100 Things About Me
1. The most important things to me in life are God, my family, and other people.
2. Notice my most important things aren’t really things.
3. I am not very materialistic. If you spill kool-aid on my bed or in my car, I will not be mad at you.
4. As a little girl, I was outgoing, imaginative, optimistic, and always ready to see the best in other people.
5. I was homeschooled through 8th grade and then went to a private college-prep high school.
6. I was the student body president and the homecoming queen my senior year.
7. I wasn’t necessarily in the popular crowd, but I got along with everybody.
8. I met my husband in high school algebra class.
9. He swept me off my feet with his glistening green eyes, his boyish grin, his intelligence, his compassion.
10. He was the first person I ever dated.
11. He was also the last.
12. In college, I majored in English because reading and writing are two of my favorite past times.
13. I graduated with my B.A. in two years.
14. I took 18-25 credit hours per semester.
15. I also worked part time.
16. It was an exhausting period in my life.
17. But also rewarding.
18. Then, I married my husband and life got easier.
19. I have my masters degree in counseling.
20. I graduated with a 4.0.
21. I worked as a high school counselor for three years and a college academic advisor for one year.
22. I liked both jobs.
23. Then, I got pregnant.
24. Giving birth to my daughter was one of the best days of my life.
25. I gave birth to my daughter without any drugs.
26. And I would do it again in a heartbeat.
27. It hurt (oh how it hurt!), but there were so many rewards.
38. I thought I would go back to work part-time.
29. But then I couldn’t bear to leave her. So I resigned.
30. But the Superintendent asked me to stay on and work from home in PR.
31. I said yes.
32. My hobbies pre-baby were scrapbooking, writing, reading, traveling, entertaining, and hanging out with my husband.
33. My hobbies post-baby are blogging, running, and going on long walks with my family.
34. I have competed in 2 5Ks and someday I hope to run in a 1/2 marathon.
35. I still like the pre-baby hobbies, but my time is now crunched.
36. I consider time to be my most precious asset.
37. I don’t particularly like attending baby showers, bridal showers, or Mary Kay/Discovery Toys/etc. parties.
38. I currently work full-time.
39. Not in the traditional sense.
40. But I blog.
41. I’m writing a book.
42. I work from home in PR.
43. And I’m a mommy.
44. So technically I have four full-time jobs.
45. I love being in school – the thrill of learning, the possibility of growing, the questions that arise.
46. I want to get my Ph.D.
47. And teach at a university.
48. After my kids are older and in school.
49. I keep waiting for a reputable brick-and-mortar university to start an online (or partial online) Ph.D. program.
50. Because I can’t stand being away from my daughter.
51. I like public speaking.
52. And event planning.
53. And being in charge.
54. I don’t get easily offended and I rarely cry.
55. I always give more than is required of me in any job or on any project.
56. I see the good in people. And in every situation.
57. But I am also analytical.
58. I am an “idea” person.
59. I work until 1 or 2 a.m. every night.
60. I almost always respond to e-mails within 48 hours.
61. I prefer e-mails and text messaging to phone calls.
62. I believe in love.
63. I try to put other people before myself.
64. I wish I could end hunger and poverty and disease and abuse.
65. I wish all children could be born into love and health.
66. I think gratitude is important.
67. I write thank you cards weekly.
68. I have no allergies and I very rarely take medication of any kind.
69. I haven’t been sick in two and a half years.
70. Not even a cold.
71. I’m grateful for that.
72. I save money.
73. I am content, but I’m always dreaming.
74. Someday, I hope to…
75. Write and publish books.
76. Live in a sustainable community where I can walk to the grocery store, a park, and a little cafe.
77. Speak at big conferences and Consult with big companies.
78. Travel around the world with my husband and kids.
79. Anonymously do things for people in need.
80. If I were rich, I would…
81. Hire a personal shopper.
82. I would tell her my sizes and my style preferences.
83. And she would do all the shopping for me. Preferably at Nordstrom and Bravissimo.
84. She would also do the grocery shopping.
85. I would also have a maid and a personal assistant.
86. And I’d hire a professional photographer four times a year (minimum) to follow my family around for the day and take candid shots.
