To accept this honor, I have to tell you 10 honest things about myself that you wouldn’t know from reading my blog or ManneroftheMonth.com and I have to tag 7 other bloggers to participate. I am honored that Wendy selected me and I’m happy to participate.
Since honesty is the most gracious policy, a few of these might just surprise you. Here we go…
1. I’m the oldest of four children. I love my two sisters and brother with all of my heart and I’m pretty smitten with their families too!
2. I’m a deeply spiritual person and my faith is what fuels my love affair with gracious living. I tear up nearly every Sunday during worship and thank my God for the salvation that he so freely gives. I’m truly humbled by His grace. Humbled.
3. I haven’t always been the most mannerly. In middle school I was put on probation as Student Body President for writing crude statements in a few yearbooks. I’m still embarrassed to this day. Thus clinging to the Grace thing…
4. I’ve been drinking the same Starbucks beverage give or take a shot –Americano with a few pieces of ice — for fifteen years. I’m totally aware that I need it to get me through my morning, and I’m okay with it.
5. I was diagnosed with attention deficit when I was a senior in High School. The upside I can keep 100 balls in the air at once, the downside sometimes the juggle isn’t pretty.
6. I was raised by the philosophy that there isn’t such a thing as “I Can’t!” My mother is an inspiring and hardworking woman who taught me by example that you can do anything you put your mind to.
7. I have a phobia of hair off the body, old carpet, stuffed animals (back to the carpet) and most commercially cooked chicken. I didn’t say this list was going to make sense.
8. I’m not an animal person (deep down I wish I was) due to a few childhood experiences and my issue with hair see: #6 phobias.
9. I love fashion but I don’t like to spend money on it. Which is why the wardrobe in my mind doesn’t match the wardrobe in my closet.
10. I always wanted to be a wife and mom. Nothing more, nothing less. A career woman was not my thing. God had different plans for me.
Well there you have it. A few bits about me! Thanks again Wendy for the bloggy honor! Keep the conversations coming. What’s something I may not know about you? Please leave a comment below. Loving comments would be my number 11, if they award asked for 11… they make my day!
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Well - I am honestly glad that Twitter has made us friends. Thank you for your honesty and candor - and it all made sense!
Jennifer McIntyre
Love your list, beautifully done Mindy! Thanks for graciously playing along although I would expect no less from you!
I love this, Mindy. I also love that you have been honest and gracious since I have known you. (second grade!) Love the middle school confession, I think we all have a few of those we are still regretting. You are lovely inside and out. Thank you for your candor, humor, and inside scoop. It is a treat. (and you were a great Student Body President!)
LOVE this idea Mindy! Thanks for sharing:)
Rachel words mean so much since you’ve seen me through everything from childhood, puberty (not so pretty) and now adulthood. Who would have guessed that the two girls who weren’t allowed to be in the same class in elementary school - due to fierce competition–would be friends for life. I can’t wait until you are back in the U.S. for a visit! Your friendship is a gift! XO, Mindy
Wendy, again, thank you so much for the honor! Jennifer, I couldn’t agree more about twitter. Meredith, you my friend are next:)!
Well done at taking up Wendy’s challenge. Wendy and I both took up the challenge from Carole Brown, The Ecosystem Gardener. This thing is spreading!!!
Alison, It’s such a fun process. Thanks for stopping by! Best, Mindy
Honestly, your list should make you proud! Great fun to learn more about you~
pve
Thank you, Patricia. That means so much coming from someone I deeply admire!
Awww, honesty is YOUR best quality for sure. This is now my favorite blog post of yours. I’m going to ask you in person what saying “I can’t” has to do with not being an animal person because I too am not an animal person (well not a pet person… I have deep respect and love for animals…I just don’t want to snuggle with them) and I’ve always wanted a good reason. Love you.
Oops Liesel! It should have been #7 not #6… you are right to be confused. I totally agree about respecting and loving animals, but not wanting to snuggle with them. Well said. Thank you for your sweet words. Honesty is the best policy. Love YOU!