My top 25+

This isn't really a "lesson learned", but it is the new fad, so here goes.
1. I am secretly competitive. I can't play sports- at least not very good. BUT-- If I see someone doing something that I think I CAN do (especially if I think I can do better) then I have to try it. So here's to my bro-in-law Mitch Little inspiring me to put this little ditty together.

2. I shaved off my eyebrows as a little boy. I have no idea why I did it, but mom tells me it is because I said I never got any compliments on them. So next time you see me, be sure to notice.

3. Accutane is a wonder-drug. I had fairly severe acne as a teenager, and my derm finally broke down and gave me this medicine. It was a painful 5 months, but it changed my life forever.

4. I love Beemers. I'll probably never have one, because I really can't justify it, but I still love to admire them :)

5. I strongly dislike people who drive slow in the fast lane. This is a frequent occurrence in East Texas. I don't know why. It is almost like people have never been to Dallas where driving slow in the fast lane may get you capped.

6. I don't see the point of buying DVDs. Maybe I'm cheap. Or maybe I just don't like movies that much. I guess it all comes down to the fact that after I watch a movie once I'm pretty much done with it.

7. Gardening is therapeutic to me. Don't ask me why, but it is my outlet. At least for now. Sounds kinda like an old-man sport. I don't care. I'm gonna keep growing my squash.

8. When I retire from pharmacy, I think I will probably drive a bus or do something that a "regular person" would do. Didn't you ever see that episode of The Cosby Show? I'd love to have a mindless job where you can actually help people out and NOT have to think too hard.

9. I believe in doing the right thing because it's the right thing. Some people have to be convinced to do the right thing so you won't be punished. Others do the right thing to get a reward. I try to do the right thing because, after all, it's the right thing doggone it!

10. I love my boys. There's something special about raising boys. I believe God gave them to Kate and me for a very specific purpose. Can't wait to see what that's about.

11. I'm kinda a grammar freak. Bugs me when people write "there" and they mean "their" or "to" when they mean "too". I blame it on my 7th grade English teacher!

12. My wife is my standard of beauty. Not that there aren't other beautiful women in the world, but they are all inferior to Kate.

13. I'm not really in to surface conversation. If you ask me how I'm doin', don't be offended if I don't give much of an answer. But if you ask me what it is like working in a hospital when the country is in economic crisis, don't be offended if I tell you more than you want to know!

14. I almost never leave the house in a non-ironed shirt. Looks sloppy. I can't go out like that.

15. I loved my grandparents. My parent did a great thing when they moved our family to Tyler so I could grow up around Mimi, Nonie, and Granddoc. I really miss them.

16. I believe God has a plan for everyone. I don't know what all that looks like or entails, but I do know there is very specific reason you and I are here on this piece of rock.

17. If I had the day off, I'd probably go to the lake. Specifically, Lake Tyler. Something about that place soothes my soul.

18. I have a side to me that is a bit redneck. I can't let it out too often, but stick around and you'll see it.

19. I love to eat- especially the sweet stuff Kate makes! Unfortunately this has got me into trouble a time or two. Everything in moderation, right?

20. I wish I could speak Spanish. I find Spanish-speaking people somewhat fascinating, and wish I could communicate with them better. I am amazed by bilingual interpreters who switch between languages so easily.

21. I like to teach. It's really cool to see the proverbial lightbulb turn on when you explain something to someone and they "get it" for perhaps the first time.

22. I've always wanted to be *really good* at something. Guess I'll have to keep working on that.

23. I'm most excited about meeting King David when I get to Heaven. What an amazing man he was. Yet, he was fallible. He understood the meaning of pain. He knew what it was to experience suffering. He was literally on top of the world for a time and in the pit of hell for a time. I think I could learn alot from a guy like that.

24. I love to travel with Kate. Hopefully one day we can go to Europe. I would love to see Rome.

25. I desperately need Christ. He is not only my Maker, but He is my Sustainer. I can do nothing without Him. His grace allows me to live.

26. I do like to cook, but would only rarely do it for myself. Would have to have some kind of audience.

27. I wish- on alot of days- I had gone to medical school. NOT because I could make more money, but because I think I could do it better than alot of the doctors out there. That probably sounds stuck up, but I've watched how these guys operate.

28. Turns out I am a visual learner. Read me something and I probably won't remember it. Show it to me and I won't forget.

29. I'd rather have a cool boat than a cool car. Thanks mom and dad for helping with this one!!

30. I'm fairly musical, but not awesome at anything. I can sing, but not good enough to be on Idol. Can play some piano chords, but that's about it. Used to be able to play the euphonium, but that has been years...

31. I'd rather spend than save. That's my natural inclination. Thankfully God has taught me that's not always the wisest choice!!