New list archives!

I've been asked before if there was an archive of my Lists of 5 or my 3 Favorite Things, to which I answered, "no." Now why I didn't think of adding that before, I have no idea, but that's how life goes I guess.

So I now introduce to you ..... archives!! Notice that there is a link for each below the lists you see on the right, though I'll also post them below for your convenience.

3 Favorite Things
List of 5

I'll continue to add previous items on my list as I remember them. Seriously... why did I take so long to think of doing this?

Archive: List of 5

Uncommon things I've eaten this month.

1. Alpaca.
2. Guinea pig.
3. Cow heart.
4. Dehydrated crab.
5. Huacatay.
   

Unforgettable books.

1. Animals in Translation, by Temple Grandin.
2. 1984, by George Orwell.
3. Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl.
   
4. Time Traveler's Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger.
   
5. The Queen's Confession, by Victoria Holt.
   

Goals for 2010.

1. Spend less. Self explanatory.
2. Explore culinarily. Not sure if "culinarily" is a word, but I want to explore new types of food.
3. Practice moderation. I'm usually all or nothing, so I'd like to practice some moderation, especially where diet is concerned.
4. Make a plan. For our vacation home, that is.
5. Say no. A "stuckee" assumes a duty when no one else wanted to do it. I don't want to be a stuckee anymore.

Favorite Christmas memories.

1. Red typewriter. My brother dismantled it the very next day, but for a good 12 hours I typed my heart out rewriting Hansel and Gretel.
   
2. Trampoline. Jumping up and down in full-on winter gear with a box of Kleenex was thrilling.
3. Granddad. He always fell asleep after eating Christmas lunch. His belly was a great pillow for your own little snooze.
4. Potatoes. Bowls of mashed potatoes for dessert. Mmmm....
5. Conan the Barbarian. Not sure why we watched it one Christmas, but quickly our candy canes became swords.
   

Jobs I've held.

1. Janitor at JCPenney.
2. Accounting and finance grader at TSU.
3. Software lackey, I mean engineer.
4. Science teacher.
5. Mom - which despite the nonexistent salary has been the best one.

Things that never fail to cheer me up.

1. Mateo. That one was obvious.
2. Girlfriend dates.
3. Fancy restaurants.
4. Pedicures.
5. Organizing something.

Things I Need on a Deserted Island

1. My new iPhone.
2. Fresh water filter.
3. Nail file.
4. Sneakers.
5. Duct tape.

Things Always Found on my Desk

1. Water glass.
2. Camera.
3. Lists, lists, lists.
4. Random stack of papers.
5. Turtle ashtray.

Musicians from Childhood I Still Love

1. Def Leppard
2. Bonnie Tyler
3. James Taylor
4. The Turtles
5. Journey
   

Archive: 3 Favorite Things.

Inca Kola
Looks like Mountain Dew; tastes like Big Red.
Neck pillow
When you need to nap on a plane, this is the ticket.
Home
'Cause it's always good to come back home.


Carnations.
A friend gave me some for my birthday, and they last forever!
Elfa shelving.
We installed it in the laundry room. Oh glory day!
Grilled cheese sandwiches.
Swiss, colby jack, sharp cheddar, and garlic. Mmmm....


My new eyeglasses.
I can read for much longer now.
How To Build an A.
Santa brought this to Mateo, and he really really loves it.
A large humidifier.
A must have if you get heater-induced headaches like me.


Crochet supplies.
My new hobby!
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Nail Polish.
The wide tapered brush makes for few mistakes, and it dries in one minute!
Thomas and Friends.
Thomas the Tank Engine is like crack for little boys. He loves it, so I love it.


Trying new things.
Even if things don't turn out how you expect, it's still worth doing something new.
Standard time.
An extra hour of sleep? I'll take it! The question is will Mateo?
Candy corn.
It's a love-hate relationship.


AllRecipes.Com
A super great resource for trying something new or tweaking an old favorite.
Dinners with friends.
Especially when your spouse is out of town.
Wurdle.
An iPhone application that lets me play Boggle at any time and any place!


Target's $1 Bins
Where else could you find 72 neon-light bracelets for $6?
Spiral Notebooks
Long before the iPhone, spirals have been keeping our notes safe and sound.
iPhone
'Cause spiral notebooks don't fit in your pocket.


Weight Loss Hypnosis MP3
Not sure about the weight loss part, but it makes this light sleeper fall asleep in 5 minutes flat!
Virgil's Diet Root Beer
No artificial sweeteners, no preservatives, and no caffeine.
Watermelon
'Cause it's dribble-down-your-chin good.

Oakley Sunglasses
Toddler-proof detachable parts.
Real wood pencils
The sharper the better.
Sidewalk chalk
Keeps kids and parents entertained.