I swear I just killed over an hour reading through all of these and found everyone very interesting. I even learned a few things I didn't know before!

Here are my 28 random things:

1. I like my job and my boss.

2. I never thought I would live in California and like wine as much as I do.

3. I have an obession with all things Irish/Celtic and have wanted to see Ireland since I was like 10 years old.

4. I love oriental cats and have 2! They are my dream pet and I'll never live in a house without an oriental.

5. I have met Heywood Banks 3 times (extra credit to those who know who Heywood Banks is!)

6. I joined the marching band in high school because a friend of mine told me they were going to Toronto my Senior year. I had a Clarinet, but didn't really know how to play. I joined anyway and even though I couldn't really read music (what are all those black dots?) I listened to everyone around me and learned the music that way - this even got me through 4 years of college bands!

7. I love wolves and did some volunteer work at Wolf Park when I was in college. I even got to hold a baby wolf. So cute! I really learned a lot about canine behavior working there.

8. I have been a member of an online forum (Pet Talk) since Jan 2001, and am still posting today! I have met so many people in this forum that are now friends in real-life.

9. I don't like the way I look - I have very low self-esteem

10. I'm very proud of my sister who has overcome many difficult challenges in life. She's a Doctor! Cool, huh?

11. I worked in a vet hospital for a year and still maintain their website!

12. I can't go to bed without washing my face and brushing my teeth - otherwise something just doesn't feel right

13. It takes forever for me to fall asleep, so I read every night. If I don't read, I will toss and turn and not sleep well. Even if I'm really tired, I still need to read at least a sentence or a page...basically until my eyes get heavy and I start to fall asleep.

14. I get "vibes" about people, places and things

15. I can't leave the house without making my bed - it feels too disorganized if the bed is left unmade. Similarly, clutter in the house stresses me out. I hate to clean, but usually feel much more calmn when things are newly fresh and clean and everything is in it's place.

16. My husband is a really good cook!

17. If I hit the lottery, I would buy a house on a beach or at least near the ocean. The ocean has a calming effect on me - the sound of waves is one of my favorite sounds. Better yet, a house on the coast of Ireland would be awesome!

18. My best friends are my husband and parents

19. I really admire my dad - he can do anything!

20. I tend to be a people-pleaser, even at the sacrifice of my own happiness sometimes.

21. I never wear shoes in the house (unless I'm leaving)

22. I have been friends with someone since 1st grade - even though we live far apart now, when I see her it's like no time has passed at all. :-)

23. I have a strange fascination with gnomes & fairies

24. I have been to India, which was amazing. I got to see where my husband was born and meet his whole family (30 members anyone??!!) which was very special. I can't wait to go back!

25. I'm very happy with where I am with my life. I have everything I've always wanted: my husband, my kitties, a job I like, a roof over our heads and food in our mouths and a supportive family on both sides. :-)

26. If I could play any instrument I wanted and be really good at it, I'd want it to be the Irish fiddle

27. I'm madly in love with my husband. I swear I feel my heart swell when he is nearby.

28. I have a fear of doctors and haven't been for a regular checkup since before my trip to India. I really know I should get regular checkups, I just have a phobia of doing so.