35 random facts about me

Here I am, freshly 35, as of 6:19 this morning.

Instead of a recipe post today, I thought I would do something fun and share some random facts about my life from the last 3.5 decades.

I don’t get very personal on the blog but I thought this would be a fun way to get to know a little bit more about the strawberry blondie behind this food blog.

I did make myself a funfetti birthday cake that I cannot take credit for creating.  I found the recipe on Sally’s Baking Addiction, whom I’ve met, IRL.  However, I decided to make 2 layers instead of 3 because I am not a cake decorator and I’m lazy.

Without further adieu, here is more information about me than you’ve probably ever wanted to know.

1. Yes, I am a strawberry blonde…since the day I was born.  Unless you can count the summer I spent days pouring lemon juice in my hair to make it appear more “blonde.”

2. My favorite color is green and has been ever since I can remember.

3. I am the oldest of 2.  My sister is 2 years younger than me although most people assume I am younger.  Sorry Jill! 

4. I knew from the day I wanted to have kids that my son’s name would be Aiden.  My husband was on board, otherwise, deal breaker.

5. Speaking of my husband, we met on Spring Break 2005 in South Padre Island, TX.  Little did we know, we lived 2 blocks away from one another, back at college.

6. If I could move tomorrow, I would live as close to a beach, ocean, water as possible.  I often refer to myself as Moana.  “But I come back to the water, no matter how hard I try, Every turn I take, every trail I track, Every path I make, every road leads back”

7. If I were to make a playlist, it would consist mostly of 90’s and 2000’s hip hop, rap and pop.  I loathe metal music and I think Nickelback should crawl back into the hole they came out of.  #sorrynotsorry

8. My favorite food is Mexican.  I can get down on chips, salsa, guacamole and margaritas until I explode. 

9. We adopted our dog, Dudley, from a shelter 8 years ago, and I think daily about how I can clone him when he’s gone.  We’re BFF’s.

10. Growing up, I wanted to be an elementary school teacher until my college counselor crushed my dreams.  I still ponder going back to school to pursue that dream.  Until then, I’ll sit here and be a stay at home psychologist food blogger.

11. I overuse emojis and hashtags.  They’re kinda my thing and I’m not stopping.

12. I LOVE coffee and use to be an assistant manager at Starbucks so I can school you for days on proper storing, brewing and sampling coffee. ☕

13. I was born in Memphis, Tennessee and would love to go back and sample the local BBQ and live music, soon. ?

14. My favorite Disney movie is “The Little Mermaid”  which happens to be playing at our local movie theater this weekend and you bet your sweet ass I’m taking my daughter. ???

15. Speaking of movies, I am not a fan.  It takes A LOT of convincing for me to go and sit through a movie. But, if I had to pick my all time favorite movie, it would be “Big” with Tom Hanks.

16. I don’t watch much TV but if I had to pick a favorite show, it would be Schitt’s Creek (WATCH IT!) and The Kitchen (on Food Network).  I watch them religiously every week.

17. From the above 2 statements, you get the point that I cannot sit still.  I always have to be moving around, doing something.  I also do not enjoy reading books.

18. My two favorite recipes on the blog are these Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaves and Peanut Butter Dirt Cups.

19. When my kids aren’t around, I cuss like a sailor. 

20. I HATE peas and do not have a single recipe on the blog containing peas unless you count this Pot Pie Pizza

21. I am the farthest thing from a hoarder.  I throw everything away, even important things.  Sorry honey!

22. I have owned an iPhone since they first came out and NEVER see myself switching, EVER. I also love my Apple watch. 

23. After 15 years of selling party supplies and stationary, I closed my business this year and I’m not the least bit sad about it.

24. Sometimes I dream of owning a food truck but then I remember I really like my free time, too.

25. My favorite and lucky numbers are 7 and 24.

26. If you read my about me page, you know I learned to cook by watching Rachael Ray and I attribute my love of the kitchen from her.  I’m hoping one day I’ll get to meet her.  NY, here I come!

27. I LOVE color and dream of a white kitchen where I can display my RAINBOW fiestaware in open shelving.

28. I have an obsession with shoes and sunglasses. 

29. My cocktail of choice is a caipirinha, made by my dad, or a mojito.  But if we’re having beers, it’s gotta be an IPA.  I’ve become quite the beer snob. (or boujee as we like to call it, right Mel?!)

30. I could never be a beauty blogger.  I know zero about makeup and hair.  I just wear eye makeup and struggle to use a curling iron. #truth

31. I’m 5 feet tall but don’t ask my husband, he’ll tell you I’m 4’11.  I love being short!  I can rock a cute pair of heels or wedges all day, any day.

32. When it comes to sweets, I always prefer chocolate over chewy, sour or gummy.  I’ve always loved cherry and peppermint.  Here are two of my favorites; cherry mash truffles and peppermint patty bars.

33. I am NEVER late.  I would rather be a half hour early than 1 minute late.

34. I love football and the Chicago Bears are my team.

35. I spend WAY too much time browsing and watching Instagram stories, but don’t make my own.  I’m too afraid to show my “I work at home face.”

That’s all folks.  Whew, this took me way longer than I thought it would but I must say I had fun.  I just hope you found it somewhat entertaining.

I also hope these 35 random facts about me don’t scare you off.

I’m off to enjoy a meal at my favorite Mexican restaurant with my 3 favorite people in the World.

Then it’s home to stuff more of this funfetti cake into my face.