40 Things

Sarah (not Amanda) tagged me to list 40 things about myself that you all may not know, so here goes...

1. I was born in Quebec.
2. I've lived in 4 provinces - Quebec, Ontario, BC and Alberta
3. I almost moved to Manitoba and lived in a camper for a summer (Thankfully Marlin got a job in AB and we didn't move).
4. Marlin and I have been together for 13 years but only married for 3.
5. Technically, I was the one to propose.
6. I wanted to shear sheep for a living but didn't think I was strong enough.
7. I know how to spin wool.
8. I can fall asleep on the living room floor in less than 5 minutes on any given afternoon.
9. I like to go to bed early.
10. I am not a morning person.
11. I am always cold.
12. I hate being the first person in bed - it is cold!
13. I completed a triathlon.
14. I used to swim competitively.
15. I can play the flute and trombone.
16. I used to work at a garbage transfer station.
17. I have my bellybutton pierced.
18. I cry very easily and hate crying in public.
19. I'm scared of bugs (and apparently sections of tapeworm in dog poo!)
20. I hate being in debt.
21. I've never had a job for more than a few years.
22. I've never had a student loan.
23. I never want to go out, but always seem to have a good time when I do.
24. I love to stay home and do nothing.
25. I hate cleaning.
26. I thought being self employed would be way too scary to ever do.
27. I think I look like a boy with short hair.
28. I love short hair on other women and think they look great.
29. I have a sleeping disorder.
    
30. I'm addicted to Starbucks but you probably already knew that.
31. My favourite drink is a Monkey's Lunch.
32. I like technology but am usually too cheap to keep up with it.
33. I was a nerd in high school.
34. I hate crowds.
35. Red is my favourite colour.
36. I like to bake but hate to cook.
37. I LOVE chocolate.
38. I'm a vegetarian who doesn't like many vegetables.
39. I eat a lot of cereal - always have, always will.
40. I'm always surprised by what I look like in the mirror and in photos.  Apparently my hair and complexion are not as perfect as I always imagine!