Never have I....

Previously, I shared with you some of my "firsts", so I thought it would be fitting to also share some things that I have never done.  So, here you are....happy reading!

Never have I...

1. Gone snow skiing or ice skating.  I even grew up in a town that had a ski hill.  I'm just not into doing things that appear dangerous...especially now, after having spent 3 months in a hospital with lots of broken bones.  I would attempt snow skiing though...I think.  Though I hate cold weather.

2. Been pulled over or in an accident where I was driving.  I would not say I'm a great driver though...just lucky.

3. Been to Okoboji.  I felt compelled to write this one, because I think everyone I know has been there at least once. 

4. Used an entire bottle of shampoo, conditioner, body soap, bottle of OTC medicine or scented lotion.  I am a pretty wasteful person.  I get tired of something after about a half bottle and move on to the next thing.  I wish all hygiene products came in travel sizes!  Regarding the OTC medicine, I just don't take enough of it before it expires.  I'm anti-medicine most of the time. 

5. Gone into Target and came out empty handed.  Has anyone??

6. Gone shopping before 5am on Black Friday.  In fact, I've only been Black Friday shopping twice that I can remember and once wasn't until mid-morning.   

7. Smoked a cigarette. Don't even get me started on how disgusting smoking is!!!  I could write an entire blog post on this topic -- ICK ICK ICK!!!  Really, why can't it be illegal???  Wish I didn't ever have to be exposed to 2nd hand smoke either!!  Someone sat right beside me and smoked when I was 9 months pregnant --- hello?!?!?!??  Gross.  End rant.  

8.  Ran a mile.  Nope, not even in gym class.  We always had the option to walk or run, and since I knew I wouldn't be able to run the whole thing, I always walked.  I can do a lot of cardio activities without any issue, but running has just never been something I could master.  I hate the feeling I get in my chest and legs...I'm sure I'm not doing something right, but I just can't get past the quarter mile mark...sad. 

9. Ridden the ye old mill at the State Fair.  I actually just rode the giant slide for the first time ever this year and I've been to the State Fair a lot!

10. Dove into the water.  Yes, this is exactly what you are thinking.  Like, head first diving.  If you weren't laughing at me for something before, I bet you are now!!  I was in competitive tumbling for 6 years and could make my body do all kinds of things.....but diving head first into the water just isn't something I can get my body to do.  I don't know why.  Feet first for this girl! 

11. Been over seas.  I do not like to fly (though I do it occasionally), so it would have to be somewhere that I really want to go.  I do think I will make an overseas trip sometime in my life.  Maybe Denmark and the Netherlands, where my family is from. 

12. Paid more than $14 for a clothing item for my kids.  Normally I don't even spend more than $5 on an item...it's just not worth it for the number of times they will wear it.  Too bad my little girl is probably going to be into style pretty soon :(  The other day she told her daddy, "I like your outfit!" as he came out of the bedroom dressed for the day. 

There you have it...12 things I've never done!  Call me crazy if you want.  My husband is flabbergasted (yes, I just used that word) by some of the things I've never done.  Oh well.  I have lots of life left to try them if I feel like it :)