The questionnaire provides 25 prompts to reveal “25 Things You Don’t Know About Me,” and while longtime readers probably do know some of these things, there were a few random prompts that may reveal some new stuff. Feel free to play along in the comments section of this post. I love getting to know you better!
25 Things You Don’t Know About Me
1. I’m happiest when… 1.) I’m hiking with Ryan and Sadie 2.) Hanging out with my family 3.) I’m with my girlfriends
2. …Especially if it… 1.) Involves beautiful autumn mountain views 2.) Involves a holiday tradition 3.) Involves doing absolutely nothing together
3. I’ve always wanted to… See whales in the wild and scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef.
4. My family and I… Support and love each other unconditionally. And have a lot of fun together!
5. I was a terrible… Math student. (Copying Tina on this one because it’s so very true!)
6. My first job was… Working as a lifeguard at Birchwood Pool in Palatine, Illinois.
7. I could probably eat ice cream everyday. There should not be a “probably” in this equation.
8. I stole… I can’t think of anything! Unless you count my sister’s clothes/purses/shoes. (We did this to each other.)
9. I was born on the same day as… Ulysses Grant and Casey Kasem.
10. My all-time favorite film is… Father of the Bride.
11. I do a pretty mean… Sadie impression.
12. I’m still mad… I didn’t study abroad.
13. I met my husband… In college. (The below photo was taken at my sorority’s camo social which should explain Ryan’s stylin’ headband.)
14. I always knew I wanted… A dog. We never had one growing up and a puppy was always on my Christmas list. Sadie was a long time coming!
15. I’m not afraid to… Go scuba diving!
16. I make the best… Cookies ‘n’ cream milkshakes. Just ask Ryan!
17. I have almost no… Flexibility. It’s sad.
18. I always cry when… I see or read about dogs that have been abused or mistreated. Or when I read this blog post. (Seriously, I cried again just linking to that post. Sadie must live forever.)
19. I’m (now) a North Carolinian, but I think I’ll always identify most as a Midwestern girl.
20. I spent 12 years… Living in Palatine, Illinois before moving to Florida the summer before I started college.
21. I wish my folks… Lived closer to me.
22. At 5, I was deeply in love with dolphins and The Little Mermaid.
23. I believe if everyone exercised a little more kindness, the world would be a better place.
24. I can’t stand… Small, enclosed spaces. (I’m claustrophobic.)
25. Whenever Friends is on, I’ll watch it.
Lunch
A random survey followed by a quick lunch recap? Why not!?
Today’s afternoon meal included a chicken tikka masala wrap that I made with fresh spinach and leftovers from last night’s dinner.
Plus a little sweetness on the side in the form of Brookside pomegranate dark chocolate.
Nice and easy!
Date Night Outfit
For those who asked about my date night outfit from Saturday night, here are the details!
- Cobalt crop top: Mimi Chica (via Nordstrom Rack in Charlotte – I couldn’t find the top online, but here are similar options: $15 ArdenB crossover crop top, $24 Bisou Bisou crop top)
- Black high-waisted maxi skirt: Soprano (via Nordstrom Rack in Charlotte – Again, I couldn’t find the exact skirt online, so here are similar options: $18 Mossimo, $47 Bloomingdale’s)
- Cross necklace + Gold cross bangle + Black layering bracelets: I can’t remember the brands, but I got all of them on HauteLook
- Long chevron charm necklace: White Plum
- (Faux) horn watch: Kenneth Jay Lane (via RueLaLa)
Questions of the Afternoon
- Answer one or all of the following prompts from the above survey (or choose your own!):
I’m happiest when…
I was born the same day as…
At 5, I was deeply in love with…
I could probably eat _____ everyday
I make the best…
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I don’t do small spaces either. Exam rooms at the doctor’s office are the worst!
I could probably eat CHOCOLATE COVERED ALMONDS everyday! Dark chocolate or milk chocolate, whatever! 🙂 Because there’s an almond in there, they are healthy….RIGHT??? 😉
I feel like your sister from another mister. There are so many things from your list that could go on mine!
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I love this survey! I might copy you and do it on my blog later 🙂
At 5, I was deeply in love with filming home videos with my brother.
I could probably eat peanut butter everyday…wait, I do.
I make the best salads or overnight oats!
