I’m so excited to be linking up with The Ultimate Blog Party over at 5 Minutes for Moms. Apparently I’m already late for the party since it’s been happening for the last 4 years. I completely nervous right now putting myself out there, but I love meeting new people in this awesome blogging world so here it goes. My name is Alissa and I spend a lot of my time blogging rambling here at Rags to Stitches. A couple years ago I opened the virtual doors of my own little small business and from there this blog was born. I grew to love blogging and now I blog more than I sew! Although I still can’t believe there are really people out there who enjoy reading what I write. Eek!
Since I just turned 31 this past week I thought I’d throw out 31 random things about me so you can get to know me.
1. I’m Hawaiian, Chinese, Portugese, German, English, Italian. My Grandma calls me Chop Sui
2. I have a Hawaiian middle name: Kama Kana WeWehi [ve vehi] O’Kalani, which means “Precious Gift of Heaven”
3. I lived in Southeast Asia for 13 years: Thailand, Brunei, Hong Kong, & Malaysia
4. I repeated 5th grade because I transferred out of the British school system and into the American one
4. I love Jesus… A LOT!
5. I have a little business called Rags to Stitches Boutique
6. I’m a chatter box
7. I love to spend time with my friends
8. My husband is the love of my life, and my best friend. Even after 7 years, he’s my favorite person to hang out with
9. I love my In-Laws. Apparently this is a big deal because not everyone does. {blessed!}
10. I have a Teaching Credential and Master’s Degree in Education
11. I taught Middle School Language Arts before having my daughter
12. I’m short. 5’2″ and I’m totally self conscious about it.
13. I taught myself how to sew
14. I had an emergency c-section with my daughter. Her heart rate dropped during labor. Scariest 3 minutes of my life.
15. I love to take pictures! Photography is my passion
16. I’m coo coo and I had my kids pictures taken every month for the 1st year of their life
17. My goal this year is to be better about writing personal notes and sending them through the mail
18. I was a competitive ice skater growing up. I won a gold medal in Australia
19. I was a concert coordinator in college, that’s how I met my hubby
20. I love chocolate. I must eat.it.daily
21. I drink milk like it’s going out of style. I will have it with any meal. Even Chipotle
22. We bought our first home a year ago and I desperately need to decorate it
23. I often eat eggs sunny side up over toast for lunch
24. I love Twitter! I’ve met some amazing people
25. My son was born by c-section as well. This time it was my choice.
26. I went to Vegas for the first time on my 31st birthday.
27. I often link up to What I Wore Wednesday over at The Pleated Poppy
28. I a SAHM, who works on her small business when I’m not chasing after my little ones.
29. I hate pumping my own gas
30. I’m totally a type-A, list making, calendar scheduling personality
31. I love birthdays, Christmas, and well… holidays and celebrations.
I hope you’ll stop by again or maybe even subscribe to my blog while you’re here. If you leave me some love in the comment section, I’ll totally write you back. Or you can link up in my little party that’s happening below. Just scroll down. Thanks for visiting!
JulieAnnA says
Found you on Twitter for the Ultimate Blog Party! Your blog is adorable, I LOVE your banner!! :] I'm now a follower!
Nicole M says
OH. my. word… you are sooooo not the person I met last week. Wow..i thought i already knew you, but my goodness! You are a gem my friend.
Shash says
Hi, I'm here from the UBP11! I love Hawaii, Jesus, talking too much and hanging out with my friends too.
🙂
Nice to meet you.
Shasher's Life
Jennifer says
WOWZA! I feel like your my good friend that just found out I know nothing about. HAHA.
I think it's awesome you have a Hawaiian middle name and that you've been to so many places and lived so many places. Jealous fo sho'.
C-sections aren't as scary as I made them out to be, but I still regret having mine with my jumbo daughter 🙂
You and I share a love for Chipotle so that can never tear us apart. 🙂
Handbags*N*Pigtails says
Whoa baby…competitive ice skater? I think I need to get your autograph when we meet in person? My 5 year old DD is obsessed with ice skaters:) Such a fun fact about you!
Have a great weekend:)
XO,
Sarah
Anna says
LOVE your list!! Found your site via Twitter #UBP1! I've tried to learn to sew a few times, but still can't stitch straight (can't cut a straight line either). Have a wonderful weekend!
Dacia says
What a fun list! Visiting from UBP11 & love your post. I'm Hawaiian too, among a bunch of other things too 🙂 I'm 5' 1/2", so I feel ya on the height thing. Oh yeah & I LOVE chocolate too. We've got a lot in common! I'm your newest follower.
acreativemomma.blogspot.com
Jenn says
how fun is this?!?! #30 is totally me too and I could eat eggs ALL day :). happy weekend!
Jerri Neddermeyer says
Here from the UBP….gonna go dig wound in your blog now! Having a great time!
Crafty Girls Workshop says
Hey I've found you on UBP11 and it's my first year to participate too. You make really cute stuff! Congrats on hitting 450 followers and 500 fans on FB!
Lena says
Hello! Love your blog and just hit "Follow" button. Find me at http://www.way2goodlife.com
rockpaperscissors says
Found you by way of the party. I loved the way you shared. I'm petite like you and have often been reminded of it. Small can be tall in ways never understood just with eyes. Hugs…