the would-be writers guild

Three things I would like to be doing right now:

1. Reading a book in the sun
2. Strolling through an outdoor market
3. Eating a really great sandwich

Three things I do not want to witness this Spring:

1. The return of leggings and, heaven forbid, stirrups.  I can’t believe the word “stirrup” doesn’t have enough negative connotation for women to keep this from happening.
2. The fusion of country music and rap.  I think I just heard something close to that and I don’t know if I’ll be able to recover.
3. Continued coverage of Tom Cruise.  Please, make it stop.

Three products I would like to endorse in order to receive more of the products:

1. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day cleaning products.  (www.mrsmeyers.com)
2. Propel fitness water.  Available at grocery and convenience stores nationwide.
3. Wallflowers air fresheners by Bath & Body Works.  (www.bathandbodyworks.com)

Three smells that make me happy:

1. Clean toddler head
2. Warm laundry
3. Summer rainstorm

Three memories I’m holding close today:

1. Visiting Ryan’s mom, sitting in her front room, reading magazines and chatting while Christian played her Playstation.
2. Max at Disneyland saying, “Riiiiide!  Riiiiide!  Riiiiide!”
3. Vacations at Lake Powell, the slosh of tiny waves against the houseboat and the distant sounds of my siblings playing in the sun.

Three mysteries I would like solved:

1. What led to the decline of Eat-a-Burgers in the Salt Lake Valley? 
2. What unfortunate events led to the disturbing hairstyle worn by Donald Trump?
3. Why does my doorbell ring every time I take a potty break?

Three fears I would like to overcome:

1. Dogs of every size and variety
2. Cooking my own turkey
3. Failure

Three phrases I will cherish forever:

1. “Hear this–” (Christian)
2. “Hep pweees” (Max)
3. “It’s the late show with David Letterman!”

Three ways to impress me:

1. Be gracious
2. Be honest
3. Wash my car

Three ages I never want to be again:

1. 14
2. 14
3. 14

Three important ingredients for a good meal:

1. Fresh basil
2. Mushrooms
3. A good waiter

Three reasons why:

1. Because I said so
2. Because Michael and LaToya Jackson have never been seen in the same room together
3. Because we ran out of toilet paper

What’s your list of 3’s?