30 (Random) Things About Me #30ThingsAboutMe

#31. One time in a time long ago past, I won a Beauty Pageant. This one required NO TALENT portion. This fact is NOT a coincidence. =) (At least I know it!)

I’ve never blogged according to Twitter’s “Trending Topics,” but this seemed fun. And, reading those obscure, random facts about some of the other bloggers in my social media “sphere” was A GREAT way to waste some valuable time.  =) So, in the event that you’re procrastinating today… and need some reading material, here goes… #30ThingsAboutMe.

1. I was moved “up” from Kindergarten to 1st grade about half-way through the year.  My first grade teacher resented me being in her room, and my Mom always regretted it.  But not me.  Not once.
2. I love coffee in the morning, but am no longer a Starbucks fanatic. (Buying a Keurig for my office helped that little situation.)
3. My husband’s a public school teacher, and our kids go to private school.  (Or — should it read:  My husband’s a public school teacher SO our kids go to private school.)
4. I crave and create simplicity. A good snuggle on the couch can make my day.
5. I always tell the truth.  Often my truth might be masked with sarcasm or said as a joke.  So, you will shrug it off as a joke.  But I always tell the truth.
6. NOTHING makes me more content than hearing all three of my kids working together on something when they have no idea I’m listening. 
7. I delivered (2 of) my kids in a hot tub. Wouldn’t have it any other way.
8. My husband (still) rocks my world.  We’re polar opposites in most ways, but completely united in all the things that count.
9. I don’t use anti-biotics or vaccines. (See www.yourholisticguru.com)
10. But, I keep dancing with plans of botox and a boob job.  I’ll keep you posted. I keep chickening out.
11. I’m a Christian Conservative, but lean Libertarian on issues like fiscal responsibility and marijuana laws.
12. I’m a member of NORML.  Have you ever considered the harm the war on drugs is doing to inner city and poor neighborhoods? These parents are trying to instill good values in their kids, but there’s a dealer on the corner offering a get rich quick scheme… no education, no experience necessary.  Pitiful. I say legalize and tax it.  Rant over.
13. I’m loyal to a fault.  And am always surprised when others aren’t.
14. I have a VERY small “circle of trust.” Small… but they are MIGHTY.
15. My confidence defines me.  I thank my God and my Mom for this gift.
16. One night in college, the words of Tracy Chapman found their way through the brain-rattling music and hazy room I was sitting in and changed the course of my life forever. “Leave tonight, or live and die this way.” I got up. Walked out.  Never said goodbye, and never looked back.
17. I’m always amazed at how PRACTICAL the Bible is — for life, for marriage, for friendships, for business, for finances. I need to read it more.
18. I have one favorite Aunt. Aunt Darlene.   Love her! 
19. I swore I’d always love a real paper book, but have fallen (MORE) in love with my Amazon Kindle.
20. I have many secrets, but none that would totally shock you.  (Largely because of #5.)
21. I’m good at business because my eyes are drawn to what is simple.  I see the most direct route. That’s it.
22. My testimony has been accepted in 19 states as “expert opinion.” I have little respect for today’s legal system, but find it convenient to keep my ties there.
23. I used to homeschool my kids and loved it.
24. My husband would leave me if I decided to homeschool again. =)
25. My bucket list includes fighting in a real #MMA fight.  Not sure I’ll do it, but I think about it all the time! How weird is that?
26. No matter how close we are, you’ll never TRULY know me until you see me at one of my kid’s volleyball, football, baseball or softball games.
27. I have one brother.  Today, he and I have decided to speak to each other using ONLY lines from the movie, The Cowboy Way. 
28. I have one brother. He has three kids.  I have three kids.  My parents only have FIVE grandkids. That’s because he and I raise one kid together. It is unconventional, but we’ve made it work.  And it’s a huge blessing.
29. I chose my college major by asking what Heather Locklear’s character on Melrose Place probably majored in.  How strategic was THAT plan?  =)
30. I later — before taking the first class — changed my major from communications / marketing to Family & Child Development.  But, later ended up here… in marketing. Go figure.