I was invited by my friend Zach to write down 121 facts about Kendall. I only have about 80, I might add more, but for now enjoy what I've got! It honestly has been pretty fun to reminisce about my life and all the things that make me, ME! Here ya go!
1) I was named after a sister missionary who was tall with long, blond hair.
2) I have always played the narrator in my school plays.
3) I threw up spaghetti when I was 5 years old and have hated it ever since then.
4) I'm a sucker for red roses and actually was asked to a dance in high school the day of with a long stem red rose and said yes. (Worst date ever).
5) My favorite smell of all time is chlorine and wet cement.
6) I'm the oldest of 6 kids. All of our names start with a K or a C. Kendall, Carly, Katelyn, Candice, Kyle, Collin.
7) I had both of my parents as teachers in high school. My mom taught my orchestra class and my dad was my seminary teacher in 11th grade.
8) My Book of Mormon hero is Teancum. I'm considering the cliche of giving his name as a middle name to one of my sons.
9) I put BBQ sauce on pretty much anything savory. My favorite way to eat it is with eggs. YUM!
10) I cry at every graduation I go to.
11) I'm the only member of my family that's a die-hard University of Utah fan. The past two BYU/Utah football games have completely SUCKED!
12) I play violin, piano, and sing. I've been able to perform all over the country with each one.
13) My favorite movie of all time is Remember the Titans. I can quote the whole thing and do frequently.
14) I LOVE jumping off things. When I moved out of my 3rd story apartment in Provo, I threw my lovesac off my balcony and jumped off. Good times.
15) I will jump out of a plane before I'm 30.
16) I've never been out of the continental United States. Not something I'm proud of, just a fact.
17) I love performing vocally, but freak out when I play the violin in front of an audience.
18) During my college swimming career, I never missed a practice.
19) Everyday I try to find something that I'm naturally amazing at.
20) My favorite color is red, but most of my clothing and stuff is blue.
21) I'm a know-it-all and am pretty good at carrying on conversations about things I know absolutely nothing about.
22) During my senior year of high school, I was on the Senior Student Council and the really nice benches in front of American Fork High School were my project.
23) My three front teeth are fake due to an accident at a swim practice in 9th grade.
24) I make the best cinnamon rolls on the planet, ask any college swimmer in the state of Utah.
25) As a young child, I thought the Count from Sesame Street lived in my closet and the Wicked Queen from Snow White lived in my grandma's basement.
26) I lived at Bear Lake when I was 8 years old and could beat anybody up the climbing wall.
27) I jumped off the diving board at Kino Pool and swam unsupervised when I was only 2 years old because my uncle (who was supposed to be watching me) knocked himself out trying to impress a lifeguard.
28) When I'm older, I don't want to live anywhere that there are seasons. I want to have 85 degree summers all year round.
29) My 8th grade History Project about the Mormon Pioneers went to State.
30) I tied to win the 50 freestyle at State my Junior year and make sure I took the 1st place medal so the other girl wouldn't have it.
31) Carly and I steal a Christmas present every Christmas Eve and open them. One time we grabbed Kate's presents on accident...
32) The basement in my over 100 year old house in Salt Lake looks like the one in the movie Signs
33) I have about 40 pairs of shoes, but wear the same pair of flip flops every day.
34) My choir teacher in high school was actually one of my favorite teachers despite the fact that I still call her the Rhino to this day.
35) My favorite hymn is Abide With Me, Tis Eventide because it was played at my grandpa's funeral. It reminds me of him every time I hear it.
36) I've almost been engaged twice. I broke up with both of them before it ever became official.
37) In 2004, I ran for Miss American Fork. I won the Platform issue by doing mine on Water Safety and just to drive the point home, I wore my my workout suit to every rehearsal.
38) Every practice I coach, I want to be in the water with my swimmers doing their workout.
39) During 9th grade I didn't eat any sweets.
40) When I was younger I told everybody that I was allergic to raisins, but loved grapes.
41) In all my dreams, I can fly at will.
42) My favorite church calling every was teaching Gospel Doctrine and my least favorite was Primary Pianist.
43) Over Christmas break 3 years ago, I was in the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean in the same week.
44) Moab, Utah is my favorite summertime hangout.
45) I SUCK at skiing, even though I've lived in Utah almost my entire life.
46) I've moved 20 times in the last 24 years.
47) You can always tell whether I like you or not. If I don't, you'll know. I think fake people suck.
48) I truly believe that fat people are harder to kidnap.
