- Thanks to my Army Dad (retired now) I was born in Germany. Unfortunately, I was a baby when we returned to the States so I don't remember visiting. I hope to visit there some day. I grew up in Texas, so I consider myself a Texan even though our family moved to Oklahoma 4 years ago.
- In September I celebrated the big 40! Fortunately, I inherited 'young looking' genes. I absolutely love it when people tell me I look too young to have a 15 year old. ;)
- I've had many career ambitions in my lifetime. I took dance from very young to high school. So at one point in time I dreamed of moving to NYC to become a prima ballerina {I still LOVE to dance!} I changed my mind and wanted to be a Lawyer...did the debate thing in High School. Since I'm not the academic type {couldn't see myself going to school for 6+ years} I decided against it. Next, I set my sights on a Public Relations major and minoring in Theater. I ended up with an Associates Degree in Education. I met my husband when I was in college for my bachelors degree in Recreational Therapy. Life had different plans for me because now I work at home as a Family Manager. Hardest job ever!
- My husband is learning to multi task as he was recently ordained the Bishop for our local church congregation. In addition to being the Father of our 3 kids, he has a busy medical practice and enjoys running, cycling and triathlons.
- I'm not really a sweet tooth kind of gal. Salty foods like extra cheesy Goldfish, cheese Chex Mix, cheese Doritos {basically I love cheese!} are my weakness! However, I am a sucker for Reeses. ;) Chocolate and peanut butter is the perfect combo!
- I used to LOVE television. However, I don't have as many shows I like to watch as I used to. My favorite show now is Parenthood. Thanks to the Twilight series I have become an avid reader of fantasy/paranormal romance books {mostly teen & young adult.} So now I read. Before Twilight, I only read non-fiction books. Last year I read or listened to 37 books.
- Leigh (which is my middle name, BTW) wrote about her personality that I thought was very similar to me as well. She said, "I'm a good mix of extrovert and introvert." I think I am the same. I am definitely a people person. I don't like to judge others or gossip. You never know what people are going through in their life. My kids are constantly hearing me say to them, "they are a child of God, too," when I hear them speaking unkind things about someone. It is very important to me that my kids learn to be accepting of others no matter what someones shortcomings might be. I am a firm believer in doing unto others as you would have them do unto you.
- I ran cross country & track in grade school, but discontinued running until after I had my third child. I joined Team in Training with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and ran my first half marathon in 2003 and my first full marathon {a fulfilled dream!} in 2005. Currently, I struggle to get back into running after suffering from Achilles Tendinitis.
- I like to be straight forward. It's weird. According to books I have read about the way women talk and the way men talk and my conversational style is more like a man. I don't mean that my voice sounds like a man. LOL I just like to be direct and talk about things that matter. I don't mind talking about the weather, but I would much rather talk about music, movies, books, blogs, graphic arts, decorating, travel, crafts, my family, my faith, photography, scrapbooking or the lives of the people I am talking to.
- In a nut shell, I'm just a down-to-earth girl who has MANY interests. :D
Auf Wiedersehen,
Shan
P.S. : I love hats! If you see someone wearing a hat at Blissdom, it might be me! :)
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