fad. Yay, friend!

4. I get nervous when I have to go somewhere I've never been before (i.e. a doctor's office, car place, store, anywhere...) especially when I'm by myself.

5. Team Edward.

6. Playing Sudoku on my iPod is really increasing my chance of getting Carpal Tunnel.

7. I own leopard print ugg-type boots.

8. I wear my Nana's necklace almost everyday.

9. I know one of the UofTennessee cheerleaders; his name is TJ.

10. I lived at UTC for a year; my roommates would have people over and get drunk. They once banged on my door like idiots as I was falling asleep. Needless to say, I locked my door everynight after that.

11. I won a Halloween costume contest when I was younger. I was a bubble bath.

12. I love to play host when I have people over.

13. I helped a little girl in a wheelchair win a race in the Special Olympics.

14. I like to randomly talk in a British accent.

15. I am not a girly girl.

16. My intense laugh is ridiculous.

17. I have the greatest best friends ever.

18. I love bonfires in the fall/winter.

19. I've never been out of the country but I have so many places I want to go.

20. I am still best friends with my very first best friend (of 18 or 19 years?).

21. I was one of the Cheerleading captains in middle school.

22. My migranes radiate from behind my left eye.

23. I can count to at least 102; maybe more.

24. Some friends and I hiked ten miles on Lookout Mountain.

25. I miss my childhood.

26. My favorite flowers are the daisy and the calla lily.

27. The farthest north I've been is New York, NY. The farthest west I've been is Nashville, TN. (Well, technically Memphis, TN but I never left the airport.)

28. I was baptized as a child at Christian Heritage Church.

29. I helped Matt Tudor start a blog. (Click here to view it.)

30. I can do the Soulja Boy dance.

31. I am still searching for Narnia.

32. Disturbing dreams are not rare for me as I sleep.

33. I like night/darkness.

34. Beauty and the Beast is my favorite Disney movie; and I finally own it on DVD.

35. When I get really stressed, I cover up one eye... it seems to help calm me down.

36. I make bracelets; and I am thinking about selling them.

37. Ryan Cabrera told me I was beautiful. :)

38. <-- I do not like the numbers 3 or 8.

39. My middle name is Brooke.

40. I have two older sisters and one younger brother.

41. I had an online diary when I was in high school; I think it was grade 9.

42. My brother and I got lost in Walmart when we were very young. I distinctly remember being scared that we were lost forever.

43. The wallpaper on my phone right now is the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movie poster.

44. My shin was "kneed" really hard probably over two months ago and the feeling in that spot has not completely come back yet. It also still has a nasty pain if it has pressure put in the wrong place.

45. I loathe getting up for work in the mornings, but I love the time between waking up and actually making myself get out of bed. Those few moments of just laying in bed resting is pure joy.

46. I have a scar on one of my toes where a bug bit me while walking on the beach in Daytona.

47. Proud YouTube nerd.

48. I've seen the Naked Cowboy in person. He was kind of a pervert.

49. I shut my hand in the trunk door of our van.

50. I played shortstop in softball for most of my life.

51. My hair was strawberry blonde until I was about two or three.

52. Ashley and I shared a room for about 18 years.

53. I pray for my future husband every night (even though I don't know who he is right now).

F I F T Y T W O

52 FACTS. (see the pattern?)

1. I learned to change a tire in rush hour traffic on the interstate in Atlanta without the help of the woman cop that stopped to give "assistance".

2. Love to online shop, but hardly ever buy anything.

3. My birthday is February 15.

4. I own a pair of Keens that hardly ever get worn.

5. I want a tattoo on my wrist and foot.

6. I am completely stubborn.

7. Can't drink milk by itself; in fact, I can only tolerate it in cereal.

8. I am deathly afraid of caterpillars. (and any other worm-like creature)

9. I would rather EAT a caterpillar than speak in front of an audience.

10. [This fact is a secret. Therefore, I cannot reveal it.]

11. Can't stand the sound of my voice on a recording.

12. Have done Locks of Love twice and plan on doing it again soon.

13. I am super ticklish.

14. Wear my Rainbows with everything.

15. I still have a box in my trunk filled with stuff from when I moved to TN over 3 years ago.

16. I laugh at EVERYTHING.

17. Addicted to chapstick.

18. Love shopping at dollar stores. (Did you know everything is $1?!)

19. Favorite letter: R ; Favorite numbers: 2 & 7.

20. I drive an unluxurious Chevy Cavalier named "LJ". (If you can guess why that is his name, you win!)

21. I watch several vloggers on Youtube.

22. I get a headache when I smell a school bus. (I rode the school bus in elementary school and I can remember getting a headache almost everyday from the same smell.)

23. I enjoy storms.

24. Play Sudoku on my iPod every night to ease me into sleep.

25. I really enjoy making lists. (especially on sticky notes!)

26. Sometimes, I do consider moving back to SC... but the consideration doesn't last very long when I remember where I live now.

