About
So you want to know a little bit more about me do you…
Well, currently I’m 33 and live in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. I’m married to a wonderful man named Todd and we share our humble abode with our little fur-baby, a Shih tzu named Moxie Crimefighter. That’s Miss Moxie Crimefighter to you.
If I had unlimited resources, I’d be a professional student, but seeing as I’m not rich, 3 degrees will have to do. That’s right, 3 degrees. I have an honours (notice my Canadian ‘u’) degree in Human Kinetics, a degree in Psychology and a degree in Education. I’m a physical education teacher without a teaching position. In this economy, there are no jobs and consequently, I work in an office for a Canadian retail giant (btw – any work peeps that are reading this, please keep it to yourself). That’s right, my bosses don’t know about the teacher part – and I don’t think that they would have originally hired me if they did (lots of other folks didn’t – they think I’m going to get a teaching job and leave – but there are NO jobs, and although I will leave one day, I’ve been there over three years…). But a girl’s gotta do, what a girl’s gotta do.
[So why didn't I keep that last bit to myself and not risk someone finding out about the teacher part? Well, I'm tired of not being able to talk about certain things here, and is it really a big deal? I don't think so.]
Apart from work (I’m glad I’m able to say that sentence), I love to read and I enjoy all things health and fitness. For the past year 3 years, I’ve been transforming myself from the scary couch potato – that was an athlete in her past – to be the person I always thought I was meant to be. I’ve done a good job so far: I’ve lost 70lbs, run seven 5ks, a 10k and six half marathons. I’m doing everything I can to focus myself and lead a full, happy, healthy life. Want to know anything else? Just email me: beckyatflybynyght@gmail.com
If you still want to know more, here are 100 random tidbits about me:
1. I craptastically have asthma, but manage it well 2. I LOVE television 3. I keep my toes freshly painted a different colour every week throughout the summer, but let them go naked in the winter 4. I always make sure my bed is made before I get in it 5. Men that have dyed hair kinda freak me out a little 6. Just by lighting a candle, I feel warmer 7. Clowns scare me – do they not scare you? 8. I get frightened very easily 9. I have just discovered the joy of memory foam 10. I have to turn the channel if I think that someone on tv is going to get into trouble 11. I love celebrity gossip (shh..don’t tell!) 12. There’s nothing sexier than a suit on a man 13. I could eat McDonald’s everyday, but obviously don’t. pretty much, ever. 14. At 28, I got my first dog – sadly, she died after 3 days. 15. Todd and I each lost a cousin in a car accident when they were in their twenties 16. I like to shower at night, I hate to feel chilly in the morning 17. I hate when friends are high maintenance – must be why I prefer my long distance BFF’s 18. I love the smell of gasoline 19. My favourite movie is Ocean’s 11 20. I love chocolate, candy and cakes, but don’t really like to eat dessert – weird, huh? 21. I hate when someone thinks that I can’t do something 22. Law and Order, need I say more 23. Cedar Point is one of the best places on earth 24. I’m not a fan of when someone tells me what I *should* do. 25. I get bored if I have a bath 26. I hate fake people 27. I enjoy feeling buzzed, but hate to feel drunk 28. I like to have the room ice cold and have lots of blankets when I sleep 29. I always knock on wood – even when I just think about the phrase – knock, knock, knock 30. I am a hat person 31. I can only drink one coffee, anymore and I feel terrible (edited: no longer true – lol!) 32. The colour brown bores me 33. Residence rocked, but one year was more than enough 34. I’m right handed, but wear my watch on my right hand 35. If I could read all day everyday, I would 36. I lost my direction after university 37. I think that David Beckham is breathtaking 38. It makes me anxious to have other people cleaning up around me 39. I eat ketchup like it’s going out of style (it’s a sidedish!) 