6 more wierd things about me!

I have been tagged by Melissa. I think I did this last year, but there is more than a dozen weird things about me!

1- Some days I eat meat....most days I do not. I certainly will not eat red meat or Chicken. Just can not do it. (fake Mc Donald hamburgers use to work- but no more). Lean cuts of turkey or pork are OK some of the time. But Sunday, I bought lean pork chops and put them on the Foreman Grill and then I had to reject them at the table....or they would have rejected me after eating. I don't know why, it's just always been that way!

2- I love, love, love to eat ice. I feel my own special ice cube tray just the way I like it. My excuse is not liking Seminary City water and our current water. Ed thinks I'm anemic again (refer to #1) ....but I don't think so I just like ice!

3- I still Love Dr Pepper!!! Today, my coworker told my student that it was my vice.... just like his stimming and shadowing. She's right!

4- I love to finish packages.....the last bit of soap, the last row of crackers, or roll of toilet paper ect... I guess it's accomplishment that I can empty a container or de clutter my life (happens at work though too). Of course, I just need to open a new container and it could be weeks before the new one is empty. Weird I know.

5 - To follow #4. I have developed a new OCD trait of needing to cross off days on the calender. This started in Seminary City, but I am continuing it here! Another sense of accomplishment. But I have developed a new helpful twist. Since I've moved here and moved waaaaaay to much junk again, I have been doing 365 days declutter challenge. So I can only cross off a day, when I give something away to Good Will.

6- I can not fall asleep unless I'm warm. I wear winter pajamas all year long. I am really worried about this cold winter ahead, but am ready with an old fashioned electric blanket that can warm the bed before I get in. These new fangled "safer" warming blankets don't warm me up enough to sleep for at least an hour. Ed throws his comforter off him onto me...so BONUS DOUBLE COVERS!!!

I could keep going but will save you all. I tag any one who wants to get 6 things off their chest!

The last 20

41. Ever go to college? Yes, When I check it on forms....it's called a Dipolma degree. But the hardest 3 years of my life...education-wise and I'm proud of it! Before Kids....I took numerous credits towards my Masters in Nursing and actually did the FASTA to enter a NP program....then the call came for Luke. Education for Mom can wait!!
42. Where are you right now? In my dining/computer room, listening to 2 eight year boys who are suppose to be winding down.
43. Biggest annoyance in your life right now? NOT KNOWING, where we go next.
44. Last song listened to? Hey Delilah.....the kids play it all the time!
45. Small town?/Big Town? Big town, looking forward to living in small town soon.
46. Are you allergic to anything? Sulfa and molds....big town by big river!
47. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time? None!
48. Are you jealous of anyone?I don't think so.....gotta think about that. Oh - I know Kate!!! :-) She'll be done in July!! I hope she gets a big party... She deserves it.
50. Is anyone jealous of you? I think Leah is sometimes....I get to wear makeup and lipstick and make all the rules!
51. What time is it? 10:44 PM
52. Do any of your friends have children? Yes.....beautiful children!
53. Do you eat healthy?yes. I eat healthy IN ADDITION to eating crap (Completely stolen answer!) Actually I focus more on the crap part. I saw my Dr at the hospital and she asked about my health. I already had an appointment for 3 weeks from now......to get the scale to at least register lower and proudly told her I gave up the DP (I didn't focus on the just 40 days part) She wanted to make sure there was no sugar inmy tea! I don't like anything in my tea....but she's on to me!!
54. What do you usually do during the day?depends on the day... Most everyday includes wiping bottoms though. some days paid....some days not!
55. Do you hate anyone right now? I honestly don't think I do.....sometimes frustrated...but hate, no.
56. Do you use the word 'hello' daily? Yes, I always have to concentrate not to answer the phone...."This is Patty, how can I help you?
58. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?38, wow
59. Have you ever been to Six Flags?yes, we go several times in the summer when it is not so blazing hot.
60. How did you get one of your scars? My Siamese cat Jenny, bit me when I was about 14. She thought it was all my fault.....I moved in my sleep. I didn't think I'd ever move my shoulder again for days.

OK - done even though some of the questions are missing....and I don't have the energy to think up new ones! Time to throw my title of "Amazing" Mom around and convince the boys to fall asleep!

The middle 20

Continuing with the next 20....but I have no idea what happened to 21,22 and 23. ???? So I make something up.

