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Fun Fact About ME Friday - Part Four

Whoa, Friday sure came around fast!  You know what that means... fun facts!  I hope I still have some interesting things to tell you guys. 


1. I was born and raised in Portland, OR.  When I was 19, I was hired by United Airlines to be a flight attendant based out of LAX.  While waiting for the training course to have an opening, I made some friends in Seattle, WA.  A few months later it was time to move.  Honestly, I didn't know which way I wanted to go, so I packed up my things, jumped in my car, and just drove.  I ended up in Seattle.  I stayed for over a year and missed home so much, I came back.  Sometimes I look back and wonder how in the world I ever did something like that.  I'm such a planner and that was so spontaneous and so huge!  Good times.



2. After being in and out of school, I finally graduated college in 2008.  My hubby was my rock.  He helped keep me from giving up, which I wanted to do by the end of every term.  I couldn't stand all those exams!  Glad I stuck it out though.  It feels so good to achieve your goals.  I hope all of you are reaching for yours.

Did I mention this was on my birthday!  Those blue gowns were one-size-fits-all... uh I don't think so.


3. I was attacked by mosquitoes last summer (totally and completely my hubby's fault for dragging me and my bike into the woods... stagnant water... I knew there was stagnant water somewhere!)  Well, I'm allergic to mosquito bites.  I had 16 all over my body.  I was so swollen and miserable I stayed home from work and cried for a week.  On the worst day, I took 4 Benadryl and 2 Zyrtec, and none of it made me sleepy.  How weird am I???  The best remedy was super hot water on each bite.  It worked better than all the lotions and potions. 


4. I'm Korean but I don't really care for kimchi.  I think I'm paranoid about it giving my bad breath.

Maybe I just ate too much when I was a kid.


5. I helped my hubby (UPS driver) during peak season several years ago.  Yeah, I delivered packages in the rain and snow for 2 weeks!  Slips and falls => zilch, zero, nada.  Stepping in doggy doo-doo => once.  It was such hard work!  I wanted to throw all the packages at the houses with tons of stairs or steep, long driveways.  Hmph.  But hey, at least I looked cute while doing it right?  Plus, I got to spend time with my best friend.  Aww schucks.



P.S.  We're going to Cirque du Soleil Kooza tonight.  Yipee!!!  If I remember correctly, you're not allowed to take any photos while under the tent.  Bummer.  I'll see if I can sneak one in pre-show.  Btw... I blogged about it HERE.


62 comments :

  1. Love these fun facts about you, Amy!!! Happy Friday!

    Liesl :)

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  2. P.S. Have fun at Cirque de Soleil...I saw them on my 13th Birthday, may years ago, in Chicago and loved it! :)

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  3. Four Benadryl plus two Zyrtec and none made you snooze? Wow! Hehe.

    I also didn't like the taste of Kimchi. I love spicy foods but Kimchi is one that I didn't enjoy.

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  4. Sounds like you and your hubby have such a great time together (except for the bug bites).

    What a great way to celebrate your birthday?! It is tough going to school and I can't wait until I am done. It's nice to have the additional support of spouses through all the terrible exams.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  5. I love to read fun facts about you! Great stories to read ;)! Happy friday and enjoy the show tonight!

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  6. I love reading about you! I don't know how you keep thinking of these little facts. It was hard enough for me to think of five! Haha

    Melanie @Unravelled Threads
    Tomorrow is the very last day to enter my custom elastic waistband skirt giveaway!

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  7. Fun facts, darling!
    Love this post!

    Have fun at Kooza!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  8. Love reading these! I did the in and out of school thing and finally graduated last year so I know the feeling!

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  9. I love kimchi. Hahaha! Maybe if I've been a Korean, I wouldn't be loving it this much. I wish I have a kimchi recipe so that I can make jars and jars of it at home. xoxo

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  10. What a great wife you are, helping your husband deliver packages in the rain!!! Have fun at Kooza tonight, I've heard it's amazing!

    xo
    Valerie

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  11. oh i love these! fab learning more about you x

    Missy
    High street + Couture =
    http://thefashionfusion.blogspot.com

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  12. Love these fun facts about you :)

    Hope you enjoy the Cirque de Soleil!!!

    xxx
    - Laura

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  13. These are such fun facts! I don't think you can ever run out of these since more come every day. The kimchee one is very interesting - I'm not korean and I love it! I never even thought about it breath-wise.

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  14. Frig, I LOVE these posts. They are sooo interesting and I enjoy learning more about you and your life (in a non-creepy way :S). I really gotta do this... ;) (good inspiration!)

    Tonight will be so fun!! ENJOY!

    A.Co @ A.Co est. 1984

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  15. So cute! Have fun tonight ~ you are going to love it! xo

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  16. The thought of you throwing packages at homes is too funny! I guess it made you appreciate your hubs even more! Great stories here.
    xx

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  17. Aw, Friday is my favorite day here, Amy! Love learning about your fun facts! You look darling in UPS brown, it might be your color! ;) Have so much fun tonight!

