25 Things You Don't Know About Me (or maybe you do?)

During a random cleaning binge last week I stumbled upon a pile of old magazines.  Blog inspiration hit while flipping through an outdated issue of US Weekly Magazine.

25 Things You Don't Know About Me: Paris Hilton

Sure, I'm not Paris Hilton. And I doubt the masses will really care much about what I have to say. But for those of you who want a little window into the real me, here we go.

1. I grew up in a small fishing town just outside of Boston (Gloucester, MA). It's the home of Gorton's Fish Sticks. The book/movie "The Perfect Storm" was based on the true story of real Gloucester Fishermen. The movie was also filmed there.
2. I used to be a tomboy. Big time. In 5th grade I was the pitcher for an all-boys little league team
3. My favorite food is pizza.
4. I love to make lists...I write every little thing down, just so I can scratch it off the list. It makes me feel accomplished.
5. Singing and performing on a stage is one of my favorite things to do. Ever.
6. I never knew how much I could love someone until I had a baby. And then I had another one.
7. I am an obsessive compulsive flosser. My dentist loves me.
8. I enjoy reading books but I never finish them. It doesn't matter how far into it I get, I never ever finish a book. 
9. Frogs totally freak me out. I will do anything and everything to avoid an encounter with a frog.
10. I used to be an elementary school teacher. My colleagues and students taught me so much- I am forever grateful.
11. Skydiving in New Zealand (or somewhere comparable) is on my bucket list.
12. I auditioned for the Mickey Mouse Club and didn't make the cut (obviously). My friend A.J. McClean did, though. (Yes, the AJ McClean from the Backstreet Boys).
13. I have a slight celebrity obsession with Britney Spears. I'm pretty sure she stole what should have been my spot on the Mickey Mouse Club. One day she and I will discuss this : )
14. I never drank coffee until I had kids. Now I can't wake up without it.
15. I love to ski- especially spring skiing in Utah. 
16. The sound of the ocean puts me to sleep. I especially love hearing waves hit the side of a boat at night.
17. My favorite shoes are flip flops. And I never leave the house without sunglasses. 
18. Being creative and thoughtful when choosing a gift for someone makes me happy. I never just buy something for someone just to buy it. There's always a reason behind it.
19. Photography fascinates me. A good picture of a treasured memory is priceless.
20. One day I would love to write a book. Lord knows I have plenty of stories to tell.
21. I used to be a competitive swimmer. 
22. The Money Pit is one of my all-time favorite movies.
23. I absolutely despise pink powdered soap. If this is the only option for washing my hands in a public place, I will take my chances.
24. I'm a lefty, I love any and every shade of blue, and ice cream is a weakness
25. I absolutely love surprises...but only the good kind : )