25 Random Things About Me

Since I took the time to put this together I thought I'd post it on our blog. It's also on Facebook, but I know not everyone who checks the blog has facebook, so enjoy! If Marc puts a list together, we'll post his too, and maybe, if I get creative enough, there will be one for Lydia (most likely a shortened version!).

25 Random Things About Me

1) My name is actually Kathryn, but no one calls me that, except my parents when they’re upset with me. And now that I’m grown up and out of the house, that doesn’t happen very often!
2) Growing up, I never envisioned being a mom, but now that I am one, I can not imagine not being one. It’s such a blessing and so fun!
3) I was a Music Education major in college, but then changed to Elementary Education because I knew I’d want to teach other subjects besides just music.
4) I taught 4th grade for two years, and enjoyed it. I learned a lot about kids, and patience (and parents!)!
5) I am book smart, but not street or “common sense” smart. Although I’ve gotten MUCH better. (to give an example, I got straight A’s in school, but was also voted “most gullible”)
6) I am more introverted than extroverted and prefer smaller groups.
7) I am better expressing myself in written form than in verbal form.
8) I like to write but don’t do it much anymore. But I do often journal my thoughts.
9) I cry or tear up a few times each week. When I’m pregnant, it’s more like daily.
10) I’m a sensitive person, which I’ve come to learn is a good and bad thing. Growing up, I would’ve told you it was a curse. Thankfully God’s helped me become less sensitive about things I shouldn’t be so sensitive about!
11) I’m reading through the Bible this year and am really excited about it! Maybe I’ll feel differently when I get to Leviticus……
12) My husband and I are very different. I think we complement each other, although sometimes our differences don’t bring out the best in us(right now I’m hearing the intro to Jon and Kate plus 8 in my head….). But he is my best friend!
13) I love candy, especially skittles, sweethearts, smarties, and PB m&m’s. I ate way too many smarties when I was pregnant.
14) I run, but don’t always enjoy it. For me it’s a quick way to burn calories and stay in shape. I ran a marathon in 2002 and did better than I thought I would. I couldn’t walk for 3 days after.
15) Marc was my longest dating relationship ever, and it wasn’t that long (6 months, not including engagement).
16) I love to ice-skate, and as a kid, went all the time at the local park. I miss it!
17) I worried about childbirth the last 7 weeks of my pregnancy (after they told my baby was going to be a “football player”) and then I had one of the easiest labor and deliveries I know of! And Lydia was only 8 lb 3 oz.
18) I’ve never eaten potato salad or pasta salad, and have no plans to.
19) I sold books door to door in Reading, PA the summer of 2002. They were “educational reference materials”. I made some good money, and met some great people, but will never do anything like that again. It’s so not me. I have no patience with telemarketers and solicitors because of that experience!
20) I did my student teaching in South Korea, and loved every minute of it. It was one of the best experiences of my life.
21) I am too hard on myself, and thus too hard on others. I need to experience more of God’s grace in my life and give that grace to others as well.
22) I have major dental issues. I’ve had more root canals than I want to admit, and even had to have a tooth extracted this past December. It was SO painful.
23) I like to camp, but am terrified of thunderstorms when sleeping in a tent. Terrified.
24) Celine Dion used to be my favorite artist. For my 18th birthday I got tickets to see her in concert, and was so excited I cried! LOL.
25) I hardly ever cooked anything (besides pre-made cookies and mac n cheese) until I was out of college. And now I love to cook! It helps that I’m cooking for one of the most non-picky eaters!