29

Today is my 29th birthday.  What a wonderful day.  An early morning thunderstorm, cuddles with my favorite guys, flaky Biscuitville biscuits, celebratory post-baby (finally!) sushi, a special CD (waiting in the car, as usual), an incredibly exciting birthday present, a deliciously prepared latte, time with a group of new friends, and vintage Bill Cosby completes this special day.  I thought, this being a new blog and this being my 29th birthday that I would share 29 things you might not know about me.  (However, I do realize that all of you lovely readers are either family or dear friends that are considered family and that you probably know all of these things.)

1. I absolutely love to read (all things...fiction, nonfiction, magazines, and especially blogs).
2. I married my mandolin teacher.
3. My maiden name initials spelled ELF.
4. I'm an even five feet tall.
5. The combination of #3 and #4 resulted in plenty of teasing in the past 29 years (Thank goodness I married my way out of that!)
6. I was very aware of initials when naming my son.
7. I wear glasses when reading for long periods of time or when working on the computer.
8. My glasses are green and I'm overly fond of them.
9. I gained half (HALF!) of my body weight while pregnant.
10. I'm determined to lose the remaining pounds that are hanging around.
11. If I never lose another pound of baby weight I'll be completely satisfied knowing that this is the body that brought our sweet son into this world.
12. I worry far too much.
13. I was raised in Asheville, North Carolina.
14. It is my not-so-secret desire to raise our family there...some day.
15. I thought that I moved to this town six years ago to be with a boy; the Lord had an entirely different plan.
16. I have been blessed with two friends that are as close as sisters to me.
17. I wouldn't be the person I am today without their love.
18. My hair is unruly and defies predictability.
19. I fight laziness daily: sometimes I win, sometimes I lose.
20. I love creating whether it is with food or words or yarn or fabric.  
21. While I am very, very good at starting things, I lack followthrough.
22. I want to be a good gardener (I am not).
23. I love to tidy; I hate to clean.
24. I was born into one phenomenal family; I married into another phenomenal family.
25. Only recently have I discovered that I like having painted nails.
26. Unfortunately, I'm quite terrible at painting my own nails.
27. I am a librarian.
28. I have been saved by Grace.
29. I am entirely grateful for this life I have been given.

And one to grow on...

   30.  I have no fear of turning 30.