Hello again. Being a mom has me pretty busy lately. We went through a 4 month sleep regression and goodness it was tough, but now we have had a few nights back to better sleep and hoping it keeps improving! Now that I have had a little rest and more time I wanted to share a new post with some interesting facts about me that some of you may not know! So read on for some fun!
‘Like’ Facts
1. My favorite cuisine is Italian or Sushi, especially pasta or raw salmon.
2. The hobby that I could never give up is going to the beach and spending the day there. Bonfire with s'mores is a plus!)
3. My favorite season is fall because I love to dress cute and warm with boots or uggs and cook comfort food like soups/stews and bake.
4. I have seen The Wedding Planner and John Tucker Must Die each over 10 times.
5. I support LA Kings Hockey and have done since I was 26. (I was a Ducks Fan prior due to where I grew up).
6. My favorite ice cream flavor is Ben and Jerry's Half Baked.
7. My non-alcoholic drink of choice is Hint or Half Sprite Half Fruit Punch.
8. My alcoholic drink of choice is a Pina Colada or Truly.
9. The thing I find most attractive in a person is their sense of humor or how they interact with children or dogs.
10. I mostly listen to country or pop music.
‘Dislike’ Facts
11. I’m allergic to fresh kiwi and mango but I only get hives from them nothing more serious.
12. My pet peeve is when people aren't on time. (I always have to be like 15 mins early!)
13. I hate the smell of mint and hate the taste of anything mint except toothpaste and mouthwash.
14. I’m most scared of heights.
15. I can’t stand the sound of heavy metal bands or when my dog howls loudly.
16. People who don't clean up after themselves really annoy me.
17. I don’t like how sand feels on my feet.
18. The most boring sport to watch is poker (I don't know it is a sport!).
19. The word that most irritates me is "Like", but only when people over use it.
20. The most stressful thing for me is fearing I will do something and make people not like me.
Talent Facts
21. I can play the piano, but the only song I know is Happy Birthday that I learned on my birthday as a kid.
22. I can only speak English fluently, but I know a few words from the Spanish and French languages and I wish I could speak them both because I think other languages are amazing. I also know a little American Sign Language which I wish I learned more too.
23. I can bake the most amazing desserts, but then hubby complains cuz we eat them all!
24. I once visited the Cordon Bleu Cooking School in Paris, France.
25. I once made a pie complete with crust all from scratch.
26. I can't sing to save my life, but love to sing in the car to my music.
27. I once wrote a book/short story series about a little gecko.
28. I can twirl my tongue and whistle.
29. I once played a lollipop in my school production of Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory.
30. I write better than most people or so I am told. I have been told my poetry and letters could be Hallmark cards before too. I am so glad to have my blog now to just write.
Travel Facts
31. I have visited 4 other countries in my life. Spain, France, Italy, and Mexico. I want to visit The Caribbean, Bahamas, Australia and New Zealand as well as South Africa after seeing my sister's safaris there.
32. My favorite country so far is Mexico as odd as that is, but I remember it the most of any and I love the beach towns like Cabo San Lucas the most. I am a beach girl.
33. I first traveled solo when I was a teen when I went to visit family in Hawaii (so technically I was just alone for my flights).
34. The scariest moment of my travels was when we got stuck in an elevator in France.
35. The most amazing place I’ve ever been is Hawaii because there I have so many memories with family, yummy food, and amazing beaches and adventures.
36. My next trip is to Big Bear then Hawaii.
37. I love travel so much because I get to experience different place and cultures with my hubby now and soon with our baby girl too!
38. The one thing I always take on my travels is my own shampoo and conditioner because I have the most difficult hair.
39. When I go on an adventure, I like to plan the whole thing as much as possible beforehand and then wing it as it all happens because things can change.
40. The most remote place I have ever been to is maybe somewhere on the way to Vegas when I was a a kid?. I haven't been to Vegas since I was 13 for my first concert - Backstreet Boys of course!
Family Facts
41. I have 5 siblings (1 biological sister and 2 stepsisters, 2 stepbrothers) and our family keeps on growing! I also have 1 sister-in-love, and 4 brothers-in-love. (1 wifey of stepbrother, 2 brothers of hubby, 1 hubby of my sister, and 1 hubby of stepsister). {Wes+Angela} {Mindy+John} {Leah+Kyle} {Alex} {Drew}
42. I am the oldest child in my biological family.
43. My sister taught me that with perseverance you can always accomplish what you put your mind to do. Thank you Leah, I love you.