87. Other than that, I’d pretty much live life the same way.
88. Except I’d partner up with a charity to help kids.
89. Or I’d start my own.
90. I like country music (and line dancing, yes).
91. I like wearing jeans and heels.
92. I like watching movies that have the perfect combination of action, romance, and drama.
93. I don’t know what I would do without my laptop.
94. That’s the one material possession that I’m materialistic about.
95. I wouldn’t want to live in any other generation.
96. I love computers and the great big Internet and digital cameras and technology.
97. I have a Goal Book with a list of short and long-term goals.
98. I always look back and realize my dreams have come true.
99. God is good to me.
100. And I am in awe of the wonders in my life.
P.S. If you decide to post “100 Things” on your blog, please leave the link here. I’d love to get to know you better. Or, if you don’t have a blog, e-mail your “100 Things” to me at stephanie@metropolitanmama.net.
I love getting to know you better and I love all these cute pictures you post of yourself. Things we have in common are #’s 1, 3, 41, 51, 53, 55, 57, 60, 62-66, 73, 76, 79, 96, 99 and 100. :)
What a great post! It was fun to learn all of those things about you. Our lives are similar in some ways. I work as a school social worker but wish I could stay at home with my one year old daughter. I want to be a photographer…and I would work for you and take those candid shots! :) Also, my most rewarding experience thus far is giving birth naturally…no drugs! It was hard…extremely hard…but I felt so empowered and am forever grateful and proud of myself for giving my daughter such a pure start to her life. So amazing what our bodies can do! :)
Thank you for sharing your 100 things. It’s always neat to get to know a person better! Thanks for being so open!
~Tanya
I officially have a major crush on you! Thanks for sharing all this!
Wow, that post would take me a while to write, thanks for sharing! I find that people who enjoy public speaking are well organized, you have to be in order to put yourslef in front of a group of people and speak to keep their interests! I use to be a Naturalist Interpretor, which had some public speaking aspect to it with nature walks. I really enjoyed that. Then my last job required me to speak at group meetings with architects and designers, enjoyed that also since it used a creative aspect in the job. Post this again in a year and see what you added!
Thanks for letting us get to know you better. I just love your post!
What a great post. It was fun getting to know you better. You seem like an extremely intelligent person with wonderful habits – I think we could all learn something from you!
Wow, thanks for sharing. It’s really fun to know you better, and to see similarities. You really seem to have a wonderful life. Am very happy for you!
Wow! That is a seriously impressive list. I wish it were mine. LOL.
We actually have a lot in common… but I wish I had more in common with you… like never getting sick.
See you soon at BlogHer!
WOW
I really like the idea of this….as a time of selfreflection.
thanks for sharing and have an amazing trip!
This would take some time to write… I’ll think about it.
Love your list, and would have to put some of them on my own list – especially about God being good to me and what is most important in life.
I listed 101 things instead of 100 because I missed my 100th post due to posting about my brother being in Iraq. but here is the link to my 101.
http://adventuresofjulia.blogspot.com/2008/03/101-things.html
Enjoy…. I prefere text and email to phone calls too! I thought I was the only wierd one! I am glad to know I am not:)
Fabulous post! I learned so many more awesome things about you, solidifying my belief that you are one exceptional person. I’m so happy to “know” you!
What a great list! I learned some new things about you! I am so proud to call you my friend!
Oh my goodness. That is an impressive and beautiful life you’ve created girly. And how cute is it that you married your high school sweetheart.
I loved getting to know you a little better! I can’t believe how much we have in common! I started my list last week, but don’t have it posted yet. I’ll let you know as soon as it’s up!
Thanks for taking the time to share.
Stephanie,
This was so fun to read! I love your #1 especially. And we have many things in common. I love country music, jeans and heels too. I also gave birth to my daughter without any drugs. But I wouldn’t do it again! When my son came along, I was more than ready for that epidural! LOL.
Take care, hope you are having a fun week!
Genny
I loved reading all those neat tidbits about you…We have alot in common! Take Care!
Wow, we have so much in common! Except writing a list like that would exhaust me. ;)
I remember you already read my 100 list a while back, so I won’t link up to that. But I have to say that I was nodding to 90% of your list. Except all the school stuff. (Oh my, Doogie Howser…18-25 hours?!?!?) Everything from #51-68 are ME. And our pre- and post-baby activities are identical, except that I still scrapbook and don’t “run” much – but do go to the gym. Do we need to do lunch?!?!? At the Nordstrom Café????
:)
Here is my 100 Things about me!
http://crunchygreenmom.blogspot.com/2008/07/100-things-about-me.html
Thanks, have fun for the weekend. Come back with cool stories!
You’ll be missed :(
Oh I love reading so many great facts about you and getting to know you better! :)
I love getting to know you …thanks for sharing.
