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Twenty Five on Friday

March 7, 2014 by Cassie 45 Comments

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Well, we’ve made it through the week.  Amen.  This week was long due to feeling sick and being injured, but I think I am on the mend as far as the cold goes.  My tailbone is another sore little story, but I need it to heal quickly…. more on that in the twenty-five on Friday!

As I mentioned yesterday, I have been having fun going through all of the surveys you guys filled out for me, and I greatly appreciate it!  One of the most surprising things I learned (minus one of you who wanted less personal stuff, so my apologies to you!) is that you all like to hear about the random bits of my life and want more of that!

So today, I am going to share twenty-five fun facts about myself.  Why twenty-five?  Because it’s how old still think I am , and it sounds nice with Friday.  And it’s the number Shaunna uses, so I think it’s magical.

1.  I am running in the American Odyssey Relay at the end of April.  I’ve been training and this tail bone injury has set me back a bit, which is why I need a speedy recovery!  I will be running a total of 17 miles over 3 legs in a two day period, hanging out in a van full of 6 sweaty and smelly ladies.  We are the LUNACHICKS!  I can’t believe I am going to do it.  We have all seen this, but it sums it up well…

2. My favorite food EVER is ice cream.   I would kiss Thomas Jefferson (even though I don’t think they brushed their teeth back then) if he were around still to thank him for bringing it to America.  My favorite flavors are raspberry and cinnamon.

3. I love to dance.  I do not dance well, but that doesn’t stop me.

4. I love to sing.  I do not sing well, but that doesn’t stop me.  (Sensing a pattern?)

5. When I was a baby, if the theme from the Odd Couple came on, I would stop what I was doing and become mesmerized.  It might still work- I haven’t tried it lately.

6. I studied English and Communications at Wake Forest University.  I loved to read and break down books, and discuss them with a group of people.  Maybe I need a book group?  Any takers?

7. My first pet was a golden retriever named Butterscotch.  He was the SWEETEST boy, such a good dog. When we chose our first dog, I wanted a golden, but Chris had never had a dog and had beagle dreams, so we got Charlie.  I am so glad we did.

8. We had no plans of getting a second dog, but a friend called me to tell me about basset beagle mixed puppies at a shelter that needed a home.  We didn’t have any children yet, and the call of the puppies pulled at my heart string and we took home Jake.

9. I like my coffee with splenda and skim milk, and no matter how healthy I eat, I will NEVER give that up.

10.  I really want a redo of my wedding…. I have so many ideas now for how I would do it!  Emmy better let me take over when she gets married in 20 30 40 years.

11. I broke my front tooth when I was 7.  I fell downhill off my bike and slammed my face into the pavement.  I have to get it fixed every few years or so.

12. I have a fear of the dentist.  I reschedule almost every appointment I have just one time each so that I can buy myself another week or two to build up to it.

13. I have a small mole above my lip, sort of where Cindy Crawford has hers…. in 8th grade someone asked me if I drew mine on to be like her.  Kids are mean, especially 8th grade girls.

14. It’s funny how things work out.  When we moved here I had no idea that Sarah would become my business partner and one of my very best friends.  And we have a theory as to why it works for us mixing business and friendship.  We’ll share soon- a lot of you wanted to know more about the business of Sweet Clover, so we are planning a series.

15.  At the age of 10, Debbie Gibson was my idol.  I bought myself a hat just like hers and I wore Electric Youth perfume.

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16. I bought my ticket to Haven last week!!!!  WOOT!  Are you going?

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17. I had braces for years and didn’t wear my retainer…. I regret it and would love to get invisalign.  Since it’s a want and not a need, who knows if that will ever happen; I would also have to take into consideration monthly visits to the dentist…. so there’s that.

18. I had pet parakeets as a child…. Tweety, Oscar, Rugby, and Fiesta.  The most I ever had at once was two… they smelled bad, but they were fun pets.  Tweety was the smartest of the four and learned to say “Hi” and would stand on my finger, but that trick definitely landed her loose in the house a couple times.

