Tagged

This post will have nothing to do with the kiddies... instead, it's all about Kendra! Because, apparently I have been "tagged"- which I guess just means I am supposed to tell you some things about me that you may not be aware of... truth be told, I have a working list of 100 things about me inspired by several friends who have made lists of 100 (Jessica, Amy, Julia) but you'll have to stay tuned for that monster. Here goes my short list:

1. My high school job was at Universal Studios, Florida (which, incidentally, was across the street from my high school). I was a ride/show attendant at the E.T. Adventure. One day, the ride was suffering from technical difficulties and I was at the main control center, so I became the ominous voice that reverberates through the building "The ET Adventure is currently experiencing technical difficulties. Please remain seated. The ride will continue momentarily." The area lead supervisor was so impressed with my voice & inflection that she offered me a position at the JAWS ride or the KING KONG ride. I actually chose to stay at ET.

2. I played varsity volleyball for 3 years in high school. I was awarded the Bob Noyes Sportsmanship Award, and named to the All-County and All-Metro Conference teams in 1994.

3. I had bunion surgery for free because I participated in a pain reliever research study. To this day I don't know if I had the real drug or just a placebo, but I do remember that it was quite a painful recovery. However, if I had it to do over again I would!

4. I didn't meet my in-laws until I had already been married to Matt for 11 months. They were serving a mission in West Africa.

5. While at college at BYU, I was a member of the Spanish Choir. One of the highlights of that experience was singing a beautiful arrangement of "Lord, I Would Follow Thee" in Spanish at a Tuesday Devotional. My sister, Allie, sang the same arrangement at my missionary farewell. I am also a member of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Hispanic Society.

6. I had 18 companions on my mission (that includes the MTC). I was part of 5 different threesome companionships and am happy to report that I only had major personality clashes with one sister. (For those who may not know, 18 companions in 18 months is A LOT).

7. I love to travel. Our budget seriously limits our traveling opportunities now, but some of the places I've been are: Spain, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Italy, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico and 26 of the 50 United States. Still on my list to see: France, Germany, England and Spain again! What can I say- I love Europe. And even though I don't necessarily want the whole world to see me at my best/worst moments, I would absolutely love to be on The Amazing Race so I could do amazing things in amazing places.

Hope there was something interesting there for you. That's all for now, folks!

oh! And I'm supposed to tag someone else... so I tag Stew & Carolyn, and anybody else who reads this blog and is up to the challenge.