>100 Things – Part Deux

>The best place to start this list is at the beginning

Onward to part two!

11. Twins run in my family, but I am having trouble conceiving.

12.
For almost 15 years, my toenails have not been naked for more than 10 minutes or so between color changes. I only just recently wore them naked for almost an entire day, and felt like I was walking around with no shirt on.

13.
I rarely make my bed.

14.
I have two cats named after characters on Arrested DevelopmentBuster and Lucille.

15.
Because of the gracious nature of my husband, I rarely have to clean the litter box.

16.
I also rarely have to take out the trash.

17.
Or do dishes.

18.
And he kills bugs without complaining.

19.
Also – he cleans up the mess when the kitties hack up hairballs.

20.
I have an awesome husband!




>100 Things – In the beginning

>Since I’m starting to get a little more serious about my blogging, I thought I’d would go ahead and do a little “100 Things” post. I know, every blogger in the universe has done one of these, and they’re like, SO five minutes ago – but give me a break. It’s been kinda fun to put this together, and it really makes me see how uninteresting I am.

In an effort to not bore you to tears all at once, I am breaking this list up into 10 installments. Hubs suggested I might make the last one my “Top Ten” list or something. I immediately scoffed at the idea, but now I think it’s not so bad. (Thanks for the tip babe!)

I know you’re excited about getting started, so without further ado…

100 Things About Katie

1. I have 5 beauty marks on my left ankle that form the shape of a cross.

2. I have two tattoos, and am thinking of getting another when I turn 30.

3. I hate talking on the telephone. I would much rather e-mail.

4. My all-time, Top 5 favorite movies are: West Side Story, Dirty Dancing, High Fidelity, Beauty and the Beast and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

5. I am the wife of a United Methodist pastor. This fact surprises no one more than it surprises me.

6. I love to cook, sing, craft, write, design, etc., but am not outstanding in any of these areas. I am a jack of all trades, but a master of none.

7. I know each of my 258 Facebook friends in real life, but I still often feel very, VERY lonely.

8. I have known my husband, Matt, since I was 7 years old.

9. We dated twice in high school, and I broke up with him both times. (I think I’ve made it up to him by now though…)

10. I have a half-sister who is ten years older than me. I didn’t meet her until I was almost 16. We keep in touch, but are merely casual friends at this point.

>100 Things Every Omnivore Should Try…

>Here’s a chance for a little interactivity for all the bloggers out there. Below is a list of 100 things that I think every good omnivore should have tried at least once in their life. The list includes fine food, strange food, everyday food and even some pretty bad food – but a good omnivore should really try it all. Don’t worry if you haven’t, mind you; neither have I, though I’ll be sure to work on it. Don’t worry if you don’t recognize everything in the hundred, either; Wikipedia has the answers.

Here’s what I want you to do:

1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.
2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.
3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.
4) Optional extra: Post a comment here at www.verygoodtaste.co.uk linking to your results.

The VGT Omnivore’s Hundred:

1. Venison
2. Nettle tea
3. Huevos rancheros
4. Steak tartare
5. Crocodile (does alligator count?)
6. Black pudding
7. Cheese fondue
8. Carp
9. Borscht
10. Baba ghanoush
11. Calamari
12. Pho
13. PB&J sandwich
14. Aloo gobi
15. Hot dog from a street cart
16. Epoisses
17. Black truffle
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes
19. Steamed pork buns
20. Pistachio ice cream
21. Heirloom tomatoes
22. Fresh wild berries
23. Foie gras
24. Rice and beans
25. Brawn, or head cheese
26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper
27. Dulce de leche
28. Oysters
29. Baklava
30. Bagna cauda
31. Wasabi peas
32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl
33. Salted lassi
34. Sauerkraut
35. Root beer float
36. Cognac with a fat cigar
37. Clotted cream tea
38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O
39. Gumbo
40. Oxtail
41. Curried goat
42. Whole insects
43. Phaal
44. Goat’s milk
45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth £60/$120 or more
46. Fugu
47. Chicken tikka masala
48. Eel
49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut
50. Sea urchin
51. Prickly pear
52. Umeboshi
53. Abalone
54. Paneer
55. McDonald’s Big Mac Meal
56. Spaetzle
57. Dirty gin martini
58. Beer above 8% ABV
59. Poutine
60. Carob chips
61. S’mores
62. Sweetbreads
63. Kaolin
64. Currywurst
65. Durian
66. Frogs’ legs
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake
68. Haggis
69. Fried plantain
70. Chitterlings, or andouillette
71. Gazpacho
72. Caviar and blini
73. Louche absinthe
74. Gjetost, or brunost
75. Roadkill
76. Baijiu
77. Hostess Fruit Pie
78. Snail
79. Lapsang souchong
80. Bellini
81. Tom yum
82. Eggs Benedict
83. Pocky
84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant.
85. Kobe beef
86. Hare (does rabbit count?)
87. Goulash
88. Flowers
89. Horse
90. Criollo chocolate
91. Spam
92. Soft shell crab
93. Rose harissa
94. Catfish
95. Mole poblano
96. Bagel and lox
97. Lobster Thermidor
98. Polenta
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee
100. Snake

I’ll try anything once, but apparently I haven’t tried much! Enjoy the fun…