okay, i'm going the reccommended "top 10" route:

1. I am honest. I do NOT appreciate, nor do I tolerate lying.

2. I became a mom very young, and have spent the past 8 years trying to prove to the world that that did not automatically make me a bad mother. I've recently learned to relax on that front.

3. My husband is the only man for me! He's in the army, and is, unfortunately deployed in "support" of the current travesty that is the "war on terror". We do not agree with this war, and yes, we do feel a bit hypocritical, but it's what's allowed me to be a SAHM. We are planning on getting out of the army in 2010.

4. I'm from Oregon, that does say a lot about me :) Us girls from the Northwest are just built differently... read: better ;) haha!

5. I live in Germany right now and travelling around Europe with my kids is THE coolest thing ever! I make a point to make the most out of everyday, and I am trying to show my kids everything I can squeeze in... regardless of where we are, but I'm so happy to be experiencing this with my kids.

6. I love art, nature, and photography, and am constantly amazed at the beauty around me. It's everywhere if you're just open to it!

7. I was raised by a hippie and am definitely a tree hugging environmentalist.

(Well, I guess I'll stop at 7 for tonight... perhaps I'll add another three when I have more time!)