The questionnaire provides 25 prompts to reveal “25 Things You Don’t Know About Me,” and while longtime readers probably do know some of these things, there were a few random prompts that may reveal some new stuff. Feel free to play along in the comments section of this post. I love getting to know you better!
25 Things You Don’t Know About Me
1. I’m happiest when… 1.) I’m hiking with Ryan and Sadie 2.) Hanging out with my family 3.) I’m with my girlfriends
2. …Especially if it… 1.) Involves beautiful autumn mountain views 2.) Involves a holiday tradition 3.) Involves doing absolutely nothing together
3. I’ve always wanted to… See whales in the wild and scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef.
4. My family and I… Support and love each other unconditionally. And have a lot of fun together!
5. I was a terrible… Math student. (Copying Tina on this one because it’s so very true!)
6. My first job was… Working as a lifeguard at Birchwood Pool in Palatine, Illinois.
7. I could probably eat ice cream everyday. There should not be a “probably” in this equation.
8. I stole… I can’t think of anything! Unless you count my sister’s clothes/purses/shoes. (We did this to each other.)
9. I was born on the same day as… Ulysses Grant and Casey Kasem.
10. My all-time favorite film is… Father of the Bride.
11. I do a pretty mean… Sadie impression.
12. I’m still mad… I didn’t study abroad.
13. I met my husband… In college. (The below photo was taken at my sorority’s camo social which should explain Ryan’s stylin’ headband.)
14. I always knew I wanted… A dog. We never had one growing up and a puppy was always on my Christmas list. Sadie was a long time coming!
15. I’m not afraid to… Go scuba diving!
16. I make the best… Cookies ‘n’ cream milkshakes. Just ask Ryan!
17. I have almost no… Flexibility. It’s sad.
18. I always cry when… I see or read about dogs that have been abused or mistreated. Or when I read this blog post. (Seriously, I cried again just linking to that post. Sadie must live forever.)
19. I’m (now) a North Carolinian, but I think I’ll always identify most as a Midwestern girl.
20. I spent 12 years… Living in Palatine, Illinois before moving to Florida the summer before I started college.
21. I wish my folks… Lived closer to me.
22. At 5, I was deeply in love with dolphins and The Little Mermaid.
23. I believe if everyone exercised a little more kindness, the world would be a better place.
24. I can’t stand… Small, enclosed spaces. (I’m claustrophobic.)
25. Whenever Friends is on, I’ll watch it.
Lunch
A random survey followed by a quick lunch recap? Why not!?
Today’s afternoon meal included a chicken tikka masala wrap that I made with fresh spinach and leftovers from last night’s dinner.
Plus a little sweetness on the side in the form of Brookside pomegranate dark chocolate.
Nice and easy!
Date Night Outfit
For those who asked about my date night outfit from Saturday night, here are the details!
- Cobalt crop top: Mimi Chica (via Nordstrom Rack in Charlotte – I couldn’t find the top online, but here are similar options: $15 ArdenB crossover crop top, $24 Bisou Bisou crop top)
- Black high-waisted maxi skirt: Soprano (via Nordstrom Rack in Charlotte – Again, I couldn’t find the exact skirt online, so here are similar options: $18 Mossimo, $47 Bloomingdale’s)
- Cross necklace + Gold cross bangle + Black layering bracelets: I can’t remember the brands, but I got all of them on HauteLook
- Long chevron charm necklace: White Plum
- (Faux) horn watch: Kenneth Jay Lane (via RueLaLa)
Questions of the Afternoon
- Answer one or all of the following prompts from the above survey (or choose your own!):
I’m happiest when…
I was born the same day as…
At 5, I was deeply in love with…
I could probably eat _____ everyday
I make the best…
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I was born the same day as Mariah Carey, Fergie, and Vicki from Real Housewives of OC.
At 5, I was deeply in love with dressing up and playing house.
I could probably eat mac & cheese everyday…and white cheddar popcorn. Addicting! I love cheese, apparently.
I saw this on Tina’s blog too. This is a fun one that I may have to repeat on my own blog. I definitely wish I lived closer to family (I’m in California and they’re in Florida), and I’m so glad I studied abroad. I make the best … invitations, stories and letters. I love to write!
Every time I read you post something about scuba diving I get the heebie jeebies. Why am I so afraid of dark water?! Ha. I could definitely eat popcorn every day. And drink coffee. Or… I already do. 😉
I’m happiest when I get to sleep and relax with my fiance and we have nothing planned for the day!!
If you’re ever in So Cal, my brother is the captain of one of the whale watching boats that go out of Newport Beach, CA. I can get on so you can fulfill your dream of seeing whales and dolphins in the wild! Definitely a sight to see!
I’m happiest when…I’m baking – especially during the holidays
I was born the same day as John Lithgow and when Cornwallis surrendered to Washington, ending the Revolutionary War <————-nerd alert!
I could probably eat ICE CREAM everyday
I make the best… chocolate chip cookies.
I didn’t know you were from Illinois! My boyfriend always says “midwest is best” haha even though Im a New York girl at heart…
Number 22 – Me too, Julie. Me. Too.
