Question 3

So back to the 30 questions, which I will probably not answer in 30 days, but hey, let's consider it an ongoing project. So Question #3...

Describe your relationship with your parents.

This is an easy one.  I have a great relationship with my parents.  They live only 35 miles away and we see them on average once a week.  My mom and I talk on the phone about once a day.  Sometimes to chat for a while, others to just check in.  She's an amazing mom and has provided me a wonderful example on how to be a good mother.  We know how to push each other's buttons (don't all moms and daughters?!), but I love her with all my heart and am so happy she lives close by.  And as far as my relationship with my dad, I'm a daddy's girl.  Always have been, always will be.  I still call him daddy and hug and kiss him every time I say goodbye.  He always walks me out to my car and watches as I pull down the driveway, waving at me before he goes inside.  It always makes me smile.  My parents are both amazing and I'm lucky to have them.

Question 2

Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears. 

1. I am fearful of the dark/being alone at night.  

Yes, I am a grown woman afraid of the dark.  When Mr. Cob is away for the night I don't sleep well, or at all.  I jump at house noises and look out the window often to make sure no one is outside peering in.  The reason for this unreasonable fear can be traced back to an event in my childhood.  Long story short, our house was burglarized one night when I was 8 years old.  My dad came home in the middle of the robbery and took down the license plate number of the car which helped the police catch the robbers.  The night before the trial the ring leader of the group came back to our house and fired multiple shots at our house while we were inside asleep.  I attribute all my fears of being alone and fear of the dark to this event.

I feel like I am slowly getting over this fear, but I would still rather not be alone at night.  I also jump when I hear anything that sounds like a gunshot.

2.  I am afraid of being stuck in an elevator.

I have no idea where this fear came from other than I must have some sort of claustrophobia, but the thought of being stuck in an elevator really makes my heart start racing.  I've never been stuck in an elevator or any small space.  Maybe in a past life.

3.  I am afraid of losing my child or having anyone hurt him or anything bad happening to him.

This fear started on November 8, 2010, the day Lukas was born.  This is by far my worst fear in the world.  I love my son more than I thought humanly possible and the thought of something happening to him brings me to tears.  I would go to the end of the Earth for my son, but I know that sometimes there is nothing you can do to protect your child.  I pray and hope that I am never in a situation where I cannot keep him safe and healthy. 


What are your fears?  Let me know in the comments!

Question 1

 List 20 random facts about yourself. 

1. I wear a size 9 shoe.
2. I was the first girl to be born on my dad's side of the family in over 50 years.
3. I lived in 10 different houses before the age of 15.
4. I don't remember the name of the boy from my first kiss.
5. At any given time I keep about 5 different pairs of shoes under my desk at work, not including the pair on my feet.
6. My GPA was higher in college than in high school.
7. I rarely floss.
8. My favorite cocktail is a dirty vodka martini.
9. I swam competitively until I was a junior in high school when I injured my shoulder.
10. I chew my tongue.
11. I was in a sorority in college.
12. I used to smoke cigarettes (more than I care to admit).
13. I have run two half marathons.
14. My first car was a used green 318ti hatchback BMW.
15. I backed out of a study-abroad program the week before I was scheduled to fly overseas (and regret this decision).
16. I had one pet growing up named Snowball (guess what he was).
17. I failed my driver's test the first time I took it.
18. If I met my 20 year old self today, we would undoubtedly not be friends.
19. I used to bite my brother when I was little.
20. My favorite dessert is carrot cake.

Feel free to leave 20 random facts about yourself in the comments section!  I'll even settle for one random fact.  Do we share any common random facts??

30 Things

I was slow to jump on the pinterest wagon.  But I must admit that once I gave it a try, I quickly warmed up to it.  I've found some great recipes and ideas for the kiddo.  And lets not even talk about the decorating ideas and fashion tips, tricks and to-dos.

A friend recently pinned to a blog post about 30 questions.  The blogger listed 30 questions and then answered one a day for 30 days.  I love this idea, so I'm joining in.  It gives me direction for writing over the next 30 days.    So check back each day for the answer to these 30 questions:

1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.
3. Describe your relationship with your parents.
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.
5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now?
6. What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?
7. What is your dream job, and why?
8. What are 5 passions you have?
9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
10. Describe your most embarrassing moment.
11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.
12. Describe a typical day in your current life.
13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have.
14. Describe 5 strengths you have.
15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?
19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.
24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
28. What is your love language?
29. What do you think people misunderstand most about you?
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.

Anyone else want to join me?