Today’s Talkin’ About Thursday topic is “five things about you.” I wanted to join in, even though I have another post in the works for later tonight, because I have quite a few new readers who don’t know a lot about me. It’s hard to pick five things out of the air though! So, here goes.
1. I’ve always been a night owl. As much as I love sleep, I just can never make myself go to bed early. Working the 4-12 shift suited me well, even though it made it hard to get up with the kids in the morning. Now, I stay up nearly as late, have just as hard of time getting up but have no legitimate excuse for it!
2. I hate onions. A lot. I’ve expanded my food palate in the past few years but it is never ever going to include onions.
3. I love grocery shopping. Growing up, I hated grocery shopping with my mom. In college, I still hated grocery shopping. Now I love it. I love trying to see how much I can get for how little money by using coupons on sale items. I like reading labels to make the best choice for my family — all though I wish that wasn’t so necessary. That is part of the reason I’m trying to cook more this year, to avoid all the unpronounceable items in processed food, including MSG, which gives me terrible headaches.
4. I don’t swear. Well, I should say rarely. So rarely that when I do, my husband is literally scared. I remember the first time I said “Oh my God.” I was in eighth grade and someone had jumped out and scared me nearly to death. Once it came out that first time, I found it hard not to say again. And now my 3-year-old says it. I’m hoping he’ll stop if I just ignore it but his 5-year-old sister makes a big fuss every time he does. “Mo-om, Connor said ‘Oh my God.’ ” She’s such a tattle-tale.
5. I was a cheerleader in high school. For some reason, this surprises a lot of people. I also twirled baton, took and taught a variety of dance lessons, was in choir and theater and on the yearbook staff. I tried for two seasons to play softball, both slow and fast pitch, and it was a disaster. Before high school, I played clarinet and piano. I still can play piano but not often or particularly well.
So there you go. Random enough? Now it’s your turn. If you have a blog, write a post and leave your link at MyCup2Yours. If you don’t, leave your five things in the comments. I want to get to know you too.
January 28, 2010 at 11:02 am
I was a cheerleader in Junior High, but not high school. And I WISH I loved grocery shopping. I don’t know why, but I dread it more and more these days! You have a great attitude about it! 🙂
I’m so glad you joined in with me today. It was fun to read more about you!
Have a great day,
Genny
January 28, 2010 at 11:41 am
Those were great!!
A fellow night owl – woot!
Will you do my grocery shopping for me?
I HATE grocery shopping – will put it off until there is nothing left to eat but crackers!!!
January 28, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Nice to meet you. Wonderful list.
I love shopping (all kind of shopping,ha).
Have a nice day.
Stopping from My Cup 2 Yours.
January 28, 2010 at 12:44 pm
I’m a night owl too. I get so much more done at night, but it’s not really that great when you have to get up early.
January 28, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Great list.
I tried out for cheerleading in 7th grade but I was probably a bit too shy back then. A shy cheer leader doesn’t do so well! LOL!
Oh and I am so a morning person but I’ve been staying up later and later with my husbands new schedule but my body still wants to get up early so I’m in constant battle with my brain and body and wanting to get some sleep! LOL
Blessings to you.
Kim
January 28, 2010 at 3:18 pm
I really should read more labels when I shop. I’m usually in a hurry and grab the same set of things. I know. That’s no excuse.
It’s really nice to meet you!
January 28, 2010 at 3:20 pm
I’m not really a fan of onions either. A little bit, and cooked, its OK. But yuck to a raw piece of onion on a burger 😦
January 28, 2010 at 3:44 pm
I love grocery shopping too:) That is the one place I easily spend a couple of hours in the store.
but I also love onions and could eat them in just about anything.
Nice post!!
January 28, 2010 at 3:47 pm
I didn’t know you hated onions. I just told J last night I don’t think there are many smells better than onions when they are grilling.
January 28, 2010 at 7:37 pm
I like grocery shopping.
I wish I did not swear. It is my real weakness. I’m married to a pastor, so I keep it under control most of the time:) But when I was in labor with the twins, I let a lot rip…oops!It could have been worse though:)
January 28, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Ugh. I hate onions. Although green peppers are just a little bit worse than onions in my opinion.
I’m a natural night owl that is always fighting my tendency to want to stay up late and sleep in early. (doesn’t work with my kids’ schedules)
January 29, 2010 at 1:39 pm
While I was not a cheerleader, I always secretly wished I was. Thanks for the fun insights!
January 29, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Thanks for all the comments everyone! I hope to visit the sites of those of you I don’t know very soon.
January 30, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Hi!
Stopped by form My cup 2 yours. I have recently started some new grocery shopping strategies that require a lot more prep time. I don’t mind the clipping coupons and list-making, it’s just the lines and bright lights at the store I could do without (migraine thing).
I remember while I was pregnant with my fouth child I got so angry about something that our landlady did and dropped an “F” bomb. My family freaked out! I say that your not responsible for profane outbursts when your preggers. Who’s with me?
Have a great day!
Kellie
February 2, 2010 at 10:17 am
Oh gosh I am the WORST “night owl”. I am nocturnal by nature and my boys seem to be that way as well. It’s way too easy for us to be up all night/sleep all day.
I however have the WORST mouth. My swearing has cut back slightly but after working for a plumbing company for 4 years I can cuss with the best of them.