27. My brother and I once made a model motorcycle for my dad out of an empty toilet paper roll, tootpicks, glue, and whatever else we could find.

28. I live in a house with one roommate.

29. Quite often, I respond to people with a movie quote.

30. I have never even tried any kind of alcoholic beverage.

31. I watch movies while I get ready.

32. My initials are CBS.

33. I don't find silence awkward.

34. I didn't say "butt" or "shut up" until 8th grade.

35. Also, I didn't admit to liking boys until 8th grade.

36. Algebra is fun to me.

37. I tip a waiter/waitress at least $2 even if it was bad service.

38. Sharpie pens are my favorite.

39. When we'd play house, I was the mother; When we'd play school, I was the teacher; When we'd play Madeline, I was the nun... I have an "old" soul.

40. I have seen Rascal Flatts in concert. They were amazing.

41. I do not like, nor do I wear heart jewelry.

42. In first grade, I had to "pull my card" for the first time because the teacher thought I was talking. (Which I was not.) I cried and made myself sick so Momma had to come and get me.

43. My "go to" movies for bed time: Harry Potter, You've Got Mail, Pride and Prejudice, A Walk to Remember, and The Wedding Date.

44. Unless I forget it at home, I wear my Love Waits ring everyday.

45. I am not good at starting or sustaining conversations.

46. The Hunger Games is in the running for my favorite book series.

47. I love to people watch.

48. My hair looks much better when it's short, but I prefer to have long hair.

49. Most days, I don't wear make up to work.

50. I absolutely love cheesy made-for-TV films.

51. I had braces twice.

52. Apparently, my laugh is infectious.

F I F T Y O N E

51 facts this time, yo.

1. My first celebrity crush was Shane West.

2. I have 9 ear piercings.

3. Without glasses or contacts, anything more than 3 inches away from my face is a complete blur.

4. I love doing any kind of arts and crafts project.

5. The Office is my favorite show.

6. Sometimes, I have to count my blinks... in sets of four.

7. Growing up, I looked just like my momma did when she was young.

8. I want to be a published writer one day.

9. Ireland is number one on my list of places that I want to visit.

10. I love to give... it makes me happy.

11. I want to own a Siberian Husky.

12. In school, I made all A's until 9th grade... My first B was devastating. And then I didn't make my first C until college... that was even more devastating.

13. If I could have one super power, I would choose to read minds.

14. I don't sleep very well if I don't have a fan on as high as it will go.

15. My favorite color right now is dark purple.

16. Cold weather makes me happiest.

17. The dreams I have when I sleep are like movies... very vivid and dramatic.

18. I wanted to be a 2nd grade teacher when I was growing up.

19. My roommate, Leah, knows more of my secrets than anyone else.

20. Lately, most of my hair styles consist of one or more braids.

21. I have never broken any bones.

22. I've been skinny dipping.

23. My sisters and I competed in many pageants when we were younger... we usually won.

24. My short term memory is awful.

25. I have seen many of my prayers come true. God is good!

26. I've had a poem and a song written for me.

27. I cried myself to sleep the first few nights after I moved to Tennessee.

28. The voices in my head talk in a British accent.

29. Once I start laughing, it's hard for me to stop.

30. The Prisoner of Azkaban is my favorite Harry Potter movie.

31. Witnessed a guy drive off of Dead Man's Curve (it has a steep slope).

32. I have called 911 only one time in my life. (Because of #31)

33. I would choose a 4Runner over any other vehicle.

34. I smile too much when I am nervous.

35. Dressed up as a medieval princess and went to a Renaissance Fair in elementary school.

36. I have eaten "mountain oysters" without actually know what they were. Google it; it's disgusting.

37. I doodle a lot.

38. I was named after a character on a Soap Opera.

39. I pop my fingers constantly.

40. In kindergarten, I got poked in the eye with a straw and had to wear an eye patch to school.

41. I have progressively gotten worse at driving over the years.

42. I distinctly remember, when I was about 4 or 5, picking up a black bug in my backyard and putting it in my mouth. My mom made me spit it out; when she wasn't looking, I picked it back up and ate it.

43. I once smashed one of my fingers in between two hand weights because I was swinging them back and forth around my body. I lost that fingernail.

44. I want to one day be fluent in sign language.

45. Daddy calls me Bucket; Momma calls me Sassy.

46. My hair was strawberry blonde the first couple of years of my life.

47. I have this little pebble type thing that I like to hold when I drive. It makes me feel safe.

48. I love getting new notebooks/journals ... it's a fresh start for endless possibilities.

49. In softball, I got hit in the back of the neck with a foul ball on my way back into the dugout. As a result, I had to wear a neck brace for a few days.

50. Clemson was my first choice college to attend until I found out my parents would let me go to UTC.

51. I enjoy learning new things... especially when the person who is explaining is very passionate or excited about it.