I hope you'll join me, and if you do, comment on this post with the link to your post so others will know to visit your blog! You don't have to be a new follower, either, so if you read this, play along!
25 Things About Me:
1. My name is Paris. I am 24 years old and have been married to my handsome husband for 6 years.
2. I have a 2.5 year old son whom I mother instinctively and gently.
3. I live my life to glorify God and I love my Savior!
4. I have been to several countries and 44 of our 50 states and I love to travel!
5. I love to read books, but I have a hard time sitting down and starting a new book. But once I start one, I can read for hours.
6. I love animals. I don't like eating them, and it just so happens that it is usually healthier for you not to eat them, but it is healthy for you to love them, so it's a win-win in my book.
7. I LOVE food. I'm not sure there are many people who don't love food, but to me, it is such a wonderful experience, from the planning of the meal, to the making it with my own hands, to serving it to my family and friends and then sitting down and enjoying it together. It's satisfying in so many ways!
8. My hair is straight. I wish it was curly.
9. I love doing laundry, washing dishes and cleaning our home. I especially love to de-clutter, sanitize and organize.
10. My favorite time of year is October-January. Each season is beautiful in its own way, but I love waking up to a crisp and cold morning, putting on slippers, brewing coffee and making a warm breakfast for my favorite people.
11. I think the world needs more Mothers, not just Moms; a few more Fathers, not just Dads and a lot more homecooked meals around the dinner table.
12. I don't have a favorite kind of music, I listen to everything from Big Band, Jazz, Classical and Ethnic to Christian, Country and Pop. The only kind I can't stand is death metal and a lot of the newer secular Rap.
13. My favorite movies include: All Disney & Pixar. Harry Potter. Lord of the Rings. Chronicles of Narnia. Amadeus. Immortal Beloved. Cinderella Man. The Man from Snowy River. Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea. The Sound of Music. Apollo 13. Sweet Home Alabama. Star Trek (all of them). Star Wars. The only genre I won't watch is horror/thriller.
14. I want to become more crafty and artistic. I admire those of you who dream up a project and complete it without any fumbling!
15. I got my first kiss (from my husband) when I was 17. Oh happy day!
16. I highly dislike reading the news. It always makes me feel overwhelmed and helpless. I don't think that humans were designed to handle the weight of the news from around the world on our shoulders, especially when there is nothing we can do about it aside from becoming suspicious and paranoid in our own lives.
17. I believe in God ordained evolution and have recently started reading The Science of God by Gerald Schroeder.
18. I am very much Type A. As a teenager, I didn't leave my room until everything was in its place. My husband is very much Type B. As a teenager, nothing in his room was in its place. Surprisingly, we are still together, and are both still alive. His Type B is good for my Type A. Balance is a good thing.
19. My favorite kind of beer for this time of year is Samuel Adams Octoberfest and Boston Ale.
20. Before I became a Mother, I was very concerned with myself and what I wanted. Now, I am concerned with what is best for everyone, including the world at large. I discovered cloth diapers before my litte one was born, and it was all up hill from there... what a fulfilling journey it has been though!
21. I love being outdoors enjoying nature. Whether we're biking, walking, playing at the playground or just swinging on the porch swing, there is something about cool, dry air that is so invigorating in Northern Louisiana this time of year!
22. I hope that I don't come across as judgemental, though I do hope I seem opinionated, and I hope you are too! I think the best people have open minds to differences, as long as they are not harmful to others, and that people who don't care about what you think, really aren't worth your time. Your best friend is the person who tells you the most truth!
23. I love, adore and cherish quotes. Any opinion that is concisely stated is golden!
24. This blog has been used as a recipe folder for a long while, and I am hoping to continue adding my favorite new recipes, but I am also looking forward to posting about topics that matter to me as well. I'd love to have a sounding board for those posts, so please, do share your opinion in the comments.
25. I am looking forward to finding fun and inspiring blogs and getting to know you guys as well!
I'm "tagging" you if you read this! :)
I'm Mumsy, nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteBIG "Aaawwwwww" on #15! :)
I don't know of any crafters who don't "fumble" along the way, so I think you're doing ok!:-)
ReplyDeleteI love that you made each bullet point a different color. What a unique touch, Paris!