Friends (both the show and actual friends) and ice cream… I could do that every day too! And my husband and I adopted our first dog together last year. Neither of us had dogs growing up; not sure how we ever lived without our pup! <3
If you’re not flexible, I highly suggest you do yoga! Seriously! Ice cream and yoga are a good combo 🙂
I too am mad I didn’t study abroad. Everyone I know that did had such an amazing experience, and I feel like I missed out! That’s really the only thing in my life that I would go back and do over.
My answers to all of those questions would be almost the same as all of yours lol! But I am definitely happiest when I am doing something outdoorsy with my boyfriend and our dog. Our favorites are hiking and kayaking. 🙂
Does your dog come kayaking with you? We want to take Sadie but I’m afraid she’s too crazy!
I’m happiest when… I am with my family … or when I’m teaching!
I was born the same day as… my twin sister 🙂
At 5, I was deeply in love with… a good family friend who I dressed up and “married”
I could probably eat PIZZA everyday
I make the best…desserts: Rice Krispie Treats, Blueberry Muffins, and Red Velvet Cupcakes to list a couple.
I’m happiest when…I have nothing to do but write and watch TV. Preferably with coffee.
I was born the same day as… Luke Wilson and Bill Murray
At 5, I was deeply in love with…Kermit the Frog. I’m mad about the Muppets. 🙂
I could probably eat Mexican Food everyday
I make the best… Chocolate Souffle with Vanilla Anglaise. It’s easier than you’d think. Just takes patience.
I’m happiest when… I’m laying outside in the sun, drinking iced coffee and reading a good book.
I was born the same day as…Had to look this one up, first lady Edith Roosevelt
At 5, I was deeply in love with…Minnie Mouse
I could probably eat _____ everyday. Boring, but eggs! And I do.
I make the best… “healthy” baked goods
I’m also not flexible at all. Growing up I was always the tall girl and I thought if I stretched that it would make me taller so I never did. Stupid me. Now I’m just tall and I suck at yoga.
I could probably eat ice cream everyday and I’m happiest when I’m at home with my hubby & our fur baby.
I could probably eat homemade mac n’ cheese everyday! I know it’s not the healthiest stuff but it’s my guilty pleasure!
We did take him with us once. He is an 80lb. German Shepherd, so I rented a double kayak and had him sit in the front. We looked pretty ridiculous lol but he did really well. He is a very calm dog though, and an excellent swimmer (with a lifejacket on just in case)so I wasn’t worried. I’m not sure how well less calm dogs would do. We went on a small pond on a very calm day, in case he didn’t like it. Sadie is definietly more hyper than our dog though haha She could run circles around our Torres!
I’m happiest when I’m on Kauai. Once a year just isn’t enough.
At 5, I was deeply in love with Rick Springfield.
I could probably eat long john donuts everyday. Thank goodness I don’t!
I make the best stuffed French toast.
I was born the same day as Johnny Cash. 🙂
At 5, I was also obsessed with dolphins… and that never changed! 🙂
I was born the same day as Courtney Love, Fred Savage, Tom Hanks, and OJ Simpson…honestly there are way more, but those are the most famous. July 9th was a popular day!
Before I realized this was you, I was about to write “That’s my best friend’s birthday, too!!” Ha!
I try to blend with the locals 🙂
I was born the same day as you! Birthday twins 🙂 Also Patrick Stump from Fall Out Boy (my favorite middle school band)
I love surveys like this! I could probably eat pizza & ice cream every day of my life. SO GOOD. Oh wait, and chipotle. yup, all 3 every single day would be amazing 🙂
these things are always fun! i’m happiest when at the beach/ocean, and i could probably eat granola w/ berries OR chips and salsa every day.
I could probably eat a Hershey bar every day – and random, but also, fried eggs!
I make the best chocolatey desserts – they are rich and indulgent, just how my Mom taught me!
I was born on the same day as Jonathan Taylor Thomas (JTT!!) When I was younger I was pretty sure this meant we were soul mates 😉
Hubba, hubba!
I was born on the same day as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Donatella Versace, and David Beckham.
Like you, I could definitely eat ice cream everyday!
I’m happiest when I’m with my hubby and our 2 fur babies. Dogs are the best!
I can’t even handle #18. When I first read it I bawled my eyes out at work and had to go to the bathroom to collect myself! We have an almost 2 year old black lab and I can’t even fathom her not being around anymore!!
