Fun Facts About Me


  • I believe that one can never have too many writing utensils. I have dozens of pens, markers, and highlighters and am always buying more. I'm currently addicted to the Preppy Fountain Pens.
  • I’ve used a Passion Planner for my daily bullet journal and scheduling for the past four years. I would create my own bullet journals before that.
  • I have four kids, 2 boys, 2 girls, and my eldest son was my early birthday present when he was born.
  • I love coffee and have finally started drinking at least one cup “puya” (no sugar, no creamer).
  • I love Star Trek AND Star Wars, there’s never an OR to them.
  • My dog has been with us for 20 years, he has been a part of my kids’ lives for MOST of their lives.
  • Fall and Winter are my favorite seasons. I come ALIVE in the Fall!
  • My great-aunt pretended to be her brother to enlist during WWII and every day I think of ways to honor her boldness.
  • I am not athletic (nor do I want to be) so if you see me running, you better run too. Something or someone is chasing me and I’ll need someone to trip.
  • I can belt the songs to The Facts of Life and Golden Girls in the shower.
  • Christmas starts Nov. 1 and ends January 7th in our household. No exceptions!
  • I am OBSESSED with Oscar Wilde.
  • I’m terrible with names but I never forget a face.
  • I dream in technicolor and sometimes in 4k HD.
  • My grandmother and great-aunt nominated me for the Gerber baby ads back in the day.
  • White chocolate is not chocolate and therefore not welcome as a substitute.
  • I re-read The Color Purple every January.

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