I want to start by acknowledging Darel's birthday. It's 11:48pm as I type this, and he would have been seventy-five today. It's always been easy for me to remember his birthday since ours is one day apart. I will be thirty-four tomorrow (six minutes away to be exact) and he had been in my life since I was only three. Happy Birthday Darel...I love and miss you very much.
It's been over five months since my last post, and since it's now my birthday (12:03am) I figured I would list thirty-four random things about myself that you may or may not know.
1. I was born on December 30, 1976 in Dothan, AL...it snowed that year, a lot!
2. My name is Jennifer Kelly, and I was almost Jennifer Shelly. My granny Horton wanted my mom to name me Agatha (God rest her soul...)
3. As a child, my favorite show was The Price Is Right...and if you asked me my name I would always tell you "Jennifer Kelly Horton come on down"
4. At twenty-two months old, I almost died from simply inhaling a liquid that was used to put livestock (such as cows) to sleep. My stomach had to be pumped and it is truly a miracle that I survived. I still have a small scar as a reminder.
5. I have 4 siblings, 2 sisters and 2 brothers...and I am the "middle child"
6. I attended three elementary schools: A school in Springfield, Ma., Lovell Elem in Apopka, then NSPS in Wildwood. I started NSPS at the end of my 2nd grade year.
7. I once broke into a school...while on a double date. We didn't actually "break in"...we simply lifted the window and crawled in! Very different! Really!
8. I use to think my eyes were purchased at Sears
9. I share a birthday with Tiger Woods, Lebron James, & Matt Lauer
10. I love to read
11. I was voted "best dancer" in the 8th grade (so corny!)
12. My best friend and I actually won a dance-off at a club in Leesburg (too funny!)
13. I have had the same two best friends for 18 years...we actually have a dinner date next Tuesday ;)
14. I am really good at keeping secrets.
15. I graduated from USF in May 2001
16. My favorite job (while in school) was working in the jewelry dept. @ Service Merchandise
17. I have been a teacher for four years and I LOVE what I do (although this is by far my most challenging year!)
18. My first car was an 86 Toyota Camry
19. My 3rd car was the first one I purchased, it was a 99 Chevy Malibu (and my least favorite car)
20. I learned how to drive by driving an old Chevy around the pastures at my house in Oxford
21. I Consider myself a leader. I have never been a follower!
22. Before I had children, I never cried. Now I cry over sad commercials.
23. I have a really, really bad temper...if provoked.
24. I am optimistic, and a procrastinator.
25. I often play the role of devils advocate
26. I miscarried my first baby in December 2005
27. I love a good nap! I could seriously take one daily.
28. I have been in two car accidents. Neither was my fault.
29. I have not had a speeding ticket since 98
30. I was the President of my Senior Class
31. I was voted Homecoming queen my senior year (it was obviously a popularity contest and not based on looks!)
32. My little brother and sister call me "Jitt Jitt", and to some of my family I am "Jennabug"
33. I LOVE the beach! Especially the gulf coast beaches.
34. I love my husband and my boys, my life really is so blessed!
