you’d know how talented my friend Mallory is who took my gravatar photo.
you’d wonder why my accent sounds so confused.
you’d likely think I talk gone-with-the-wind fast and full of superlatives.
I could tell you in person how much I loathe having to pick only one person to give a present to. But, alas, I ran out of fairy dust, the magic lamp has lost its oomphf, and the wishing well has run dry. So, without further ado, I present to you the winner of the Lisa Leonard $75 gift certificate of loveliness:
Will the lovely Rachel of A Steady Rain please raise her hand? You are about to
be Lisa Leonard-ized.
And last, but not least, if we met in real life you would discover how utterly inept I am at styling my own hair. I regularly think that I need lessons from a 16-year-old.
OK, your turn. Subscribers, wanna come over and share what we’d learn if we met you in real life?
fun idea.
if we met in real life….
you’d find out that i rarely blow dry my hair. it’s either up or braids or curly air dried.
you’d probably hear me reference something/someone “happy” and i’d say “haibo” in there somewhere.
you’d find sunglasses as a permanent fixture on top of my head.
you’d see that i carry a BIG purse with lots of stuff in it like a bible and a book and a journal for sure.
you’d see my necklace which has now turned into a smattering–a cute etsy necklace with a map of africa which i got from a friend, a heart from a friend, and a knock of version of a tiffany’s cross that i bought myself when i first became a christian.
Nice.
If we met in real life…
You would see how many bizarre facial expressions I have.
You may notice that I, too, have no hairstylist future.
You might feel short.
You would either be excited, confused or annoyed at how many different places we have lived has seeped into and added to the people we are today.
There would definitely be lots of laughter, hugs, chocolate and coffee to go around since there is so much we have in common. =)
But we will meet in real life.
Eventually.
Heh. We have met in real life (and I miss those times), but for the sake of the people who do not know me…
You’d find out that I can only wear white socks – no gray or black. Last year I did get a couple of pairs of knee-high socks that are rainbow-ish, yet only because there were no white ones like that. Also, I like to wear socks only whenever I can – even at work.
You’d find out that I am a tomboy who sometimes feels girly.
You’d learn that I am unable to answer the question “what do you do for fun?” simply because when I say read / write / walk, people don’t believe me :)
When we meet in real life, you’ll learn that:
– I’m petite, but have no issue speaking my mind
– I cry super easily – probably every time I read one of your beautiful blog posts
– I’m a puke-a-phobe (aka emetophobia)
– I love makeup way too much :-)
– I have a huge issue with typos LOL – I majored in English so I think that’s where that comes from.
– I don’t abbreviate when I text. I type everything out, word for word.
– I’ve had five miscarriages, but don’t let that define because I’m the mama of a beautiful 3 year old boy we adopted from Guatemala
– I’m also adopted, but from Colombia.
Well that’s a little bit of me. Looking forward to meeting you one day!
xx00
Really???? I won!! That just totally made my day!! Thanks SO much!!!! Should I e-mail you any info?? I’m SO excited!!!!
If we met in real life you would find out…
When I get excited, the yankee in me comes out and I talk really fast.
I’m an extreme introvert and am awkwardly quiet in groups.
I can talk about my children all day long.
I love high heels and chocolate coffee.
Reality t.v. makes me happy except that the Bachelor / Bachelorette never picks the person I want them to pick.
Christ means everything to me.
You would learn . . .
that I use “. . .” all the time . . .
that I read blogs, but rarely leave comments . . .
that most people think I’m quiet and shy, but inside I’m bold.
When we meet in real life, you’ll learn:
I’m actually really tall.
I’m a sucker for trashy reality television (See: Jersey Shore, Real Housewives of New Jersey)
I carry my journal EVERYWHERE.
I’m really, really shy at first.
I prefer my glasses to contacts.
I’m a book nerd.
I keep things exceptionally tidy.
There’s always a box of Popsicles in my freezer.
Let’s see…
I am tall and skinny and built more like a 12 year old boy than a woman.
I have naturally curly hair.
I talk too much when I’m nervous. Actually, I talk too much period.
I love tea, iced and hot. And sweet.
I love bling.
I love cake frosting.
I love you! :)
If we met in real life…
you’d know that while I’m petite I have an enormous appetite.
you’d know that I don’t skip meals and plan my schedule around them (which has definitely become challenging with the addition of each child)
you’d know that I’m shy around people I don’t know, but give me a microphone, and I’ll perform the most amazing lip-syncing routine you’ve ever seen (don’t know what it is, but I thrive on performance).
