I’ve read several of these “random things about me” posts and have always found them very interesting. I was asked to write one myself and I’ll have to say it was kind of fun to write. So, here it is, 25 random things about me. Probably more than anyone wants to know 🙂
1. I decided I wanted to learn about gardening. I took the master gardener course and was an active master gardener for 3 years.
2. I attended a tea with then, First Lady, Laura Bush at the White House.
3. I have attended a Presidential Inaugural Ball.
4. I have been to Camp David.
5. The most fun wedding I have ever been to was my own.
6. I was involved in an injury-free accident while riding on the back of a motorcycle in Switzerland when I was 16.
7. I haven’t been to a movie in over 13 years. No reason – just haven’t.
8. Some people think I know a lot about wine but I really just make lucky choices.
9. I have won best of show ribbons at the county fair for a double delight rose and for a formal place setting.
10. I have naturally curly hair that gets frizzy when it is humid.
11. I make really good cheesecakes.
12. My husband and I flew first class to Jamaica on our honeymoon for $29 using my frequent flyer miles (with stops in stops in New Orleans both ways).
13. I have been to every state but North Dakota, South Dakota, Rhode Island and Alaska.
14. I pinched the tails and sucked the heads at the Crawfish Festival in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.
15. I have never broken a bone (knock on wood).
16. I’m a Gemini but I don’t really believe in astrology.
17. My husband brings me coffee in bed every morning. I think I’ll keep him :).
18. My best friend since 7th grade, J.Ann Nelson Richey died of breast cancer on Christmas day 2005. I’ll always miss her. Whenever I was stressed she used to tell me I needed to go do something fun.
19. I collect cookbooks and etiquette books.
20. I write 2 blogs. One for business – http://whartonmarketing.biz/blog/ and one for fun – https://asouthernlife.com.
21. I love New Orleans. My husband was born there and the first time I went was with him. He knew all the best places to go and we had a great time. We have been back many times and plan to go many times more.
22. I got everyone on a trolley car in New Orleans to sing happy birthday to my husband.
23. I took piano lessons from 2nd grade all the way through college. I can play okay but not great. My fingers always shook whenever I had to play in public.
24. I’m claustrophobic.
25. I am a fan of the show – 24 and love to read suspense, mysteries and just about any other kind of book, fiction and non-fiction.
Today’s Lagniappe: The Great Puffy Pancake
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
pinch nutmeg
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar
Preheat oven to 425. Mix four, eggs, milk and nutmeg together, leaving batter a bit lumpy. Melt butter in large frying pan and add the batter. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and return briefly to oven. Cut into wedges. Serves 2-3.
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