It’s My Birthday! 46 Random Things About Me
In honor of my 46th birthday today, I thought I would let you, my wonderful blog readers know a little more about myself. Some are obvious; others are quirky!
- I was born and raised in Indiana, so I am a Hoosier.
- I remember the very first house we lived in, and it had a little nook for the telephone to sit. I thought that was the coolest thing!
- My childhood best friend and I would ride our bicycles all over town.
- I went to a Catholic school for eight years.
- I loved basketball and played it from 6-8 grade.
- In my freshman year of high school, I contracted mononucleosis and was out of school for a month.
- MTV was on my tv all the time – 24 hours a day.
- I worked at KFC during my junior and senior years of high school.
- I graduated from high school in 1991.
- I have a journalism degree from Ball State University.
- My first job out of college was for the company that created the “For Dummies” book series.
- Craig and I have been married for over 18 years.
- We first met on an email list as fans of Stevie Nicks, and we met face-to-face at her concert in Indianapolis.
- I was living in Indianapolis; he was living in a small town in central Illinois.
- Craig is 8 ½ years older than me.
- I left my job and moved to that little central Illinois town – so small that there are no stoplights.
- He’s a farmer. I am a city girl.
- Johnny and June, Elvis, Christian, 80s’ and Classic Rock. I could listen to these artists and that genre of music in an hour time span.
- March Madness is one of my favorite times of the year.
- I gave birth to my oldest at age 29 and my youngest at age 31.
- I was induced with boys at 37 weeks due to high blood pressure.
- I was in labor with both boys for 38 hours.
- I was a stay-at-home mom up until a few years ago when I accepted a part-time job at the school my boys attend.
- While pregnant with my older son, I was baptized.
- I start listening to Christmas music at the end of September.
- I’ve watched Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas” while handing out Halloween candy to trick-or-treaters.
- Favorite book – Gone with the Wind
- Favorite movie – Gone with the Wind
- Favorite new author – Karen Kingsbury. I just started reading the Baxter family series in June! What took me so long?
- Favorite Southern City – Savannah, GA, and Nashville, TN
- Favorite summer food – Fried Green Tomatoes
- Favorite all-around food – any meat that is smoked and BBQ
- Favorite Bible Verse – Proverbs 3:5-6
- Favorite TV shows – Live PD, The Goldbergs, The Big Bang Theory, and Last Man Standing.
- Favorite thing to do in the summer – camping
- Favorite thing to do in the winter – Bible journaling
- Have an ailment? I’ve got an essential oil for that!
- After watching football for over 20 years with Craig, I still don’t understand it.
- I am a Pittsburgh Steelers fan by marriage.
- The only breed of dog that I have ever grown up with and owned in my adult life has been cocker spaniels.
- I was a professional photographer for many years, before slowing down and focusing on my family.
- I am a Canon girl.
- Apple fan for life – once you go Mac, you won’t go back!
- I enjoy reading about the American Colonial and Civil War times.
- I love Chick-Fil-A everything!
- A whole lot of Jesus, coffee, and sweet tea will get me through the crazy days of life!
Six months old
2 1/2 months old
The woman holding me in the photo is my sweet Grandma Stauffer. I will be writing about her legacy on Tuesday, October 9th post. She has been gone for a few years now, and I miss her very much.
Have a wonderful, blessed weekend!
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Happy Birthday!
Thank you, Jill!
We have so much in common and so little too lol
I love that about us!
Happy blessed birthday beautiful girl
Thank you, Melissa!!! Have a wonderful weekend my friend!
I have known you for so long, yet didn’t know all these little things! LOVE IT!
Thank you for sharing about yourself, your thoughts and inspirations from the Lord. I am very blessed to know you and am honored to be able to call you my friend. .Have a wonderful day celebrating your birthday!
Thanks, Jackie! I am blessed to have you as a friend and to go through these crazy teenage years with our kids, together!
Happy birthday! We share the same birthday month. Mine’s on Monday. Hope you have a great day today!
Happy Early Birthday to you, Trisha!!!