30 random things about me...

1. I was in a wheelchair for 2 years of my childhood due to a neurovascular problem. I was "the girl in the wheelchair" in our school.
2. I would rather wear jeans, a hoodie, and tennis shoes than anything else. 
3. I refuse to eat any kind of meat off the bone. It freaks me out to see evidence of my food's former life.
4. I'm a perfectionist. I will avoid starting something for fear of not being able to do it perfectly.
5. Sometimes I dream of going to school to be an interior designer.
6. I grew up on a dairy farm, but I really, really dislike milk.
7. I believe that one of my greatest strengths is caring for people and their families through the dying process, and would love to work for a hospice someday. 
8. I learned to read at the age of 3, and was tested at a 7th grade level when I was in kindergarten. 
9. My biggest fear in life is being lost, especially when in the dark.
10. I love to be in front of people, especially when I'm singing... and I don't get nervous until I'm finished.
11. I've dreamed my whole life of being a wife and a mom... never had any other career aspirations... so excited that half of my dream is coming true on May 30! 
12. I first met my best friend when we were in 3rd grade (I even have a picture of us holding hands that year). then we couldn't stand each other in 4th grade when we were forced to work together on a school project. Now she's my maid of honor. :)
13. I'm fascinated by reality t.v. families... Jon & Kate + 8, the Duggars (18 kids), and the Roloffs (Little People, Big World).
14. Over the years, I have colored my hair black, red, platinum blond, and various shades of brown.
15. Respect is a HUGE thing for me-- respect for and from others, children respecting their parents, and parents respecting their children.
16. I carry a heavy burden for the homeless and needy. I truly believe that God has put me on the planet to love others and to minister to their material needs.
17. Robert and I talk about our future children all the time, and we even have their names picked out. :)
18. My dad is 10 years older than my mom... Robert is 10 years older than me. Dad went bald at a young age... so did Robert. Dad loves the history and discovery channels... guess who else does? They say a girl marries a man who has similar traits to her daddy. :)
19. I can never have too many bookshelves. I love, love, love books.
20. I have one tattoo, and am planning on getting another one sometime after the wedding.
21. The nicknames I've had in my life: Chelle, Shelsy-Bell, Shelly, Michelin, Meesh, Pumpkin, Shelly Winters, and My Love.
22. I really don't like shopping for clothes, especially shoes. But put me in an antique store or a book store, and I'm in heaven.
23. I'm an exceptionally good speller. Misspelled words leap off the page at me and make me insane. 
24. I have 9 nieces and nephews... and I witnessed the birth of 5 of them.
25. I have a slight obsession with 80's hair bands... I love the long hair, tight pants, eyeliner, etc... I know, it's a little strange.
26. I snort when I laugh. :)
27. I read cookbooks as though they were novels. I could spend a whole day poring over recipes.
28. My favorite movie is Serendipity, and the best line in the movie is "Crocodile".
29. I have always known that I'm a princess... and then I find out that my fiance is related to Princess Diana's family... coincidence? I think not!
30. One of my favorite scents is Crayola crayons. I seriously will open a box of Crayolas and take a great big whiff. Same goes for Play-Doh. So yummy. :)