21. Favorite color? Periwinkle blue....makes my eyes stand out.
22. How long off DP? almost 2 weeks!!!! I have about 6 oz of Coke in the am. I know...I know!
23. What do you drive? A green Grand Caravan....a mom mobile....and I love it!
24. Do you drink your soda from a straw? No....and I am so looking forward to calling it Pop again! By the way, Nurse Patty is here to educate that using a straw leads to even more "effects from carbonation"...
25. What did your last IM say? I have no idea how to IM...learning how to blog takes all my tech concentration.
26. Are you someone's best friend? I hope so.
27. What are you doing tomorrow? Working. I am REALLY counting this job as a blessing....now that I am updating my resume. But the Lord may lead to a new Hospice job. Hopefully :-)
28. Where is your mom right now? With Jesus. Oh, how I miss her. Her grave will be much closer to me next year. I have missed this. She has been in Heaven, 14 years on April 29.
29. Look to your left, what do you see? My Van Gogh calender, lots of x's for the countdown. :-) :-)
30. What color is your watch? I don't wear one, but have a necklace type watch that I wear for assessments. Kinda of geeky....yep geeky nurse!
31.What do you think of when you think of Australia ? $$$$$$$$$$$
32. Would you consider plastic surgery? Never thought I would, but my eyes may need a lift.....and of course a breast reduction. That will happen some day. While I'm under....a little more work wouldn't hurt!
33. What is your birthstone? aquamarine
34. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru? Drive through all the way. Even Krispy Kreme's....but I feel real guilty!!! I just know they are thinking she does't need a donut and at least she could do is walk to the cash register. But then I couldn't stop from ordering many more! When I was my mother in law's housekeeper, it was my twice monthly treat. I'd make sure they saw the baby in the backseat, to ease my guilt!
35.How many kids do you want? Some days just 2. Somedays a dozen! Don't tell B! Actually he knows.
36. Do you have a dog? No, I love my kitties.
37. Last person you talked to on the phone? The commons at campus. Where is B?
38.Have you met anyone famous? I took care of the mayor of my home town once.
39. Any plans today? Reclean the house after the kids redestroyed it. School tomorrow!!!! Then M.G. and I will scrapbbook. Get out the glittery stickers!
40. How many states have you lived in? 4, I want to return to my birth state soon!

Wow - this took forever....blogger autosaved every 2 minutes....and I have no idea how to stop it. Ann???? I also need to add to my sidelines.....but have NO clue where to start. Ann?????

All of the above is true. Probably not as exciting in world terms....I'm pretty boring. I'm happy about it though!

60 Things copied off http://mom2my6pack.blogspot.com

60 Things You Possibly Didn't Know About Me



1. What is in the back seat of your car right now? Actually pretty clean...although could use a good vacuum. I know there is a Game boy charger...can't live without that on a long trip. Wet wipes and a couple of coloring books from the bank and a spare set of mittens and hats for both of the kids.
2. When was the last time you threw up. Last week with the crud ....I HATE to throw up. I hold my breath or breathe through my mouth when my patients vomit....can't have a nurse upchucking along with them can we?

3. What's your favorite curse word? I say crap and SB says that is a curse word.

4. 3 people who made you smile today. MG, SB and Lela (a patient of mine that can make anyone happy just being near here....and she is dying. I love her!!)

5. What were you doing at 8 am this morning? In the shower, after sending SB and B off to school and convincing MG she still loves her daycare after a week off.

6. What were you doing 30 minutes ago? Reading emails and starting to blog...loving the quiet of the house!

7. What will you be doing 3 hours from now? Hopefully sleeping!

8. Have you ever been to a strip club? Sure, lots of times. My favorite is BYOB.

9. What is the last thing you said aloud? Won't Kate and Andrea just die...after they read #9. Should a future Pastor's wife even respond to that question? Oh, well, anyone that knows me knows that to have a good time - I go to Christain bookstores and eat Carrot cake....or cheese cake!

10. What is the best ice cream flavor? French Vanilla. See # 9. Pretty plain gal I tell you!

11. What was the last thing you had to drink? Iced Tea....oh how I wish it was a Dr Pepper

12. What are you wearing right now? Pajama pants and a sweatshirt. I still have on my bra...so it's not technically my pajamas ....yet.

13. What was the last thing you ate? Some Valentines candy left over Minature hershey's hearts....yum. So Glad I did not give up chocolate for Lent.

