My Families Likes Dislikes (those that answered)

 Morgan had us do this exercise where you list your likes and dislikes and it says a lot more about who that person is at that point in time than what they do for a living etc.

Rick:

Likes

My wife, gnarled, oak trees, an iPhone, woodworking project, vanilla ice cream with Oreos, Maxwell, running water, my bed, a hard worker, a young mom holding her child's hand, symmetry, wood floors, soup on a rainy day, leather shoes, a well engineered firearm, looking at the terrain from an airplane window, a smile from a stranger, laughing with good friends, having confidence that God exists and knows me, chicken enchilada, a cogent argument, an elegantly designed study, thought provoking poem, Robert Frost, a laconic response, American history, a feel good movie, road trips, 

Dislikes:

Elena:

Likes:

Ricker, family, motherhood, being a Gigi, Jesus, smell of cut grass, tulips, newborns, Jane Austen, Jane Eyre, British murder mysteries, British TV in general, Ireland, folk music, chocolate, bread, friends, skull king, weights, baking, Christmas decor, music and smells, dogs, sounds of ocean/water, porch swings, birds, privacy, broadway plays, musicals, horses, high ceilings, tender stories, romance, phone calls from family, filet Oscar, home with space for family

Dislikes:

being late, rude people, rap music, country music, Oreos, snakes, cockiness, cities, social events, swearing, untidy house, seeing others suffering, mental illness, traveling alone, public speaking politics, news, confrontation, leftovers.

Morgan

Likes

Hikes in the Wasatch mountains, bonfires in the fall, baking gingerbread men at Christmas, my ZZ plant, cranberry juice, the movie Captain Fantastic, Texas thunderstorms, Utah's red rock, the Oxford comma, puffins, Patagonia fleece jackets, Tennyson's Ulysses, pho with brisket, corgi races, anything written by Rebecca Soling, slow mornings in bed, reading (especially biographies and memories) sunbathing, hammocking, picnics in the park, Alpine lakes, Yeats "the Lake Isle of Innisfree" road trips around the west, puppy cuddles

Dislikes:

loud concerts, football games, neon/bright colors, parking (both finding it and actually doing it) networking, the winter solstice, fluorescent lighting, sitting at a desk, babies when messy, getting my haircut, spontaneous plans someone else comes up with, Ernest Hemingway, soda, shopping (clothes, furniture, groceries, I hate it all)

James:

Likes:

dog personalities, cats being weird, big comfy bed, loud singing in the car, stories about justice, comeback, or retribution,  complexities of football, tikka masala and naan bread, experiencing new cultures, video games with friends, feeling of learning and doing something new, Coke Zero with a nice meal, mountains, Sunday dinner, deep conversations with family or friends, fire pits with friends, pallas Cats, first taste of a good meal I cooked.

Dislikes:

tomatoes, being shushed, extremely loud environments, a party where I only know a couple people, sunbathing, doing nothing, riding in a car without driving, wearing jewelry, overly soft or scratchy material, those weeds with spikes attached, poorly organized events (not knowing the time or what to bring) the broncos, people obsessed with horses

Lexi:

Likes:

motherhood, Ivy's laugh, being married, little kids' sense of humor, watching Blue, gentle parenting principles, bluebonnets, big fields, dark nights where starts are visible, feeling the sun on my skin, small towns, curly hair, dimples, freckles, saying prayers, getting a nice pedicure, running, my FIGS scrubs, stories about selfless acts, random acts of kindness, boyfriend jeans, sneaks or barks, camo print, seeing the United States flag, military reunion videos, dogs, esp doodles, gardening, working with my hands, greek food, a nice burger, pickles, spicy food, ice cream and pie, learning new things, helping my patients, a tricky diagnosis, live music, playing the ukulele, murder mystery, medical dramas, Spanish language, and Hispanic culture,old couples who are like in their 90's. 

Dislikes:

leaving Ivy for work and she says "no work no doctor" Road rage, driving in snow, cold weather, people talking to me if I'm distracted, hunting/fishing, poor losers, social media, stubbed toes, shoes with heels, going to the dentist, cats.