49) I never use real recipes when I bake. Most of the time it works out.
50) I'm a Food Network junkie. I think Ina Garten is a genius and Tyler Florence is hot.
51) I laugh at everything! I can't keep a straight face, especially if it's Carly that's trying to make me laugh.
52) I love getting dressed up and looking good, but I've lived the majority of my life with wet hair, no make-up wearing a t-shirt, shorts and flip flops.
53) I love new babies and little kids.
54) One of the dumbest things I've ever done was ride down a hill on a rusty old bike with no seat and no brakes onto a jump that launches you into a pond in Alpine. I survived.
55) I race against nice cars on the freeway in my little Hyundai Accent because it makes me feel good when I beat them.
56) I want to win American Idol and sing professionally for the rest of my life.
57) I was captain of the 1st women's swim team from the University of Utah to win the Mountain West Conference in 2006.
58) When I was little, my dad would tell us stories about two red-breasted robins named Choo-choo and Froobie and I still call all robins by those names.
59) My eye prescription hasn't changed in 10 years.
60) I can kneeboard, wake-anything and surf, but cannot water ski.
61) I can parallel park better than any guy I know.
62) My sophomore year at the U, I got to help host Swim-With-The-Stars and have pictures with Michael Phelps, Ian Crocker, and Lenny Krazelberg.
63) In elementary school I called all my female teachers "mom" at least once.
64) Girls camp was the only time of the year that I didn't take a shower. I was known as Pigpen.
65) The show, Are You Afraid of the Dark gave me nightmares every time I watched it and probably still would.
66) I read about 30-40 novels a year, 7 of which are the Harry Potter series.
67) I am NOT a touchy-feely person at all. I typically have my own couch or chair, even when I'm with my boyfriend.
68) I completely agree with Zach when he said that people over 10 that wear Crocs look like dumb-a's.
69) My hair is naturally blonde and I'm very fair-skinned, but tan like an indian and don't burn.
70) My mom is my hero. She's the coolest lady I know.
71) My favorite patriotic song is Ray Charles version of America the Beautiful.
72) Out of all the people I'm friends with, my favorite group to hang out with is my brothers and sisters.
73) One of my biggest criteria for my future husband is that he'll go on walks with me.
74) I've played in an orchestra pretty much every year since I was eight. The U's Symphony Orchestra was the best.
75) My first kiss was with Cody Pitt in Tooele, Utah. We kissed on top of his dad's broken down jeep when I was 10.
76) I watched the Swiss Family Robinson when I was 3 and still think that living in a giant tree house would be freakin' SWEET!
77) In 6th grade I started a school newspaper called the Greenwood Gazette. As far as I know it's still in operation today.
78) I can impersonate the evil stepmother (Fiona) in A Cinderella Story perfectly.
79) Superman is my favorite superhero because he can do pretty much everything.
80) I love to workout out really hard. I push myself to the limit almost every time.
Okay, I thought of some more...I think I can finish this post now...
81) When I was 12 I bought a pizza with my friend, Chelan in all pennies. I think it was like 10 bucks or something. The pizza guy was pissed.
82) I LOVE Diet Coke, but I went cold turkey 2 months ago and haven't had a sip since.
83) I've taught swimming lessons every summer since I was 11.
84) Nikki Xanthos and I have a hidden meaning for Ding Dongs and we laugh our butts off every time one of us says it.
85) I think Beto's is DISGUSTING!!! I went in there once with a group of friends, and no lie, it smelled like a port-a-potty and I'm pretty sure the food isn't far off.
86) My fashion fetish is jackets. I love them and own way too many to count.
87) I'm still searching for the perfect pair of running shoes.
88) I rode my bike through the McDonald's drive-thru when I was 10 and ordered an ice cream cone. They let me through.
89) I have a reoccuring dream that I forgot about one of my classes at the U and failed it and the school is trying to take my degree away.
90) I am very nostalgic. I'm a total dork like that. I have so much crap that I should just throw away.
91) When I was little, I cried every time we got rid of a car because I thought it had feelings.
92) I love to hike by myself. I know its not smart, but I love being able to go exploring and think alone!
93) I love being the center of attention and rarely get embarrassed.
94) My favorite childhood memory is with my aunt Fran. She was a nurse and would get in late while we lived with my grandparents. I was sick one night and she stayed up with me eating thunder pops and watching Roger's and Hammersteins, Cinderella.
95) Facebook is a major addiction.