Love this post! Kudos on the scuba love!
I’m definitely happiest when lying on the beach with my boyfriend beside me and a cold glass of wine in my hand. Extra points for having a good book to read! Extra extra points if there’s a breeze!
I could eat Mac n’ cheese every day for the rest of my life if I didn’t think it would kill me.
I was born the same day as Cee Lo Green and Idina Manzel. (May 30th)
Too cute! What a fun idea, and I haven’t been following your blog very long so I feel like I just learned a lot.
I’m happiest when…I’m running. Pretty obvious, and maybe cliche, but so true.
I could eat…Macaroni and cheese…every day. But it has to be the kind with the fake squeeze Velveeta cheese. I know, I know, I should have said something way healthier, but I have been a Kraft lover for many years. This could also be the answer to the “When I was 5 I was in love with…” question.
Thanks for sharing!
At 5, I was in love with… our veterinarian. No joke. I wrote him love letters. MORTIFIED when I started working at the clinic and he brought out all the letters (I assumed he had long forgotten/throw them away!)
This was really fun!! Goodness, I just love coming to your blog multiple times a day – you’re always my favorite read!
At 5, I was deeply in love with math and reading! I was probably the lamest 5 year old haha. I knew how to do both at an early age and loved it, I also enjoyed teaching it to my friends at school.
I could probably eat seasonal reeses everyday and that should also NOT have a probably in front of it. I’m obsessed.
Thanks so much, Heather!
#18 I am the same way. Those commercials on TV get me every time.
I’m happiest when I’m with my husband or traveling somewhere fun.
At 5, I was deeply in love with Rainbow Brite and sliding down my stairs in a sleeping bag.
I could probably eat avocados everyday
I make the best froyo masterpiece when I visit the yogurt shop!
I could eat mangos from Jamaica all day every day! I had no idea I liked them until we went… the ones here just aren’t the same. Until then the mighty mango naked juice works well!
THOSE pomegranate chews tho…SO GOOD!
I’m happiest when…I’m finishing up my first cup of coffee for the day 😉
I was born the same day as…L.Frank Baum, aka writer of the Wizard of Oz series, my fave!
At 5, I was deeply in love with…101 Dalmatians, owning a dog, and reading!
I could probably eat _bacon!____ everyday
I make the best…version of Howsweeteats chocolate pb cookies!
Can I just say…I died reading that blog about Duke the dog. Let’s make a pact that both of our dogs will live forever. Deal? Great.
I’m happiest at the beach, later in the afternoon when the day is winding down and the beach gets quiet as people begin to leave…..with my husband and boys enjoying the peacefulness of the day.
I was born the same day as William Shakespeare.
I could eat chocolate everyday …..and usually do.
I make the bet guacamole!
I was born the same day as the moon landing, Gisele Bundchen, and my grandfather.
I’m not surprised people asked about your outfit; you’re one of the only people I have seen be able to pull off a cropped shirt. I keep seeing them in the stores and I am like “how do you wear that??” 🙂
I could probably eat PIZZA everyday!
I make the best BANANA BREAD. Gotta credit livebetteramerica.com for the healthified recipe though!
I was born the same day as GEORGE ALEXANDER LOUIS (Duchess Kate and Prince Williams’ son). Or rather, he was born on my bday. 😉
Love these fun blog posts!
Two more restaurants to try in Charlotte… Dish (in the plaza midwood area) and Cabo Fish Taco (in the NoDa area) both were featured on Man v. Food and are awesome all-around!
Thanks!!!!
I could/do eat yogurt every single day. I was born in the suburbs of Seattle, Washington. I could see myself living here the rest of my life. I love the PNW!
I love surveys!
I’m happiest when… I’m in my hubby’s arms.
I was born the same day as… my boss. LOL
At 5, I was deeply in love with… He-Man!
I could probably eat sushi everyday… and I pretty much do!
I make the best… breakfast sandwiches. My guy (who is an amazing cook) always requests them.
I always love reading your blog so much! This was so much fun!
Let’s see.. I am happiest when.. I can dance, either in my favourite classes, when I go out with friends, or even randomly on the street when my favourite song comes on!
I was born the same day as a very close friend of mine, but I am two years younger than her. Ohhh and I share my birthday with Ray Romano and Jane Fonda!
I could probably eat Thai food every day, especially tofu curry with loads of broccoli and brown rice. Yumm!
Hmm, I wonder what I loved at 5. I am generally someone who warmly welcomes anyone and anything, and I doubt that was any different at 5.. I think I will go with my pony Pebbles. I loved her to bits!
And I make the best peanut tofu curry, mainly because I put almost an entire jar of peanut butter in there 😉
Great post! I was born on the same day as Abraham Lincoln and so growing up I used to say I was tall because of that very reason, hahaha.
How fun!
I’m happiest when… playing with my daughter, and I’ve accomplished everything on my “to do” lists
I was born the same day as… Michelangelo & Moira Kelly
At 5, I was deeply in love with… CATS… oh, so many cats.
