Day 1 ~ "Blogging Challenge"

I got this idea from a friend's blog, so today begins the 10 Day "Blogging Challenge."  I already blog ridiculously often, but this still sounded fun.  I would love for any fellow bloggers to join in and participate! :)  The idea is to write daily for 10 days, covering these subjects:

Day 1 - A recent picture and 15 interesting facts about yourself.
Day 2 – Recent picture(s) of you and your closest friends, and what you love most about them.
Day 3 - A picture and short story of somewhere you have been on vacation.
Day 4 - A picture and short story of someone or something that had a huge impact on your life.
Day 5 - Short term goals for this month and major hopes/dreams for your life ahead.
Day 6 – List 10 songs that describe you or have meant a lot in your life.
Day 7 – The nicknames you have and why you have them.
Day 8 - Something you crave.
Day 9 – Letter to your parents.
Day 10 - Picture of you last year and this year... how have you changed?

Day One 
(I'm trying not to re-use my 16 Random Things Note from Facebook...)

1. I know but still need reminders that the opinions of others do not define me, that what I do in life is not equal to who I am, that my life is significant, and God loves me personally!!
2. My favorite numbers are 7 and 222 (my # for change).
3. In December, I will begin my 7th year as a court reporter, and my 5th year living in Tulsa (well, technically Jenks).  Makes me feel old!
4. The personality session at my seminar this year was life-changing, and I wish everyone understood the importance of their personality and how much it influences every relationship!
5. I often take things too personally, but I want to overcome that tendency. “But what’s so wrong with things being personal anyway? Whatever else anything is, it should begin by being personal!” ;)
6. I am definitely what Leo would call an “indoor girl.” I stay as far from bugs and the wild outdoors as possible!
7. I love and adore all things Christmas!  My Mom and I actually decorated my house this weekend... never too early, right? lol
8. February is my absolute favorite month and winter has always been my favorite season. Snow days, snowmen, birthdays, holidays, turtlenecks, hoodies, scarves, boots, coats, hats, gloves, ice skating, Christmas songs, hot chocolate, and lots of great memories… what’s not to love!?
9. My 5 favorite movies: Sound of Music, Titanic, The Patriot, The Holiday, and You’ve Got Mail!
10. I ran in the Tulsa Run (9.6 miles) this Saturday (see picture), and I am training to run my second Half Marathon in November!  How crazy is that!?
11. I know it’s unoriginal and cliché, but yellow roses are honestly my favorite flower.
12. My all-time favorite vacation spot = Vegas, baby!  I'm guessing a trip to Paris and London may change that. :)
13. My natural hair color is light brown, but I’ve tried red, blonde, brown, and several variations of highlights/lowlights. For the most part, I prefer being a redhead because it makes me feel most vibrant and unique, and it goes well with my super-pale skin. :)
14. I don't care for the word "raspberry," and I really hate the word "chuckle."  However, my friend, Laura, wrote me a birthday poem called "Raspberry Chuckles," which I love. =)
15. A few words I think describe me: genuine, encouraging, organized, peaceful, “giggly,” generous, indecisive, emotional, and quirky!