Just a disclaimer that this post is not spam, or intended to make you run away, or make you think I’m one of “those” people who enjoys forwards and subscribes to them lest I have bad luck for the next few years or something. But this is a forwarded type of blog post. If you want to stop reading now, that’s ok. But it’s really just a collection of things that will let you know a little more about me. For example, I love making lists. So a list of 11 things to get to know each other better? I can get on board with that.
My friend April from Red Dirt Mama sent this to me and to be honest, I was over the moon excited to be tagged. I thought, “Oh my goodness, someone likes me and my blog enough to include me!! Of course I’ll play!” I think April and I are both fairly new to the blogging world, so this is a neat idea that allows you to learn more about the people behind the blogs that fill your inbox, share yourself in more concise terms than blog posts, and get that super excited feeling when tagged because, “Oh my goodness someone likes me!” Wait, that last part is just me? Let’s move on.
So, if you would like to play, go for it! I can not wait to learn more about you! If you don’t want to no problem. Nothing bad will happen. Probably.
So here’s the game:
RULES
5. Tag 11 people and tell them you’ve tagged them.
11 Random Things About Me:
1. I apparently have a thing for guys with red hair. I love, LOVE Conan O’Brien. I also wound up marrying a guy with red hair, and our little boy has red hair too. Who knew?
2. Before I started the stay-at-home-mom gig I’ve got going on now, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for two years and as a nanny for one. I also began babysitting when I was 12 and never stopped. Kids are kind of my thing.
3. I used to be a really talented performer. Singing, dancing, acting, the whole bit. I received full voice scholarships to college, danced in a Super Bowl Pre-Game Show and sang The National Anthem at an Atlanta Braves game. I used to have dreams of going to Broadway, but it turns out, life often has other plans.
4. Everybody has events in life that shape them. For me, it was the death of my father when I was 18 and the very awful birth experience I had when my son was born.
5.I really, really love alliteration. That’s why my blog is called Elated Exhaustion, and probably why this post is called Sunday Silliness. It’s just fun.
6. I also have a thing for repeat numbers. That’s why I got married on 07-07-07 and was thrilled when my son was born on 09-01-09. How cool are those dates??
7. I am kind of a neat freak. You know all the quotes about not being a good mom unless you have a dirty house or a good mom doesn’t have time for a clean house, or something to that effect? I disagree. I think I’m a pretty good mom. I also have a pretty clean house.
8. I am a night owl. According to my mom, I always have been. While that aspect of my personality has been great for summer time or my teenage/college years, it sure made growing up and getting to school on time hard. Also? My son is a night owl too. Which is pretty great now that he’s little and I’m home with him. It’s going to be pretty not great when he starts kindergarten.
9. I have never broken a bone. Thankfully. I have, however, endured multiple hospital stays due to severe asthma.
10. I do not know how to ride a bike, and neither do my sister or brother. My parents just never taught us. My brother created a Facebook group for People Who Never Learned to Ride A Bike. I’m pretty sure we are the only 3 kids in it.
11. I did my student teaching abroad and lived in England for 3 months. It was the longest I had ever gone without seeing my family or boyfriend, who would later turn into my husband. It was the most wonderful three months of adventure and personal growth I have ever experienced. I also made some life long friends from that trip. It is one of the best life experiences I have ever had.
My Questions:
Now it’s your turn!
Devon at http://www.thejackchronicles.com/, Kimberly at http://www.makemommygosomethingsomething.com/, Jordan at http://www.employablemom.com/, Jill at http://mommyinconsistent.blogspot.com/, Alison at http://www.mamawantsthis.com/, Emily at http://www.my2littlebirds.blogspot.com/, Cassie athttp://www.chasingthewolfpack.com/, Galit at http://theselittlewaves.com/, Alex at http://www.lateenough.com/, Miranda at http://notsuperjustmom.com/, Julie at http://www.juliecgardner.com/
Love this glimpse into your story, learning more about you, and your blog!
(Thank you so much for including me! I got giddy, too!
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Aww, Galit you are so sweet. You are one of my blog idols, so I am so amazed that you are taking an interest in little old me! Thank you so much.
Thanks for the tag Julia! I’ve already done a 11 things post though, so I’ll answer some of your questions here
1. Blogging has brought friendships to my life. And reignited my love for writing.
2. The toddler’s naptime
3. Tea.
9. Chocolate. Ice cream. Cupcakes.
Thanks so much for sharing! Naptime and cupcakes are the best.
I’m the same as you on reality tv. Be proud, my friend!
Thanks for tagging me. Oh and the hardest milestone for me by far was my kids going to school. Even when it was 2 mornings a week, I cried my eyes out and I dread sending my son full days next year.
Alex I am so honored you wrote back! You are one of the reasons I decided to try this whole blogging thing. I am very inspired by you.
I am also so glad to know I’m not the only one who thinks reality TV is ridiculous! My little guy goes to school two days a week and I also dread when he starts full time. Thank you so much for stopping by!
Hey, I just found your blog on Theta Mom, and how lucky am I that I popped over on a day when I got to learn so much about you? I have to say I’m jealous of your first concert – it’s no good to go through life having to shamefully admit that New Kids on the Block was the first musical performance you bothered to go see in person. So embarassing.
Following via email – can’t wait to read more!
I’ve clicked around your blog and I really like your voice – it sounds like we have a lot in common!
I am so glad to meet you! Thank you so much for reading and your sweet compliments! I love that New Kids on the Block was your first concert! No shame; they used to be super cool.
Headed to your blog now.
Thanks for tagging me, I responded on my blog and actually had a lot of fun doing this–check it out! I really enjoyed reading your 11 questions too and your 11 random things
Such a fun idea.
#10 on the randoms cracks me up…that is a little weird Julia
LOVE that you love Conan…I don’t watch anymore but need to!!
I am so glad that you did it too! I am headed over to check it out. Haha, I know, the bike thing is so weird right??? But it totally gets me out of bike duty when my little guy starts learning. I do have such a strange love for Conan, and I’m glad to hear that you like him too! I am loving getting to know you!
Loved this! I will have to admit… my first concert was … Hanson.
Not my finest moment.
Hey, don’t be too hard on yourself. “Mmm-bop” was super cool.
So glad you tagged me on this; it was a lot of fun!
Awww, thanks Julia! I love playing tag. I might be a little slow in writing my post though…I just finished another game similar and I’m ashamed to say it’s taken a while! Life’s thrown me a busy curve as of late and my blogging has taken a backseat…or maybe it’s all the bunny poop I’ve been picking up! haha….but I will get to it. Oh, and I love Conan too…I’m not sure when he’s on up here in Canada, but I think he’s hilarious!
It took me awhile to get this post composed too! I’ve read about your bunny poop haha!! Poor thing. (You, not the bunny.)
So glad you are a Conan fan too! He’s a little random, but I love him.
What a list! I’m with you – I love alliteration. It just makes me happy too. And good for you with starting a blog and pursuing writing. You should. You’re good at it!
Thank you for visiting my blog today…I’m so happy to click over here and find your lovely, lovely blog.
Thank you so much for the sweet compliment!! I am so honored to connect with you!