Today I am celebrating my 34th birthday {gulp}.
I still can’t believe I’m 34, but I am.
So in celebration of me turning one year older, I’m going to share 34 fun facts about myself;
1. I’m the oldest child out of 3.
2. My Grandfather played professional baseball.
3. My Dad was drafted right after high-school for the Royals but turned it down.
4. I played varsity softball for four years.
5. I talk really, really fast.
6. Had a terrifying experience as a child.
7. Had lunch with Mr. T {yes he even said ‘I pity the fool’ during our lunch}.
8. Met my husband when I was 17.
9. Have a fear of the ocean.
10. Went on a cruise when I was 20 years old with girlfriends.
11. Almost got into a fight in San Juan {yes on that trip}.
12. Had my heart broken.
13. Kissed a stranger.
15. Was a bridesmaid in eight weddings.
16. Had a job I desperately wanted to leave.
17. Went to Rome with 16 friends {what an experience}.
18. Met “Mr. Big” in Rome.
19. Was obsessed with getting engaged.
20. Surprised my husband with a trip to Vegas for our first wedding anniversary.
21. Didn’t find out the sex with both my boys – surprise!
22. I’m a bit OCD
23. Met Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell {aka Superman as my son would say}
25. A bit obsessed with the twilight series.
26. Just celebrated my 8 year anniversary.
27. Laughed so hard I’ve peed my pants.
28. Tried out for a reality show with my husband.
29. Still live in the same town I grew up in.
30. Let friends go.
31. Can’t watch scary movies.
32. Pushed people away.
33. Was fired once when I was 18.
34. Biked 65 miles and made it!
What’s one fun fact about you that we might not know?
In case you are wondering what to buy me for my birthday, my 2011 Holiday Wish List is up!





















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Wait. There’s only 33 facts there. Is this a trick?
Happy birthday to you!
Kmama´s last [type] ..Juicy Juice and Cars 2 Family Movie Night Giveaway!
Haha apparently I can’t count – see what old age does
Ok added #34!
Happy Birthday! Mr. T, huh? That sounds like an interesting lunch!
Barbara´s last [type] ..My 7 Wonders
Yes it was very interesting. I think I heard enough “I pity the fool” that day. But it was awesome he shared a lot behind his “character”.
Happy Birthday!!
So, did you go out at midnight to see the newest movie?
liz´s last [type] ..My kids are 5 & 3, and I’m out of gift ideas
No but I have plans tomorrow with friends to go see the movie and dinner. Can’t wait!
Happy Birthday!
Stephanie´s last [type] ..Respect the Turkey
Thanks Steph!
Happy Birthday!
C @ Kid Things´s last [type] ..Diabetes Awareness Month
Thank you for stopping by
Seriously? You had lunch with Mr T? Wow. How did U score that?
And you emt Mr. Big in Rome? As in SEx and the City Mr Big? Cool. So awesome.
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great one!
Cluttered Brain´s last [type] ..Yoo hoo! I’m blogging at my other place now.
I worked in the professional beauty industry selling to salons and spas. We were working with Conair on an infomercial and would you believe Mr T was doing it!?! Crazy true!
I don’t know what I am jealous of more that you went to Rome with 16 friends or that you had lunch with Mr. T and he said “I pity the fool”…. lol
Great list Tina!
Happy Birthday AGAIN!
Yes Rome was amazing…and so much fun! And yes I’m thinking I might have to write a post about Mr. T.
I bet your trip to Rome was amazing!!!
One fun fact about me is that I met Shawn Marion of the Dallas Mavericks at the annual Crawfish Festival in Dermott, Arkansas a few years ago when he played for the Phoenix Suns.
Awesome!! Yes Rome was so much fun….it was definitely an experience
Oh, how could I forget– HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Mandi´s last [type] ..I’m taking the GUGH challenge!
Love your list! I think I’m most jealous of Rome with 16 friends – awesome!
