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July 23, 2012 by: Jennifer

Tell Me More! Linky Party

I am a little late to the party….the linky party, that is!
I am linking up with Mrs. Lemons and telling a bit more about myself!
Here are some random things about me:
1.  I was adopted by my grandparents when I was little,  so between that and other life occurrences my name has changed 6 times!  The social security office hates me!
2.  When I was a kid I once kissed an iron.  While.it.was.on.  
No, I didn’t mean to burn my lips.  I was just sitting there at the table and saw my reflection in the iron that my mom had sitting there… all of a sudden I had this impulse to see what it would be like to kiss myself.  So I did.  
But the iron was on.
And my lips were burned.
Unpleasant.

3.  I met my husband online.  See, how it happened was like this:  I got divorced after 10 years of marriage (and one great daughter!!). I just wasn’t ready to “date”…but I was also bored to death on the weekends.  So I started “dating” on an Irish singles’ website.  It was perfect…all the flirting and fun (plus accents) without the guy actually showing up at my doorstep.  Well, after several months of that, I felt better about online dating locally.  My hubby sent me a message that said, “hi.”  Six months later we were married on Jackson Square in New Orleans.  Within 2 years of marriage, we were expecting our 2nd child. Unfortunately, the only accent he has is a southern one =(
4.    My husband is 14″ taller than I am.  I am 5’2″ and he is 6’4″.  I LOVE it.
(I was six months preggo here and he looks like a baby)

5.  I have three kids. Never in a million years did I ever think I would have more than one child…nor did I think I would be a teacher when I was growing up. A ballerina or archaeologist, but not a teacher!!
Just goes to show you that life is full of unexpected surprises.

6.  I eat hamburgers and hotdogs in the only evolved way….ketchup only.
The ol’ hubster looks different, 5 years later, huh?
7.  I was born and raised in Alabama, but have always felt that I was meant to be living somewhere else.  
8.  I love peppermint patties…mint products in general.

8.  I love mysteries and grew up reading Agatha Christie.  My dream is to ride on the Orient Express. 
9.  My hair is long.  I have only ever had it cut short once, after I had my first baby.  Since my husband and I married 5 years ago, I haven’t had it cut at all.   Oh, and for those of you who have received an email from me, I am brunette…and I do love to laugh =)
10.  I am anything but the typical teacher.  

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Comments

  1. Ms. Carney says

    July 24, 2012 at 12:01 am

    Loved reading about you!! I'm also a ketchup only girl! Your kids are beautiful 🙂

    Kylee
    Reflections at Recess

    Reply
  2. Erica says

    July 24, 2012 at 12:01 am

    Yay! I love learning more about you. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
    Erica
    Sprinkles to Kindergarten
    erica_crowder0612@yahoo.com

    Reply
  3. Mrs. McHaffie says

    July 24, 2012 at 12:09 am

    I can NOT believe you kissed an iron!!! Too funny {not at the time…I know}!

    And you're SO much shorter than your hubbers! 🙂 Love learning fun facts about you!
    Kelly
    Beg, Borrow, Steal

    Reply
  4. Vickie says

    July 24, 2012 at 12:13 am

    Love it all…wish we taught together!!
    Vickie

    Reply
  5. Jenn Long says

    July 24, 2012 at 12:34 am

    Whoa! That made my lips hurt…like just now! OUCH! Loved sneaking a peek into your world! 🙂

    A Pirates Life for Us

    Reply
  6. Haley says

    July 24, 2012 at 12:46 am

    Love reading more about the people I blog stalk 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!

    Haley
    Following Optimism in 2nd Grade

    Reply
  7. Mrs. Cupcake says

    July 24, 2012 at 1:03 am

    Nice getting to know you!! 🙂 I too love minty products… but they make me sneeze!!? I really don't know why!!!
    ❤Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

    Reply
  8. Ms. Carney says

    July 24, 2012 at 1:03 am

    I'm giving you the One Lovely Blog award! Stop by my blog to pick it up 🙂
    Reflections at Recess

    Reply
  9. Elizabeth Hodge says

    July 24, 2012 at 1:36 am

    I hate that you kissed an iron! OUCH!!! I loved reading all about you!