19. My Great Nana lived to be in her 90’s, passing away when I was in 8th grade.  I wish I had learned more about her while she was here.  She came over to America on a boat from England.  I wish I knew about her childhood in England.

20. One of my all time favorite movies: Moulin Rouge.  I love artistic, colorful films, and add in that it’s a musical and it becomes a total winner to me!

21. If I had time (and the mental capacity to memorize lines) I would love to try out for local plays.  It’s been YEARS and I might not have an ounce of talent, but it would be fun!

22. Henry David Thoreau may have been eccentric, but that man was full of ideas and inspiration. Walden was one of my favorite college reads, and I will often search for quotes from the book for inspiration.

23.  I can still, 20 years later, listen to Dave Matthews Band non-stop.  I am listening to it now as I type.

24.  My brother and I were the oldest of our cousins on both sides as kids.  Now, Sawyer and Emmy are similarly older than their cousins.

25. And that last one brings me to my 25th fun fact.  If you follow me on facebook, then you already know that I have been harboring a secret for a couple months…. I am going to be an aunt…… to….

TWINS!!!!!!!

That’s right!  My brother and his wife are having twins this summer!  They were married in October and the plan was to try right away.  Well, it worked and then some!  We are SOOOO excited!  And I think I need to find some of these for them…. as the twin factor was definitely a surprise!

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Apparently twins run on my mom’s side, and on my sister-in-laws father’s side, so when my brother and his wife got together with those genes, twins were the result!  I am so excited!  Although my brother’s always the overachiever, so it’s really no shock. 😉  Just kidding; I love my big brother! Can’t wait to meet the babies!

Have a wonderful weekend!!!
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  1. Kirby Carespodi says

    March 7, 2014 at 11:35 am

    Fun facts! Here are two about me: I have been banned from book clubs because I actually want to discuss the book (others just want to drink and gossip) and I am NOT going to Haven. You can probably guess why.

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  2. Julia Konya says

    March 7, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    Love reading these. So funny! I had pinned that running photo at some time. I’m convinced that’s what I look like and that’s why I just don’t go there. Good luck with your run though 😉

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  3. Kevin Durant says

    March 7, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    I want a copy of that wedding picture for my birthday. I Love It!!! Will your wedding do-over include a hurricane. 😉

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  4. PB says

    March 7, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    Don’t know why that comment says I am Kevin Durant????? This is Pam.

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  5. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    March 7, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    Cassie, oh my goodness, I cannot stop laughing at that running picture. Hilarious. I love to sing and dance too, and am not awesome at either – we are going to be a spectacle at Haven 🙂

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  6. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    March 7, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    I think it works because our answers are the same for 2, 3, 4, 10 & 15!

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  7. Andrea says

    March 7, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    This was so fun to read. I, for one, love hearing about your life. You are filled with so much love and energy and it comes out in everything you do! Congrats on the twins. That is awesome!

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  8. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    March 7, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Oh that was fun Cassie! You look so beautiful on your wedding day! And I’m so excited for you that you’re going to have twin babes in the family! Woo hoo!!!!!

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  9. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    March 7, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    What fun facts Cassie! I love your wedding photo – such a beautiful, classic dress. I’m thrilled that the move has worked out so wonderfully for you. And twins, how exciting!

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  10. Angela Santaniello says

    March 7, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    Love these! Share more in the future. And I am the dork wearing my retainer every night. And part of that is fear because my oldest goes to the orthodontist I had growing up and I don’t want him to be disappointed in me. 😉

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  11. Bliss says

    March 7, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    #10 me too
    #21 do it

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  12. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    March 7, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    What a fun post!! I just bought my ticket for Haven, too — I was on the fence this year, but decided to give it another go; I know it will be fun. 🙂
    Hope that tail bone heals quickly! I actually cracked mine giving birth to my 3rd child so I can totally relate!
    xo Heidi

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  13. Feral Turtle says

    March 7, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    Nice to read some personal tidbits about the furniture Goddess! And a big congrats to your brother and his wife. I am hoping my so or daughter are blessed with twins (one day) as their dad’s mom is an identical twin! Also good luck with the marathon, and I hope you heal quickly. You will be great! Cheers.

