30 Things About Me

If you are wanting to know more about me, Emily, the author of Little Home, read on. If not, feel free to skip this and come back another day! :)

1. I am married to the man of my dreams and we have a beautiful 1 year old daughter. Thanks be to God. (Updated: August 2009, Our daughter is now 2 years old and we have a little baby boy now, too!)

2. I struggled with not knowing if I could have a child due to PCOS, so I am thrilled to have the chance, just even once. I am humbled and thankful, knowing how undeserving I am to have a dream come true.

3. I like to run, swim, and ride my bike, and wish I did more of all three. Somehow those things get put at the bottom of the list more often than they should.

4. I sweat a lot when I work out.

5. I love to plan things and design things.

6. I also love to read and write.

7. I've always wished I was more flexible (like, to do the splits).

8. I like to take tests. They are fun and satisfying. Weird, I know.

9. Sometimes I wish I would have chosen a harder major in college.

10. I am somewhat of an idealist. I sometimes do things more based on principle than what is practical.

11. I fear not making a difference in the world. But, I don’t know how exactly I am supposed to make a difference, yet.

12. My husband has the strongest work ethic of anyone I know. He challenges me to be a more effective and efficient person.

13. I taught first grade before I had my daughter. I am very glad I got to teach that grade. I had the best teaching experience for 5 years and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Right now, I do not miss the stress, though.

14. I was public school educated K-12 and am a supporter of the public schools. This is one of the few areas in which I have strong feelings and opinions.

15. Now I have a few part-time jobs. I work for a church and also administer some standardized tests.

16. My weekdays are usually pretty full, but I don’t have to pay for someone else to be with my daughter (because that’s where I want to be), so I am very grateful.

17. I’ve noticed that having responsibilities outside the home helps me value my time and organize it better.

18. I think about the future and contemplate what I should do when I go back to a full-time job someday.

19. I rarely get dressed up anymore, but I really do enjoy getting all dolled up. I guess that is a little bit that rubbed off on me during my years growing up in the South.

20. Sometimes I don’t care about things when I should - like modesty.

21. I am more comfortable writing than speaking. I say "like" and "anyways" too much.

22. People think I am shy, and I am, but just until I get to know them.

23. I am pretty laid back about most things. But I am very particular about a few things.

24. I usually trust my gut. “Yes” decisions are quick for me. If I have to ponder it, it is a “No”.

25. I am fairly “conservative” in my own life, but am not the kind of person that thinks everyone else has to be “conservative”, too.

26. I require a steady 8 hours of sleep. But I don’t always get it.

27. I like to have a clean house, feel organized, and have plans to look forward to.

28. I find it much easier to pray than to read the Bible, though I am always glad when I do, even if I didn’t feel like it.

29. I always thought I would be taller than I am.

30. I am loyal.

Awhile back, I was tagged by Stephani to share some unique facts about myself. I didn't have time at that point, but at last, here it is! Is it more than you wanted to know or what else are you still curious about? :)