29 Years Old

Who I am @ 29:

1. I"m a child of God, wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend
2. My short hair is a constant reminder to me of my freedom from unforgiveness
3. I think I'm hilarious, but usually after several cups of coffee
4. I recently decided to create two mommy resource baskets for myself in the house. One filled with dark chocolate, espresso beans & tea; the other filled with books, candles and bath salts. You need to be equipped!
5. I love talk radio & Dateline. There's something relaxing about hearing other people's drama but not being part in it. 
6. People-watching is so interesting. It cracks me up to get only a glimpse into people's lives. Evesdropping is interesting too. 
7. I just recently started playing scrabble with strangers via Facebook
8. I've been way into cooking ahead via freezer cooking & having dry meals on hand. It's been a huge help!
9. I try hard to live a life of wisdom and force myself to do stuff I'm not naturally good at-- like right now I'm busting my butt trying to learn a better system for running finances. I'd also like to run 5 miles. May not sound like a lot, but I hate running. 
10. Sometimes I still try to have lazy days. And if somehow I manage to accomplish one, it just doesn't feel right .What feels right is having a productive day. Sick, right? 
11. I hate superficial relationships. I also hate small talk. That makes getting to deep relationships a lot of work for me. 
12. The last few Christmases, I've been making homemade personal gifts. I really think that a practical, thought-through gift is more fun than something frivolous. This year I plan to produce my own homemade tea. 
13. I love my Rota-dent toothbrush.  
14. I have been trying to write music for over a decade. I want to make an album. By trying i mean I have a strong desire, but I have made no progress because I am scared out of my mind to fail. I need to write music to conquer this fear!!
15. My husband works at a Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) style radio station. I don't like that style of music.... in general. But I think I am one of the few who can listen to their husbands at work.
16. I often get caught up in keeping a record of wrongs, so I have to remind myself that love keeps no record... I'm learning to love... really, learning to live. 
17. I've made it my mission to never manipulate or be passive aggressive and to always check my motives. In the same vein, I try hard to always be honest and clear in my communication. Why did I make this oath? It's hard! 
18. I like creating just to try stuff sometimes. It's probably unrealistic that it will turn out any sort of beautiful, but I like the process. Basically... it's about process not presentation. 
19. When I was pregnant with Sophia and overdue by 9 days, I ate pizza in the bath... Extreme Supreme from Pizza Hut (haha)
20. I enjoy making clocks out of old records. I've sold a few... but my favorites no one else seems to like. Odd. But i'm glad I still have 'em. 
21. I'm reflective and sentimental. I also have a hard time letting go of seasonal friends.
22. I hired a recording artist to write and record a song for Matt's 30th. I also tortured him with a countdown calendar.Not sure who had more fun. 
23. Beck, Pelly, Fun-haired Becky... are my nicknames
24. Matt calls me The Recognizer. I guess that could be my rapper name. Really, I'm just good at remembering when I've seen an actor & where we saw them.
25. For some reason, I wait until I'm really busy and then decide to rearrange the living room... so that's awesome.
26. I decided never to be ashamed of my age. I may be 29 now, but I won't be 29 forever. Next year, 30 & proud. 
27. I'm thinking about becoming a certified midwife or doula. I love new life & the miracles therein!
28. Last year I was 28.
29. Cilantro.