Wednesday, April 30, 2008

50 Random nothings...

Not that any of you want to know this..some of you may already know some of this list, but I think a bit will be a surprise in a way...
50 crazy little random things about me:


1. I was born and raised in West Jordan Utah.
2. BYU is the only college I applied to---that's right, it was BYU or bust!!!
3. I am the oldest of 7 kids, but my siblings don't know that.
4. I have been declared my dad's favorite child.
5. I have been declared my mom's second favorite child (ok, maybe not the second fav. but definitely NOT the fav)
6. I have a thing for dimples---me, my hubby and my little angel Andy all have them.
7. I have a huge obsession with American Idol---especially our little David Archuletta.
8. I met my husband in a testimony meeting---where I knew right away that we would date---not get married but date.
9. Music is a passion for me, everything about it...It inspires and uplifts me in ways that nothing else can.
10. The middle stone in my wedding ring is a sapphire--the one I got from my grandma when she died. It is my favorite color, and is so very very special to me.
11. Being a teacher is one of my favorite things. It is my absolute favorite calling to have, and I feel we can be teachers every day.
12. While at college, I worked at Homestyle Cooken', Scoreboard Grill, Subway, Tomassito's, and BYU bookstore. Ps...I am not a fan of fast food working, but I sure have a new appreciation for the entire process.
13. My first job (besides being a baby sitter) was at Classic Roller Skating. I worked the food and the roller skate checkout.
14. I served my mission Spanish speaking in the best city ever---CHICAGO.
15. I truly am one of those people, and almost everyone can testify to this--that looks better with makeup on me.
16. I hate doing my hair.
17. I hate clothes.
18. I worked at Dippen Dots for a period in my life.
19. I was one of those "Lagoon" junkies that met a boyfriend at Lagoon.
20. My first date was with a close friend on my 16th bday.
21. I have made a temple trip on my bday every year since I was 12, including my mission (somehow that worked out). I missed last year since my baby was just getting out of the hospital.
22. I love series of books...ie. Harry Potter, Children of the Promise, Twilight. They are my little obsessions.
23. Pirates of the Caribbean was the first DVD I owned.
24. In my dating years, I had gone out with over 200 different men.
25. When I first applied for college, there was no internet. I had to do everything on the phone. THAT IS RIGHT. You could not register on line until my 3rd year of college. I was waiting to get through for a couple of hours with my dad.
26. I don't remember the last time I called my husband by his name---he is usually babe or sweetie to me.
27. I never wanted to buy a cell phone---I think people don't connect face to face like they use to. I was 26 when I bought my first cell.
28. I made the cut for the BYU ballroom dance team, but couldn't be in it because I wanted to be in Women's Chorus.
29. I bought my first car at the age of 25. That is right, I walked through college my whole experience...amazing how that kept my weight down and amazing how lazy you get when you have a car.
30. I quit women's chorus for a football game.
31. I have had my heart broken more than 5 times.
32. I sluffed school to go to seminary in highschool---I loved it so much!
33. I am one of the oldest people in my ward, yet there are people with 3-4 kids in my ward....YOWSER! The funny thing is, I don't think anyone knows that, so I just let the cat out of the bag!
34. My husband and I broke up 3 or so times before we made it official---but we always remained best friends...
35. People think I am better at the piano than I really am...It is just because I get really into it that I fake them out.
36. Jon Schmidt is one of my all time favorite people. His music is inspiring, soothing, and amazing. It was my first date with my husband. I also have a pic with him.
37. I consider myself an expert on heartache.
38. I have had diabetes for over 21 years.
39. There were about 5 men that re-entered or entered my life just before my mission and wanted to marry me.
40. There is something about being on a stage and taking on a different character for me. I love it so much and have had several opportunities to do it in my life. My husband and I reunited at a stage performance of the Easter Pageant.
41. I like going to the movies. I wish it weren't so expensive so I could go alot more.
42. I love popcorn dipped in tuna fish with plenty of Miracle Whip.
43. I can't really cook at all. I just heat things up.
44. I went through about 16 different majors before I decided that Sociology combined alot of my interests.
45. I have lived in Utah most of my life and have still never been skiing.
46. I broke my wrist on a 4 wheeling accident.
47. I get sick very easy, and once I am sick, I am out for a very long time.
48. I gained 60 pounds during my pregnancy...and still have yet to lose that weight.
49. I was first named Andrea when I was a baby, but my parents changed their minds. Andy Bev is our little Andrea that was suppose to be.
50. I bought my own punching bag in college, and got pretty good at it.
50 plus1. I use to be a champion clogger.
50 plus2. My momma and I rode in the greyhound from Oregon to Utah and back--that was the adventure of a lifetime.!!!

That is just the beginning of the craziness that is Jamie Probert Cook. I will have to do another one of these another time.....there were things my hubby found out as well...

18 comments:

Carissa J said...

You are diabetic? Wow, I didn't know that. And popcorn dipped in tuna fish with lots of mayo sounds DISGUSTING!! Lol! You're cute. I didn't know most of those things.