96) My cars name is Sugar. I've named all my cars since high school: Cavalier, Subie, Lu (Little Ugly) and Sug. I only refer to her by her name. People think she's my dog or something.
97) I've seen the Lion King, Into the Woods, and Beauty and the Beast on Broadway.
98) When I was little, my sisters and I would compete to see who could sing the most like Ariel/Belle/Aurora/etc. and would get in HUGE fights about it.
99) Carly and I would sit in the back seat of the van growing up and smack each other's legs until one of us cried. It usually went on for about an hour.
100) I loved (and still love) to see my parents talk to each other. I feel lucky that they are together and love each other so much.
101) My great grandma wouldn't call me Kendall because she thought it was a boy's name. She called me "little Marie" for years.
102) I fell of Bridal Veil Falls when I was 7. I don't remember a thing about it.
103) I've always had a soft spot for animals and cry when I see them abused. I can't watch Animal Planet because of it.
104) My favorite stroke is Butterfly and I'm still pretty good at it even though I've been retired for almost 3 years.
105) I'm a sucker for B&W Historical/Movie/Old posters. I want to have a theatre room in my future house (how's that for dreaming?) and decorate it with such.
106) I loved quoting movies. I do it ALL the time. People often have no idea what I'm talking about. :)
107) I have a token from each boy that I've ever dated.
108) I've worn a Livestrong bracelet for 5 years and will for as long as I can get them.
109) Shaving my legs sucks. I hate it and rarely do so.
110) I think I could handle living in the 1800's or something. Most of the time I think I could live with out technology or running water. (but then there's that stupid Facebook addiction).
111) My wedding colors will be scarlet red, black and cream. I want it to be a black tie event.
112) I'm a pretty good amateur photographer. I'm saving up to buy a Nikon D80. I drool all over the place when I get to play with one at BestBuy.
113) I love hats, but I'm really picky when it comes to how they fit. I think right now I have two that I actually wear.
114) Football pants are sexy always regardless of what man is wearing them. Shoulder pads are pretty hot, too.
115) I'm a member of the Restaurant Explorers. We try a new ethnic place once a month. I think it's AWESOME!
116) I use the word awesome way too much. (See above)
117) I always want to have a red comforter on my bed. I feel like I'm being true to the University of Utah when its there.
118) I really did like living in Provo last summer. Promise.
119) Silver Lake Flatts is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
120) I haven't paid to get into the AFFC in 15 years. Is that dishonest or could it be that I've worked there on and off for almost that long? Sick.
121) The view from my bedroom window is amazing. Mt. Timpanogos is so beautiful. I've hiked it almost every summer that I've lived in American Fork.
There ya go. I'm so proud of myself for finishing! I love reading other peoples facts, so if you're interested (and can make the time) I TAG YOU! I want to hear what makes you, YOU!
5 comments:
Haha.. the Greenwood Gazette!! I remember that.. remember Alicia Eagleston too? We were such dorks!! Oh, how things have changed!
Wow.. I am actually doing a similar post on my 100 post (for fun) 100 things about me. But I might do this one sooner.
Okay I know this is so off the subject but Jory Hemmelgarn (best friend in High school!!) and well Aimee too.. are the ones that told me about your fake teeth. Could believe it, really but I guess it's real!! haha.. they even told me one time you scared the crap out of some kid at a swim meet by smiling without them in.. Your awesome!!
Kendall, I love these things! It makes me feel like I know you even more. :) I'm gonna do it too. LOVE YOU LOTS!!!
Kendall! I'm so proud of you . I love that you did this. Congratulations! I loved reading your list!
Hey Girl! It's your long, long, long lost cousin. :-) Do you even remember your Mom's cousin Becky? She lived with us when we went to ASU, and I have been checking in on you guys from time to time. I haven't talked to many of the "Stradling" relatives since my dad passed away, but happened upon your blog and HAD to come say hello. Email anytime. Bug your mom to write me back - I sent her a quick note when we got Candice's Grad announcement in the mail.
Let me know what you're up to! I'm proud of you - finishing college and doing your thing. I'm following in your mom's footsteps and trying to finish up school now that I have 5 kids (I'm not going to match you all and shoot for 6!)
Love ya girl!
Becky (Stradling) Blake
blakesinga@cox.net
Isn't Blog spot amazing? You can find pretty much anyone from your past! I don't know if you remember me, but this is Kellie (Payne) Anderson. I just wanted to say hi! I have enjoyed reading your blog. It is so nice to hear what you have been up to these days! Keep in touch!
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