100 Things

Since I've enjoyed reading the "100 Things" others have (see: BigDubb, Katie), I suppose it's my turn so here goes:

1. I grew up in Green Bay
2. I live in Milwaukee now
3. I moved here to go to college
4. I went to UW-Milwaukee
5. I graduated with a degree in Management Information Systems
6. My birthday is January 31
7. Which makes me an Aquarias
8. I have two younger sisters
9. Both live in Green Bay
10. I am getting married October 29
11. To a girl named Kirsten
12. She is a nurse
13. My sister Gina is getting married in May of 2006
14. To a guy named Chris
15. He is a volunteer fireman
16. My sister Jessica has no plans of getting married yet
17. Probably because her boyfriend is in Iraq
18. My favorite food is steak
19. But I love Qdoba burritos
20. And Miller High Life
21. Definitely not Budweiser
22. Growing up I wanted to be a History teacher
23. But I'm afraid of speaking in public
24. So I'm a software developer
25. And now I've had to get glasses
26. But I only wear them when I drive at night
27. I once painted a snake silver when I was a kid
28. I was grounded for that
29. I played tennis in high school
30. I've played twice since
31. I am working at my second job since college
32. It won't be my last
33. Growing up, I lived in 2 houses in Green Bay
34. In both neighborhoods my best friend's name was Chad
35. My parents have been married 30 years
36. And I'm sure they'll make it another 30
37. My Dad is the person I most admire
38. My first cassette was "Born in the USA"
39. My first CD was "C & C Music Factory"
40. Both were mistakes
41. I went to school in Mexico for a summer
42. I learned more there than in 4 years of high school
43. I got a perfect score on my driver's test
44. I doubt I would get one now
45. I seem to communicate best through movie quotes
46. I am trying to learn to cook more
47. But meatloaf seems to be my apex
48. My favorite restaurant in Milwaukee is Il Mito
49. I think cats are sneaky
50. I'm half way through this list
51. My family had a dog named "Ernie"
52. We had to put him down a couple weeks ago
53. My favorite thing to do is hanging out with friends at a pub
54. Or hosting a cookout
55. Apparently I have anxiety issues
56. Or so the doctor thinks
57. I think I am just nervous
58. I was prom king
59. I got to keep the scepter, but not the crown
60. I am neither a Republican nor a Democrat
61. I just want our country to be the best
62. My favorite season is Fall
63. Primarily because it is Packers season
64. I was one of those kids that let Packers players ride their bikes
65. I get goosebumps in Lambeau Field
66. What relaxes me most is having a glass of wine and watching "The Thomas Crown Affair"
67. I prefer Pinot Noir
68. But not because of the movie "Sideways"
69. Which is a movie I loved
70. I have smoked cigarettes
71. But not regularily
72. I have a hard time pronouncing "regularily"
73. I may or may not have smoked other things
74. But not since college
75. I have many nicknames, but "Double-D" seems to be the most popular
76. I have great friends
77. And not too many enemies
78. Except for the Minnesota Vikings
79. I recently started drinking coffee
80. I drink Starbucks Breakfast Blend
81. I want to move somewhere warmer
82. But I probably won't
83. My New Year's Resolution was to get in better touch with friends
84. Since most of my friends are married and/or have children
85. I think staying in touch is very hard work
86. Blogging is my new favorite past time
87. I think it's a good way to vent
88. And I am grateful for the people that read it and leave comments
89. For some reason I put almost everything into a spreadsheet
90. I guess I'm organized
91. A guilty pleasure is watching "The O.C."
92. My favorite show is "CSI: Miami"
93. I like Thanksgiving the best
94. I own my own home
95. I get distracted easily
96. Where was I
97. Oh yea, I try to be a good listener
98. I like helping people with problems rather than focusing on my own
99. I believe in ghosts
100. This was pretty hard to do, but worthwhile. Jogged a lot of old memories!