Thursday Thoughts- Get to Know Me

Welcome to Thursday Thoughts- a new series I’ll be doing every Thursday to let you know a little bit about me and what’s on my mind. I love to read these kinds of posts from other bloggers because I’m always interested in learning that there are other people out there that have the same interests as I do. I also learn about a lot of cool things that I may not have otherwise known.

First, how about this weather we’ve been getting in the south? School was cancelled two days this week due to threatening weather conditions. Thankfully, we were not hurt or affected. We did see and hear a very bright flash and a loud clap of thunder this morning while watching the news. Come to find out, a few yards from our place a traffic light was struck by lightening. Scary!

Now, I’d like to share a bit of random information about myself. Maybe some things you already know about me but maybe there are some you don’t. I found a questionnaire online with 45 questions that will give you a brief peak into my life.

1. What is you middle name? Ann. I was born on my Aunt Sharon’s birthday, and we share a middle name.
2. What is your favorite color? This is actually a hard question for me. I kind of love all colors. My never-fail favorites are black, white, navy, pink, orange, cobalt blue, emerald green. Buuuut I really like all colors, and I mean all over the ranges of color. Buuuut I am totally happy with classic black and white. (I clearly have a problem making a decision and picking just one…this also carries over to other areas of my life.)
3. Who was your first best friend? I honestly can’t say who my first best friend was. I imagine it had to be cousins.
4. How tall are you? 5’5, I think.
5. Cats or Dogs? Dogs, but I love a kitten.
6. Favorite moment throughout school? I would have to say my favorite high school moment was performing in our school play, Guys and Dolls. I played Adelaide and loved every part of it. Except maybe dancing on stage in a swimsuit. That was pretty terrifying.
7. How many countries have you visited? I went to Canada for like an hour once. Other than that, just the good ol’ USA.
8. Are you in/have you gone to college? I did go to college. War Eagle!
9. What was your favorite/worst subject in high school? Favorite- English with Mrs. Taylor/Worst- any math class (But definitely not because of any teacher. I had excellent math teachers. I just really don’t enjoy math.)
10. What is your favorite drink? I pretty much just drink water. I do enjoy an Arnold Palmer, especially one from Chick-fil-A.
11. What is you favorite animal? Leopard…for obvious reasons.
12. What is your favorite perfume? I am still really loving my Stash fragrance from SJP.
13. Tea or Coffee? Coffee
14. What would you name your children? Wouldn’t you like to know? 🙂
15. What sports have you played? I played pee-wee basketball on the Jazz, and I play softball long before becoming a teenager. I was on the dance team in high school, but I’m not very athletic.
16. What is your favorite book? I have a few fiction books that I have really loved and have stuck with me for a long time, but the book I read the most and find the most impactful on my life is definitely my Bible.
17. Who are some of your favorite YouTubers? This is such a great question. Lots of people don’t utilize YouTube for entertainment and regular information. Okay, people my age and older don’t do this often. However, I follow several people on YouTube that I quite enjoy keeping up with. Most are beauty and fashion YouTubers, but they also post vlogs (video blogs) and other informational videos that are quite entertaining and interesting. I really like Ms. Goldgirl (beauty), Busbee Style (fashion), and The Holderness Family (the Christmas Jammie people).
18. What is your favorite movie? The Family Stone
19. Are you single or taken? Married
20. What’s your idea of an ideal first date? Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve been on one of those. I think it would be fun to go on a date where you had to do something. Like a cooking class or somewhere you had to do something with your hands. Maybe something outside. Something that would keep you from having to constantly be talking to each other (awkward silences are so, well, awkward) but would still give you the opportunity to learn things about each other.
