I saw this article the other day called 52 Things and thought it would be a fun blog post and a quick way for you to get to know me a little better. I did not, however, come up with 52 things. I mean really, who would read all of those? Anyway, here are my twenty one things so you can get to know the “real me” a little bit better:
1. I sleep with my phone right by my face. I’ve heard this is a bad idea because of the radiation… Hmm.
2. I love meeting with people one-on-one or in very small groups, but put me in a large group together and I tend to go silent. I guess I just don’t like to fight to be heard?
3. I read a lot and have ever since I can remember. I love fiction novels because I like getting lost in a story. I’ve never been a fan of anything non-fiction unless it’s a story based on real life.
4. I rarely like to start watching new TV shows. I much prefer to watch my favorite shows over and over again. Maybe I like the comfort in it? Maybe I just know what I like? No idea, but currently I’m re-watching Americas Next Top Model seasons….
5. I hate the cold but I love snow. If only I could live in a magical world where it’s warm but it still snows every once in a while.
6. I’m definitely an introvert. Some days I just don’t want to talk to other people.
7. As much of an introvert as I am, I’m also great at putting myself out there on my own. I don’t have a problem showing up to things by myself, whether it’s a party where I already know people, or joining something like the Junior League on my own.
8. I usually play music to fall asleep. There are certain songs on my phone that I only play when I’m trying to sleep and I can’t listen to them at other times because it just makes me sleepy…
9. I am such a morning person. Not only do I love being awake when everyone else is asleep and watching the sun rise, but I can get more done between 5 and 9am than all other hours of the day combined.
10. I still have my teddy bear that I got when I was 6 months old. His name is Bear Bear. Please don’t be intimidated by my creativity.
11. Despite the fact that I’m not “technically” from Kansas, I feel personally insulted whenever someone makes fun of the state. There’s nothing more calming and peaceful than standing in the wide open fields at night gazing at the stars around you.
12. On that note – I love living in Chicago, with all of its energy, along with fashion, culture and whatever I want right at my fingertips. However, when I envision my life long-term I feel like I belong somewhere considerably more rural. As long as there’s a Whole Foods within an hour or so…
13. I’m one of those people that thinks bears and big cats are cute and cuddly and I just want to hug them. Good thing I’m not a zookeeper.
14. I’ve never broken a bone and I’d like to keep it that way. However, as a kid I would fantasize about breaking my left (and only my left) wrist and getting a cute cast and lots of attention in school. Come on, you know you all did too.
15. I have an irrational fear of large bodies of water. This includes deep swimming pools. You never know what’s down there…
16. My friends and I had an obsession with the Brady Bunch in 8th grade. If you know who George Glass is, you will be my friend forever.
17. In my life I have played the following sports: swimming, tennis, golf, soccer, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, ballet, field hockey and softball. I cannot claim to have been mildly talented at any of them.
18. I don’t have to wear glasses. I’ve been to the eye-doctor once in my life, in the 4th grade, and they gave me glasses. However, the glasses gave me a headache so I stopped wearing them after a few weeks. I’m pretty sure I just misunderstood their instructions while being tested.
19. Sarcasm is my language of choice, although I’m learning to stifle it in certain situations. Apparently not everyone speaks it…
20. I absolutely love all things fashion, as well as wedding planning. I often wonder if I should have been a stylist, or a wedding planner, or anything more creative. I guess I never really considered it when I was younger.
21. One of my favorite snacks as a kid was eating Cheez-Its and grapes together (like a grape sandwich). I still think it’s delicious.
Your turn – What’s one thing about you that you want to share?
i’m quiet in crowds also and i’m such a morning person! however i go to bed at 8pm lol #grandma
Omg I’m such a grandma too. I’m in bed at 8:50 every chance I can get.
George Glass…Jan’s imaginary boyfriend, of course! Poor Jan…always something with that girl. I love the Brady Bunch! LOL What would I love to share? I love the older tv shows so much more than the newer ones. The oldies like Brady Bunch, Waltons, Golden Girls, Roseanne…
Also, I watch the Bachelor…for laughs of course! Juan Puablo is a jerk, IMHO.
