If you read my last post you know that I am taking up a 30 day Blog Challenge. You see, when I was forced to write for school I actually enjoyed it (most of the time). I had to write often so I became quite good at it (most of the time). My hope and prayer is that by blogging I can sharpen those writing skills that I am sure have become quite rusty.
Today's Assignment: 15 Random Facts
1. I LOVE my family. I have been blessed beyond measure and what I deserve with a family that is supportive, fun, and interesting to say the least. This past year I have started my own family with marrying my (hot) husband Josh. In August I gave birth to an adorable baby boy. I will try not to gush over them too much in this blog. No guarantees. My birth family includes two amazing parents, 4 younger sisters and a younger brother. I am proud of my siblings and who they are turning into. We are a testimony of my parents' hard work and prayer. I also have been blessed beyond measure with the family I married into. The "in law" jokes do not apply. They have taken me in as a daughter and for that I am so grateful. Then I add in grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and I am overwhelmed with love. Ok, I am getting too sappy here. Time to move on to:
2. Sometimes I write or say too much when asked a simple question (see #1 above). I guess I just appreciate the art of storytelling. Last night my sister Lindsay had a good quote: "Men give the headlines, women tell the story."
3. I have developed quite the affection for cooking recently. I come from a long line of talented cooks. I hope I have inherited some of their ability. In the meantime I am enjoying trying new recipes and learning.
4. My husband is a self-proclaimed nerd. As such he has introduced me to sci-fi shows like Battlestar Galactica and Firefly.... and I like them. What does that make me?
5. I have recently been reading the book of Psalms in the Bible. It is refreshing to see a man of God deal with the emotions that I face: anger, fear, love, loathing. He was still a man after God's heart.
6. One of the best things about being a Mom is seeing my little boy's face when I walk into the room. It's like his whole face lights up.
7. This past year I have been blessed to take an extended maternity leave from teaching. Previously I taught 6th grade Language Arts. Not sure if I am looking forward to that or dreading it. Being a stay-at-home Mom is sometimes hard for me. Sometimes it is awesome. Same for teaching.
8. I HATE to run. I am bad at it so I don't do it. I don't do it so I am worse. It's a terrible cycle that I need to break. Maybe tomorrow.
9. Favorite chore: cleaning the bathroom (love the result of bleach). Least favorite chore: sweeping and mopping the floor. It just always seems so daunting to me.
10. Extreme couponing is my game/hobby. It has been a blessing this past year to cut our grocery bill basically in half and still be able to eat quite well. I promise to blog about how exactly it works in the future.
11. Chocolate is an addiction of mine. More recent addiction: hot tea in the morning. Red Rose Tea is currently the brand.
12. I love to laugh. I love to hear my husband laugh. And my little boy. Before I was married, when I was out in the dating world, my #2 requirement for a man (besides the #1 of loving God) was that he made me laugh. I found a man who does. Plus, he makes me think. So double bonus.
13. My dream job is to travel the world, interview missionaries and the people they serve with, and write about them.
14. I would like to become more crafty. Not in the scheming way, but in the Martha Stewart way.
15. I love to read. I am always up for new book recommendations, so if you have any please share.
Here's my sweet family:
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