With so much sadness and grief going on in the world right
now, I figured we could use a little pick-me-up. So today, I want to get to
know each other a little better. If you’ve ever picked up an Us Weekly
magazine, you’ve probably seen an article called “25 Things You Don’t Know
About Me.” Well, I’m no celebrity, but I thought it would be fun to use the same concept to let you know a bit more about myself. Of course, you already know that I love my
God, my husband, my baby, my immediate family, my extended family, my faith, blogging, and food. To go a little further, here are 25 things you might not know about me:
now, I figured we could use a little pick-me-up. So today, I want to get to
know each other a little better. If you’ve ever picked up an Us Weekly
magazine, you’ve probably seen an article called “25 Things You Don’t Know
About Me.” Well, I’m no celebrity, but I thought it would be fun to use the same concept to let you know a bit more about myself. Of course, you already know that I love my
God, my husband, my baby, my immediate family, my extended family, my faith, blogging, and food. To go a little further, here are 25 things you might not know about me:
1. When I was young, I used to want to be a magazine editor or
Oprah. Either would have worked.
Oprah. Either would have worked.
2. I have a very sarcastic sense of humor and people who get my
humor are my favorite! I laugh at everything.
humor are my favorite! I laugh at everything.
3. I am a grammar freak. However, I’ve decided to give grace
instead of grammar lessons on all forms of social media.
instead of grammar lessons on all forms of social media.
4. I was in a sorority in college. Go Chi O!
5. I double majored in English and Public Relations. I never
planned on being a teacher, but my last semester in college, I had an epiphany
in one of my capstone English classes: I never wanted to part ways with
English. I knew I wanted to help people, so I thought teaching it to teenagers
would be so much fun. And it was for nine whole years. I miss it dearly, but I
wouldn’t trade my current gig for anything. I also have a master’s degree in
Education Administration because it was a deal I made with my dad when I
decided to become a teacher. He thought I would need more than just a teaching
degree. Maybe one day I’ll put it to use.
planned on being a teacher, but my last semester in college, I had an epiphany
in one of my capstone English classes: I never wanted to part ways with
English. I knew I wanted to help people, so I thought teaching it to teenagers
would be so much fun. And it was for nine whole years. I miss it dearly, but I
wouldn’t trade my current gig for anything. I also have a master’s degree in
Education Administration because it was a deal I made with my dad when I
decided to become a teacher. He thought I would need more than just a teaching
degree. Maybe one day I’ll put it to use.
6. I am a Type-A planner, through and through. Stationery, planners, and markers make me giddy.
7. When I was single in my twenties, I considered being a nun
for a hot minute until I realized I would have to give up my family. That idea
went out the window quickly.
for a hot minute until I realized I would have to give up my family. That idea
went out the window quickly.
8. I never wear lotion, even though I have about 500 hundred
bottles of it. My skin will probably hate me forever. (I do, however,
moisturize my face…sort of, if BB cream counts.) And with that, my least
favorite gifts are scented lotions. I’m very particular about scents. I have
the nose of a Blood Hound.
bottles of it. My skin will probably hate me forever. (I do, however,
moisturize my face…sort of, if BB cream counts.) And with that, my least
favorite gifts are scented lotions. I’m very particular about scents. I have
the nose of a Blood Hound.
9. I rarely listen to pop radio anymore. I mostly listen to
Contemporary Christian music, but…I have the most eclectic taste in music
there ever was. Some of my faves are JT
(Justin Timberlake), John Mayer, The Temper Trap, Celine Dion, Adele, Beyonce,
and Katy Perry.
Contemporary Christian music, but…I have the most eclectic taste in music
there ever was. Some of my faves are JT
(Justin Timberlake), John Mayer, The Temper Trap, Celine Dion, Adele, Beyonce,
and Katy Perry.
10. My favorite concerts have been John Mayer, Celine Dion, and
Justin Timberlake. I love me some good concerts. My first concert ever was
Lionel Richie when I was in high school. Nerd alert!
Justin Timberlake. I love me some good concerts. My first concert ever was
Lionel Richie when I was in high school. Nerd alert!
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| John Mayer…my man I’ve seen the most in concert. |
11. I live in my PJs most days even though I wrote this: 7 Tips to Being a Better SAHM, with changing out of your PJs being one of the seven tips.
Obviously, I’m a work in progress. But when I do change out of my jams, my go-to
momiform is a JCrew tshirt, shorts or jeans, flip flops or
flats, and a baseball cap.
Obviously, I’m a work in progress. But when I do change out of my jams, my go-to
momiform is a JCrew tshirt, shorts or jeans, flip flops or
flats, and a baseball cap.
12. I could not live without concealer, mascara, and my flat
iron/hair straightener.
iron/hair straightener.
13. I wore braces in high school but never wore my retainer. Now
I am contemplating Invisalign. Oh, the struggle!
I am contemplating Invisalign. Oh, the struggle!
14. I have four dimples, two on each cheeks. My face that is. I
remember a mean boy in elementary school told me dimples were deformities. I
think they’re great. And I still pray for that mean boy.
remember a mean boy in elementary school told me dimples were deformities. I
think they’re great. And I still pray for that mean boy.
