Seriously I Hate Spiders!

Happy Wednesday, and a Happy Hump Day. We are officially half way through the week. I have a couple of things to post, but they require editing of photos, that I don't have access to right now. So, I figured I could do a post from this list I posted back in December.

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

Fear one. Heights - I know that I am so not alone in this fear, but I was watching the Big Bang Theory and the character Sheldon made a good point when he stated in the episode "Are you afraid of heights? Or falling to your doom?" I loved this and it really got me to examine my fear all together. To answer his question, I am both! I can be on top of a high building, enclosed with no way of falling and I will still get a racing heart and sweaty palms. Case in point, the Eiffle Tower in Las Vegas. Half the size of the original, you take an elevator up and are enclosed in a steel viewing room.....I had a mild freak out looking out the windows. Guess I can never go up in the real one! I also fear falling to my doom, hence my aversion to roller coasters because that is the SOLE purpose. To make you lose your stomach for a thrill. Not my cup o' tea! Honestly I cannot think of any one particular incident that made me afraid of heights, because I liked to do things as a child. Neither of my parents were afraid, or at least they didn't act like it. I can however pinpoint a memory where I just might have cultivated this fear. It was when my dad threw me in the corner! To clarify, the abridged version, he didn't throw me in the corner, on purposed. We had a ritual at night where he would take me to my room for bed and without turning on the lights would throw me from my door into bed, then we would read a story until it was moms turn to tuck me in......well one day my mom cleaned my room and, because she was unaware of this ritual, moved my bed to the complete other side of the room. Needless to say I was left in a crumpled mess on the floor and my dad was a wreck. Well its safe to say that ritual was shot to s#^t. Haha. I am taking many steps towards overcoming this fear. In February, when we went to Catalina Island we decided to do the zip line, and even though I was TERRIFIED I still did it and my hubby was so proud that I conquered my fear!

Fear two. I absolutely hate bugs. Any bug that creepy crawls. *shudder* Especially spiders. I know it's not something that I should be afraid of, but honestly they do! I know what your thinking....."they are more afraid of you" or "your bigger than they are" seriously, I don't care. If I see a spider on my ceiling I keep a closeful watch on it until we can dispose of it properly! The hubby just shakes his head and kindly takes care of the problem. Last year we had a major ant issue and I would have nightmares that they were in our bed crawling on me. I just don't like bugs. Give me reptiles, or any other beast. Honestly, if this video ever happened to me, I would probably have a heart attack! I saw this on a comedy video show, and literally screamed at the tv and tossed my hands up in the air like it fell on me. The people we were with looked at me like I was a little looney!

Fear three: death. I guess I fear it because it is a certainty, and I am not ready to leave this world. There are so many things I want to do and I need many MANY years to do it. The loss of my father was an eye opening experience. One to show that you must live each day to it's fullest. Never take the people in your life for granted as there is no telling how long we will be with you. I also hope that there is an afterlife. My faith tells me that there is, but sometimes the skeptic in me is curious. I guess that is something that I will have to leave until the time comes, and practice my faith in hopes that I can make it to the golden gate when the time is here.

Sorry to leave the post a little heavy! But there it is, my three greatest fears....well at least the ones I have right now. Hehe. What are your fears? Have you overcome any?

The List '30 Things' (A writing prompt list)

Stumbling around Pinterest months ago I pinned a blogger that had a great idea. She came up with a list of 30 writing prompts that help examine yourself, and the way you see the world. Since not much has gone on in ways of entertainment in my life, I thought that these were a good list of things to write about, when inspiration seems to be running thin.

1. List 11 random facts about yourself. (Did a different post a while back)
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 embarrasing 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 misundertand most about you?
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.

11 Random Things

As I was perusing my dashboard I came across this post from The Simple Dude. Apparently there is a game going around on the net, whether it is twitter, facebook or blogging where if you are tagged in a post then you must answer pre-set questions that the tagger has designated for you and post 11 random facts as well. Although I wasn't tagged, I thought it was an intriguing idea and I liked the questions that were posed. I am not going to tag people in it, but if you choose to play the game then the directions are below.