If we met in real life:
You would find out I’m actually not at all funny.
You would see how much gray there is in this hair of mine & how many colors are layered over that gray to try to hide it.
You would see that I don’t really look THAT young.
You would find that I chatter incessantly when I’m nervous and tend to interrupt a lot.
You would find that I’m a little more shallow than you might expect but also a lot more introverted than you probably imagine.
And, you might be surprised to find that I am constantly seeking to encourage others to grow in their relationship with the Lord (or maybe that wouldn’t surprise you at all).
TerriLynne, that last one doesn’t surprise me at all! You’re a natural at this!
Blast! I spelled your name wrong! Sorry ’bout that! :)
I spent two months in Southern Africa and I loooooved it!
Congrats to Rachel! What a great giveaway!~
OK, so WHEN we meet on the Streets of Gold……..
You will see that I talk with my hands alot and make tons of funny facial expressions.
I have a weird accent……a blend of New Yawwwwk, Jersey and a little New England mixed in.
I most likely will be distracted by a butterfly or squirrel when we are talking. Do not be offended or take it personally.
I laugh alot.
I don’t think I act (or look) my age. At least that is what most people tell me. Maybe it’s a nice way of telling me to “grow up”. LOL
this was fun! Have a great weekend.
If we met in real life…
You’d see I can’t talk without moving my hands.
You’d see that I’m short. And round. Think an apple with legs and arms. ;)
You’d hear me call someone: sweetie, darling, sugar, or dear at least once in our conversation.
You’d see me give you a hug, if not on meeting you-most definitely by the time I left. I am a huggy, touchy-feely, show my love kinda person.
You’d see me without makeup, more than likely (much to my mother’s chagrin- she was always saying “lipstick and earrings!” before I left the house as a teenager). These days, I simply don’t have time.
You’d see me with a cup of coffee in my hand…more than likely.
If we met in person
and you came to my house
you would discover that I rarely unload the dishwasher all at once
that my freezer is stocked with more than one pint of Ben and Jerry’s at a time
that I am constantly changing up the decor by switching things out (definitely more so pre-child though)
that I have a guest book that I like everyone to sign who comes to visit
that I like to go barefoot
Kelly
ooh! Now I want to have a guest book at my house! :) What a fun idea.
If we met in real life :)
You would see how cute my husband and I are together ;)
We would make a milk tart together and talk about adjusting to life in a different culture! {would so love this!!}
You’d see how much I love running!
And how much I love to be in sweat pants and old man slippers- the soooo comfy!!
I would for sure bake lots of goodies- since I do this when anyone comes over!
We would go shopping at Target cause I miss it so much, and if you were in SA we would go to Pic n Pay, Wooly’s, and whatever other stores are your favorite :)
have a great weekend lady!! Lotsa love!
if we met in real life…
…I might just stop in mid conversation to identify the bird that flew past the window.
…You’d be surprised at how UN-farmerish I dress. (high heels + gravel=not a smart combination, but I’ve managed for a while now…)
…you’d want to ask what happened to my nose – I’ll save you the trouble and answer now, I have a form of Lupus.
… I’d probably have a natural solution/recipe for something currently ailing you
… I might just shush my kids in order to hear YOUR unusual superlative accent better :)
*Blessings*
My hurt yearns to meet you IRL, Sweet Friend! =)
if we met in real life…
we would probably be in the library, since that is where I live right now.
I would probably be a little quiet in the beginning, and then after a while neither one of us would know how to shut me up.
I would probably try to convince you of the greatness of some of my favorite old movies by making you watch one or two or seven.
I would either be wearing flip-flops or tall, tall heels. I don’t do much in between.
I would be wearing glasses, which I rarely wear in pictures because somehow in my head I am still the 17-year-old who lived in her contacts and not the 28-year-old whose eyeballs are too tired to wear contacts except for special occasions.
I would probably talk about cheese at least once in our first conversation.
I would definitely sing at some point, even though I don’t think much of my singing voice.
I might, just might, drive you around my home town and take you to my favorite Mexican restaurant and make you smell orange blossoms on the air at night, because then you’d really know me.
If we met in real life you’d find that:
* I frequently laugh without smiling. I didn’t realize I did this till my husband pointed it out.
* When I’m not laughing without smiling I’m laughing super loud. I’m super loud. My daughter has inherited this.
* I’m addicted to Food Network. I have Food Network shows recorded on my DVR. I get Food Network magazine. I am always trying out new recipes on unsuspecting guests. Instead of cooking up a tried & true recipe I see a dinner party as a time to experiment.
