29 and Counting...

Today is the last day in my twenties.  29 years and counting in this body, in this mind.  I began to think about what I've done (or NOT done) in 29 years.  And it's amazing what can happen in 29 years!  Now, on to a numbers post (some repeating, my apologies), but with 29 as the end result (well 30, really and then some...but SHHH! we won't say that toooo loud ;)

22: Years I spent in education as an enrolled student of some sort or another.  It's hard to believe that only 7  years of my life I really haven't been sitting in a classroom, writing a paper or reviewing peer work. 

3: The number of cars I've driven in my life.  From the high school days of good ol' Bertha the Chevy Lumina to my tiny red Chevy Cavalier and now to the Chevy Trailblazer.  We were a Chevy family through-and-through, can't you tell?

13: Speaking of cars, I've been fully licensed to drive for 13 years!  Geeze, how times flies.  I went to get my driver's license name changed just this week and it amazes me the awe and angst new drivers face to get their licenses.

11: Years that I've spent with Cruz.  Yeah, I know that's a LONG time, but it's been the BEST time.

2: Number of degrees that I've earned from ASU!  Go Mountaineers!

5: Number of cell phones that I've had since I was 18.  So yes, my young friends, it is totally okay to have a cell phone after you are 18 and can afford it ;)

1: Cell phone number that I've had since I purchased my first cell phone.  I don't know what I would do if I had to change from my cell number!

8: The number of different jobs I've held since I was 14!  From office work to daycare teacher or music-operator at Tweetsie Railroad, my job selection has been rather random.

7: Number of years that I've been in education as a professional.  Oh only 21 more years until I can retire!

1: Number of siblings that I was blessed with.  I love my brother...he's hilarious and the very best.

7: The number of times I've flown on an airplane.  The first time was when I was 21.

1: Number of houses that I've built.  And as all of you know that took 3+ years of my life.  Never again friends, never again.

3+: Didn't I just mention that we built a house?  Oh YEAH, well it took quite a long amount of time to complete due to the self-contracting piece.  An experience that I will never forget.

4: Months that I've been married to the most amazing person.  I am so pleased with my decision to wait to get married later in my twenties.  We both have changed so much, and we see our lives and futures in different ways now, rather than as early twenty-somethings.

7.5: The shoe size that I stopped growing at.  I've been in a 7.5 for around 15 years.  I guess that's why I still have sneakers from high school days!

0: The number of times I've tried green beans and liked them.  Well, if we're really talking specifics, I would imagine 0 would be the number of times I've ever liked anything green.  No green veggies, please.

5: The number of years that I was a full-time classroom teacher.  I taught 5th grade all 5 years and I wouldn't trade it for the world.  There's something about 10 and 11 year olds that keep you on the edge of your seat at all times.

1: Number of legit surprise birthday parties that I've had.  My parents worked to throw me a surprise 17th birthday party in their garage!  I spent the morning ice skating and came home to a house full of people.

28: The number of Christmases I was able to spend with my Daddy.  How I wish I could ask for more of those.

1: The number of International trips I have been on.  Cruz and I visited the Dominican Republic for our Honeymoon in early December.  I swear, I love looking at my Passport and seeing Visas stamped for a different country

3: The number of years I played tennis in high school.  I have never enjoyed a sport more than tennis!  Ripping through a serve and slicing a tennis ball to an opponent is quite entertaining.

6: The number of car accidents I've managed to get myself in.  From a small fender-bender to a full on collision to a rear-ending (none of which were my fault, OF COURSE) I've torn through some accidents.  Thank GOODNESS for insurance, and my Daddy and Cruz.

3: The number of dogs I've had throughout the years.  We had a dog when I was a little girl and then went dog-less until 4 years ago.  Now Boone and Lizzie take over our house all of the time and I love it.

1: The number of times I've shot a gun.  Freshman PE at Forbush, shotgun and skeet.  I did horrible and don't care AT ALL for shooting now.  At all.


Now, here's to 30 more years.  My list will surely grow by then, and maybe I'll get around to eating some veggies by then and maybe travel Internationally more often =)