40. I almost always have a blanket nearby 41. I loved my wedding, but love my marriage more 42. I love all four seasons and don’t know if I could live anywhere else 43. I just found out that one of the Kids in the Hall ISN’T gay, huh, who knew! 44. When I was 7, I lost a tooth in a brownie 45. I always sing in the car, and don’t care who sees 46. Tulips are my favourite flower 47. I’m one of the many who moved away to go to university, met a boy, then never went back home. 48. I love to be by myself 49. I think that everyone should live on their own at some point in their life 50. I don’t like being anywhere without internet access 51. I hate when people scrape their forks on their teeth 52. If I could eat dinner with anyone in the world, it would be Lance Armstrong 53. I went to a wedding a few years ago where I didn’t think that the couple would last (was it wrong to go? …and they’re still together) 54. I can’t wait to get another tattoo 55. Duct tape can fix everything 56. Growing up I had a budgie named Willie who lived for 14 years 57. I’m kind of torn, Michael Vick paid his debt to society (or so the courts say), but could I ever really cheer for him to be successful in the NFL? 58. I try to smile whenever I can, you never know when it might just make someone’s day 59. Swingsets and anything going in circles make me puke 60. I love my birthday 61. I can’t stand talking on the phone 62. I once dated a guy who opened beer bottles with his teeth –EEWWWW 63. I miss using a good old pen and notebook sometimes 64. My first memory is of getting in trouble when I was 2 65. I, love, comma’s, and, use, them, more, than, necessary, even, though, I, know, how, to, use, them, properly 66. I’m still sad that John Ritter died so young 67. When I laugh, I cough 68. I’m excited to be moving into a new phase of my life 69. There’s nothing better than a movie with lots of dancing and/or singing 70. I enjoy spending time with my parents 71. Mashed potatoes and Crab Legs are my favourite foods 72. Fireflies make me smile 73. I love everything about planes and airports 74. I can’t stand when people say the following: Melk, Pellow, Fustrated, Valentime’s Day 75. Right now, I’m hungry 76. When I was 9, I moved from a city to a town with only 2500 people 77. I love to use a heavy pen 78. THE MINUTE I met Todd, I KNEW I had met my dream man – seriously. 79. I have no patience for people who are slow moving, or people who are stupid (sorry for being judgmental, but it’s the truth) 80. I love reality tv 81. When I’m tired, there’s nothing that will keep me awake 82. I have 3 university degrees and am unable to work in the field I want :( 83. There’s nothing better than finding a bargain 84. I love to freeze gumdrops before I eat them – they last MUCH longer 85. I seem to laugh at jokes and punchlines before everyone else 86. I love vegetables 87. I’ve discovered that it’s possible for someone to hold a doctorate, but be a moron 88. My elbows go backward a little 89. I used to have my eyebrow pierced, and every once in awhile, I miss it 90. I write with my right hand, but do most other things with my left 91. I think that in 10 years we’re going to laugh at all of the attention Paris Hilton has received 92. I love the sound of leaves and gravel crunching under my feet 93. I actually enjoy studying 94. I never ever walk under ladders and will go way out of my way in order to get past it 95. Cookies and Cream Ice Cream with Mint Chocolate Chip is amazing 96. When I can’t remember something, I will dwell on it until I figure it out 97. I failed my first driver’s test – the guy was an ass, and I wasn’t ready 98. Regular earbuds will not fit in my ears and earplugs stick out because my ears are so small 99. I wish I was MacGyver 100. I love Blogging!
I love this list!!!! My favorite is number 29 because I do that too!!! Thanks for posting on my blog so I could find yours!!
Oh my gosh this is awesome! I was going to leave a comment about a couple but the list kept growing and growing! Loved this ’100 random tidbits’ idea- STELLAR!!!
Such a cute blog- glad you commented on mine so I in turn, found yours! :)
~Christie http://rollerkoesterrun.wordpress.com/
Um, I agree on the perpetual student thing…I also have 3 degrees…and plan on going back for a fourth! :)
hello! i have the same theme as you on my blog so i was very interested in you! then i started reading and i am a middle school teacher and have a degree in psych and education like you :)
just wanted to say hello!
Oh my!!! It’s totally like I could hear you speaking to me as I read this!! Most things I knew, but did find out some new stuff. Amazing!!
Miss you!!!!
Glad that you liked it! …I probably need to update it again soon though (along with the rest of my blog *ahem*). Miss you too!