A Tag, and other stuff

Seven things I can do:
1. Teach. I think I'm pretty darn good at my job, but there is always room for growth.
2. Cook. I am a really good cook. I like to do it for other people though and I am always scared that whatever I make will turn out horribly, so I'm never the first to taste it.
3. Organize. I was the kid in High School that everyone gave their binders to at the end of the quarter when we had to turn them in. Yeah, same goes for now. I have to have my life organized or else I go insane. You can ask Chad.
4. Dress well. This may be a silly one, but it is not a skill everyone has. I like to look good and I know how to put things together.
5. Give gifts. I am a great gift-giver. I like giving people gifts and I spend time finding something that they will like. I don't like getting gifts though. I would rather give.
6. Cleaning. I haven't been so great lately, but I like to clean. My house usually smells good and is clutter free. I like my space to be clean so that I can function. This is probably a shocker to my parents because this was NOT the case as I was growing up.
7. Spelling and Grammar. I'm kind of a jerk about this one. It bugs me when educated people don't know the rules of grammar and spelling. I think it is so important. Therefore, I have really great gramar and spelling. Last time I wrote something like that I made three or four spelling mistakes. I'll be reading through this once, just to make sure.

Seven things I can't do:
1. Relax. The only time I relax is... yeah, you get the point. I am generally worried about something. Even on vacations, I'm worried about timing, what to do, make sure things run smoothly. I need to learn to relax.
2. Socialize. Its not that I don't like to, its that I would rather not deal with the drama that goes along with socializing. I tend to be the kind that sticks at home. Lately I've been much better and I actually like it!
3. Exercise. I am healthy, but I don't exercise often. I am very lucky to be thin by nature, but I know that won't be the case forever.
4. Little kids. I can if I have to, but the only little kids I really like are my nieces and nephews.
5. Juggle. Chad really wants me to learn (since he can), but he was mean about it the first time he tried to teach me, so I've backed off from it. I may try again.
6. Play guitar, or bass. Chad got us those for my birthday (early) and I'm learning to play now.
7. Fix cars. This is a skill that I will eventually build- when I restore a '64 Ford Mustang Convertible.

Seven things I say most:
1. I love you.
2. Shoog.
3. Where's my purse?
4. Where are my keys?
5. Where are my sunglasses?
6. I'm not going to compete with you (when my students are trying to talk over me).
7. Meanie Face!

Seven Goals for the New Year:
1. Relax
2. Travel any chance I get.
3. Remember Birthdays
4. Spend quality time with Chad
5. Read more
6. Exercise more
7. See the National Parks around me

Seven reasons I fell in Love with Chad:
1. I have real conversations with him.
2. He's so damn charming.
3. He makes me laugh.
4. He was different than anyone else I had dated before.
5. He's freakin gorgeous.
6. He supported (and still supports) my decisions.
7. We have so much fun together.

Seven things I love to eat:
1. NY Cheesecake
2. Grilled Cheese
3. Olives
4. Pineapple
5. Veggie Chili
6. Anything that didn't moo, oink, or flap it's gills
7. Smoothies

P.S. I posted the NYC pics on my Facebook for those of you that would like to see them. If you don't have a faceook and would still like to see them, just leave me a message and I'll send you the link. Also, Chekc out Neil Gaiman. I'm infatuated with his work. He wrote Stardust and Coraline (books made into movies) and others as well. I started his newest: The Graveyard Book- which won a Newberry award- last night and was completely captivated within the first two pages. His writing is a little dark, but very enjoyable. Happy President's Day!