4 things

The lovely Miss tagged me with the 8 things meme but she cut it down to 4 things. Therefore, so can I! Since I have been at a loss for words lately a meme is just what I needed. Without further ado, here it is:

4 things I am passionate about
* Little 'Ny
* yoga
* Hawaii
* life

4 books I’ve read and enjoyed
* anything by Roddy Doyle
* the Harry Potter series
* A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
* She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb

4 words/phrases I say often
* Duuuude
* Right?!
* See?! (it drives a friend of mine crazy)
* I love you (said to my daughter)

4 things I want to do before I die
* Travel
* Get rid of all of my financial debt so I can save for retirement
* Send my parents on a trip (even for just a weekend)
* See my daughter graduate from college, get married and play with my grandchildren

4 things I’ve learned in life
* I am in control of my own destiny and happiness
* I will never be perfect, but I can be and do my best at everything I try.
* unconditional love for my daughter
* I still have a lot to learn

4 places I want to see
* Italy
* Spain
* Prague
* France (I've been to Paris, but want to see more)

4 people I want to tag
* Little Miss MEL
* MammaDawg
* Life as a Momma
* Fear & Parenting in Las Vegas