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By shannon, July 30, 2010 12:24 pm

Big thanks to Rachel for the idea for this meme.  Sure, you guys a lot about me, but I bet I can still surprise you.  So, without further adieu, I give you:

10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Me

1. I was a cheerleader.
2. I worked in Helsingborg, Sweden when I was 24.
3. When I was diagnosed with D, my A1c was 14.7% (and they still refused to accept that I just might be T1; especially since my A1c from a routine physical six months before was under 5%). Idiots.
4. Whenever there is a big change in my life, I dye my hair a different color (I’ve been every color out there).
5. I am a photography enthusiast.  I recently purchased a Nikon D700, which I’m completely in love with.
6. I scored higher on the Math section of the SAT than I did on the verbal (and I’m a professional writer).
7. When I receive poor customer service, I look up the email naming convention of the company’s employees, research the names of all high-level executives, and send them an email describing the experience.  What most people don’t realize is that these guys do NOT want to hear that customers are dissatisfied – they are not on the front lines, so they think everything is fine.  I make sure they know that everything is NOT fine.  In response to my letters, there is usually an attempt to “make it up to me.”  While all I really want is an apology, I’ve ended up getting free stuff from Dell Computers, Delta Airlines, Dexcom, Linens & Things, and I know there are more, but I can’t remember what they are.
8. I have a non-sexual girl-crush on Ashley Judd.  I have no idea why.
9. I’m originally from Rhode Island, a.k.a. “The Biggest Little State in the Union”
10. I’m allergic to strawberries.  Sad, but true.

So, now you know a lot more about me.  Why doncha tell me about you, now?

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By shannon, February 18, 2010 1:00 pm

So, here’s 40 things I bet you didn’t know about me:

1. Do you like bleu cheese?  Ick.  NO. 
2. Have you ever smoked?  Yep.  I smoked Camel Lights for years.  Totally gross.
3. Do you own a gun?  I sure do.  I have a Sig Sauer P239  9mm semi-automatic handgun.  I practice regularly, and I’m a fairly decent shot.
4. Favorite type of food?  Cheeseburgers.  What can I say?  I’m a cheap date.
5. Favorite type of music?  80’s alternative.  For any Sirius/XM listeners, I’m a First Wave addict.
6. What do you think of hot dogs?  They’re pretty good with ketchup and mustard.
7. Favorite Christmas movie?  Most people have no idea what I’m talking about, but I love the movie Prancer. 
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?  Coffee.  Leaded.
9. Can you do push ups?  If there was a gun pointed to my head, maybe.
10. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry?  My engagement ring.  It’s a beautiful antique ring that’s over 100 years old and belonged to Brian’s mother. 
11. Favorite hobby?  Reading.
12. Do you have A. D. D.?  No.  I have the opposite – O.C.D.
13. Do you wear glasses/contacts?  Yep.  I have contacts but I only wear them when I’m going out.  I wear glasses for everyday.
14. Middle name?  April.
15. Name three thoughts at this exact moment:  I’m hungry.  I’m bored.  Hungry and bored is not a good combination.
16. Name three drinks you regularly drink:  Coffee, Coke Zero, and Crystal Light Iced Tea.
17. Current worry?  I’m worried about Roddy.  Really worried.
18. Current hate right now?  Traffic.
19. Favorite place to be?  Wherever Brian is.
20. How did you bring in the new year?  By watching the inside of my eyelids.
21. Someplace you’d like to go?  I want to go back to Bermuda.  We went there for our honeymoon and it was amazing!
22. Name three people who will complete this.  I have no idea.
23. Do you own slippers?  Yep. 
24. What color shirt are you wearing?  Black (I love black!)
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets?  Absolutely not.  Satin is polyester and polyester is hot.  I like sleeping on Sateen sheets, which are 100% cotton.  And breathable.
26. Can you whistle?  I sure can.  Can I whistle well?  Not even close.
27. Where are you now?  At work.
28. Would you be a pirate?  Probably not.  I have a whole Karma fear thing, so robbing others wouldn’t work for me.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower?  I don’t sing in the shower.
30. Favorite Girl’s Name?  So many, but I really like Emily.
31. Favorite boy’s name?  Aiden.
32. What is in your pocket right now?  Dexcom and my BodyMedia Fit display.
33. Last thing that made you laugh?  Something Brian said.  It’s always something Brian says.  He’s a funny guy.
34. What vehicle do you drive?  Monaco blue BMW 530i
35. Worst injury you’ve ever had?  All of the combined injuries from my car accident.
36. Do you love where you live?  I love our home; Maryland, I could easily walk away from.
37. How many TVs do you have in your house?  Three
38. How many computers do you have in your house?  We have five. 
39. If you changed your job, what would it be?  That’s such a hard question because most of the jobs I’d love to do require advanced education.  But, if I could magically have any job I wanted, I’d probably be a litigator.  I do love to argue
40. If you were granted three wishes, what would they be?
(1)  To experience pregnancy, (2) To be cured of diabetes, and (3) to be independently wealthy (hey, I’m being honest).