I, too, love skin products, can't tolerate watching any type of violence, and get heartburn in large crowds. I also love watching American Idol and am a huge car singer/dancer. It's amazing how I sound EXACTLY like Nora Jones in the car with the radio blaring, yet absolutely nothing like her when the radio isn't on. Luckily I am married to a man who loves to dance and sing in the car and we do amazing duets (especially to AC/DC and 50 cent). Our son has such a bright future =).

I just love your blog and ordered your book yesterday; 'm anxiously awaiting its arrival.

I played this game yesterday but tweaked it a bit. After I let it go I felt a little exposed. Absolutely relating to your post Oprah post. http://withoutfilters.blogspot.com/2009/01/16-dreams-of-mine.html

Monica

Great list!! Check mine out at naturallynina.blogspot.com.

Yes, I can vouch for you on #5 and #6! And I'm still with you on #16 - facing those bills and putting them in order.

1. My husband and I made our wedding invitations from the jeans we were wearing on our first date. I've never written that down before and it sounds kinda creepy instead of sweet.

2. This year will be our twentieth wedding anniversary. I have now been with him longer than I was without him.

3. I have a thing for Sharpies. Did you know they make paint markers too, perfect for signs, posters, or lunch bags.

4. "Life without music would be a mistake."-Nietzsche. I'm listening to Dave Matthews/Central Park Concert right now.

5. Having children is a direct challenge to basic human survival instincts. It's like reaching in to your chest, ripping your heart out and deciding to wear it on your sleeve for the rest of your life. I did it twice.

6. Writing stuff about my family and publishing it to the internet scares me. I'm gonna do a few things that scare me in 2009.

7. I love kids. I like most kids better than I like most adults.

8. The older I get the more I respect and appreciate my Mommie.

9. Boys are smelly. I live with one man, two boys and two male cats. Sometimes I just really need to talk to a girl.

10. I get an endorphin rush from recycling. Crazy but true.

11. I get choked up reading a Starbucks to-go cup. Seriously, here is what it said on my cup today: I have faith. Faith in our wondrous capacity for hope and good, love and trust, healing and forgiveness. Faith in the blessing of our infinite ability to wonder, question, pray, feel, think and learn. I have faith. Faith in the infinite possibilities of the human spirit.
-James Brown, sportscaster NFL Sundays

12. I question my Faith often.

13. Last night I couldn't help my son with his homework (he's nine). I consulted a book, the internet, my husband, and called the smartest guy I knew in HS. I almost went to school today to see if his teacher could do this Algebra problem or if it was a trick.

14. I am so grateful that I can call someone I haven't spoken to in a few years who says it's so nice to hear my voice, and he really wants to help with the Math, he's on his way out the door and will call back when he gets to his destination.

Then he does call back, and I find out he's in Stanford Children's Hospital with his son...and he still wants to help with my son's Math homework. That gives me faith in the human spirit and friendship.

15. My family and friends mean the world to me.

16. What's left to say...I love cheese. Almost any kind.

ooh. ooh. i love these comments! i'm off to check out some of these posts!

ps - very funny chaz.

My turn!
www.airynothings.com

I played along too....

Amen and Hallelujah to #9, #11, #12, and #13! The spicier the food...the better. And, it's best washed down with gallons of bubbly water.

Looking forward to meeting you next month...over a few bottles of Pellegrino! :-)

Your post on Oprah pushed me to buy your book. I can't wait to read it. Thanks for your authenticity and honesty. I know it's hard! Check out my 16 things at sammyssanctuary.blogspot.com.

Sammy

My husband and I have been friends since we were 4 years old (I was the only girl he invited to his 5th birthday).

I wish I was a good cusser, but I am not. I sound ridiculous- like I am quoting someone cooler than myself.

I can’t think of one time that I have honked the horn in my car.

I too was a waitress in college and sucked at it- no one could ever hear what I was saying during the specials, and I spilled more drinks than I served.

I have never had a drop to drink- I realized early on that moderation was not my thing and that I should never start drinking.

I love to dance at home and in the car- with immediate family only. I absolutely cannot dance in front of anyone else.

