I'm it?

I've been tagged by Angela to post eight random facts about myself.

I have to post these rules before I give you the facts:

Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
People who are tagged need to write their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules.
At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.

Now the nitty gritty:

1. Both my parents are psychology professors. Makes for an interesting childhood.

2. I was three years into my Biochem PhD when I found out I was pregnant. My major professor fired me when I told her and I didn't really care too much. It was a lot of hard work and late nights wasted, though.

3. I love, love, love fried okra. It has to be pan fried coated with cornmeal. The battered kind is good but just not the same.

4. I lived in England for a short time 20 years ago. I was in college there and I had a blast. I still miss the English breakfasts with a nice hot tea.... mmmm... fried egg, toast, beans, tomatoes, and rashers (bacon). OR some scones, clotted cream, and jam (but that is really a cream tea, not breakfast, exactly). Delish.

5. This summer I got to meet in person another preemie Mom that I met on a message board. It was great to get together face to face after talking for so long online. I also got to meet her little girl... absolutely gorgeous, precious little one. I'm going to try to rope them both into meeting us next summer at Sesame Place for a family outing. And this time I'll remember to take pictures... DOH!

6. I absolutely love old family names. William is named after both Grandfathers, his Dad, his Great Grandmother, and two of his Great Grandfathers. Margaret is named after both Grandmothers.

7. My husband and and I have only known each other for 4.5 years. I had sworn off dating right before I met him. Haha...

8. I'm three degrees of Kevin Bacon.

I tag these folks, if you have time (I tag more than eight. I dare you to stop me.):

Tiffany and ~K~... consider yourselves tagged.

Stephanie
Lisa
Jess
Dwana
Emily
Johnette
Meghann
Amanda
Jennifer

PS... that pic is my Sis.

My Evolution

Evidence 1: This morning I went to CVS armed with $20 of "CVS Bucks" to spend. I had vowed to buy something for myself because it has been so long since I have purchased a little "treat" just for me. Well, I scoured CVS and could find NOTHING to buy for myself... so what did I spend my money on? Diapers for Margaret and a few little things for her Easter basket.

Evidence 2: On the drive back from CVS, "Sweet Caroline" came on the radio. I started singing with it and turned it up all the way. Yep, Neil Diamond.

Evidence 3: During my adventures this morning I was dressed to the nines. No makeup. Hair pulled back. Gray knit pants, black velour hoodie, comfortable shoes.


If ten years ago me saw this morning me, she would have said, "at least she's wearing black."