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  14. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    March 7, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    Ohhh Debbie Gibson. The hours of entertainment she provided me. 🙂 This was so fun to read, thanks for sharing!! And congrats Auntie!

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  15. Keya Davis says

    March 7, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    love this, it was so funny! Debbie Gibson – oh how I loved her though I had no idea she had a perfume line – that would have been deadly I used to smother myself in exclamation! Not sure if you guys had it but the scent – oh it was a strong one.

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  16. Laurie from Laurie Jones Home says

    March 7, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    I have a mole too right above my lip, I fell in love with it because of Cindy Crawford! I also think you and I should put on some of our Electric Youth and go see some DMB!! Love them and when I was young spent a whole summer going to a bunch of their concerts! I loved reading this and seeing how much we have in common!

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  17. Katja @ Shift Ctrl ART says

    March 7, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    Cassie, we totally share number 3, 4, 10 and 11. And let’s no forget number 16. Can’t wait!!

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  18. Dana Frieling says

    March 7, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    I had a Tweety bird too! Twins…so fun…are you DIYing onesies yet? 😉

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  19. Gail Wilson says

    March 7, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    thanks for sharing all those facts with us Cassie! I learned a lot about you. 🙂

    hoping that ouchy gets better real soon!

    gail

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  20. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    March 7, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    What a fun list! and TWINS! So much goodness 🙂

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  21. Carrie @ lovely etc. says

    March 7, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    Love all the facts and the hilarious running picture! I would totally love to redo my wedding too – it would be a DIY masterpiece this time around!

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  22. Good Time Charlie says

    March 7, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    The running picture is hilarious!!! That is totally me too. My start today goal was to run a little bit more each day. It is more like run a little more every once in a while….
    I hate the dentist too. I DREAD going, everything about it makes me squeamish, and I am not a squeamish type.
    The Odd Couple theme song thing is HILARIOUS.
    I just started up a book club (again), this group, we are hard core with the reads. Want to Skype with us while we discuss? I will send you our list for the next few months.

    I didn’t know you are DMB fan!!! I have a fire dancer on my car, we have seen them many times and I would even travel the world to follow them. I have DMB radio playing constantly on my Spotify and if I could name a post a week after a DMB song, I would. Funny the way it is, if you think about it, I think we are a lot alike! That makes me the Proudest Monkey, and that’s Why I Am, but sometimes I am a Dancing Nancy. My favorite DMB line, live from Central Park he is referring to how many people are there, he says, “I can’t fit all of you into my brain”, but he says it in a way I replay all the time. Even in speech, I am in awe and in love with him. Love this post, how fun!

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  23. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    March 7, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    What a fun post!! I love DMB too! 🙂

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  24. Erika - TiptoeButterfly says

    March 7, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    new to your blog – and what a perfect way to ‘meet’ you :o)

    PS _ have a giveaway going on; check it and spread the love karma

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  25. Dear Emmeline says

    March 7, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    you look SOOO young in your wedding picture!! I have no plans for Haven again this year. boo! I want to go so bad and even thought about applying to teach a class that I have been wanting to put together but with everything going on in our life and the fact that we’re going on vacation the week after it doesn’t seem like it will work. again. 🙁

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  26. Bethany DeVore says

    March 7, 2014 at 7:27 pm

    What a fun post Cassie! Loved learning more about you! And how fun to be an aunt to twins!!

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  27. Rita Mireles says

    March 7, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    Love the facts and LOVE YOU!! congrats on the twins, wow!, they work fast 😉

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  28. [email protected] says

    March 7, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    So fun Cassie! I love you even more 🙂 Happy Weekend! xo Kristin
    p.s.
    we can sing and dance poorly together at Haven! Can’t wait!

