I Just Felt Like It

So, awhile back everyone's list of 25 things about themselves was the "in" thing on Facebook, and I wrote mine, but only sent it to people as a private message. I figured it would be pretty harmless to post on here, because you don't have to read if it you don't want to. So here goes.

1. Even when I've pretended not to believe it, or when I was at my lowest points in self-esteem, I have always believed that I am pretty.
2. I have been afraid of the dark my whole life until just a few months ago, when I decided once and for all that I cannot keep reliving horrific memories of my past every time the lights go off. Since then I don't even flinch when a bulb burns out. I'm really proud of myself.
3. I still play pretend games almost every day. Whether I'm an undercover spy or America's princess, you can bet that when you see me I'm imagining my life in some fantastic, dramatic plot. Sometimes it's the only way I can get through the mundane tasks of the day.
4. I collect paper dolls. I have over 100 sets. Not only do I collect them, but I cut them out and play with them. In fact, some day I want to spread them ALL out and play with them, or at least take a picture. Most likely this will need to take place in a stake center cultural hall in order to have enough room.
5. Even though my siblings would beg to differ, I always felt singled out in my family as I grew up. When I was little, I was so unlike my two older sisters that my parents would buy them matching outfits and I would get something completely different. My two little brothers always played together, so much of my childhood was spent playing alone. Maybe that's why I have always loved the spotlight and attention.
6. I don't think missionary work is hard. I am amazed at how many excuses good church members can come up with to avoid preaching the gospel when it is so easy. Makes me slightly irritated.
7. While I like going to sports events and have a good time, if someone were to say, "Katie, I don't really want to go to the game tonight," I wouldn't shed a tear.
8. I love to read. I hate borrowing books or getting them from the library. If I'm going to read it, it's mine, and I have to read it with a pencil in hand so I can make notes and underline passages that I like.
9. I have a complete arsenal of clothing, and somehow I can still wake up in the morning feeling like I have nothing to wear. I still don't know why. It's helping my dear husband gain more patience.
10. In high school some people called me a poser because I liked dressing up in different fashion cliques to get a glimpse at other people's lives. It was fascinating to me. Weird, I know.
11. I am one heck of a salesman. I could sell you a toothpick and not only sell it, but have you wondering how you ever lived without it.
12. I have a hard time controlling my emotions. When I'm sad, the whole world knows it. When I'm irritated, happy, bored, testy, elated, you can bet the whole world knows it. That's right. The WHOLE WORLD.
13. I'm pretty sure I could eat my body weight in marzipan and avocados. Not together!!!!! But seriously, they're both amazing.
14. I'm pretty much the girliest girl I've ever met. I also realized a long time ago that there are things about me that will always remain childlike, and I don't see that as a weakness by any means.
15. I can remember every time a person has ever yelled at me, and every single time I have cried. No matter who they were, no matter where I was, no matter if they were a jerk or someone I dearly loved. It has taught me that I will never yell at my children. I'll set up an intercom system in the house if I have to.
16. I think my hair is beautiful, but I hate the hairline I inherited from my mom's side. It dips way back on the sides so every time I pull my hair back it looks like I'm balding slightly. I call them the holes in my head.
17. Secretly, I have always loved being short. Who wouldn't want to always be front and center? Besides, I can wear whatever shoes I want and it's never a problem.
18. I know the Atonement of Jesus Christ is real. I know that people can change. I believe in that. I have seen it happen in my own life and the lives of many others. Because of this I try my best to always see the good in people.
19. I think meatloaf should be illegal. Blech....
20. If I was a millionaire, I would always have fresh flowers in my home, and every Friday I would dress up, go out to dinner and never order water as my drink, and then either go out dancing or see a show.
21. I am very talented at any musical instrument I pick up, but can never seem to get above 90% in virtuosity. And yet it always bothers me when I only place 2nd or 3rd.
22. I don't like cooking, but I think that's only because I'm still inexperienced. I do however enjoy baking. It always fascinates me to put several funny looking ingredients into a big pan, put it in the oven and pull out something extraordinary.
23. I know that McDonald's is falling out of favor with the world, but I don't think there will ever be a day when I say, "No thanks. I don't really want a BigMac."
24. I think good surprises are the greatest things in the whole world.
25. Marrying Brenton was the best decision I've ever made, and I'm still daily discovering new reasons why he is so perfect for me. I'm amazed that he can still help me grow each day, and that I'm continually becoming the best possible version of myself from being around him.

And that's that!