21. Favorite memory from childhood? I was very young (3 or 4) on Christmas morning. I walked from my room to my parents’ room. It was still dark outside, and I remember seeing handlebars on the way through the living room. I knew Santa had brought me a bike. I don’t remember actually saying this, but my parents say that I went in their room and said “I saw handlebars!” And then my dad made me go back to bed and wait until the sun came up. Hahaha. Typical move of a nurse who probably had to work at some point that particular Christmas Day.
22. Do you speak any different languages and how well? I took 4 years of Spanish and know a fair amount of vocabulary. I can recognize a little bit when spoken, but I can’t speak it and conjugate verbs and such. I had the privilege of teaching many Spanish-speaking students in Louisiana and had to learn a good bit to be able to communicate with them and with their parents. I certainly couldn’t survive long if you dropped me in Mexico. I could find you a bathroom, though! 🙂
23. Do you have any siblings? I have a younger brother.
24. How would you describe your fashion sense? Well, I like girly things (florals, bright colors etc), but I wear a lot of black. I like heels, but because I’m a teacher I wear more flats. I am usually comfortable but in a stylish way. I don’t like to wear t-shirts and jeans very much. I love layers. My favorite season for fashion is fall. I love boots and jackets and chunky sweaters and scarves. I’m not sure what to call that style, but that’s how I typically dress.
25. What is your favorite restaurant? Easy. Panera. I have loved their Caesar salad and have never ordered anything else. I hope it never goes off the menu. I don’t go to many fancy places, so I can’t give you a favorite “nice” restaurant. I do really like Amsterdam Cafe in Auburn. That’s a cute, nicer place to eat.
26. What are some of your favorite TV shows? Oh boy. I watch a lot (too much) of TV. But some of my favorites would be: NCIS, Sex and the City, and Fixer Upper.
27. PC or Mac? I’ve only used a PC, but I’m not opposed to making the switch. I’ve tried to get my brother to give me his old Mac Laptop, but he says no. That’s not even what you call it is it? A notebook? Maybe I should stick to PC.
28. What phone do you have (iOS or Android)? iOS
29. What is one of your bad habits? I’ll get the mail but won’t open it right away unless it’s a magazine. This really gets under my husband’s skin.
30. Last person you called? Paul
31. Male celebrity crush? Leonardo DiCaprio
32. Favorite food? Pizza
33. Last thing you bought? A terrible bottle of wine
34. Last time you cried? Yesterday watching Pure Genius which is a really great TV show that is currently finished with it’s season. (I was watching from my DVR.) I’m not sure if it’s coming back next season, but I sure hope so.
35. Can you cook? Of course! Mama always said, “If you can read, you can cook.”
36. Do you have any tattoos? I have two. I have a small cross on my ankle and a pink heart on my wrist. That one’s a matching tattoo with mom.
37. Do you believe in aliens? Well, I don’t believe in aliens, but I know some people who do and will put up a pretty good argument to make you think they actually do. *ahem, Megan* (well, really just your mom) 🙂
38. Do you drink alcohol? I enjoy a glass of wine every now and then. I think I’m allergic to beer. And I’m too old for liquor.
39. Where are you from? Greenville, Alabama
40. What makes you really angry? Entitlement
41. Favorite band? Oh gosh, I have no idea! I like bands and could probably tell you some great songs by some great bands, but I’m not sure I could say a favorite (see, there’s that decision problem again).
42. What is a weird habit? I crack the knuckles of my middle and ring fingers on both hands and my right thumb all the time. But only those fingers.
43. Last book you read? Yes Please by Amy Poehler. The last audio book I listened to was The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand.
44. The book you are currently reading? I’m reading two: Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst and One Plus One by Jojo Moyes. The audio book I’m currently listening to is After You by Jojo Moyes which is the sequel to Me Before You. Clearly I like this author.
45. What is a place you want to visit? Nashville, Tennessee

Well, here they are. Maybe you learned something new about me today. Feel free to let me know any of your thoughts on these answers in the comments or share your answers to the questions with me there too. I hope that you have a fabulous Friday and a wonderful weekend!

Author: Elizabeth Norman

I'm a home grown Alabamian who ventured away for a while, but now I'm back! Follow along with me on my journey living the Norman life. View all posts by Elizabeth Norman