I was tagged on my personal Facebook account to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about me.
Robin’s last post over at Let’s Live Forever gave me the idea to also post this list on my blog and to invite you to share some random things, facts, habits, or goals about you in the comments section.
1. I was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
2. My husband was born on the same day, in the same year, and in the same hospital. Our fathers sat in the waiting room together.
3. My husband and I spent the first week of our lives together in the same hospital nursery and then met (again) eighteen years later.
4. I lived in Israel for one year teaching English, working in a bread factory, collecting eggs, riding camels, picking eggplants, dicing onions, hiking across the land, sleeping in the desert, and laughing with friends.
5. Oprah called me on December 31, 2002.
6. I met Oprah in the spring of 2003.
7. I was a vegetarian for 10 years until I was pregnant with my oldest son.
8. I am a writer and an artist.
9. I leave my husband and children once a year and go on vacation all by myself.
10. I staffed a 6-week wilderness adventure teen trip across Alaska. I went two weeks without a shower.
11. I love blogging and want to become a problogger.
12. I’d like for you to visit and comment on my blog – CreateaBalance.com
13. I once quit my job, got rid of most of my belongings, and spent the summer exploring the USA.
14. I spent a summer traveling alone across Europe.
15. I fell in love with the Grateful Dead after JG died. I can’t believe I never experienced a live show.
16. I miss being able to just grab a map and hit the road. I also still miss Vermont.
17. I shook Billy Joel’s hand during a concert.
18. I graduated from college with honors.
19. I love to fish, especially for red fish and barramundi.
20. I want to be on Survivor and win the million dollars.
21. My grandmother grew up in the same village as Golda Meir.
22. I loved high school.
23. I’m a proud owner of a new hybrid car.
24. When my 2 year old is cranky and grumpy he looks just like me.
25. My life passion is to help individuals think about and practice the art of life balance.
This is Your Moment!
Now it’s your turn to share some random things, facts, habits, or goals about you in the comments section.
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That is a fantastic post and I wish that I could do as well if I were to attempt. You have done some amazing things! I salute you.
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Hi Stacey,
I enjoyed reading this! Can’t believe the coincidence about your husband and you. Life is so strange, and beautiful!
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Hi Stacey,
I love this post! It’s great to “see” you through the years! And, like Daphne, how wild that you and your husband began life together…literally! And I love the spontaneity of getting up and traveling, exploring, living life – very awesome!!
A random fact: My wife has a twin sister, who married one of my best friends from high school. And the girls were not from the same school as us, nor did we go to college together (although college is the connection, and college was when we all met…)
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Great Post. I will have to do this too. It is cool to show people the real you. I love the story of how your husband and yourself knew each other from day 1. Thanks for sharing your life with us!!
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That is mindblowing about you and your husband in Detroit MI. No doubt you were destained for each other.
I love you sense of adventure and travel bug. How fun.
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Stacey, I have read a billion (okay, I exaggerate, but it’s close) of these in the past week or so. I love yours! Totally authentic. I agree with the others–the tidbit about your husband & you in the hospital is amazing. Some things are just meant to be.
You’re a fascinating person and have had – still have – a fascinating life. It was great to learn more about you!
Oh Stacey – what a beautiful list! And thanks for the link!
The part about your births is extraordinary and moving – you seem very adventurous, and I love your photos. – R x
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Stacey, #4 is my favorite
… big time.
Hi,
Very proactive post.
I wish I could have done this.
BTW, you had very interesting coincidence with your husband.
Cheers!
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Thank you all for commenting. I’m exhausted, but will comment more tomorrow.
Hi Stacy!
Why did Oprah call you? Deeper details…..please! How exciting!
I ditto all the others what a amazin’ journey you have been on.
“Life’s an adventure: You Are All That!
I agree …your husband and you…that is fascinating. WOW!
Thanks for sharing the RANDOM!
Great list!! I wish I could do a list like this, but I don’t have the pictures to go with it, so I guess I’m lookin’ at the future.
I love your post……………………..:)
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Stacey,
How cool to share this with the world. Nice piccies
When you were born fathers sat in the waiting room didn’t they? What a great story that is.
My 2,5 year old looks like me too when he’s grumpy and angry
I find it cool that you traveled a lot. Opens up the mind.
Mimi
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I don’t know which is more fascinating, the part where Oprah called you, the two of you being born together and meeting again, or traveling Europe alone, but all together, it would make a very interesting book or movie.
Rummuser – You would be amazed at your list if you completed this exercise!
Daphne – Yes, you can say he is my soul mate.
Lance – Reflecting on my list made reconnect to my adventurous spirit!
Jay – I recommend the exercise. I had no idea what I was going to write before I started the process.
Tess – I love my adventure bug (except it is making me climb the walls this winter).
Hip Mom’s Guide – I have read so many that it pushed me into writing my own list.
Vered – I need to think of myself as fascinating when I’m doing my day-to-day house hold chores. Chores don’t make me feel fascinating.
Robin – Thanks for the true inspiration to share my list on this blog.
Alik – I think #4 is my favorite too! I’m looking forward to one day taking my 4th trip back to Israel.
The Journey Within – Welcome to CreateaBalance.com!
Diane – I entered my name into a contest to be in Oprah’s magazine and surprisingly she was the one that called me. But unfortunately, I was never in the magazine.
Lisa – You can do a list like this! Pictures are not required.
Mimi – I want my mind to open up some more, which must mean I need to find the time and budget to travel!
Wendi – Hey, if you know any producers I’d love to sell my stories!
Stacey,
I am late on this but I hope you are still thinking of yourself as fascinating
Just lovely!! You have shared yourself wonderfully! Considering everything you have done, I am sure you will do everything you ever set out to do in your life!
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Like Maya – I’m late too. But wow, what a list.
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#3 is pretty wild and what a small world!
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Exciting life! And the whole you and hubby being born in the same hospital, then meeting 18 years later? Too cute!
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Stacey, you certainly have opened your mind and spirit through a variety of life experiences. To be willing to venture into the unknown is a priceless way of developing your resourcefulness. The transferable skills you acquire remain with you longer than expected. Appreciate the initiative you have taken to share this. You inspire me to embrace this topic as my next blog focus.
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2. My husband was born on the same day, in the same year, and in the same hospital. Our fathers sat in the waiting room together.
3. My husband and I spent the first week of our lives together in the same hospital nursery and then met (again) eighteen years later.
No way! That’s just amazing.
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