My uncle was a folk singer- Townes Van Zandt,- he opened up the world of folk music to me- I have loved it ever since.

I would be totally content in a culture where women no longer, shaved, wore make up, or used hair products of any kind.

While I am a good mom in the sense of knowing and loving my kids- I am truly terrible at other aspects of the job- keeping us on a schedule, keeping the house clean, staying organized, and multitasking.

I have quit Dr. Pepper about 5 times in my adult life. I am hoping this one sticks.

I love the Christian Church calendar- the rhythm of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, etc…

I once spent a month living at a convent- I was so inspired by the nuns that I considered it myself (this happened to be while I was engaged!)

I never trust anyone else in the house to lock the doors at night- I insist on doing it myself.

I love art and photography, but have no inkling of interest to try it myself.

I wish I were a singer/songwriter.

I am addicted to facebook scrabble.

I am in - your list was so interesting!!
http://secretlakediaries.blogspot.com/2009/01/16-things-about-me.html

I, too, have a low tolerance for violence.

My 16 things are here: http://cultivatinggrace.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/16-things-about-me/

I couldn't resist. Here's my list: http://melyndahuskey.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/sixteen-things-about-me/

1. I don't blog, but people say I should
2. I am one test away from being 1/2 way done with my Master's in Counseling
3. My undergrad degree is in computers and I worked in technology until I had kids
4. Being a mom is one of the hardest things I've ever done
5. I hide my vulnerability by being a bossy, know-it-all
6. I HATE, DETEST, DESPISE, did I say HATE - group projects!
7. I get sick at my stomach when I think somebody I care about is mad at me.
8. I could eat mexican food 7 days a week
9. If I could make money reading blogs and writing emails, I'd be richer than Bill Gates
10. I just got a new Macintosh powerbook - and I LOVE IT! (haven't had a mac since college)
11. God gave me girly girls to punish me.
12. I love multiple choice tests - especially those multiple multiple questions!
13. I've never had a passport before, but am hoping to change that this summer....
14. Brene's book is on my list of life-changers
15. I secretly aspire to be a writer
16. I CAN NOT WAIT FOR NEXT WEEK!

16 things about me:
http://thedailyray.blogspot.com

2, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 - me too :) i did this one over at Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkonmyfingers/3194152976/

This was harder than I thought. It was more fun to read everyone else's 16 things than to come up with mine. Fun exercise though.
http://discovercreatedream.blogspot.com/

1. I love to be lazy (e.g., veg in front of the TV, take a nap, sleep in late).
2. Except for rare exceptions, I dislike shopping, especially at shopping malls. Book stores and craft stores are exceptions.
3. I have almost an entire room full of craft supplies (that I don’t use nearly often enough).
4. When it comes to clothes, I prefer comfort over style.
5. Snow makes me happy (which is a good thing, since I live in Buffalo!).
6. Large groups of people make me anxious.
7. I have a strange obsession with office supplies.
8. I have in depth conversations with my cat. He’s a good listener.
9. I had my very first cavity after the age of 40… it was very depressing!
10. I’m pretty sure that I could live on cheese alone. It is my favorite food. Too bad it isn’t a health food.
11. Despite constant efforts, I can never seem to be organized.
12. I am not a good multi-tasker. It took me a lot of years to learn/admit that about myself.
13. I love Mexican food. I could eat it every day.
14. If I ever won the lottery (which I won’t since I don’t play), I’m pretty sure that I would be perfectly happy just puttering around all the time.
15. I enjoy being near water—oceans, lakes, rivers, fountains, whatever. When I'm driving near water, I find it very distracting.
16. I prefer my coffee warm, rather than hot. An ice cube or two works great.