Ang said...

That was fun to read. I've been thinking about doing a post similar to that...I really didn't know most of those things. I did know you were diabetic. It is fun to become better acquainted. Popcorn and tuna fish? You are so GROSS!!!

JAMIE said...

yeah...I was almost 7 when I found out. That is why my pregnancy was a little hard. and for the record it is MIRACLE WHIP--NOT MAYO!!

JAMIE said...

I am amazed you never knew though---I would get low ALOT and it was crazy...especially when I would be performing or something.

Brandon Johnson said...

Wow! I didn't know you made the cut for the Ballroom team at BYU! Which team??? When I was at BYU-Idaho I was certified in Bronze Standard and made the backup Ballroom team. They always talked about how difficult it is to make it on the team at BYU - I guess when you audition they only look at your International level performance? Kudos to you!

Pamela said...

I totally agree with you and #42. Popcorn, tuna, and mircle whip are the best! Add American Idol and what could be better? :)

Sherri said...

I love it and learned so much about you. I'm totally going to copy!

Sally F said...

That was so fun to read. 200 different men? Wowsa! You were the dating machine!

I so remember the phone registering. Did you always start at midnight?! Good memories!

Me said...

I did it on my blog too...

http://disillusionedday.blogspot.com/

I knew some of those--no idea about the popcorn, tuna, and miracle whip..not sure about that one!

Me said...

P.S. Did I tell you that disillusioned is Mary P. I forget whose comments I've commented on already....

JAMIE said...

Brandon,
Not the tour team, but the one below it...I don't remember the name. And yes, it is hard--but I couldn't fit it into my schedule with everything else I wanted to do. I just took every dance class possible and auditioned for all the music classes. I really had a great college experience.

To everyone else, all I can say is--don't knock it till ya try it. YOu might be really really surprised. Think of the tuna as a dip really...

Sal,
you have to remember I grew up in UTAH with tons of mormons and you didn't have to be boyfriend and girlfriend to go out on dates. I didn't have that many boyfriends...Just went out with that many different men. My goal was 100 before I got married.

It is funny once you do a post like this, you start thinking of a million other things you could have written

Chris & Stephanie said...

Wow, that was so fun! I think I'm with just about everyone else on here...POPCORN, TUNA AND MIRACLE WHIP? EWWW! Ok, honestly the biggest turn-off for me is the Miralce Whip! I'm a mayo girl (Best Foods)!
LOVED all the new things I learned about you - you are very motivated and I find you very inspirational!

The Pyper Fam said...

Ok, so I just read your 50 things... I didn't know about 24 of them... which is pretty good, I thought. I would like to comment on a few of them...200 men Jamie!!!You were a little player! :) But then I read your response to that, so understandable! :) But the 5 engagements before the mission??? I would like details. I didn't know that you were named Andrea. That is so cute. It makes me love Andrea even more! :) I also want to hear your and Steves story. I didn't know you met in testimony meeting and broke up 3 times. More details please... There are alot more that I would love more details on, but I can wait... Also, tuna, may and popcorn! YUK! sorry, you've got some funky taste! :) Ok, I'm going, this is a novel, but I do want to hear the things you have thought of since posting this. This was fun! :) Thanks for sharing.

JAMIE said...

again people--not MAYO but miracle whip...Everyone is fixated on that one...You would freak about some of my other little food cravings..funny funny funny.

Taraka,
ok..again 200 men. This I count as just a date, which that could be termed loosely as well. Not me but the term date ( i could just see seomeone taking that out of context).

My name was Andrea for a few days ( this was back when you stayed at hospital for a week no matter what). Then, my mom said "no, this isn't Andrea." They have done that more than once cause they always thought there was a little Andrea.

You knew about the men before the mission---come on, I know it happens to everyone. I will email you the details later.

Steve just got off his mission---(yes I am like 3 years older than him)...and showed up in MY ward and started bearing his testimony, being amazing and talking of his mission. He was so cute and I could just feel greatness from him that I literally leaned over to my roommate and said " we are so going to date." Apparently, he saw me in the audience smiling at him and remembered me cause of my dimples. I went up to him after the meeting and we spoke and followed each other to the next meeting. I'll have to email you about the break ups.

Kelli W. said...

This was fun to read! I learned a lot about you!

H-less said...

You know I loved and could've written this list. Probably the only person. Except I didn't know about the always being able to go go the temple for your birthday! I love that.

Jenessa said...

I knew most of these--having grown up with you and being your roomie! I remember your dippin' dots dayz!:> Maybe I'll have to write a list...Oh--I'm the oldest in my ward too and all my friends my age that live around the country have around 5 kids, so I can definitely relate to that one, and others of course! Luv ya!

Nicholle said...

That was fun to read.. I think I might have got sick on the tuna, popcorn and miracle whip thing. Yuck! I like to put spaghetti sauce in my mac in cheese instead of milk. How's that for weird too? haha
Happy 1st Mother's Day to ya too!