Things You May Not Know About Me

So, my friend Laura whose blog is here wrote a blog based on the Liebster Awards, and I am pretending she nominated me for it so that I can continue the trail of on it on this blog.  Here are the rules:

 

 

The Rules

 

1. Create a blog post included 11 random facts about yourself

2. Answer the 11 random questions from the blogger who nominated you

3. Give this award to at least 5 blogs up to 11 and link to them in the post

4. Tell those people you nominated them

5. You cannot nominate the person who has nominated you

6. Remember to tag blogs with less than 200 followers

 

So here we go...

 

 

11 Random Things About Me...

 

 

 

1. I was married at age 19.  I started dating the hubby at age 16 and although many people thought the relationship would not last...we just celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary, which was the best one yet.

 

2. I love my job (most days).  Other days it stresses me to no end.  I work at my mom's law office whose website is here.  I love that I feel like I am always helping people when their world is falling apart on them and they feel lost.  I love that we are there to give them the reality of the situation and hopefully offer them some hope.  No one likes to have to go to an attorney, so I hope that we are able to at least make their experience one that gets them a result that they could not achieve on their own and one that puts them in a better place.

 

3. I am absolutely terrified of finding out the results of the bar exam.  For one, I am afraid of finding out that I failed.  On the other hand, I am also afraid of finding out that I passed because then other people's lives will truly be put in my hands and that is a huge responsibility to handle.  However, I hope I never forget what a responsibility that is and keep in mind that this is not just a job, but a chance to truly affect people's lives.

 

4. On a lighter note, the first day I drove my car I drove it into a pole and tore the bumper off of my mom's car.  At least when my mom saw it she laughed and didn't cry.  Two minutes later (after duct taping the bumper back on) she made me drive on the busy parkway and made me then get over my fear of hitting things with my car. 

 

5. I love all things girly.  Dresses...nail polish...make-up...anything that makes me feel pretty.

 

6. I enjoy going to baseball and hockey games...but I hate watching them on tv.  Something about watching it on tv just bores me to death usually unless it is a paramount game like a playoff.  However, I love watching football games on tv.

 

7. It annoys me to no end when my office is a mess and disorganized.  Yet, my house always seems to be that way and I have no ambition to straighten it when I am at home.

 

8. I still have trouble swallowing pills.  (I know I am such a baby).  I still carry around children's tylenol in my purse to take when I have a headache.

 

9. I really wish I knew how to dance - like really dance.  I love having dance parties and spinning around my living room, but I really do wish I could dance like the people on So You Think You Can Dance.

 

10. I found out today that I am not pregnant.  The hubby and I started trying about a month ago.  When I got the phone call from the doctor, I have to say, I was quite disappointed.  But reality has set in and I have to realize, this was our first month of trying - God's timing is perfect.  He will provide a child when it is the perfect time.  And a month of trying is really not that much.  To be honest, I am just not even going to think about it and it will happen when it happens. 

 

11.  And finally, I am super pumped to be a part of a new church plant in the area.  If anyone is looking for a church come check it out for sure - Here is the blog and here is the website.

 

Laura's 11 questions

1. What is your current ringtone?

Honestly, I don't even use ringtones.  My phone is ALWAYS on vibrate and that alone is super loud.

2. Favorite thing to do on a Friday night?

It depends on the Friday night.  I love to go out with friends (baseball games, movies, dinner), but some nights all I want to do is curl up on the couch at home and watch tv.

3. What do you usually have for breakfast?

Usually a bagel with peanut butter or cereal and milk

4. Do you have any superstitions?

Nope.

5. If you had to do it over again what would you study in school?

I would probably do something more fun and interesting as opposing to the Public Administration Degree I received, because in reality, I could have gone to law school with any degree from Art History to Science to Government to Spanish.  I definitely wish I had taken some photography or art type classes.

6. What TV shows are you into right now?

Right now - Bachelor Pad, So You Think You Can Dance, Masterchef, Hell's Kitchen.  I am also re-watching all of the episodes of Grey's Anatomy right now as most of the shows I watch are not on during the summer.  Cannot wait for the fall line-up.

7. What's the last concert you went to?

Gavin Degraw and Colbie Caillat

8. What was your first AIM screen name?

singerbbabe88 I think

9. Favorite birthday memory?

Umm...this one is hard.  I really enjoyed the first birthday I had after Sam and I started dating.  He took me on a cruise on the Potomac.

10. What was your first paying job?

Lifeway Christian Stores

11. If someone gave you $500 for no reason, what would you spend it on?

Well what I really need money for is student loans, but $500 won't really make a dent in that.  I would probably try to save some of it and then give some of it to our new church plant.

 

And now...the bloggers I am passing this on to...

 

@ A Long Slow Beautiful Dance

@A Refined Outlook

@My Soul's Deepest Desires

@Blythe K Blog

 

My 11 questions for you
1. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?

2. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

3. What names have you picked out for future children?

4. Do you prefer the beach or the mountains?

5. Favorite vacation you have had?

6. If money were not an issue, what job would you like to have?

7. How many states have you been to and which was your favorite?

8. Describe your first date

9. What is your favorite movie?

10. Do you have any holiday traditions?

11. Who is your secret hollywood crush?

 

Now get to it!