Staying consistent with my policy of giving credit where it is due, I have to thank Alyssa of Alysstu (Stewie and Alyssa) for giving me the idea of making this posting. For Stewie’s birthday, she wrote a number of things she likes about him. Since Kaaryn’s birthday is the 20th, I thought I would share 25 things I like about her in no particular order, this being her 25th birthday. For my 26th birthday in April, however, I plan on posting 260 things I like about myself (which, believe it or not, I already have composed and can be found in a laminated card in my wallet at all times). Stay tuned for that one. As for now, happy birthday Kaaryn.






25. When I’m on the phone with Kaaryn and I have to whisper on my end, she whispers on her end.

24. Kaaryn is supportive of anything that is important to me.

23. Right after, or just before, I do anything stupid, Kaaryn says “Babe” in such a way as to end any doubt in my mind.

22. Kaaryn is a wonderful mother.

21. Kaaryn treats our dog the way a sycophant treats his boss.

20. Kaaryn can drive a stick shift very well.

19. Kaaryn never focuses on material things: she never compares our situation with that of others, she rarely buys clothes, doesn’t lust after cars or large houses.

18. Kaaryn doesn’t get mad at me when I accuse her of losing whatever I’m looking for at the time. (It’s actually my fault about 99% of the time, but, man, that 1% is sweet!).



17. Whenever I rant about something for the 50th time, Kaaryn usually acts like she has never heard that particular rant before. (I’m beginning to suspect this requires less acting than previously thought).

16. Kaaryn works for a summer camp for people with various kinds of disabilities and it’s obvious how much she cares for all of her “campers.”

15. Kaaryn is nearly the malcontent that I am.

14. Kaaryn spends a lot of time doing very nice things for people: she has spent countless hours scrapbooking decades of pictures for her grandmother, she is beginning to donate milk to AIDS babies, she married me, etc.

13. She convinced me, after years of debate, that it is indeed funny when someone falls down.

12. Kaaryn hates Valentine’s Day, and the commercialization of Christmas.

11. When we do our haunted house, Kaaryn gets really stressed out making everything perfect, yet refuses to accept anything less than her best.

10. Kaaryn loves to watch College Football and is beginning to know a good deal about it.




9. Kaaryn never hesitates to disagree with me.

8. Kaaryn and I work at the same place and she’s better at my job than I am.

7. Kaaryn is very talented at decorating.

6. Kaaryn loves to play Rock Band and is considering tackling the drums next.

5. Kaaryn throws a baseball very well and enjoys playing catch.

4. Everybody goes to Kaaryn to talk about important things.

3. Kaaryn’s well-grounded nature is the perfect thing to balance my aloofness and idealism.

2. Kaaryn hates chick flicks and all other forms of treacle.

1. Kaaryn still hasn’t realized she married far beneath herself.




Happy birthday Kaaryn!