Getting to know....myself

Sometimes I only get the chance to blog once a week. And since I can't always get up the motivation to think of a topic, it's nice to have other friends to blog with so we can take turns. I enjoy being challenged to write about stuff that might not normally come to mind and also reading everyone else's thoughts on the same topic. Blog Project 3.0 has been going on for over a year, even though one of the group members changed after a few months. I love blogging with this group and I hope we can continue to inspire each other.

This week, Froggie chose the topic: If someone you hardly knew took a look at your Facebook timeline, what are the first three things they'd learn about you and talk about those three things.

First, read what everyone else had to share on this topic. I will be only posting links to posts on this same topic from my group. So check back if you were hoping to read their blogs and don't see a link yet.

Darwin Shrugged
Froggie
Moma Rock

These things are pretty obvious, but they really are what makes up some of my personality. And if someone was visiting my page for the first time, they'd definitely notice these "traits" right away.

1. I'm a movie buff: I know with the Oscars having just taken place, I've been posting a lot about movies lately. I watch movies almost every Saturday night and even watched one this past Tuesday, as I've been itching to see it for a long time! I also have a thing for silly and somewhat obscure comedies.

2. I enjoy sharing the little and big moments in my kids' lives. Some of the most recent moments involve teeth, between my daughter's recent dentist visit and my younger son losing two teeth in less than a week. New friends will also come across quotes from my kids or my bragging about their achievements. I know they'll see a birthday message for one of my kids soon, as well. I don't talk about my kids much on this blog, as I wanted it to be more focused on who I am apart from being a mom. I used to have a blog that was all about my kids and private with access only for family and close friends. I haven't posted in there in years though. I also used to be a parent blogger for Empowering Parents but I gave up on that after I ran out of ideas for what to post. Writing this post forced me to go back and look at my other blog and remember some of the really funny things my kids have said at one point. Since I don't want to go overboard, I'll share one funny quote from each of my kids right here.

E (9.5): (After being asked if he knows who Elvis is) "Yeah. Elvis Pretzel, right?"
Big M (almost 7): (Expressing frustration over a computer program) "I can't save it because it says you need a license and I don't have a car!"
Little M (4):  (After being asked to say the "magic word" when she's demanding something from us) "Abracadabra!"

3. I'm a bookaholic. If you didn't meet me through my book blog, you might not know this right away, but seeing all my Goodreads reviews and links to giveaways might be a hint. ;)

There you have it. Take some time to look at your Facebook posts through the eyes of someone new. You might just find out something fun and interesting about yourself!