With age comes wisdom, I guess

With great appreciation to Na-homie of Randomness, I offer you this list of things I’ve come to realize as I have grown…er…shall I say….*ahem* more mature older.

1. I’ve come to realize that:
My life, though far from perfect, is pretty darn great

2. I’ve come to realize that, when I talk:
I occasionally say some really funny things!

3.I’ve come to realize that I love:
barbecue!  Who knew!

4. I’ve come to realize that my friends:
are precious, are special, are to be cherished

5. I’ve come to realize that, I’ve lost:
my very favorite Cookie Lee bracelet that I wear all the time and I’m just sick about it.
I found it in my purse!!  Yay for me!

6. I’ve come to realize that, I hate:
dishonesty in any form.  Also, Dr. Pepper.

7.  I’ve come to realize that, marriage is:
a lot of work…a lot of compromise…but the most fun and rewarding thing I’ve ever done.  A true gift from God.

8. I’ve come to realize that, somewhere, someone is thinking:
NOT about me!  *gasp*

9. I’ve come to realize that I’ll always:
Have a hard time finding pants and jeans and shorts that fit well.  Oh, and have a God – and a family – who loves me and accepts me, big hips and all.

10. I’ve come to realize that I have a crush on:
my husband

11.  I’ve come to realize that the last time I truly cried was:

are you kidding?  I’m a woman.  I cry all the time – mostly for no good reason.

12.  I’ve come to realize that my cell phone:
needs a better ringtone

13. I’ve come to realize that when I wake up in the morning:
I am usually grumpy at the dog.  Especially at 6:00 on a Saturday morning.

14. I’ve come to realize that before I go to sleep at night:
it’s always best to say your prayers, kiss the one you love, and say good night.

15. I’ve come to realize that right now I am thinking about:
finishing this post and making it look good

16. I’ve come to realize that I get on myspace:
never – it creeps me out

17.  I’ve come to realize that today:
will be another opportunity for fun & laughter with my family and friends

18. I’ve come to realize that tonight I will:
go to bed

19.  I’ve come to realize that my body is:
fat, full of cellulite, and not terribly attractive…but that’s my fault and so I am okay with it.

20.  I’ve come to realize that tomorrow I will have to:
do grown-up things I don’t want to do

21. I’ve come to realize that this summer:
will be so different from last summer – and that’s such a good thing

22. I’ve come to realize that this year:
my life is in a much better place – and so am I.  This year has the potential to be one of the best.

23.  I’ve come to realize that people:
are not me

24. I’ve come to realize that love:
is a special gift

25. I’ve come to realize that this weekend I will:
not get my hopes up about “projects” but enjoy the moments as they come