Why….oh why…did I click the link to the doggie story. I sobbed in my office, ugly sobs. Dammit. I am so grateful to the clinic that helped us when we had to make that decision – they were angels to us because it was one of the worst things I have ever had to do.
I’m Happiest When I have a Great Run!
I could eat Pizza every day.
Oh I know. It is SO, so sad and I sob EVERY single time I read it.
At 5, I was deeply in love with… Barney.
I probably should not have read that blog post link since my dog died two weeks ago and looked just like the one in the post! I’ve always wanted to go scuba diving but I’m a little scared 🙂 I could definitely eat ice cream every single day! I’m happiest at the beach, I was in love with princess Jasmine at age 5 because we have the same name and I make the best cupcakes 🙂
Well i just started balling. Wow what an amazing story about the dog, it always brings back memories to when I’ve lost my dogs. Why don’t they live forever?!
I’m happiest when…im outside with my boyfriend and our dog, usually found at the white water center! Or when I go home to Ohio to visit family and spoil my nephew!!
I was born the same day as… Friedrich Nietzsche and Emeril Lagasse! Best google search i’ve done all day!
I shouldn’t have looked at the link on #18, i cried like a baby at work! I put my 14 year old husky down a couple years ago and I still get upset thinking about it. They really are family.
I am happiest when I am snuggling my baby girl and my husband 🙂 I also probably wouldn’t even be a tiny bit mad if I had to eat chocolate every day 😉
I love your response to #23! I’m always saying people need to just start showing more kindness!
I could probably (and pretty much do!) eat ice cream every day! I’m happiest when I’m cooking/eating! I make the best magic cookie squares!
I did not look at the link in #18 – I know better! My dog is 10 years old, and I want him to live forever!
I’m happiest when…I’m up in the north Georgia mountains and can go horseback riding 🙂
I was born the same day as…Mark Wahlberg (Marky Mark!)
At 5, I was deeply in love with…my kitten, Buttercup (he died at only a year old, and I was heartbroken)
I could probably eat chocolate everyday
I make the best…pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
I could probably eat french fries all day every day until the day I die. Which will be really soon if I decide to indulge my cravings every day. #justsayno
I was born the same day as:
my cousin, my aunt, my dog, my high school lab partner, my current coworker, and Prince William! June 21 is a POPULAR birthday!
At age 5 I was deeply in love with Patrick Swayze. Not sure why I was allowed to watch Dirty Dancing at age 5, but it is still one of my favorite movies. “Nobody puts Baby in the corner!” Swoon 🙂 Who wouldn’t love that!
I’m happiest when…I’m laughing. Or eating ice cream. 😉
I love these kinds of posts!! I’m definitely going to steal this for the next time I can’t think of anything to blog about. And p.s. that picture of Sadie in the water is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.
I should NOT have clicked on that link at work! Tears pouring down my face!
I could also eat ice cream everyday! 🙂
FOTB, one of the best movies ever 🙂
LOVE IT!!! I might have to steal it 🙂 And gosh I hate/love that dog post.
I’m happiest when… My vizsla is snuggled up next to me. My little guy is sleeping in my arms or hiking with my fiance!
At 5, I was deeply in love with… Snoopy!
I could probably eat __ICE CREAM!___ everyday
I make the best…overnight oats!
I don’t like small spaces either, especially hot small places. And I could probably eat cupcakes everyday! Actually I could.
Oh my gosh. I just read that article about Dukey that you linked too. Tears everywhere. And I 100% agree with you – along with cruelty to children, cruelty to animals is one of things that makes me feel so angry and devastated.
Julie!!!!! I am soaked with tears from that dog post. I have 2 pups that I pray every night will live forever because I can’t even bare to think about them not.
Ah! Love this post!! To go along with your #3: When my husband and I moved up to Boston, one of the first things we did was a whale watching tour where we went out into ocean off of Cape Cod and just hung out on a boat watching the whales pop up for air and swim around us. It was AMAZING!!
I could probably eat chips and dip everyday…I know I could lol!!!
I’m happiest when… I’m snuggled up with my cats and puppy, drinking a chai tea latte. Perfection.
I was born the same day as… Jonah Hill
At 5, I was deeply in love with… Care Bears and coloring books!
I could probably eat COOKIE DOUGH everyday!!!
I make the best… BBQ chicken pizzas