Amy ~ Eat. Live. Laugh. Shop.´s last [type] ..Swivl me anywhere!
Yeah it was a blast…so many great memories!
Happy Birthday!! I hope your day is filled with cake & presents!!!
Mimzy Wimzy´s last [type] ..Thinks & Thoughts, highlighted
Not yet..but hoping soon, lol.
Awesome post, Tina and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! What a great post, I learned we have several things in common! Sometimes I talk so fast people can’t keep up, I’m a bit OCD and I cannot watch scary movies.
Wow we are alike!
Have a wonderful birthday! Great facts list! I love that you have a wish list too!
Diane´s last [type] ..Meet Fluffy, the fish
Thanks Diane…a girl has to “wish” right? lol
I think we should be best friends. Loved reading this! I talk SUPER fast, too! Really? Lunch with Mr. T? Awesome.
Happy, happy BIRTHDAY! xoxo
Yes I talk so fast that I literally lose people and they stare at me like a deer stuck in headlights, lol. And yes I see a post coming about Mr T
Happy birthday! I loved reading this, girl!
I’m a November baby too!
We have a bit in common too. But I’ve met you so I could have guessed that we would since we get along so well.
Enjoy your day!
Melissa {momcomm}´s last [type] ..How Did Your Blog Get Its Name?
I know…we are so much alike. I wish we lived closer to each other
Thanks for the birthday wishes! So when is your bday??
Me too! My birthday is the 24th, which is actually on turkey day this year! Oh lucky me!
Melissa {momcomm}´s last [type] ..How Did Your Blog Get Its Name?
I love this list – learned a lot more awesome about you.
What’s something about me? hmm — I HATE mayonnaise… like will gag (like right now) at even the thought of it…
Devan @ Accustomed Chaos´s last [type] ..Being a Mom is Tough Enough So Why the Competition?
OMG my friend is the exact same way. She can’t be near it!
Happy Birthday! The ocean isn’t my favorite thing either.
JDaniel4′s Mom´s last [type] ..Read.Explore.Learn.- Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’
It’s creepy!!!
Happy Birthday!!!!!! Wishing all your candle wishes come true!!!! Have a fantastic time celebrating!!!!
Kir´s last [type] ..TRDC:Smile While I Wait
It was great!
Happy Birthday! Here’s a wonderful year!
Kisma´s last [type] ..Personal Rant… excuse me please.
Thank you! Hoping this will be my year
Happy Birthday and many happy returns! Those are some pretty cool facts! Here’s a SUPER random fact about myself that I’ve NEVER put on my food blog….
……I won’t eat a tomato if it’s cut in a wedge. Love, love, LOVE tomatoes, but tomato wedges creep me out!
Ann´s last [type] ..Corn, Bacon and Green Onion Tart
Really? So funny!
Happy Birthday Tina! Welcome to 34, it’s wonderful! xoxo
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Thanks Jill
nice to meet you – I am also mom to only boys! no pink here ANYWHERE! and I love twilight – happy belated bday! Rachel
Rachel Blaufeld´s last [type] ..Forget Dance Moms…
Oh looks like we have stuff in common! Thanks for stopping by!
This is an awesome list! I’m super jealous you got to eat with Mr. T himself–what an experience that must have been!
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEAUTIFUL MOMMA!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day today.
XOXO
Charlotte´s last [type] ..The time I may have gone out with a serial killer
I know Mr. T…crazy!
I hope that you had an incredible birthday! Sorry I missed this… NaNoWriMo is taking a lot of my time!
Jackie´s last [type] ..Monday Menu ~ Sweet Potato Casserole
Thanks Jackie! It was nice
So wait….are you writing a novel?
I LOVE this post! I’m the youngest child of 3
And I can’t believe you met your hubs at 17 and live in the same town you grew up in! I know I’m a little late to the party – but hope you had a great day mama!!
Thanks Heather! Yep I’ve been w/my hubby for what seems like forever
It was a great day, thanks!