YES! Love that you got the Brady Bunch reference. And I totally agree – Juan Pablo has been such a disappointment.
Omg…I HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE AT THE EYE DOCTOR! I got reading glasses and wore them for a day and thought I was cool, and then got a headache. I’m still glasses-free…lol!
Haha they really should work on their testing!
Loved the fact about playing sports as a kid. I was the same way! I tried to play everything, and was less than mediocre at all of them. Haha. At least it was fun! Also, if you find out where the magical land of warm weather and occasional snow is, let me know! 🙂
Haha I will definitely let you know!
when and what channel is ANTM on? I used to watch it, but didn’t realize it was still even on. I don’t like the new format and miss the former judges/team members.
Oh I don’t have a TV, I watch it on Amazon Prime! I also don’t like the new format – not a fan of the voting system now.
I totally wanted to break my arm as a kind and get a cast. Either arm would have been fine. I just thought it was so cool to get one in a fun color and have all your friends write on it.
I preferred my left because I’m right handed and I thought that would have been really frustrating to not be able to write!
I love #7 about you! That’s so awesome. It’s difficult (especially for introverts) to get out of their comfort zone on their own, so I admire that in you!
I have no idea how I do it! Maybe I feel more comfortable around strangers?? Haha I don’t think that’s it…
You’ve never broken a bone?! Cray. I’ve only broken a toe (twice). So not that cool…and no cast to sign. Sad!
I love the morning too–but only a few times per week, I can’t do it every day! And I LOVE sleeping in on the weekends.
I played field hockey too!!!
My brother broke his big toe, such a pain! And totally not surprised you played field hockey in St. Louis! What school did you go to? We were the only team in KC so we’d travel to St. Louis and Oklahoma to play. I think we played John Burroughs and a school that started with an M…
I’ve never broken a bone either! and only got stitches once…and I feel like that shouldn’t count because it was a biopsy and not because I actually hurt myself ;-)To be honest, i’m not entirely sure how I’ve made it this long without either of those things happening because I’m pretty accident-prone…
um those stitches totally don’t count! I’ve also gotten stitches, but only for mole removal!
I am also extremely introverted! I savor moments when I am just by myself. My boyfriend, on the other hand, is extremely extroverted…I guess we balance each other out in that way. When we first moved in together, it was so interesting to me because he just could not understand why I would want “alone time”….haha.
Omg I’m such an alone time person! My friend visited for three days and by the end I was DONE! Love her, need some space.
I love your list and getting to know you better. I too have never broken a bone… and pray that I don’t start now! 🙂
Haha same here!
My favorite snack when I was a little kid was just cheese dipped in ketchup. Now I hate ketchup. I don’t get it, either.
I then discovered cookies and never looked back.
Hahaha that is a pretty random snack! Good thing you found cookies…
I could have written many of these about myself!! Especially #2, 3, 6, 9, 11 & 16. However definitely NOT #21 haha!
Don’t knock it till you try it!
I love the combination of Goldfish and grapes! So good. I haven’t had that in years.
Haha me neither but so genius!
we listen to music as we fell asleep too 🙂 it’s the best!
we can be shy at first when meeting new people.
Yes, love my music!
Oh man, my phone is way too close to me all the time too. Great list!
BAAAAAABY 😀 you know these are my favourite posts 😀 if you find the magic world where it snows and doesn’t get cold can i come along!? 😀 that is so me too!!!!!!! snow is so so so pretty and i definitely love the feeling i get when it snows BUT the cold. ICK. no thank you 😉
oh and i totally did the cast thing too 😉 BAHA
oh and one more thing – I DIDN’T KNOW YOU LIKED WEDDING PLANNING!? Oh sista 😉 we’ve got some talking to do 😉 LOL
Oh I love it!
Have you thought about moving to Colorado? They get snow, but it’s sunny during the winter!