8 Things About Me

8 things I am passionate about:

1. Loving my husband, Chris
2. Creating new things
3. Family
4. Organization
5. The gospel
6. Being prepared
7. Long showers
8. The weekend!

8 words or phrases that I say often:

1. I love you
2. Good night
3. So, whats going on?
4. Hold the ball! (volleyball practice...everyday)
5. Take one and pass it back.
6. Guys! (I say this to get my students attention...)
7. Toby! Ally! (my dogs names)
8. Can you draw on my back? (I ask my hubby this at least once a night...we'll see when he catches on to just start doing it)

8 things I want to do before I die:

1. Take a long, long trip with my hubby...no worries
2. See my parents happy, not struggling
3. Have a 'meteor shower' party with all my family where we watch the nights' sky, talk, laugh, and eat smores
4. Paint a piece of art that inspires others
5. Write a book that encourages someone to keep on keeping on
6. Have a family of my own
7. Build a treehouse with ladder
8. Fill in as many spots on my family tree as possible...all while doing their temple work

8 things I have learned from my past:

1. All things are done on the Lord's time, not mine.
2. Don't expect to go into Target without buying anything.
3. Enjoy in the journey...so many memories are made everyday
4. Listen to the words of the prophet. Again, Listen.
5. The Savior gave us the greatest gift through the Atonement.
6. Being an example to others impact their lives more than you know.
7. If you want to accomplish something, writing it down is not enough.
8. Always brush your teeth in the morning!

8 Places I would love to go or see:

1. Rome, Italy-all the magnificent works of art
2. Jerusalem.
3. The telescope as seen on the Bachelorette last season. Its huge and you can see so clearly up into space.
4. Any place that Chris REALLY wants to go...I'd be happy
5. Scotland...its where 'Schryver' originates from, so I'd like to learn a little more
6. New Zealand...again, family history
7. The NBA finals.
8. A meeting of the 12 apostles-I wonder what their conversations are like...

8 things I currently need or want:

1. More time with Chris
2. Sleep (contradicts #3)
3. A desire to wake up early to go and run
4. Consistent reading of my scripture and prayers
5. No more school loan payments
6. A refill on my allergy meds (so I can stop snoring)
7. Chris to get a good nights rest (see # 6, he's a light sleeper)
8. All of my family to be together, forever.

8 people I tag:
Any 8 friends who want to do this one. Its a good time for reflection!