14. Have you bought any new clothing items this week? Yes, 80% off gloves for me next winter....as we will be much farther north! We might have some possible good news.

15. When was the last time you ran? You mean on purpose? Why would I do that?

16. What's the last sporting event you watched. When the Packers lost the NFC game....who could watch football the rest of post season :-(

18. Who is the last person you emailed? Andrea -- Thanks for the laugh! Once you are better and cave into fast food.... send your pentance money right away!Don't forget!

19. Ever go camping? Yes. Before kids, I loved it.....I am 9 years older now and its seems like a lot of work ...The kids would love it.

20. Do you have a tan? ROFL!!!

You'll just have to wait for the next 40. I know you are just waiting with baited breath!

I"M NOT WEIRD OF ANYTHING

I'm not weird or anything: To be honest, it's an honor to have my first Meme....even if it's taken me almost a week to figure out only 6 -- that won't scream out Patty is so Weird!!

1. As most of you can see. I am a horrible speller. I blame it on a new type of curriculum that was used in my first grade class. It was then determined to be ineffective and thrown out the very next year in 1977. Now to be honest, I only remember overhearing this and committing the excuse to memory. I have a great way to skip details that don't apply to me. For instance.....I almost think the new curriclum was Phonics......only after seeing commercials for how it will teach every child to spell.....did I realize that was the program my mother said didn't work? Wish I could clarify this with my dear Mother who now lives with Jesus. Since I can't.... I'm staying true that in 1976... some horrible spelling curiculum was brainwashed into my brain and poor me....I'll never be able to spell! (my sister and brother are good spellers...won spelling bees even) ( I am not getting the dictionary out for this post - sorry)

2. I am a speed reader. I've never been to any type of class. I just skip all the little words.....you know "in-is-the-as-was" type words. I can and have finished many a novel in a couple hours and often don't start a book if I must do something important the next day. I can not put a good book down. Now, skipping all the little words does mess with my comprehension. I'm blaming it on Random Fact #1's brain washing!!! I have been blessed to have good test taking skills, also that sharpies were around in Nursing School. In order to comprehend every word - I'd read while the highlighter was at the ready to highlight. Praise God, I can remember the important stuff and I have been told I am a good nurse. Less anyone fears....

3. I am greatly effected by what I think people think of me. Probably why it's taken me a week to do this Meme. Someone loaned me this great book......http://www.amazon.com/Search-Significance-Seeing-Worth-Through/dp/B0002H7GDU/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201804952&sr=1-1. I bought my own copy before Christmas to highlight and not miss the little words. Hopefully I'll finish it before we go out into the fishbowl!

4. I am terrified of mice!! More than Ann is afraid of spiders....or certainly just as much. If a mouse can run up my childhood friend, Julie E.'s pant leg, It could run up mine. I can smell the room they are in....although research says I'm smelling their droppings. I refuse to be anywhere a mouse has recently been. Now interesting enough I am not as afraid of a rat......they are big enough to kick away if they try to run up a pant's leg. Not that I want to see one...or am not repulsed by their existence. They are just a little lower on my intolerance list. Snakes are a millimeter higher as they eat mice and rats.

5. I don't eat meat. But I'm not a vegetarian. I'll be a little more specific. I don't eat anything that has the texture of red meat, or is non processed ham or turkey. I hate the taste of chicken and fish. Very rarely, I will have a craving for smooth non fiberous or non-fatty turkey or pork. I eat that in very small servings and that could last me months! Never fear... Most places will exchange beans for hamburger....and soy products grill up nicely on the grill. I have no problems eating carbs or cheese or Dr. Pepper.....which has gotten me into this shape!!

6. I don't like movies! My parent's faith told them that cards and movies lead to sin. So I saw my first movie, Footloose, when I was 16. Interesting - my parents were not upset. I think it was more about wasting money then the movie itself. But, to this day I don't watch movies unless I can do something else along with it. My brother and sister have the same problem I do......I just can't stay interested that long. I married a man who memorizes movies, can watch them over and over, and takes such enjoyment in them that he's teaching the kids to do the same. I'm all for it. I think a movie is like a mini vacation from stress. And I wish I could like them. I am trying to watch chick flicks as I scrap book.

Done!!! Many blogs I read only know me by a blogger number. Some of my new commentors have already been tagged. But thanks so much for commenting!!! So I tag----------
Kate (who doesn't have a blog but I wish she did), Mishi and Jessica and Joelle(who I wish blogged more).