    Stop by sometime and read about my little quarks too! 🙂

    Elizabeth
    Mrs. Hodge and Her Kindergarten Kids

    Reply
  10. Reagan Tunstall says

    July 24, 2012 at 2:00 am

    Such a fun post! 🙂
    You and my son eat your hamburgers the same way. 🙂
    Loved the pic of the three kids and your teacher picture.
    I love seeing my blog buddies in action!

    Reply
  11. Nicole says

    July 24, 2012 at 2:15 am

    Love getting to know you more! I SO agree on the ketchup thing! YUCK to mustard! 🙂
    Nicole
    Rowdy in Room 300

    Reply
  12. vicky1970 says

    July 24, 2012 at 2:20 am

    I linked up too…fun facts Jennifer. ?
    Vicky

    Reply
  13. Holly says

    July 24, 2012 at 2:20 am

    Look at you!!!! I loved reading that….

    Holly
    Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade

    Reply
  14. Ms. Kerri says

    July 24, 2012 at 2:33 am

    I love Agatha Christie! I think I've read most of her books you can find in print more than once. I loved reading all about you. It's fun to read things you have in common with different people.
    Ms. Kerri and her Krazy Kindergarten

    Reply
  15. Busy Bees says

    July 24, 2012 at 2:46 am

    Loved getting to know you better! OUCH can't believe you did that with the iron. Great pics, too!
    Robynn
    BusyBees

    Reply
  16. Lisa R. says

    July 24, 2012 at 3:01 am

    You sound like such a fun & down to earth person!! I love York peppermint patties too. I had to crack up at your kissing the iron story though you poor thing lol. It was great getting to know more about you! 🙂
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

    Reply
  17. Natalie says

    July 24, 2012 at 3:25 am

    Mmmmm love Peppermint Patties 🙂

    Natalie
    Teachery Tidbits

    Reply
  18. Grade ONEderful says

    July 24, 2012 at 3:42 am

    That was fun reading more about you!
    Thanks.

    ❀Barbara❀
    Grade ONEderful
    Ruby Slippers Blog Designs

    Reply
  19. Jessica says

    July 24, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    Hello,
    Ok, so I am having my First giveaway. I set it up to start tomorrow–July 26. It will be up for a week.
    I'm calling it "help me get to 100 followers before school starts"
    I know–super long, but that's really what I am trying to do. I don't have a cool button or anything like that , but here is the link:

    http://tales-of-a-first-grade-teacher.blogspot.com/2012/07/help-me-get-to-100-followers-before.html

    I would be so appreciative if you could share it with your followers.
    Thanks so much,
    Jessica :0)

    p.s. peppermint patties are my favorite too!

    Reply
  20. Jessica says

    July 24, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Thanks for sharing!! I love Agatha Christie readers too!
    Jessica

    Apples and Papers

    Reply
  21. Mrs. M says

    July 24, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    I love your "love story" and your kids are just precious! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Mrs. Wright says

    July 24, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    I loved reading about you, and your children are adorable. Your classroom is cute, like how you have your book….
    Kim

    First Grade Journal

    Reply
  23. Ms. Boyle says

    July 24, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Oh my goodness…your iron story is hysterical (now that you're okay, of course)!! I also completely relate to the giant significant other as my fiance is 14 inches taller than me too! Neck strains are the price of love:)

    Ellen
    Great {First Grade} Expectations

    Reply
  24. Rachel Lamb says

    July 24, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    An iron! Oh! My husband is 14" taller than me too but I'm 5'1" and he's 6'3". Close! You forgot to mention your a classroom decorating pro!
    Love reading about others. I gotta link up tonight!
    Rachel

    Reply
  25. abby says

    July 25, 2012 at 2:17 am

    I love peppermint patties too 🙂

    Abby
    Ms. Alley's Class

    Reply
  26. Mrs. Dwyer says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    Your post was a fun one to read! If you were late, then I totally missed the party because I just linked up at a number waaay past yours, lol! Thanks for sharing!

    ~Tanya
    Mrs. Dwyer’s A+ Firsties

    Reply

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