104 Things About Me

2. Growing up I always wanted an older sister, but now I am glad I didn’t because I think we would’ve fought a lot.
3. Me and Trav rarely fought growing up. 
4. We almost fight more now that we’re not living together.
5. My friends thought it was strange that we never fought.
6. Travis cried because I wasn’t named Tina.
7. Sadly, if this had been mentioned moments earlier my name probably would be Tina.
8. I kind of wish middle names were used more.  I like mine but few people know what it is.
9. By the way, it’s Brittany.
10. I recently bought a subscription to a Snowboarding magazine, and now wonder why.  I go snowboarding 6 times a year, and would much rather read about makeup and clothes.
11. I got a Tickle-Me-Elmo from my gramma when I was like 13.
12. I hate getting out of the pool and like getting changed after swimming when you’re all wet and the clothes stick to you.
13. Anne Geddes pictures kinda creep me out.
14. But I have one in my room.
15. Best invention… body pillows.
16. Second best… computers.
17. I always  judge other people quickly.
18.  Then quickly wonder if they say the same thing about me.
19. And after a judgmental comment I often say  “I shouldn’t say that” or “I shouldn’t be that way”.
20. My favorite color was always yellow.
21. But now I think it’s pink.
22. Although, after reading David’s 110 Things I agree that no one should be forced to choose a favorite color.
23. I greatly enjoy chick flicks.
24. I enjoy meeting new people, but I am very self conscious when I do.
25. I wonder what they think of me.
26. I cried during Alien Encounters at Disney World.
27. I was 14.
28. Travis laughed at me, which made me cry more.
29. I always say “I am not a crier” but I’m beginning to think I am.
30. I want to be rich when I am older, but don’t consider myself selfish.
31. I HATE getting up for school.
32. Or getting up early for anything for that matter.
33. I always say I like math, but I really don’t… I just happen to do well in it.
34. I am beginning to think no one visiting Travis’ website is going to care about any of this.
35. I wish I had nicer printing/handwriting.
36. While reading Trav’s 111 Things I was creeped out by how many things I also think or agree with and didn’t even know.
37.  For example, how much I enjoy it when newscasters saw “I’m Nirmala Naidoo, Jill is off tonight”.
38. It bothers me when people that don’t know someone very well call them by their nickname, like Lea or  Trav.
39. When I was little I thought I wanted to be a teacher, but I think that’s just because it was the only occupation I knew.
40. I now want to be a dental hygienist, even though many people think that’s disgusting.
41. My biggest fear is being in store close to closing time.
42. My second is elevators.
43. I used to be so terrified of dogs my dad would have to carry me into houses that had dogs outside.
44. Now I work at a vet clinic… how ironic.
45. I am also a lifeguard, but only enjoy working at outdoor pools.
46. Sometimes I tell a story, or am about to tell a story and I’m like “or did I dream that???”
47. I kind of want to go to Disney World for my honeymoon.
48.  I totally want a stream/creek in my yard, and it would be sweet if I could tube down it.
49. I LOVE waterskiing and tubing.
50. I think I have changed a lot in the last year of my life, and I think I will change way more in the year to come.
51. If I think about eye contact while talking to someone I become very awkward and uncomfortable.  
52. I TOTALLY overuse words, such as sweet, psyched, totally, and like.
53. I hate it so much when people say “oh” while talking on msn, if you were having a real life conversation with someone you wouldn’t just say “oh” and nothing else.
54. I swam for like 12 years of my life but never ever wanted to go to practice.
55. I’ve never broken anything (bone wise).
56. I’ve only got stitches once. And that was from swinging around on a railing at the Three Hills Aquatic Center.
57. I now work there.
58. I LOVE laughing.
59. And I love making other people laugh.
60. Even when I totally am not trying too, it doesn’t bother me.
61.  I love shopping. Although, sometimes I’m totally not in the mood for it.
62.  I have danced for 14 years, but I don’t think I’m very good.
63. I take jazz and tap mainly, but started up ballet again after a few years off and feel totally behind.
64. I love playing volleyball, but never felt I was very good.
65. But after the All-Star game this year my perspective changed.
66. I played soccer for like 3 years growing up, and hated it.
67. I just kept playing because I thought my dad enjoyed coaching.
68. He later told me he didn’t really, he just did it for me.
69. I like snowboarding once I’m doing it, but I hate getting on all the stuff and walking to the lift and putting on my board. Ugh.
70. For a good portion of my teenage years I was an msn addict.
71. I really enjoy watching hockey, so it really pisses me off when people call me a “puck bunny”.
72.  I am VERY excited and VERY scared to move out next year.
73. I think it will be good though… get to meet new people and start fresh again.
74.  I hate waiting.
75. I hate how after watching a TV show you never feel satisfied because you always want to know what’s going to happen next. 
 76.  I also hate it when TV shows change times and/or days.
77.  I love people’s smiles… it’s generally the first thing I look at.
78. It seems weird to me that other people are grossed out by feet… I don’t have a problem with them.
79.  I hate it when people try to be something their not.
80. By the time I graduate (in May) I will have been to Ottawa twice, but never been to Saskatchewan.
81. I love getting mail, but am often disappointed after opening it and seeing how little is written.
82. I had a retainer in 4th grade until I got my braces in 9th grade and had them for almost two years, then an other retainer for a while.  
83. I don’t really like my teeth now even after all that.
84. I don’t like the shape of them, and the color.
85. I have never really worried about germs and all that noise. Seriously, if you don’t know about it, and it doesn’t kill you, does it really matter? 86. I hate milk more than anything.
87. Well, maybe I hate seafood more.
88. 88 has always been my favorite number. And the only reason is that my grandpa put a label on my hair brush that said “Leanne 88”, but I’m not even sure if this is a true story because I haven’t seen the brush in years!
89. My favorite TV shows are The OC, Gilmore Girls, and One Tree Hill.
90. I used to watch Saved by the Bell all the time when I was little. And got the box set for x-mas last year, and sadly still love it.
91. I don’t have an all time favorite movie, but Centerstage, Grease, Maid in Manhattan, and Dirty Dancing rank up there.
92. I find that if there’s an event I’m looking forward to forever it is always a disappointment, but if I just end up doing something out of the blue it ends up being a blast.
93. I went through golfing stages, I used to love it when I was little, then found it incredibly boring, and now I quite enjoy it again.
94. I hate how this stupid town doesn’t have cable internet… I HATE DIAL-UP!
95. I love all kinds of music… country, alternative, rock, pop, some rap… I’m not a fan of most classical though.
96. When I was in grade 5 I got a brush stuck in my bangs and had to get it cut out.
97. My dad was really mad because it was late and I was supposed to be sleeping but instead was playing with my hair.
98.  I love curling but usually get bored after about 4 ends.
99.  I hate getting ready to go out because I never feel I look my best.
100.  I can’t choose a favorite food. I love all food! Well, maybe not all… but a lot of it.
101.  I hate phoning people, but love getting called.
102.  I have sooooo much clothes, but never have anything to wear.
103.  It is becoming very difficult to think of things!
104.  I think I’m going to have to sign off… until next time…