I love it when you post things about yourself like this--even though our friendship has spanned since jr. high, I still have a lot to learn about you! ♥
I'm Gran, good to meet you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and following me. You have quite a blog, and I love the fact that you are so eclectic. You state your views quite concisely,and I love what you have to say. I think I just may have to go do this on my blog since you have tagged me!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower!
Here's my 25:
ReplyDeletehttp://mydevotionalthoughts.blogspot.com/2010/10/ive-been-tagged-25-things.html
Hi Paris, It is very nice to meet you, thank you for finding my blog and leading me to yours! I really enjoyed your 25 things, and the recipes! I am not a vegetarian but love to find new yummy, healthy recipes! And you making your pumpkin spice lattes at home, I need to do that, and I think I will as a treat for our girls bible study!
ReplyDeleteLike you, my first kiss was my husband, I was 15, love that I can say that! I am almost 28(yikes), and have been married almost 11 years(another yikes). I love that we married young, and I know you feel the same!
I really love your blog and I feel like we have a lot in common! I look forward to following your blog!
I do have a question, you said you believe in God Ordained Evolution, I think it's funny you put that as one of your 25. I have a friend who has been asking me about evolution verses creation and I actually have it on my list on my desk to research for her. I believe in creation but also am interested in what you believe. I think she is along the same lines as you. my email is linseywilt@gmail.com.
Hi Linsey!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment! How sweet... first kiss at 15 and from your husband? That's awesome. I definitely agree that it's a wonderful thing that the only man I've kissed is my husband! What a blessing! It does seem like we have a lot in common and I love your blog too. Your photography skills really are quite amazing!
Evolution... it's such a touchy subject in Christian circles. I'm so glad you asked! I wondered if I should leave that out, but now I'm so glad I didn't.
It may or may not help to know that I used to be a 7 day/24 hour Creationist, as was my husband, because that's what our families believed, as well as the majority of the people in our churches. Our journey with God has stretched us to uncomfortable limits at times, but as He is refining us and making us more and more into His image, that is to be expected! Seeking wisdom is not always a comfortable experience, in fact, many times we want to run the other way! Anyways. My husband is about to graduate with his BS in Physics, and during his studies has learned the science behind the creation of the universe, something most people have no desire to understand (past the short description in the book of Genesis), but automatically assume that if it does not match their interpretation of the Bible, it must be wrong. In reality, the Heavens declare God's majesty and magnify God's role as Creator. I will email you some resources to look into for yourself, and a few more thoughts as well!
~Paris
Bethany!
ReplyDeleteI suppose it make sense that everyone fumbles, but you seem to have quite a natural inclination towards crafting and I most certainly do not! Maybe if I became your pupil, there would be hope for me! But alas, we live so far apart. I guess I'll just have to do my best and shop Etsy for the rest. :)
I hope you'll fill out 25 things about you, I always love discovering new tidbits about old friends. :)
~Paris
Hi, Paris! I loved learning those 25 things about you. That really is a way to get some quick insight into someone. I, too, prefer to love animals instead of eating them. :) I'm jealous that you've been to 44 states. I so wish we could travel more. Maybe some day. Look forward to reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post! Great way to get to know someone. I may not have done 25 things but I do have an "about us" post from a few days ago that gives people a good idea who we are. I agree with need more mothers and fathers too! Thanks for finding my blog :)
ReplyDeleteHi Paris. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I enjoyed reading your 25 Things. I can identify with you about the news. Although I do watch it some, I try to take it in small doses. It can really get me down.
ReplyDeletewhat a great list. I am currently in love with honey. I recently tried a honey stick with cinnamon and ohhh it was soooo good! Anyway, thanks for the visit. I enjoyed visiting you!
ReplyDeletehey hey! so glad you found me, and now i'm so glad to have found you! i'm loving your blog, and this post seemed like the best one to comment on :) thank you for sharing your faith boldly, and sharing your life with us! your little man is adorable! excited to keep up with you :)
ReplyDeleteHi there!
ReplyDeleteJust been looking around your blog and enjoying getting to know you a bit better through your 25 Things!
And I can't belive I just posted such a similar post on my blog just a few days later!
Looking forward to reading and hearing from you more :-)