The Dog 8 My Homework!

When I saw that Katja from Skimbaco had tagged me for a Crazy Eights meme, I had good intentions. Really, I did. Unfortunately, I also had a Baby Puppy that woke up screaming at 3 am with her very first earache (milestone, milestone)! So, with my deepest apologies, I present the Crazy Eights Meme: The Dog 8 (part of) My Homework Edition.

Things I'm Passionate About:

1. My little girl.
2. Trying new things.
3. Education.
4. "Truthiness."
5. Reading.
6. Writing.
7. Politics and current events.
   

Things I Want To Do Before I Die:

1. Um, unlock the secrets of immortality?
2. Honestly, I would love to attend a Super Bowl.
3. And, obviously, I want to see my daughter grow up, graduate from college, marry, provide me with lots of grandchildren, win the Nobel Peace Prize . . .
   

Things That I Say Often:

1. "Thinking Deep Thoughts?"
2. "What did I just say?"
3. "One. Just one."
4. "Mind Mama."
5. "It's time to settle down."
6. "One! Two! Three!"
7. "Just a minute."
8. "I love you."

Books I've Read Recently (Or Am Reading):

1. The Daring Book For Girls
2. Momma Zen: Walking The Crooked Path Of Motherhood, Karen Miller
   
3. The Bible
4. Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring The Fruit Of The Spirit, Beth Moore
   
5. Momfidence: An Oreo Cookie Never Killed Anyone And Other Secrets Of Happier Parenting, Paula Spencer
6. Countless selections from Scholastic Book Club
7. Something by Nora Roberts, but the title escapes me.

Songs I Can Listen To Over And Over:

1. Ring of Fire, Johnny Cash
2. My daughter singing Dani California (The Red Hot Chili Peppers).
3. Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd
   

What Attracts Me To My Friends:

1. A warped sense of humor.
2. Common interests.

Things That I Learned Last Year:

1. Rejection stings, but does not maim.
2. Blogging is addictive.
3. I'm not as healthy as I thought.
4. Fighting with my four-year-old about her clothes is a time waster and a buzz kill.
   

Tagging:

1. Sheila
2. Jo
3. Summer
4. The Farmer's Wife
5. Candace
6. Phyllis
7. Jersey Girl 89