Day 1: Introduce, recent picture of yourself, 15 interesting facts
Introduction-
Ok, even though most of you already know who I am...
My name is Becky. I am a 27 year old stay-at-home Mama and very proud Navy wife. I have 2 boys, Andrew, who is 12, and Braxton, who is 10 months old. My wonderful husband is Matt, who is a Corpsman in the United States Navy. We are currently station at Camp Lejeune, NC. I love my family more than anything!
My most recent picture is at the top of this page (our family picture). I do most of the picture taking so I'm usually not in any of them. I could take one now I suppose...but its still morning and I haven't gotten ready for the day, so consider it a favor that I'm not going to ;-)
15 interesting facts...this one is going to take some thought, because I'm not sure I'm all that interesting lol.
1. Well, I don't think I'm interesting! I guess that's an interesting fact. I think I'm pretty boring. While a lot of 27 year old's I know are going out on Friday and Saturday nights, I would much rather stay home with my family and watch a movie or something.
2. I feel like I was born in the wrong decade. I love the 40's era...everything from the music to the style. Some of my favorite music comes from the 60's and 70's.
3. Speaking of music, I love it. All of it. I could easily go all day long without a TV, but I have to have some sort of music at some point in the day.
4. I love to sing. For those who have had the distinct privilege of seeing me after a drink or two, chances are you know this already. Honestly though, I do love to sing. I often wonder what it would be like to do it for a living. Only problem is, you have to be good in order to do this. Ah well.
5. My dream job has always been to be a Marine Biologist and train whales and dolphins. I have wanted to do this ever since I saw Free Willy way back when. Its something I would LOVE to pursue, but I feel like perhaps that ship has sailed.
6. I have known Matt since 3rd grade. In 5th grade, he pinched my butt and blamed it on some other kid. I beat the other kid up. Matt hasn't changed.
7. I have lived in 6 different states: Virginia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and North Carolina. I'm sure more will be added to this list in the future depending on where the Navy sends us!
8. I want to learn a 2nd language. I know a little Spanish, but I want to learn to speak something off the wall. Like Nepali. Well, maybe not that. But something uncommon.
9. I am a gigantic Baltimore Ravens fan (this should not be news to most of you). I also like the Washington Capitals and Baltimore Orioles (we do still have a baseball team, yes??? Haha...), but the Ravens are my favorite. One of the most depressing days for me is the last day of our season. And yes, I say "our" like I'm part of the team :-P
10. I love to cook, and I love to find new and different recipes to try. I used to be a very picky eater, but now I will try just about anything at least once before I write it off. If I could just get Andrew to do the same...
11. Up until the day I was born my parents thought I was a boy...mainly because, well, that's what they were told! Just goes to show you ultrasounds aren't 100% accurate, since last time I checked I was not a boy. All of the shower gifts given to my parents were blue and boy things. The only person who didn't care what the doctor said and still bought something for a girl was my wonderful Nana. She was a smart lady :)
12. I'm named after my Great-Great Aunt, and my middle name is after my Great-Grandfather. Yes, my middle name is after a man, even though most people pronounce it as a woman's name. His name was Carl, which they passed down to my Grandma, but added a "y" to the spelling to make it look more feminine (Caryl). She then gave it to my mom for a middle name, who then gave it to me. I hope I can pass it down as well.
13. This is one is a little creepy, but interesting I think. I watched my Grandpa die. This will sound crazy, but it was one of the most comforting things I've ever experienced. I had the most unfortunate experience of discovering that my Pop Pop had died by walking into a room and finding him that way. As soon as we (my Dad and I) walked in the room I knew. That image haunted me for years and was really hard for me to deal with. Seven years later, when I got the call that my Grandpa was dying and that I needed to get to the hospital, I was terrified, as the images and emotions I felt with the experience with my Pop Pop came back full force. I knew I was going to see him die. I was so scared to walk into that room. In my mind, I knew what death looked like, and it was something I did not want to see again. When I walked him, he did not look like my Pop Pop did. Granted, he was still alive, but it was not the image I had expected. His body was alive, but I already knew his soul was gone. Most of the family was there when I arrived, and once we were all there my Grandma let us know what his wishes were, and that even though she was asking our thoughts on it, she would ultimately fulfill his wishes by turning off the machines. We all said our goodbyes to him. After standing around him and saying a prayer, we waited as the nurse turned off the machines. I can't tell you how long it took for him to pass, as my mind was numb and was focused on him, my Grandma, and comforting my mom. My Grandma kept telling him it was ok for him to go, and that she loved him. Everything was incredibly surreal at that point. We continued to stand there together until he took his final breath. As sad as it was, it was also very peaceful. To watch someone, especially someone you love depart from this world and into the next surrounded by all who he loved and loved him in such a calm and peaceful way...its really something I will never forget. And for the first time in 7 years, I was no longer tormented by the images of my Pop Pop. I miss them both so much.
14. I can be very long-winded. Refer to #13 for proof of this.
15. I love being a mother. Its not a glamorous job, and the money is crap. But it is the most satisfying and rewarding thing I have ever done!
Ok, so I don't know how interesting any of that is, but regardless, I hope you enjoyed Day 1! Come back tomorrow for Day 2!!!
Ma timilai maya garchhu ("I love you" in Nepali...),
Beck
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