I've not been following your blog long, but I love it. This is my first comment and here are my 16 things: http://helenprev.livejournal.com/716612.html

I did it! i listed 16 things...

http://shestories.blogspot.com/2009/01/16-things-about-me.html

OK, so there are a LOT of weird things about me, but because I tend to tell (pontificate) WAY more than is healty to ANYONE who is unfortunate to cross my path, I figured I write about a truly bizzare thing about me that I CANNOT CONTROL that many people, even close friends don't know about me. Here it is (and, no I'm not crazy--at least not bad enough where they have to remove you from the general public): electricity is wonky about/around me. You know those new lightbulbs that are supposed to last about 7 years? Yea, you do. Well, last year I went through about 5 of them (and not because my kids knocked over the lamp or something like that). Electrical things go on the fritz around me a staticialy improbable amount of time. I spend a lot of money on lightbulbs and getting things fixed. Let me tell you, it costs some green. I usually don't tell people this, because I'm afraid they would get that look that says "she's REALLY" delusional, isn't she?"

I have been reading here for a short while, and am particularly inspired about your research on shame. I asked my husband to order your book for me yesterday, and believe that I will learn some eye-opening things. Then your sensible, honest, insightful post about Oprah. I was saved by Geneen Roth, as I read one of your other readers say. Now, i am working on this Shame thing that seems to run chords through my life.
Even as i wrote out 16 things about myself, I kept noticeing that there was shame threaded through them... I know through Geneen that positive change does not come about with shame being its catalyst. I look forward to exploring this in 09 as I anticipate reading your book.

blessings to you.

i too am a skin product junkie!!! :)
http://www.sperlygirl.com/sperlygirl/2009/01/16-things-about-me-and-more-light.html

I have never waited tables or bar tended. I did work in a convenience store though. it drove my crazy then and still does to this day when my dollar bills aren't faced. I even caught myself apologizing to the clerk at the gas station because I handed him bills that weren't faced.

I did a 16 things on facebook, but decided to open up a little more so I posted a new one to my blog http://biglefteye.blogspot.com/

great post! loved learning all your little details. I think I read once that the average woman owns 40 pairs of shoes, so you are ahead of the curve! a great excuse to buy more! I did my list of 16 on my blog here: http://savorit.typepad.com/savor_it/2009/01/16-things-about-me.html

Since my blog is password protected here is my list.
1. I'm still scared to put ME out there for all the world to see--thus the blog with a password.
2. I'm a neat freak who is finally learning that others don't have to be. I can be around other people's messes.
3. I love chocolate and ice cream. If I can get both together I'm happy as a clam. Add peanut butter and I'm on cloud nine.
4. I'm learning to be content with who I am and where I am.
5. I'm trying to be more intentional about my life.
6. I could be a beach bum real easy--if I lived on the beach. I love the water.
7. I'm a casual, classic dresser. Small wardrobe of clothes. 3 pairs of shoes.
8. I scrapbook and read. That's where my money goes.
9. If we could take a pill that would give us all the nutrients we need I'd be happy--except I'd want my chocolate, peanut butter icecream.
10. I'm a Christian and my relationship with Jesus defines me.
11. If I lived alone my home would be filled with music.
12. I am thankful my mother is still alive and lives with me.
13. I have been blessed with many close friends who have stuck with me even though we are miles apart.
14. If I could do life over the only thing I would really change is my health issues.
15. Even though life hasn't always been easy, God has blessed me abundantly.
16. Bills are necessary evils.

Here are mine!
http://amalia-setmefree.blogspot.com/2009/01/its-lullaby-when-that-tin-roof-sings.html

Thanks, Brene. This is fascinating.

I loved this! 16 things about me at:
http://loveyourlife.typepad.com

1. I speak to my older sister in a silly voice (an also to my dog and four year old daughter)

2. I love, love, love to touch people's ears, not all, i don't have specific criteria, i just know which ones are perfect and touch them

3. In my mind I'm French

4. I put lemon in almost everything, meat, soup, rice etc., if there is no lemon/lime in the house dinner must stop and I have to go to the store and get some lemon

5. I adore sandals...the cheaper the better (i have a dog who destroys pairs often)

6. I like to wake up early, really really early, the earlier the better (ie. 4:30) and do nothing..maybe drink coffee

7. I spend to much time on the computer...duh

8. I love my mac so much I can't leave it at home. I don't know what would happen if I came home and something happened to it (my four year old already killed one and so did my nine year old...poured water on my first macbook when she was 3..she wanted to clean it).

