These are a Few of my Favorite Things

(This is a really long, detailed version of my profile...more for me than you.. so don't feel obligated to read it...just look at the pictures and the main points and you should get the point)

I am going to steal an idea from my sister-in-law's blog. It looked like fun and with it being depressing winter and all, it is nice to remind yourself about your " favorite things". You know...like silver white winters that melt into spring.....those kinds of things. These are the things that make like more enjoyable. These are in no order other than what I think of.

1. Watching and looking forward to my favorite TV shows: Heroes and Battlestar Galactica-

Tim and I don't watch a lot of TV but we have our two favorite shows. With the writers strike we don't even have those. I count down the days 'til BSG this spring.

2. My favorite people-

Being with my favorite people whether it be family or friends is the source of greatest enjoyment for me. They make life worth living and add so much laughter and exitement to the mix. I only have a picture of my family becaue I don't have pictures of all my friends. I don't want to leave anyone out.

3. Camping and Hiking (or just lying on the beach)

I love being out in nature whether it be hiking in the mountains, lying on the beach, exploring caves, or sitting at a campfire. As my kids are getting older this is getting easier and I am loving it. Whenever I am able to get out in the wide open, I remember that my problems are so small and there is so much more to the world than what I see every day. Favorites: Lassen in California, Little Wild Horse Canyon in Utah, Sunset Beach and Point Lobos in Carmel California,


4. Travel


I had the great blessing of living many of my childhood years in Germany. I was also blessed to have parents whohad the love and ability to travel A LOT. We saw a lot when we lived there. Now I have in-laws that live in the most interesting places (Germany and now Hawaii) so I keep getting these great opportunities. My favorites: Italy, Hawaii, Holland, Seattle, San Franscisco. Switzerland.


5. Reading

Nothing is better than being in the middle of a good book. There is something very reaassuring and exciting to know that when I get a free moment, I know exactly how I want to spend it. I especially like when I have a stack of books that I want to read...so I know the supply wont be over soon. I like a lot of fiction like, "The Lord of the Rings", Stephani Meyers' "Twilight" series, Harry Potter, Ender's Game, and I also like a lot of historical era stuff ("My Antonia" by Willa Cather, Roots, Pride and Prejudice, etc.) and true story inspirationals biographies. (Having or Say, Three Cups of Tea) I also like to read nonfictional relationship books. Whether the results are fictional or nonfictional remains to be seen.

6. Music

I don't know many people who don't like music. I love a lot of stuff especially since I have known Tim he has introduced me to a lot of stuff I never would have heard otherwise. Right now some of my favorites are "Starlight" by Muse, "Shadow of the Day" by Linkin Park, "Swing Life Away" by Rise Against, "I don't Want to be in Love" by Good Charlotte, "Far Away" by Nickleback, Mika in genral, and lots of soundtracks like "Lord of the Rings", "Dune" etc., lots of 80's stuff like Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Peter Cetera, Go Gos etc) What I don't like is rap, most heavy metal, most country (except for the classics like Patsy Kline and Johnny Cash), and much of the alternative stuff (Maroon 5 I hate) although I like lots of alternative too.

6. Classes at UVSC (soon to be UVU)

I love taking classes at UVSC. Now that I am not a kid anymore school is so much more interesting and meaningful. I am taking some really interesting classes about my favorite subject...counseling...and related topics. The plan is to apply for BYU's Social Work masters program when Sam starts school full time. I am bringing up my GPA, getting a few classes I need before I apply and getting back into the studying groove, Favorites have been: Parenting, Sexuality, Child Abuse and Neglect, Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy, Psychology of Interpersonal Communication and right now Clinical Interviewing skills is totally fun. I have had great teachers for all of these classes too.

7. Meyers Briggs Type Indicator

This is the best personality typology I have ever seen. It helps me understand people who are different from me and appreciate them for their differences instead of finding their differences annoying. I LOVE IT. It helps me be more patient with my husband and kids and with myself. It also helps me not to think men are so different from women. A book that really helps explain the whole thing well is "Please Understand Me" by Kinsey and Bates

8. Movies

I love way too many movies to list them all. Here is a quick list of favorites of each genre

Horror:The Dead Zone, The Changeling, 6th Sense, The Others, Poltergeist

Chick Flick: When Harry Met Sally

Comedy: Napolean Dynamite, Bananas, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation,

Fantasy/ Sci-Fi - Lord of the Rings, Dark City

Action: Casino Royale (2006)

Drama: , Shawshank Redemption, Beautiful Mind

9. My Calling

I love working with cub scouts. I get to do the teaching I used to want to do full time as an Elementary School teacher. I love the organization, the kids like to do the fun stuff, lots of rescources and it is fun to see the boys learn and grow too. One more important thing: I get my Sundays to go to church and not feel like I have to because it is my job.

10. Eye Candy

I am ashamed to say I havn't really grown up when it comes to my hormones. Beautiful men make the world a nicer place to be. I will end the list with some of my favorites.

Tim

Daniel Craig

Daniel Radcliff
Wow, you made it this far? I am impressed.