44. I have one very spoiled and loved little dog. His name is Buster. (See other pet post for more about him!)
45. My fondest childhood family memory is any of the fun trips and adventures with my grandparents.
46. I have been with my spouse/partner for almost 9 years.
47. We have 1 child, a little girl. Her Name is Kelia which means strong beauty.
48. My parents were born in Los Angeles, CA and Honolulu, HI.
49. When I was little they called me Buddha because I was chunky with a belly as a baby.
50. Our family name means: Wilson is an English and Scottish surname, common in the English-speaking world. The name is derived from a patronymic form of Will, a popular medieval name. The medieval Will is derived from any of several names containing the first Germanic element wil, meaning "desire".
Friend Facts
51. When I was younger, I had an imaginary friends who I pretended to teach in my room.
52. My childhood nickname was Budie.
53. I have known my current best friend for about 10 years and have other really good friends I have known since high school 16 years ago!
54. My friends would describe me as talkative, but fun loving.
55. In my group of friends, I am considered the outgoing one.
56. My friends and I most often talk about our lives and those we are care about or what is going on in today's world.
57. I have been a bridesmaid at 1 of my friends’ weddings.
58. My friends and I used to spend our long summers at the beach or doing things around town together.
59. My friends can always count on me to be there whenever I need them and I hope I can do the same for them.
60. I went on my first friends’ vacation when I was 21 and we went to Barona for Hayley's 21st birthday for the weekend.
Education And Work Facts
61. My favorite subject at school was Children's Literature.
62. My dream job is to work from home on my computer while raising my kiddos.
63. But when I was a child, I wanted to be an elementary special education teacher when I grew up.
64. My first ever job was working in a church daycare.
65. My first proper job after graduating was in an office.
66. My most embarrassing job was a pizza girl.
67. The thing I like most about my job is the rewards are endless! (I am a wife and mom at the moment).
68. I am a certified birth doula.
69. I would love to volunteer at an animal shelter to spend time with the animals looking for love and homes.
70. If I had my time at school again, I’d probably study something else that would be more useful now.
Random, But Interesting Facts
71. I’m practically addicted to my phone and computer (Bad, I know).
72. The famous person who people say I look like most is Kirsten Dunst.
73. The most embarrassing thing to ever happen to me was when I puked on the table on a dinner date with my husband while very pregnant.
74. I collect dachshund things.
75. My guilty pleasure is reality tv mostly dating shows.
76. The achievement I am most proud of is getting my bachelors degree.
77. My idea of Heaven on Earth is a tropical vacation with my loves.
78. The best advice I ever received was don't look for a man, let him find you! (and he did)
79. My first car was a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
80. I have never tried Frog legs.
81. I have _0_ tattoos and _2_ piercings.
82. If I had 1 hour to live, I’d spend it pigging out on my favorite foods on the beach with Cory, Kelia, and Buster.
83. My favorite childhood toy was my dolls.
84. My favorite color is Orange.
85. The most romantic thing anybody has ever done for me was when my hubby proposed to me He said the sweetest things anyway has said to me and still does.
86. I DO believe in love at first sight. Hubby and I both agree we were in love with each other at first sight!
87. I spend far too much money on Kelia and on Amazon or at Target.
88. I have broken _3_ bone in my body. I broke a bone in my foot, my toe, and a finger.
89. My celebrity crush is Jesse Metcalfe or Joseph Gordon Levitt.
90. My first thought when I wake up in the morning is normally Go back to sleep Kelia (LOL).
91. My earliest memory is pool days with Leah when we were young.
92. If I could live in any other era of history, I don't think I would because I have loved this life for the most part.
93. I would most like to learn how to do a new craft.
94. The thing I love most about me is my caring heart for everyone.
95. My worst habit is denying things because my memory sucks and I honestly don't remember initially.
96. My favorite form of art is culinary arts.
97. If my life were made into a film, I’d like Emma Stone to play me.
98. If I could live anywhere on the planet, it would be a tropical island.
99. I am superstitious about train tracks.
100. I do believe in extraterrestrial life.
101. I have met a pro surfer, pro golfer, and a few celebrities.
I hope you enjoyed this and have fun reading about me! What are some interesting things about you? What do most people not know about you?
-With Love,
Alana