100 Random Facts and Thoughts from Kurt

{Note from Ashley: I saw this done on Sarah's blog and thought it was the coolest thing ever. This will basically give you a perfect picture of my husband. I personally think he's the most wonderful person in the world! I now introduce you to my husband, Kurt!}

1. I've never blogged before.

2. I'm doing good just to respond to a facebook post in less than 30 days.

3. Ashley can text a sentence faster than I can say it.

4. Ashley's ideal movie: Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan falling in love in New York.

5. Mine: Schwarzenegger unloading a gun the size of our dining room table.

6. Evy helps me do the dishes every night. She's such a good little helper.

7. Ashley proved to me that Disney World can be fun.

8. My only experience was standing in line 2 hours in 100 degrees for each ride. Thanks Ash.

9. I will finish residency on my 30th birthday. It only took sacrificing my 20's.

10. I no longer consider 30 old. I still feel like a teenager.

11. Ashley says I act like one.

12. I absolutely love my yellow convertible. I've had it 8 years.

13. Ashley hates it (only because it induces car sickness).

14. I've seen more musicals in the last 3 years than the rest of my life combined. That's one of the good experiences (seriously!) that comes from being married to Ashley.

15. If it eats, breathes, and is remotely edible........I've probably smoked it on my smoker.

16. Ashley knows that if Ole Miss is playing football on TV, the world officially stops for 3 hours.

17. My big, black recliner is the size of a small country.

18. So is my TV.

19. My favorite quote "Perfection is way overrated. I should know I've been there." Alex P Keaton. Family Ties.

20. Even before I met Ashley, I enjoyed watching old movies. They're so well written.

21. Ashley uses the master bath. I trek across the house to the guest bath. I don't mind. So far it's worked well for both of us.

22. I never thought I would enjoy having a daughter as much as I enjoy Evy. She's my little buddy.

23. Seeing Ashley rock Evy makes me happy.

24. I know that when Ashley's had a bad day, the best thing I can do is keep my mouth shut and listen.

25. The first time I saw Ashley she sang and played the piano at church. My first thought was "that could be my wife."

26. I was right.

27. When I moved to Jackson, MS in June 2006 I was single---living in a 1 BR apt and not a penny to my name. When I leave June 30, 2010 I'll have a wife, daughter and a real house.

28. I'm obsessed with cars. I don't know if there is a rehab facility for that yet.

29. When Ashley's happy she kisses my ear.

30. This year I hope to read the Bible through for the 5th time.

31. Ashley has more culture in her little finger than I have in my whole body.

32. "Government is not a solution to your problems, government is the problem." Ronald Reagan

33. Best decade for music: the 60's

34. I miss the adrenaline rush from playing football in high school.

35. Ashley's the best thing to ever happen to me. (And Evy of course.)

36. Getting through med school is 80% effort- 20% intelligence.

37. College is overrated. A diploma means you passed a bunch of tests. Common sense is the single biggest factor that determines your success.

38. My dad and father-in-law have both run marathons. Once I'm done with residency I want to do at least one.

39. I love coffee. I drink about 16oz every morning.

40. I've been the same weight since I graduated high school.

41. Ashley is the best decorator I know.

42. I'm the worst.

43. If Ashley were stuck on a desert island by herself, all she would need is her i-phone and Little Toyko Dynamite sushi and fried rice. (Other than the obvious--ME, Evy and a Bible.)

44. Ashley and I met and married in 11 months.

45. The biggest threat to our society is lack of strong fathers.

46. I asked for Ashley's phone number the first time we met.

47. She gave it to me.

48. We take turns cooking so one person doesn't carry the load.

49. My day usually begins around 5am.

50. I've actually fallen asleep during surgery before. Oops, did I say that.

51. "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and to cherish them. A volume could not trace all their connections with private and public felicity.

Let it simply be asked: Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.

It is substantially true that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free government. Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric?"

---Washington's Farewell Address 1796

52. My therapy is running-Ashley's is blogging.

53. I could live off cereal.

54. Both sides of my family go back over 100 years in the same small town.

55. I've seen people die before my eyes in the operating room.

56. My dad taught me compassion.

57. My mom taught me diligence.

58. Our simple rule for a happy marriage: Stop for a moment and ask yourself if you're being a toot. If you are being a toot then stop being a toot.----Ashley and Kurt

59. Ashley and I see eye to eye on everything. I am constantly amazed at her intelligence.

60. I went to medical school in Kansas City.

61. Socialism and communism destroys that part of each of us that makes us unique and allows us to make a living doing what we love.

62. Evy and I both have something in common: We like to run around in our underwear.

63. Never could I have imagined that Evy would have been so beautiful.

64. I think residency is harder on the spouse than the one actually going through it.

65. "The Bachelor" is about the only reality show I'll watch with Ashley.

66. I haven't run a fever since Jan 1993.

67. I look nothing like my twin.

68. I could listen to Ashley sing all day.

69. Ashley is so good at reading my thoughts. Nothing gets past her.

70. It's Christmas 365 days a year at our house.

71. Ashley says she's an old woman trapped in a young woman's body.

72. I think that if we stop and count our blessings, we realize how petty our problems are.

73. The only time I've cried uncontrollably as an adult was when I watched "The Passion of the Christ."

74. I once attended a senior citizen's luncheon years ago and received a girl's phone number from the visiting pastor, thus becoming the first guy in history to get a date at a church senior adult luncheon.

75. My twin brother is gifted in electronics.

76. My older brother is gifted in problem solving.

77. My mother is retiring from leading our church choir this year after 29 years.

78. My favorite part of each day is coming home to see Evy and Ashley smiling to greet me.

79. "Control your own destiny or someone else will." Jack Welch

80. Ashley paints beautifully.

81. One of the reasons I was so good to my parents growing up was because I want my children to be good to me.

82. Luke warm Christians are what gives Christianity a bad name.

83. Working with people who have terminal cancer have made me realize each day is a gift from God.

84. If anyone needs advice about buying a new car: I'm your man.

85. Ashley and I can drive for hours without having to listen to the radio.

86. Take a walk some evening and watch the sunset. You'll be glad you did.

87. 90% of music today is garbage.

88. It took me a whole week to get up the nerve to introduce myself to Ashley.

89. My dad taught me how to run at the age of 12.

90. Thank your parents for loving you. It will make their day.

91. When Ashley told me she was pregnant, I had been awake for 34 straight hours. Within 5 minutes I was asleep.

92. Sorry Ash.

93. The best thing about being married is I get to spend all my time with my best friend.

94. I played the French Horn in high school and college (on scholarship).

95. Ashley and I will hopefully go to New York this fall.

96. "The government can't give you anything that it hasn't first taken from you."
--Kurt Lancaster

97. I can truly say I'm happy.

98. Our cat ran away 2 days after we brought Evy home from the hospital.

99. The longest I've ever fasted is 36 hours.

100. If you've made it this far, then congratulations.