15. My favorite restaurant in the world is Del Frisco’s Steak House.
16. My first job ever was at the Gap, the summer after I graduated
high school.
high school.
17. My favorite movies are The Godfather I & II (not III),
La Bamba, My Cousin Vinny, Sound of Music, The Holiday, The Notebook, Pretty
Woman, The Help, Top Gun, Christmas Vacation, and Pitch Perfect. I could watch them all a million times over.
La Bamba, My Cousin Vinny, Sound of Music, The Holiday, The Notebook, Pretty
Woman, The Help, Top Gun, Christmas Vacation, and Pitch Perfect. I could watch them all a million times over.
18. My favorite things to read are blogs, chick-lit, and
memoirs. It used to be only magazines and chick-lit. I am still a subscriber to
People magazine, although I rarely take the time to read it. And I read all of the aforementioned literature through
my iPad.
memoirs. It used to be only magazines and chick-lit. I am still a subscriber to
People magazine, although I rarely take the time to read it. And I read all of the aforementioned literature through
my iPad.
19. My favorite books of all time are The Great Gatsby (it was
also my favorite book to teach), Night, The Shack, Heaven is for Real, Sparkly
Green Earrings, Devil in the Junior League, and all Emily Giffin books.
also my favorite book to teach), Night, The Shack, Heaven is for Real, Sparkly
Green Earrings, Devil in the Junior League, and all Emily Giffin books.
20. My favorite TV shows are Downton Abbey, Grey’s Anatomy,
Scandal, The Newsroom, and The Walking Dead…and my favorite shows that are no
longer running are Breaking Bad, Battlestar Gallactica, Sex and the City, and
Entourage. I love a well written show! I especially love when a show has a
theme in each episode.
Scandal, The Newsroom, and The Walking Dead…and my favorite shows that are no
longer running are Breaking Bad, Battlestar Gallactica, Sex and the City, and
Entourage. I love a well written show! I especially love when a show has a
theme in each episode.
21. I’ve always been a runner. I ran cross-country in middle school and high school, took a jogging class in college, and then ran two marathons later in life. I’ll be running my first half in January ’15.
22. One of my life goals is to write a book and have it published.
23. I have become quite the cook, but my husband is better at
it.
it.
24. I have yet to watch Frozen in its entirety, uninterrupted.
But I think I’ve gotten the gist of it, and I love it.
But I think I’ve gotten the gist of it, and I love it.
25. My favorite vacation spots have been Chile, Maui, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and Kauai.
Chile
Maui
Barcelona
Italy
Switzerland
Kauai
Now it’s your turn. In a comment, tell me something fun I
don’t know about you. Go!
don’t know about you. Go!
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I loved this post; it's definitely in my top three because it moved me so much. Not only was it wonderfully written but it even made me chuckle. You also posted some great pictures–such amazing memories we've shared together. More importantly it made me realize how much I love you and it reminded me just how much God has blessed me. I can't thank God enough for everything I've seen or experienced first-hand, and I can't thank Him enough for you and our Charlotte. God is great. – MJ
Aww, thanks, my love! I had no idea you would love it so much. :) Thanks for always being my cheerleader in life. I love you to the next dimension and beyond. ;) Blessed indeed.
Aw man! Come on!
Too much? Lol.
Pretty sure we should be BFF's, hang out in our jammies and listen to John Mayer! Those are definitely some of my favorite books too. I haven't picked up the new book by the author of The Shack, but I'm dying to. Loved this post!
Girl, that sounds like a great day! I have the new book, and it's been in my Nook for a while now. I just need to make the time to read it…along with about 10 other books I have in there, too. Thanks so much for stopping by, new BFF! Lol. :)
I've been to all sever continents. �� love this blog!
Erica, I thought so! :) You are the best world traveler I know. I think you should make a blog with all of your beautiful pictures from all over the world. I would be your biggest fan!
haha, love this post!! SO fun! Real clothes really change the mood, but man are pjs oh so comfy!
Thanks, Courtney! I guess they can. ;) I do miss shopping and dressing up for my old day job. But then I remember, I can just shop for more pjs and workout clothes. Still a win!
I literally have that exact same pic of John Mayer playing his guitar on the ground and snapping his strings. He puts on such a good show. Love love love his music! And Granny has the best quotes on Downton. ☺️
We probably were at the same concert! That picture was at his Battle Studies tour a few years ago at the Toyota Center. I saw him last summer in The Woodlands, and he always makes my heart swoon.
Granny is the best! Her zingers make the show. ;)
Yep. Same concert! That was my favorite picture I snapped but it can't take the award for favorite moment because that was when he busted into "Ain't No Sunshine." Holla. We were living in Baton Rouge for his last tour so we saw him in New Orleans in December. He makes my heart swoon, too, girl.
Awww Sweetie, great blog! Love to read about your wonderful adventure in life. You are and always will be a talented writer, I love the way you express, it's so entertaining. Love you so muchers, Aunt Hopey
Thanks, Aunt Hopey! :) Love you so much!