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  29. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    March 7, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    I loved reading all of these facts about you! Not that I wasn’t before, but I’m really looking forward to meeting you at Haven now! 🙂

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  30. Laura @ Top This Top That says

    March 7, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    Congrats to the family. Thanks for the 25!! See u at haven.

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  31. Shanna says

    March 7, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    You will love the relay!! I did one (Ragnar) and had a blast. Have a great time. Make sure someone has a foam or stick roller – all that car time will make you stiffer than usual.

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  32. Beth of designPOST Interiors says

    March 7, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    I laughed at several of these! I can’t imagine how I really look when running but lets just continue to believe it’s pretty! And as for your comment over on my blog- I have been contemplating bangs so lets hope awkward stays sexy!!

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  33. [email protected] of a craigslist junkie says

    March 7, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    Love your facts Cassie. I broke my front tooth at age 7 too and I also have a fear of dentists. Hmmmm, you think the broken tooth has something to do with the dentist phobia? 🙂

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  34. Loi Thai, Tone on Tone says

    March 8, 2014 at 1:57 am

    That was lovely, Cassie!! I missed the surveys (many apologies) but really enjoyed learning more about cute you 🙂 I also love ice cream and had a major crush on Debbie Gibson, haha. And I also hate going to the dentist – just ask Tom!! Hope you feel better soon.
    Enjoy the beautiful weekend ahead.
    Loi

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  35. Lisa @ Trapped In North Jersey says

    March 8, 2014 at 3:14 am

    I totally wore Electric Youth! I had a large variety of drugstore perfume. And I do the same thing with the dentist.

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  36. Danielle says

    March 8, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    Cassie, loved reading this about you! So fun! I feel the same way about Dave Matthews Band and can’t wait to meet you at Haven! x

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  37. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    March 8, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    This. was. awesome!! And yes – let’s book club it up girlie!

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  38. Something Nice and Pretty says

    March 8, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    I love Dave Matthews Band too, great knowing more about you!

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  39. [email protected] says

    March 9, 2014 at 1:23 am

    So I’m totally with you on the ice cream thing. And I love raspberry and cinnamon. There’s an ice cream maker here that makes a flavor they call Cinnabun. It’s soooo good. I can sing and dance with the worst of them. And finally, I grew up hating the dentist so bad that I would get sick and vomit on the way. In the past 3 years I’ve had 4 teeth pulled, had braces, and had 8 crowns and 4 veneers put on. Only 2 more crowns to go and I should be good to go for the rest of my life!

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  40. Ali Richardson says

    March 9, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    Yay! So fun! Yep, sorry to that one person who wanted less personal stuff. DOn’t every give it up, haha, we love it!!!! XOXOXO

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  41. Whats Ur Home Story says

    March 11, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    LOL! You are funny Cassie. 🙂 #12
    & how I regret #17 rings so true!

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  42. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    I loved reading these – you crack me up! Big congrats to your brother and sister-in-law!!!

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  43. [email protected] says

    March 13, 2014 at 6:16 am

    OMG Cassie Im petrified of the dentist! I seriously hate it. Id rather be at the gynecologist than have someone all up in my mouth. No matter what it just always feels super invasive. Feels like such an attack on my personal space. Loved getting to know a bit more about you. I learned last week that you speak some French. I took French in school and adore the language. I suck at it now, but I plan to get rosetta stone to pick it up again.

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  44. Milla says

    March 20, 2014 at 2:15 am

    Yay twins! But I don’t want twins for myself lol. As a twin I know the struggle haha. However, congratulations to your brother and his wife. And the dentist…let’s not talk about how long it’s been since I went.

    -Milla

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  45. Amber Wills says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:41 am

    I can’t even begin to tell you how much I loved reading these. You need to wean yourself off Splenda in your coffee. I did it and it’s better. Small steps and you don’t even notice. I still put half and half in mind. Nick thinks that’s shameful, but I don’t care.

    Also I have a mole on my face and always thought it must make me glamorous since Cindy Crawford had 1 too. We will have to show off our moles at Haven! 🙂

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