The Rules:

1. Post these rules

2. You must post 11 random things about yourself

3. Answer the questions set for you in the post you were tagged in

4. Create 11 new questions for your tagees to answer

5. Tag them on Twitter, Facebook or your blog (or all of the above)

11 Random Facts:
1.  I hate salsa....I know its weird. I love tomato's and pasta sauce, but there is something about the spices in salsa that I despise.
2. I love fireplaces. Sitting in front of them with a cup of hot chocolate makes me feel so good. It's the best feeling and it reminds me of home. (Yes even in 100 degree heat I love them!)
3. I am a craft addict. I love finding new and creative things to do. It's also a nice thing to do with family or friends! Also party planning is so fun cause you can incorporate those crafts.
4. I have lived in 2 states (CA and FL) and 2 countries (USA and Spain {in utero, but it counts to me!})
5. I like puzzle books, the fill-in kind. I find them all over our apartment and buy a new one pretty much every time I go on an airplane.
6. As much as I say I am not ready for kids, its just an act....I really want them, like now!
7. I hate it when people say one thing to my face, and do another.
8. I could live in another state or country. I am ready for a change, just so long as my mom comes with! :-)
9. I am extremely sensitive, and am easily hurt by actions, or words. When I feel threatened I close up and become emotionally unavailable.
10. I am sentimental over memories, not objects. I hate clutter. I keep things for a while and they either get donated to the round file or Goodwill. We love photos, those are our memories. We have over 10,000 just from the last 5 years!
11. I like to be organized, although I am not always, I strive to have a place for everything and it all put AWAY!

The Questions:
1. If you were stuck on a deserted island, who would you want to be stuck with?
Of course I would want my hubby and my parents. We can survive without anything else......except for maybe facebook. Will my blackberry work there? Or with on of those "guy guys, you know, those guys with skills. Yeah. You send them into the wilderness with a pocket knife and a Q-tip and they build you a shopping mall." - Six Days Seven Nights (Not a jab at my hubbys skills....I love that movie and quote this line when talking about deserted islands!)

2. What is your favorite foreign film? (it has to have subtitles to qualify)
I have only watched a few and I wouldn't call any of them a favorite.

3. When you hear the word “intimacy” what does it mean to you?
Being able to open yourself up completely to another human being. Physically and emotionally. You can only be completely intimate with a person who truly understands who you are as a whole person. Most people only get certain parts of you.

4. Have you ever met someone randomly and ended up spending a super fun day with them? When? (If you feel like sharing, please do)
Yes, on our honeymoon. We met a couple in the hotel lobby on our way to the cruise ship. We spent most of our days shopping and enjoying their company. We still talk to this day even though we live 3000 miles away.

5. If you were to have an erotic dream about someone, celebrity, real person or whatever, who/what would it be?
I tend to not remember my dreams. I sleep very heavy so I am either in a deep sleep or awake.

6. Where’s the furthest you’ve traveled? What’s your favorite destination of the one’s you’ve been to? Why?
London England is the farthest away I have traveled. 12 hour flight and no sleep....super fun. My favorite place that I have been to has to be Ireland. Even though I was so sick while I was there, I enjoyed the people and the atmoshpere so much. I also did things that I never thought I would do in my life there! Best memories of my high school career!

7. What’s your favorite moment of 2012 so far?
This one is hard because I have yet to do much of anything this year. Probably either celebrating my god-daughters first birthday, or reconnecting with an old friend. We had a great lunch and just talked about all the things we have missed the last 10 years.

8. Your favorite tv show?
Sex and the City. I can watch them over and over and still laugh.

9. What’s the last book you read?
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson. Now onto The Girl Who Played with Fire. I still need to see Tattoo the movie.

10. What is the first thing you think of when someone asks you “what are you grateful for?”?
I am grateful for everything. I have no regrets for how my life has turned out. All the things that have happened in my life, whether they were good or bad, have taught me something, or brought someone into my life. I love my family most of all. My little family of three as well as my extended blood relatives and friends. Those that stick around even when things are hard and that's what I am grateful for the most.

11. Have you ever been to San Francisco? If so, what’s the most favorite thing you’d want someone to do if they went for the first time?
I have never been there, but would love to go see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.