Random Things About Amy (just in case you care)

If any of you are on Facebook too, you know that a chain post has been going around titled "25 Random Things About Me". Well, I was reluctant to do it at first because I wasn't sure I could come up with 25 things about ME. It's hard to write about yourself sometimes isn't it?? Well, I finally decided to sit down and do it and this is what I came up with. It may not be that interesting, but it's about me...so here it is...

1.)I’m a nurse and I love my job. I recently (within the last several days) got a job in Labor and Delivery, which is my DREAM job! I’m SO excited and can’t wait! I get to witness life being brought into the world everyday…exciting!

2.) I have a deathly, ABNORMAL fear of birds….always have and always will. Don’t ask why or how…that’s just how I am and it’s not going to change. People that know that about me always try to figure it out, but it’s just the way I am, there’s no explanation for it.

3.) I could eat a chicken finger anytime, anyplace, anywhere. Although it’s not necessarily my favorite food, I have always liked them. My mom says that I was such a picky eater as a child, that’s all I would eat.

4.) I used to secretly want to see Jessica Simpson in concert. I was in love with her! Ha!

5.) I am a very organized person. I like things to be neat and have a particular place.

6.) I never go out to eat by myself. I know there are some people that will do that, but NOT ME. Also, when I was in high school and my mom would need me to go get something from Wal-Mart or the grocery store, I would always call a friend to go with me b/c I hated going by myself……that’s changed now.

7.) I love laughing. Laughing is my favorite thing to do. I know people say it might be a bad thing if you laugh at yourself or your own jokes, but I love it when I do that. I think it says that you have a sense of humor. I also like to surround myself with people that make me laugh. I find that I have a better day that way.

8.) I wear my emotions on my sleeve. Usually you can know how I am feeling just by looking at my face. I don’t hide it very well….although if you ask me…I’ll deny it :)

9.) I would love to adopt an Asian child one day. I also have dreams of having a BIG family one day.

10.) I’ve been told I have “champagne” taste with only “beer” money. That may be true.

11.) I love it when God shows me something new….

12.) I always end up watching every season of The Bachelor. Although the show is ridiculous and they never end up together, I always get suckered in somehow!

13.) I like to collect the Willow Tree figures. Lee King got me on that kick when she gave me my first one as a bridesmaids gift a little over 4 years ago.

14.) I always dust off my feet before I get into my bed. I hate feeling the "grit" in my sheets.

15.) I drink all dark beverages (usually) including COFFEE, through a straw. I know, sounds crazy to drink coffee through a straw. Ever since I got my braces about 5 year ago, I have been very particular about my teeth and about getting them stained and so forth, so that’s why. You may ask how I drink wine.....when I do drink wine,....it's WHITE...

16.) I like to sleep with my room pitch black, quiet and the fan on.

17.) When I was in 5th grade, I was on Entertainment Tonight. It was a quick clip, but still, I had my moment of fame….and no, I’m not lying.

18.) Most people would be surprised to know that I have a tattoo. I don’t mind telling that. It’s on my lower abdomen and it’s of an Icthus (Jesus fish in case you didn’t know).

19.) My hair is not naturally blonde (in case you can't tell)….I have been getting it highlighted for years.

20.) I want to travel all over the world one day and my goal is to make it to Fiji (Turtle Island) before I die.

21.) I always have a bottle of water beside my bed.

22.) I still do math by counting on my fingers or on paper, even simple math…..I took math classes in college all the way up to Calculus II, but still to this day, I count on my fingers.

23.) I don’t look my age. People are really surprised when they find that out. I often have patients that ask me if I should be in school.

24.) I am a home-body. I have never lived outside of Opelika, AL and don’t know if I will. Sure, I would be open to the idea, but for right now, I guess I am content to be here.

25.) People always ask me if I am related to the Callaways of “Callaway Gardens” or “Callaway Golf”….sadly, I have to tell them “no”.

**Just a quick little update on the job. I know some of you may be following that. I went yesterday to sign all my paperwork, do the usual drug test, TB skin test, labs drawn, more paperwork etc. I got my employee ID # and went ahead and took my picture for my badge (ahh!). I start employee orientation (the usual stuff for the hospital)...you know orientation to their policies yada yada yada on Monday. Not sure how long that will last. I am supposed to get that schedule on Monday when I get there. I actually need to go out and shop for some new scrubs. I am used to just wearing surgery scrubs or the ones from the dialysis clinic (we had to order special ones that were embroidered). I still get SO excited when I think about this job!! yay! I have gotten so many responses from people telling me that I would be great in this area and I really do feel this is my calling. I am actually excited about this job. When I took my first job in PACU, I was sorta excited, but it was my first job and didn't really know what I was really getting into, but I ended up liking it b/c I really do like surgery. Then when that job wasn't working for me, I think I just took the dialysis job as a means to get away from the PACU job. I wasn't really excited about it. People would often ask me, "so are you excited about your new job" and I couldn't really say "yes" with enthusiasm. Now, I feel like I can definitely say "yes" with TONS of enthusiasm!!