These are great! I love a sarcastic sense of humor, too. I haven't seen any of Frozen. I try to avoid kid movies if at all possible, but I have heard it's good! :)
Thanks, friend! I am in the phase of I cannot get away from kid movies even if I tried. I think I know every song being sung on Disney Jr. Honestly, I thought I wouldn't like Frozen, but surprisingly, I loved it. :)
What a wonderful post!
My husband and I went to Kauai for our honeymoon… I swear it is truly paradise there!
I'm an office supply addict! I could spend hours in an office supply store. I just love pens, planners, organizers, etc. I'm a bit type A too *wink*.
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
xoxo
Thanks, Jennifer! Kauai is possibly my favorite Hawaiian island. So gorgeous everywhere.
Office supplies. Oh, office supplies. How I love thee. Especially right now, with all of the back to school campaigning going on. Sigh.
Hope you had a good weekend and are off to a good week, Jennifer!
I'm so glad you shared this post at my #Blirthdaybash Kristy! I wish I could return to Kauai… you're right… it's gorgeous everywhere!
Thanks for celebrating with me. It means so much that you took the time to join the festivities!
xoxo
It was so much fun to write, and I was so happy to share it. :) Congrats on your blirthday bash! What a fun way to celebrate!
How fun getting to read some things about you! You have a lovely blog here!
Thanks, Jennifer! It was a fun little post to do. :)
I enjoyed getting to know a little about you. My BA is in journalism and I have a MLIS. I worked as a school librarian for almost eight years. So education is something we both have in common. Plus, I love to write too and want to write a book. Nice meeting you.
Thanks, Mary! :) Love education and love writing. Nice to meet you, too!
Great post! I am a teacher too! I loved reading your list!
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Thanks, Christin! :) Teachers are the best! High five to you, girlfriend!
Great post! I am a teacher too! I loved reading your list!
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I love this post!!! So glad you shared today. These sorts of things are so fun – I love learning little snippets and fun facts like your favorite vacation spots, your desire to write a novel (awesome), and that you don’t wear lotion either… I wish I did! But I can’t bring myself to put it on after the shower and then I feel like it gets everywhere later? Yuck. xo
I love this post!!! I think it’s so fun!! And so cool that you want to write a book!!! What kind of book would you write?
I’m so glad I got know you better through this post!! ;)
Something you don’t know about me…I went to school with intentions of getting into med school. So I took 3.5 years of pre-med then switched and took my bachelors of nursing. So with all that school, I could have been an MD!!
Whaaat? I didn’t even know this about you, Alycia!! :) haha that’s so true… tough pill to swallow but aren’t you glad you’re not a doctor now after seeing what kind of hours they work? ;)
Thanks, Christin! :) Teachers are the best! High five to you, girlfriend!
LOL you are seriously so hilarious, I would love to meet you in real life, I know you’d make me laugh so much lol. The Invisalign struggle is real over here too!!! Can’t believe I endured all those years with braces and then didn’t wear my dumb retainer. But your teeth look so straight!!
How have I not read this post already?! It just solidifies how awesome I think you are and I just learned so much about you! I can’t believe you don’t wear lotion, I religiously wear lotion, but probably because I live on a dry prairie! I also have multiple dimples (on my face) two on one cheek, and one on the other AND I had to wear braces all through high school (the worst) and I didn’t wear my retainer…
We seriously need to meet… You are just such a beautiful soul, inside and out! I can’t wait to read that book when you do write it one day! xo
I love this post!!! So glad you shared today. These sorts of things are so fun – I love learning little snippets and fun facts like your favorite vacation spots, your desire to write a novel (awesome), and that you don't wear lotion either… I wish I did! But I can't bring myself to put it on after the shower and then I feel like it gets everywhere later? Yuck. xo
I love this post!!! I think it's so fun!! And so cool that you want to write a book!!! What kind of book would you write?
I'm so glad I got know you better through this post!! ;)
Something you don't know about me…I went to school with intentions of getting into med school. So I took 3.5 years of pre-med then switched and took my bachelors of nursing. So with all that school, I could have been an MD!!
LOL you are seriously so hilarious, I would love to meet you in real life, I know you'd make me laugh so much lol. The Invisalign struggle is real over here too!!! Can't believe I endured all those years with braces and then didn't wear my dumb retainer. But your teeth look so straight!!
Whaaat? I didn't even know this about you, Alycia!! :) haha that's so true… tough pill to swallow but aren't you glad you're not a doctor now after seeing what kind of hours they work? ;)
How have I not read this post already?! It just solidifies how awesome I think you are and I just learned so much about you! I can't believe you don't wear lotion, I religiously wear lotion, but probably because I live on a dry prairie! I also have multiple dimples (on my face) two on one cheek, and one on the other AND I had to wear braces all through high school (the worst) and I didn't wear my retainer…
We seriously need to meet… You are just such a beautiful soul, inside and out! I can't wait to read that book when you do write it one day! xo
LOVE this!!!!! Oh and I’m a little jealous of your vacations! :) What a fun way to learn about you ;) xoxo
LOVE this!!!!! Oh and I'm a little jealous of your vacations! :) What a fun way to learn about you ;) xoxo