Today: 11 things (including something especially… weird).

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]You may have seen the “Eleven Things” posts circulating around the internet lately.  Whitney, a fellow Bostonian and FitFluential Ambassador recently tagged me.  She and I had a lovely dinner last week at Franklin Cafe, and chatted about everything from work, yoga, and relays to house-hunting. I usually shy away from these types of things, but I could not say no to Whitney.  Plus, I like things that come with rules.  So there’s that.

RULES

1. Post these rules. 
2. You must post 11 random things about yourself.
3. Answer the questions the person who tagged you set for you in their post.
4. Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
5. Go to their blog and tell them you’ve tagged them.
6. No stuff in the tagging section about you are tagged if you are reading this. You legitimately have to tag 11 people.

Without further ado, eleven random things about me:

1.  I am the second of four children.
2. In fourth grade, one of my classmates stabbed me (unintentionally, I assume) with a pencil.  The pencil tip is still in my hand.  For real.  Weird, I know.
3. I met Al Sharpton and Hillary Clinton in the same week.  I was 18.  And socially awkward. (Not much has changed.)
4.  I would be lost without my day planner.
5.  I don’t trust fax machines and firmly believe that we should stop using them.
6. I will probably cry when Picnik goes away.
7. My confirmation name is Blaise.  Like the saint, not the American Gladiator.
8.  I majored in French and minored in Fine Arts in college.
9.  I am prejudiced against cats.
10. I love crime shows (actual crime, not so much).
11.  “Walking in Memphis” is probably my favorite song of all time.
And here are my answers to Whitney‘s eleven questions:

1.  If you had to choose, would you pick running over yoga or vice versa?

Yoga.  Mostly because I can’t sneak in a nap while running.

2.  Kindle, iPad or Actual Book?

Actual book.  For sure.

3.  Favorite fitness magazine and why?

I am a magazine junkie, but Self has always been a favorite.  I love their focus on balance and happiness, and have been reading since I was high school.

4.  Favorite vegetable and favorite way to cook it?

I really dislike cooked vegetables.  Raw or bust.

5.  What is your favorite kind of sweet? Cake, ice cream, cookies, tortes, you name it!

Junior Mints. 🙂

Very out of focus. I blame the sugar coma.

6.  The Olympics are this summer, what sport are you excited to watch?

I am obsessed with the Olympics.  I seriously cannot wait for all of the swimming events (especially relays), diving, tennis… let’s see… track and field, gymnastics… you get the point.  I have never paid much attention to Olympic boxing, but now that I have a teensy bit of experience, I will definitely be watching this year and hoping to learn a thing or two.

7.  What kind of running shoes do you wear? Why?

I’ve worn Mizuno Wave Alchemys for four or five years now.  They fit my feet, plain and simple.

9.  What kind of yoga mat do you have? Do you even have a yoga mat?

I use an Aurorae classic mat.  I love their colors, and the feel of the mat, but it gets a bit slippery, especially during hot yoga when I am sweating like a man.  In my quest for a solution, I discovered that Aurorae sells small rosin bags for this express purpose.   I haven’t used it yet, but am looking forward to giving it a try. I keep a G2 Lifestyles Trainermat at my desk, for use in the rare event that I have 20 minutes to take a lunch break and can fit in a little stretch.

10.  What is your favorite topic to blog/write about?

I love writing about entertaining, running trials and triumphs, and Clark.  Clark brings all the boys to the yard readers to the blog.

11.  What do you do for a day job?

I work in the non-profit sector.  Aren’t I mysterious?

And now, I shall tag the following people: Bridget of Yogurt and Berries, Jessica of Dairy Free Betty, Jaime of Embracing Balance, Halley of Blunder Construction, Colleen of the daily craic, Michelle of Hit the Bricks, Mattie of Comfy and Confident, Michelle of Fun and Fearless in Beantown, Meghan of Travel Wine & Dine, Cynthia of It All Changes, and Erin of Big Girl Feats.

Here are my 11 questions for you lovely ladies:

  1. If you could pick your theme song, what would it be?
  2. What is your favorite local restaurant?
  3. What day of the week were you born?
  4. Tea or coffee?
  5. Pants or skirts?
  6. Where would you go on your ideal vacation?
  7. What’s your favorite day of the week?
  8. Are you an early bird or a night owl?
  9. What is your favorite sport to watch?
  10. Do you have a secret talent?
  11. What is your go-to workout song?

Can’t wait to read your answers.  And, um, if you happen to know anything about the longterm effects of pencil tips living below your skin…. please.  Get in touch.

Also On Tap for Today:

Did you ever send a chain letter and have it work out?  I am still waiting for those 21 pairs of socks to arrive.

Comments (11)

  • Bridget

    February 14, 2012 at 11:41 am

    I too am predjudice against cats haha! Thanks for the tag lady! Always love when someone else comes up with a blog post idea for me 😉

  • Karen

    February 14, 2012 at 11:46 am

    1.If you could pick your theme song, what would it be? Sheep go to Heaven – Cake
    What is your favorite local restaurant? La Veracruzana or Pizza Paradiso – Northampton, MA
    What day of the week were you born? Tuesday (I think)
    Tea or coffee? COFFEE!!
    Pants or skirts? Skirts
    Where would you go on your ideal vacation? I would love to go to France and Macchu Picchu (not at the same time, but I can’t decide between the 2)
    What’s your favorite day of the week? Saturday
    Are you an early bird or a night owl? Early Bird (4:30 every weekday)
    What is your favorite sport to watch? Baseball (preferably with an icey cold beer in hand and hubby by my side or on the field)
    Do you have a secret talent? I know what my dogs are thinking (I am my own dog whisperer)
    What is your go-to workout song? Never Miss A Beat – Kaiser Chiefs

  • Heather

    February 14, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    and this right her:

    “Like the saint, not the American Gladiator.”

    gets you a gold star for the day.

    xoxoxox

    1. Heather

      February 14, 2012 at 12:25 pm

      only, you know, “here”

  • liverunloveyoga

    February 14, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Thanks for playing along! I loved your responses!

  • Mattie @ Comfy and Confident

    February 14, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    I have a pencil stab wound in my shin from my brother! I still have the mark to show it too. Thanks for the tag!

  • Ali

    February 14, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    ha! My confirmation name is Kateri Tekakwitha….probably could have gone with something a bit easier to say/write!

  • Cynthia (It All Changes)

    February 15, 2012 at 12:14 am

    I was stabbed with a pencil in 8th grade in the thumb. Except they removed the lead…after five numbing shots in the thumb to dig it out. Ouch!

    I’ve been tagged a few times so I’ll be combining them all later this month for when I’m on a business trip. Thanks for the tag 🙂

    PS I’m prejudice against cats too. I can’t see or breathe around them.

  • alex

    February 15, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Clark looks awesome in that sweater! We can’t get Clarence to wear any clothing!

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    February 16, 2012 at 10:35 am

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