9. I love to say f**k a lot

10. I arrange books at bookstores and love it

11. I like to clean the tile grout on the floor with a toothbrush

12. I hate rats

13. I really want a Vespa, maybe this year I get one

15. I love novelty sock, pj's and old sweat shirts (that's most of my wardrobe)

16. I smoke once or twice a year and then wonder why I did it if it tastes do bad (same with drinking)

you have inspired me! here goes!
http://julesfredrick.wordpress.com/

Brene - thanks for inspiring me to write something on my blog!!

And that would be found at:

www.thelandofvariablegravity.blogspot.com

Cheers!

Brene!! I'm so excited you commented on my blog. I read your posts every time you update (love RSS) and learn something new about the world or (even better) myself.

Thanks for visiting my little blog!!!

smoooches!!!
Glad

My 16 things:

www.uncoveringpamela.com/blog

These posts remind me of Amy Rosenthall's book, Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life. She writes these kinds of things about herself in the form of an encyclopedia.

Here are a few of mine:
A-My name is ANGELA. When I was very young, I had a speech impediment so severe that I couldn't even say my own name. I also confused my 'tr' with 'f' sound. So when I tried to say, "Hey everybody, look at that truck," I didn't understand why everyone laughed. (maybe this entry would fit better under F?)

B-I danced holes in the souls of my BOOTS while attending a Christian college that believed dancing was a sin.

C-When I took a class in college that required part of our discussions to be done through instant messaging I realized how much self-CENSORING I do. I would put words down and before hitting send, I would delete them. It felt like I was deleting myself.

my 16 points about me:

1. i like old people------i am getting there
2. my girls and their friends speak in a foreign english language........
3. i am a closet eater--------really, i steal food and eat it in a closet
4. i love to listen...........
5. i will never understand "raisin' arizona" or is it "raised in arizona" ?
6. my daughters are teaching me how to be better
7. being me is hard, change is harder, but sweeter
8. stupid people ............closed minds
9. animals make the best friends...........but not better than grandchildren
10. wrangler jeans
11. teaching the unteachables
12. i enjoy being at home with the animals and me..
13. shame vs. freedom
14. i am so thankful for brene and steve
15. i think all people should have a library card and use it
16. being an american, plus living in texas .........

Love the list - here's mine http://hecallsherlemonpie.blogspot.com/2009/01/16-things-about-me.html

i have listed 16 things about me. Here is my blog link: www.kirkville-acreage.blogspot.com

16 things about me-

1) I love my life, the good the bad the ugly the scary the sad the joy, all of it the yummy and the sour. I suppose it is the only way to love life.
2) I have a Master's Degree in Sociology, but often wonder what it would be like if people were only able to go to college after age 30. I have a deeper understanding of things than I did in my 20's. Wish I was in college now sometimes...
3) I adore the bed crashers ages 3 and 6 who sneak into our bed in the wee hours.
4) I need to come to terms with my hatred of cleaning.
5) I have read at least 2 books a week since I quit my job last May. The Librarians all know my name and I always have a stack of reserve books.
6) I love going to the dentist for teeth cleanings, I also feel naked if I do not floss my teeth.
7) I become more uncertain of what I believe the older I get. I also think about it more.
8) I cannot sleep on occasion and try to embrace the time spent awake.
9) I have 3 children, one husband, one dog and 3 amazing sisters. I have also been blessed with some of the best girl friends in the world.
10) I am an artist, but I am shy to show.
11) I moved to the most beautiful place on earth a few years ago and say wow every day.
12) I use a drink to relax on really tough days.
13) I use food as a drug when I am really stressed.
14) I regret many things, but hope that stops in time.
15) I am learning to ski at age 34.
16) I will learn many more things in life or at least hope to.