I could probably eat ___Mexican Food__ every day.
I make the best… attempts at baking/cooking… the results are rarely good, though. LOL. 🙂
I’m happiest when…I’m in the kitchen
I was born the same day as…Jada Pinkett Smith, Lance Armstrong, Gretta Garbo
At 5, I was deeply in love with…all things pink, baby dolls, barbies, Billy Ray Cyrus and Alan Jackson (my two boyfriends!)
I could probably eat SUSHI everyday
I make the best… chili (the secret is a can of baked beans and sausage)
Hi Julie! I’ve read PBF for a long time and love your content! Quick question – when you started scuba diving, did you have claustrophobia underwater, and if yes, how did you get over it? Looking for some advice because my one attempt at scuba diving failed because of claustrophobic feelings. Appreciate any advice you can give!
I really thought I would be claustrophobic, but I wasn’t at all. I was totally shocked!! I’m really comfortable in the water so I think that helped, but also learning in shallow water where you can easily come up for air helped me feel more comfortable and learn to breathe without feeling stressed or anxious. There are many courses that offer training in a pool. That might be a great way to get yourself acclimated!
I’m happiest when…..I’m outside, preferably somewhere in the woods or near the ocean 🙂
I’m happiest when…I’m with my family. Or engrossed in a good book.
I was born the same day as…JFK & Bob Hope
I could probably eat _steak____ everyday
I make the best…homemade chocolate chip cookies!
I’m happiest when… I’m with my husband
I was born the same day as… My mom!
At 5, I was deeply in love with… My horse.
I could probably eat BACON everyday
I make the best… Brownies.
ICE CREAM EVERYDAYYYY!
I did a post on 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me after reading yours! It’s so fun!
At 5, I was deeply in love with The Wizard of Oz. I had ruby red slippers and a toto dog on a string that I would pull around! hahahhaa
Oh my gosh – I am EXACTLY the same with sad stories about dogs or dogs being mistreated. That blog post you linked to I BAWLED at a couple of weeks ago. I am glad someone else out there reacts the same way to these things!
I’m happiest when I am snuggling with my husband and our two cats on the couch.
I was born the same day as Tim Burton, Alexander Skarsgard, and Blake Lively.
At 5, I was deeply in love with Debbie Gibson and the Little Mermaid. I would pretend to be Ariel in my basement and sing my little heart out.
I could probably eat Chipotle everyday
I make the best chocolate chip cookies
I’m the happiest when I am with my dogs. All three of them are so wonderful and have completely different personalities. Nothing compares to the unconditional love a dog!
Agreed!! Dogs are the best.
I’m happiest when its warm outside with a nice breeze and the shine is shining. I love summer and not having to wear a jacket.
I met my husband while we both were working at a New York style pizza place. We always laugh at this because we both are allergic to gluten and milk and could never eat there but it was the only job we could find at the time. Thank goodness we both took it.
I could probably eat bananas and peanut butter everyday. Hey…I already do 🙂
I make the best banana, date and nut butter smoothies.
Love your link the watch! What a fantastic find. Thank you for sharing.
I had no idea you were from Palatine, Illinois. Ive lived my whole life right next to Palatine in the Deer Park/Barrington area!!
Come to Washington! You can whale watch up here. =)
That link- WOWZA. That should come with a warning.. .Now I’m crying at my desk! and holding my puppies a little closer tonight!! 🙂
Oh this is a fun one. I may have to do it for my blog as well.
I am happiest when I am left to my own devices
I was born the same day as Gwen Stefani
At 5 I was deeply in love with my stuffed animals
I could probably eat sushi everyday
I make the best Manocotti
I looooove those Brookside fruity chocolates! My husband keeps buying them and I…keep eating them… :/
On a different note, I think it’s so cool that you always had a love for marine life! And that you actually scuba dived before. I already knew that, but that’s def. something I always wanted to try. I make the best choc chip cookies (which I’m sure half of us is good at, hehe), and I’m the happiest when I use up the opportunity to bless somebody–through words, prayer, food, materials, etc. 🙂
I’m happiest when…surrounded by love ones
I was born the same day as…Michelangelo (the artist, not the turtle)
At 5, I was deeply in love with…my classmate Ian…it didn’t work out
I could probably eat popcorn everyday
I make the best…mash potatoes
I’m happiest…in those first 5 minutes after finishing a good run, when I feel like I could conquer the world! (or at least my neighborhood :))
I was born the same day as…my twin sister! haha, and St. Patrick (I think that’s what St. Patricks Day celebrates isn’t it?)
At 5, I was deeply in love with…a boy named Kyle who sat at my table at kindergarten and was the tallest guy in the class
I could probably (definitley) eat avocado, almond butter, fresh berries, & chocolate cake with buttercream icing everyday.
I make a mean…coconut oil roasted brussel sprouts (weird answer, I know, but I’ve converted my brussel-hating family with them!) I love love my avocado tuna salad- I add red wine vinegar, herbs de provénce, red onion & bell pepper- delish!
12. I’m still mad… I didn’t study abroad.
THIS. Seriously. What was I thinking?!