We need more caring people like you in this world!
Love this! I knew you were smart and ambitious and giving, but you are all those times 10! :-) I’m so glad to have “met” you. :-)
What a great idea! This is certainly better than those fill-in-the-blank dealios. Here’s mine if you want to take a peek.
http://mamanash.blogspot.com/2008/07/100-things-about-me.html
How fun! What a great list. I’ll keep you posted if I decide to try this sometime. :)
I created a 100 things pre-baby, actually, I wrote it mid-way through grad school.
http://sierradelta.blogspot.com/2003/12/100-things.html
It’s funny to read it now, I realize I’ve changed so much since becoming a mom. You’ve inspired me to write a post-baby 100 Things list.
I really enjoyed reading yours!
Me likey country music also. Great list!
wow, thanks for sharing. i dont think anyone would be interested in 100 things about me, so i wont do it on my blog
soooo enjoyed this post and the little glimpse into what makes YOU you! loved it…thanks for sharing! i need to work on my list…..have SUPER DUPER FUN this weekend!! can’t wait to hear all about it! :)
Very cool. I like your idea of responding to e-mails within 48 hours. I’m not so good at that.
Here is my 100 things page:
http://missymarketingmama.blogspot.com/2008/03/100th-post.html
Wow! Very well written. I am truely impressed and glad you have your blog.
My, my, my Stephanie. You are so extraordinary. I was so interested to learn more about you and you did such an amazing job listing your 100 things. Bravo!
SO beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing. Without ever having met – you have a speacial place in my heart! You encourage me and uplift me and make me want to be more. I respect and admire you, and thank you for sharing of yourself. Please tell me what the book is about you are writing?…I am fascinated! (and proud of you!) You are an amazing, wonderful, beautiful Godly woman!
Stephanie, I stumbled on this and I love it! Feel like I’ve gotten to know so much more about you! I love your priorities in life and how you’re really living them. Thx for sharing this.
Hi Stephanie,
It feels weird writing a fan letter to a gal maybe half my age, but since I never wrote one to a movie star (sort of over that whole show biz thing) I’ve decided to jump in on my excitement in finding a strong, inspirational, & talented women like yourself. Weird huh? Oh well…consider yourself gushed over :)
that was really fun to read…this post really allows your readers to get to know you a bit better… I think I’ll take you up on writing my own 100 things… we have a lot in common – I was homeschooled for 9-12 grade… a writing major in college…God is good to me too…I love to be home and love blogging… and I also would hire a personal shopper especially for clothing! haha… I’ll link back if I get my 100 things done…
I have run a 1/2 marathon and I hope you get to do one someday – I only seriously trained for 3.5 months prior – let me know if you do one! :)
I’d love to read your 100 things, Julie! Please do let me know if you post them.
And I will let you know if/when I run a 1/2 marathon! It’s on my list of things to do before I die. ;)
Okay, I did it. My 101 things are listed here: http://ayearwithmomanddad.blogspot.com/p/about-me-101.html
Nothing too special, but I thought maybe you’d like to read … I still need to do an official “about page” too… but for now, I figure this 101 things covers a lot of ground! :)
I just read your list, Julie! We have so many commonalities. Especially the list-making. I am always making lists – lists of groceries, lists of dreams, lists of summer activities, etc. :)
You’re the kind of “mommy” I’d be proud to call a friend. It’s fun to see similarities you have with people…I also do not like talking on the phone, don’t watch tv…and think milk is for calves!
Love your list, makes me want to write one too…I’ll link back to you when I do. I’m officially a new MM fan. :)
Thanks so much for sharing your similarities, Kim! I so hope that you create your own list (I will look forward to reading it). :)
Good one girl I thought I could tell so I checked your list and found it there at 99.
So I just saw your list today, and I have to agree with you…we DO have SO many things in common…..
5 19 21 30 34 37 45 46 47 51-53 55 57 59 69 72 75 77 78 86 92 93 96 98…..
….just to name a few. Some are dreams of mine still!
I DO think we were probably supposed to be sisters!! LOL!
You have your degree in counseling too? Tell me all about that. Where did you go to school? Are you glad that you went into counseling? Etc.
Also – what would you like to study at the doctoral level? Maybe we’ll end up studying at the same university someday (a girl can dream, right?).
I look forward to (eventually) meeting you. We’d have a TON to talk about.
Did my reply to this show up?
No, I didn’t see it come through. I’ll check my SPAM folder just in case.
(I AM interested in your reply). :)