You can find my 16 things here: http://purepotentialitycoaching.com/blog/
And, I have that same scarf. It's hanging on the door to my bedroom. I don't quite have as many pairs of Danskos yet, but I aspire. :--)

I'm in...http://unendingfieldtrip.blogspot.com

1. I own 15 black shirts...and still don't think it is enough!
2. I hate to wear shoes. Clogs, mules and flips are my shoe of choice. It makes me sick we have a "nothing in-between the toe" shoe policy at work.
3. I stay up REALLY late.
4. I'm afraid of lizards.
5. I've known my husband for 23 years.
6. I never grew out of talking on the phone. I could talk to anyone for hours...
7. I wonder why someone can't invent a diet Coke ICEE.
8. I'm addicted to Maggie's Legends of Rock Guitar Hero she got for Christmas.
9. I Facebook and blog.
10. I still can't believe I have cancer.
11. I'm not a cat person...I just love my orange cat.
12. I think a tube of Girl Scout Thin Mints should be a single serving.
13. I hate mean people.
14. I can be very sarcastic.
15. I weighed just under 2 lbs. when I was born in 1969 during a blizzard on a air force base without any NICU. The newspaper called me the "Miracle Baby."
16. I am a geek at heart.

16. I have been known to take leaps of faith - the latest graduate school
15. I will stop doing things that I love if someone makes me feel uncomfortable or does something to make it no longer fun for me. I would rather avoid the confrontation than say something and keep doing things that make me happy - for example belly dancing.
14. When there is a crisis I become a different person. I get really calm, focused and controlled, which is the total opposite of my regular personality.
13. I am the most extroverted introvert you will ever meet.
12. To this day I will make it a point to go play in the first rain of the summer until I am soaked to the skin.
11. I love getting older.
10. If I did not need the money I would do massages for free.
9. Some days I crave anonymity.
8. I could eat at China Stix every single day and not get tired of it.
7. I can’t go to sleep unless my cat is sleeping on the pillow above me purring in my ear.
6. I love anything that Robin Williams does.
5. I use stupid, self-deprecating humor as a defense mechanism.
4. I think that I will miss my parents every day for the rest of my days.
3. Technology scares me.
2. I love wearing my goofy, purposely mismatched Sock Lady socks to work. They make me smile.
1. I have learned that you can snatch joy from the jaws of sorrow.

I did this a while back on my blog - big fun. I wanted to ad that The Sound of Music is hands down my favorite also. Nothing has even come close in my lifetime yet.

I was tagged - had to post. . .http://bloomingayls.typepad.com/

Yippeee! I posted too!

http://farrahbraniff.com/blog

I've been thinking about this all week. Here goes me!

1. I love, love, love my new Muk Luk slipper boots so much that I sometimes wear them to bed.

2. I am currently experiencing day 15 of enforced naps for my 15 month old. She has a serious aversion to her crib.

3. I LOVE great photography. Especially pictures where close up is clear and the background is blurry (I'm sure there is a name for this). I got a great camera for Christmas and am so excited to take a photography class.

4. I love New Mexico. I love it that there is an entire culture based on a chili pepper.

5. I craved margaritas on the rocks and sweet and sour soup while pregnant (didn't indulge in the margaritas).

6. I'm addicted to looking at Facebook and reading peoples blogs.

7. I love caffeine free diet soda. I think it is my best friend.

8. I can't wear pink. I look like a big pink blob. Therefore, my daughter wears pink all the time. It makess me happy.

9. I had frantic barking dogs when someone rang my doorbell today. I am really concerned it was a girl scout selling cookies and I won't find another before it is too late to order my thin mints.

10. I taught aerobics before I got married. I loved wearing the microphone thing and kinda thought I was a little bit like Madonna.

11. When I was in grade school my mother advised me (after much teasing) to tell people that I dyed my hair red and painted on my freckles every morning. I did do this and my mom actually got a phone call from one of my friend's parents about it.

12. I love cooking for entertaining and making big pots of soups, but hate cooking dinner.

13. I could just roll in Better Batter ice cream from Maggie Moo's.

14. My parents are truly the best people I've ever known.

15. I love TV. Probably more than love. DVR has changed my life. Not for the better.

16. I loved Barbie dolls as a child. Every time I go to the store I look at Barbie's. Did she damage me? I am trying to figure out what I will say when my daughter asks for one.

I blog but I am freaking lazy to write 10 things about me. But something in your list belongs to me as well.....I HATE big parties because I don't' do small talk and I get headaches just thinking about talking superficial stuff with people I really don't care about. Leave me at home with my good books and you will see a totally different person.

Loved this idea and had a lot of fun making my own list!! Check it out...