* I {love} football (American football)! I am already excited for the season to begin. We record all the games each week and every Sunday a whole group of college age students come to our house after church and we make lunch and watch football. This is easy to coordinate because…
* I live at my church. For more details and a picture check out my blog…I also have a few more interesting facts about myself up right now. :)
Thanks for providing us an opportunity to come, kick back our feet and talk to each other each Friday. I always look forward to it!
If we met in real life…
*you’d see real quick that I am indeed addicted to Diet Coke and sweet tea.
*you’d notice my drawl and either love it or make fun of me for it.
*you’d learn that I say “seriously?!” way too much.
*you might ask me what shade of red I use to dye my hair. I’d flip my hair and tell you it’s all natural. :)
*you’d find me barefoot (if at my home) or in sandals (if out somewhere). Socks make my feet claustrophobic.
*you’d notice that I hate clutter but I hate to clean. So my house is clutter-free but full of dirt.
*I’d introduce you to Freebird’s (my fave restaurant)
*I’d take you to a baseball game if I could. If not, I’d find one for us to watch on TV. Preferably a Texas Rangers game. =)
Freebirds!!!! I haven’t had that since I was in school at Texas A&M. LOVE IT!
If we met in real life you would…
* Find out that I am a momma to an amazing girl from China
* Notice my native NY accent
* Learn that I am a good listener and a true friend
* Have to stay for lunch or dinner
* Find out that I am a down to earth girl despite living in the heart of a gigantic city
…you’d laugh at my Spanglish.
…you’d see that lately I can’t get enough of wearing headbands.
…you’d realize that finding Campbell’s soup meant a need for me to stock up.
…you’d notice I change my voice when I speak Spanish to strangers.
…you’d hear a funny story about something that happened at school
If we met in real life…
You’d see I’m quite quiet and take things in rather than speak.
You’d see I wear four rings. My wedding ring, engagement ring, a Celtic style ring my husband bought me, and one I wear as a reminder of the little girl in India we sponsor through Compassion.
You see I always have my toes painted. They are currently green.
We DID get to meet in real life – and you are EVEN better in person than on your blog :)
So… hypothetically… if we met in real life…
*You would become my kindred spirit if you like TGIF’s as much as I do
*You would discover I am shy, really shy, and I fumble with my words sometimes
*You would find out I love to learn about your heart, your life, and who YOU are
*You would be fascinated to know that I am as confused about myself as my husband is :)
*You would learn I love pugs
*You would hear about my pugs
*You would find out still waters run deep… that even though I don’t talk much, I often have a lot to say… it just gets stuck inside sometimes
Hmmm…
You’d realise I’m probably fatter than you think. It’s why I crop photos.
You’d hear me sing… eventually.
You’d have to make the first move. Despite what people think, I’m introverted.
But then I’d talk to you like I’ve known you forever and you’d find out I rarely shut up :)
If we met in real life you’d learn…
…that I find a lot of things funny.
…that I am always in the middle of de-cluttering/organizing my house, but my house is still cluttered and disorganized (although I AM making progress)
…that nothing makes me happier than an unexpected visit from a friend.
…that I brew coffee every morning then, more often than not, forget to drink it until it’s cold and 1:00 in the afternoon.
…that sometimes it takes me a long time to do something I want to do, i.e. respond to this post, but eventually, it gets done.
God bless your day.
That would be really nice… to meet in real Life.
You would find that I may be shy and hesitant to start a conversation.
I may just look awkward, smile alot and seem quiet
Or I may have lots to talk about, when I do get settled in….
I love pendants and earrings with long strings of crystals…
The only hairdryer I ever owned was one that I bought ages ago when we were living in California and my mom was visiting and she NEEDS to style her hair daily.
I love colors on cakes, walls, things around but not for the clothes I wear.
I enjoy interacting with children
I get excited with shapes in the clouds or sun-colored clouds.
If we met in real life:
~ You would find that my surname/last name is SO opposite from my accent
~ You would “see” an American girl who looks like she could have been born somewhere like Kansas — definitely NOT Haiti
~ You would learn that I am NEVER as brave as I want to be
~ You would find out that I am a paradox — BIG talker and GREAT listener
~ You would know that I am really SO NOT girly although I am truly feminine (more paradoxes
~ You would know that I LOVE to play games — any and every kind — and I play to win!!
~ You would know that I truly love people with all their quirks and oddities — how can I not with ALL of mine…
~ You would know that I always have an opinion or “something to say” so with that…I end this list! :) :)