The other day Jessie tagged me to write about three things I love besides my husband, children or soda. Since I don’t have children and don’t like soda this shouldn’t be too hard. Right?

Wrong. While I was thinking about what I should write I came up with a long list of things I hate. I’m not sure what that means but I did come up with three things to write about. So here ya go:

• I love shopping. When I am in the mood to shop, I can spend money like crazy. I am also good at helping other people spend their money. My sister hates it when I go shopping with her – but she usually leaves the store with some cute stuff. I don’t want you to think I am frivolous with my money because I am not. I have usually planned what I am going to buy and how much I am going to spend. I like to get a good deal for things. I tend to gravitate toward signs that read “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” or “50% Off”. My husband hates it when I tell him “I saved $50″. I have often wondered what it would be like to be a mystery shopper. Doesn’t that sound like fun? (As long as it’s not fraudulent.)

• I love mentoring. My sophomore and junior year in college I was a mentor for a freshman program and loved it. I enjoyed helping the students with their assignments and all the little things that happen your first year of college. I enjoy sharing with people what I’ve learned about something or helping them through something I’ve gone through. I wonder if it has something to do with me being the oldest child?

• I recently discovered a love for painting and redecorating. I completely redid a room (carpet, paint and furniture) at my parent’s house and had a lot of fun doing it. I look forward to having a house I can decorate and try different themes. This might become an expensive habit!

I tag Cindy, Merissa, and anybody else who wants to participate in this meme.