Random Shtuffff
I’ve thought a lot about being a bit more personal here on my blog.
I want my blog to be real. Because I’m real. What I do is real.
But it’s a scary thing putting yourself out there to the world.
I don’t want to be judged.
I want my blog to be real. Because I’m real. What I do is real.
But it’s a scary thing putting yourself out there to the world.
I don’t want to be judged.
I’m just a gal. Regular life. Regular stuff. Not perfect. Far from it.
So I’m taking a leap of faith, and I’m keepin’ it real today.
So I’m taking a leap of faith, and I’m keepin’ it real today.
I don’t have any pictures of myself that I really like.
I guess that’s what happens when you’re always the one behind the camera!
But this is me. What I look like in real life. 😉
Anyway, let’s get to know each other a little better why don’t we!
Here are 20 random things, thoughts, musings and stuff you may not know about me: I warn you this is all very random and all over the place…that’s how I roll.
- Fall is my favourite time of year.
- I’m a TV junkie. I mean when the kids are in bed by 8, what else is there to do really?!
- Mamma Yamma followed me on Twitter and I’m so stoked about that! CBC Kids? Anyone? 😉
- This summer has been tough. Lots of kid bickering, and I’m not used to it.
- I love coffee. My morning coffee is my favourite part of the day.
- I had a pulmonary embolism in February. Scary stuff. It’s all good now.
- I want to live in the countryside. The prairies are where my heart sings.
- It’s unnerving to me that this year my hubby & I will have been married 13 years. I don’t like the number 13.
- Referring back to #8…I’m a little superstitious: knock on wood, salt over the shoulder, disliking certain numbers…that sort of thing.
- I really really dislike negative comments. Don’t leave them if you don’t have anything nice to say. My feelings do get hurt you know…
- I miss my childhood best friend.
- I love to clean. Yes it’s a problem. Ok, not a real problem, but maybe a little weird? It calms me down.
- I want to paint over the tree mural in my master bedroom. Shhhhh, don’t tell my hubby.
- My favourite colour is blue.
- I once had a gold fish that lived for 12 years…I kid you not! hahahaha (I told you this was random!)
- I hate exercise. Wish I didn’t, but I do.
- I have an Environmental Science Degree.
- I secretly wish I could bike the BMX track when I watch my son out there…it’s SO awesome.
- Storms are the best. I think I could storm chase…
- Putting this stuff out there is giving me heart palpitations.
And deep breath. Ahhhh.
On a side note, some of my most favourite blog posts to read are ones where I get to know the blogger behind the site…it’s so great…so I hope you enjoyed this?
Anyway, tell me a little bit about you…I’d really like to know who y’all are…maybe write your own post and share the link…
Have a brave and inspired day!
Love this Jo-Anna!! You’ve inspired me to start writing a similar post!
Because I knew you 20 years ago – I feel like I get to catch up a little reading this! So fun! And . . . reaffirms my decision to put our son in BMX next year, lol! I’ve been thinking about it for a while. I think he’ll love it. Do you go out to the track in Cochrane? And seriously – I can’t believe that you get ANY negative comments!! Crazy to me!! Love your blog 🙂
Love this and you!! So glad you are okay after the scare in Feb! You are such an amazing person and inspiring blogger. Keep on bein real friend!
Ps a gold fish living for 12 years must be a world record for sure ha!
You WERE brave to put this “out there”!… but I really enjoyed the tid-bits you shared. I wouldn’t like negative comments either, can’t believe you’ve had any cause I love your blog!
Fall is my favorite time of year as well. I don’t watch much TV, but I’m a HUGE fan of “Person of Interest”! I don’t Tweet, Twitter, or text. I use my cell phone as a phone, not a camera! I’m going to be a Grandma any time now!… my baby has been having contractions off and on for days and is due the 12th! I’m gaining a new Daughter-in-Law early next month! My drink of choice is Dr Pepper. I HATE storms… live in “tornado alley”, which is scary stuff, and I hate thunder! I’m not superstitious at all. I wish I had had a childhood friend… met my BFF when I was 45! But my sister just lost her BFF of 40 years to cancer last month… so sad 🙁
Well, that’s it for now…. and now that I’ve finished I actually feel like a weight’s been lifted off my shoulders… freedom!
Thank you so much for sharing a piece of yourself too Paula! I really love to know who is reading my blog – it makes the blogging experience so much more real and fun!
PS. I hope your grandbaby arrived safely – SO exciting! And a big congratulations on the upcoming wedding of your son! Very exciting times for you!
Jo-Anna
Yay! I love little “slice of life” posts. They just put all the rest of the pretty picture posts in context, you know? Actually here’s a fact: I’m getting a little concerned that I’ve been doing a few too many slice of life posts myself and not enough pretty pictures. It’s good to mix it up though! And seriously, I’m still excited about the Mamma Yamma thing.
I remember your scare in Feb (I was here back then). I love “real”, not grey, but the black and white real … thank you for sharing as I think it is all wonderful. I do so love that colour blue too ! xxx
This was awesome! It’s so nice to get to know the people behind the blogs, I think it’s great that you’re putting yourself out there. I plan to do a similar post and link back to yours!
Thanks Allie! I hope you do write a post – I’d love to read it!
Jo-Anna
very nice post and very brave. I love storms, too! I love my morning coffee, too! I watch a lot of what I call “crappy” tv. love to just watch those “real” housewives holler and scream at each other. I’m always happy to have my REAL friends instead! but, I hate cleaning. I’ll pay you!! I love your blog and thanks for the real personal info.
Mary Malone
Thank you for your kind words Mary! Oh man, I find myself watching those Housewives shows too – the Vancouver one is the worst (or best?!). Hahaha!
Jo-Anna
Hi! 7, 12, 16 and 19….probably in reverse order! I’ve never done a “list” but am planning to do one on my 1 year “blogiversary” next month. It’s daunting but you’ve done a wonderful job. Thanks for letting me get to know you! I’ll try really hard to do the same! xo, Kimberly
I love your blog and I like “real”. We have a lot in common. I also am married 13 years, I love storms, morning coffee and I live on the prairies and would love to live in the countryside. I started following your blog when I saw your sweet peas on Pinterest. I tried them and they are awesome! Thanks! I also love your recipes. Have a great day!
Hi Lee-Anne! I does sound like we have a lot in common! I’m so happy to hear your sweet peas are growing – mine are great this year too! I love them!
Thank you so much for your very nice comment – it really means a lot to me!
Jo-Anna