10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 - A Meme

I've seen this meme floating around some of the blogs I read for awhile now. Feel free to copy and use it yourself. I would like to read yours!

Ten Things I Wish I Could Say to Ten Different People Right Now
1. I forgive you.
2. I hope you'll forgive me.
3. I wish you happiness and wholeness. You deserve it.
4. You inspire me.
5. I care about you and am concerned about the choices you are making.
6. Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
7. I’m sorry that we don’t talk. I miss you and wish you missed me.
8. You have been one of the most important and influential people in my life.
9. I adore the way you laugh.
10. Karma is a bitch and you two should should have thought about that.

Nine Things About Myself
1. For the most part, I really like myself. That’s hard to write, even now.
2. I've been through a lot in my life but only recently came to recognize and appreciate my strength.
3. I wish I could go back to school. I really like learning things.
4. I'm working hard at just letting all the little things go.
5. I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the beauty of human creativity.
6. I’m learning to speak less and listen more.
7. I wish that I missed my family less.
8. I’m bossy and opinionated.
9. I'm optimistic.

Eight Ways to Win My Heart
1. Make me laugh. . .really laugh.
2. Make me think. . .really think.
3. Enjoy the food I cook for you.
4. Hug me unexpectedly.
5. Know and have confidence in who you are.
6. Be positive.
7. Be able to sing along to the radio regardless of the station/genre.
8. Listen – not just with your ears.

Seven Things That Cross My Mind a Lot
1. What are we making for dinner?
2. I have five minutes. . .what can I get done?
3. What can I be thankful for right now?
4. Will the house in Toledo ever sell??
5. Why do people drive like idiots?
6. Why don’t I get more done?
7. What is that smell? Has Sammy pooped somewhere?

Six Things I Do Before I Fall Asleep
1. Snuggle with Sammy.
2. Turn on the light under the microwave.
3. Talk about the day that has passed and the day that is to come with A.
4. Kiss my girl.
5. Make sure the front door is locked.
6. Turn down the thermostat.

Five Ways I Like to Relax
1. With a good book and a cup of hot tea.
2. Taking a Sunday afternoon nap.
3. Knitting.
4. Watching TV.
5. Listening to the rain.

Four Things I'm Wearing Right Now
1. Corduroys
2. Really warm, squishy socks
3. Hair clip – yea! It’s finally long enough!
4. Thermal shirt

Three Songs I Listen to a Lot
1. Waiting on the World to Change – John Mayer
2. Where I Stood – Missy Higgins
3. Not As We – Alanis Morissette

Two Things I Want to Do Before I Die
1. Believe that I have made a difference.
2. Believe I have lived my life to its fullest.

One Confession
1. The first time I ever voted (1984), it was for Ronald Reagan. My parents told me to.