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  18. i loved reading this post! congrats on graduating! that is such an inspiration. :D

    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  19. Have fun at Cirque du Soleil tonight. And by the way, I think we are living the same lives because my husband and I JUST bought a house a week ago! We are so excited to move in at the beginning of June! Good luck in the house hunting process.

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  20. You and the husband are SO precious. And I've never been to Oregon but would so love to visit -- I've heard it's gorgeous!
    xxoo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  21. u guys look cute together!!!! hahaha i get mosquito bites almost everyday... the drawback of having tropical weather!

    xoxo jenna

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  22. Love this!!!! So you hate kimchi too!!!!! Haha, I can't eat it. I'm like spicy food intolerant. And as you may know a lot of Korean foods are spicy... bummer! :P

    PS: I'm going to see the Cirque du Soleil show too!!!!! I don't know if it's the same one though. It's a new show called Totem. I'm going in June! Yippee!!!

    xoxo
    Sandy

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  23. Seems these are the posts we all love the most! You are fascinating! Can't believe how cute you two are in the matching uniforms!

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  24. Such a cute post!!! What is your favorite thing about Portland? I need to visit there soon and I think I will within the next year. I'm in eastern WA so it isn't THAT far away (not really close either though).
    These are such good facts!

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  25. A super dose of antihistamines doesn't make you sleepy? Did you say once you can really hold your liquor? That is amazing for someone so petite.

    Hope you two have a great time at Kooza!

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  26. Sorry about the misquitos :( I get lots of bites too, but mine is not as bad as yours. Maybe they are attracted to Asians? haha. JK.

    Have fun tonight!

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  27. whooaaww,, the circus will be very exciting, I really sure for that, I ever watch it too around 3 years ago (although only a local circus), but the players were really amazing :)

    -loovveecuuppss

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  28. lol loved this. i like kimchi, but don't really eat too much of it. i'll only eat it if my ma made it. i'm so paranoid that the store put some nasty msg or weird ingredient in it haha :)

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  29. it's so awesome and totally sweet that you helped hubby at work!!! cute pic!

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  30. That's a great tip about mozzie bites - I'll remember that for next summer here.
    Have a brilliant time at Cirque - it will be amazing!!

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  31. I think I'm the opposite as you... hehe~ I loved my kim-chi growing up but as older I get, I crave it more. :/ I hope I don't scare people with my kim-chi breath... lol~

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  32. awwww i loved reading these fun facts about you! i can't believe you helped your hubby deliver packages in the horrible weather, it just shows your true love for him, sooo sweet! and that's crazy your allergic to mosquito bites, eeks! when i go back to asia, i get like 40 all over my body each time.. NOT FUN!! have a great weekend amy!

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  33. It's so wonderful that you had your husband to stand by you and help you achieve your goals -- and delivering packages sounds a little fun!

    Chic on the Cheap

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  34. You're so lucky to be done & over with college! I freaking hate it, aha. Such a pain in the butt -____-

    I can't believe not even 4 Benadryls & 2 Zyrtecs didn't make you drowsy or sleepy at all! I take 1 of my friend's Benadryl when I go to her house 'cause I'm allergic to her dog & I seriously just about knock out every time I take it! Hahaha.

    & I'm totally with you on the kimchi! I hardly eat that stuff like all the other Koreans, haha, but I do enjoy kimchi chigae once in a while =)

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  35. Yikes re: the mosquito bites! I guess you're not much of a camper then b/c of that? Hehe I have probably mentioned this before, but I'll say it again - you and your hubby are so cute!

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  36. my mom loves kimchi very much!hahaha
    she also watches korean dramas everyday... she is chinesse but obsessed with korean. lol

    .a little princess.

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  37. I completely enjoyed reading every word in this post! It's wondeful to have been to so many places! :) You and your hubby look great together!

    I'm your 235th follower! :)

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  38. Love these facts and post... Really original and spontaneous!! :D an hug

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  39. Ah, number 5 is my favorite! How fun that you got to help deliver packages during peak season. You do know that the UPS delivery people are my favorite individuals in the entire world, right?

    Hope you had a good time at Cirque du Soleil Kooza!! :)

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  40. waw o help your hubby with the ups package must be an interesting experience!
    so great that you can watch cirque du soleil! i wish one day i can watch it too

    have a great weekend!
    last day of my giveaway :) 1205 giveaway
    xoxo

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  41. Wow that was such an easy read. It's so fun to learn more about you! Sorry about the dog doo doo. He he

    Rachael

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  42. Fun facts ftw! Great to know more about you. :)
    Xx

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  43. Congratulations on your graduation (even if it was two years ago)! It's always great to see people achieving their goals :) I know what you mean about those gowns. Haha, they're such a flattering shape! :/

    The best remedy I've found for mosquito bites is (warning: it's pretty gross) saliva. I've found it neutralises whatever the heck makes them itch. Pretty disgusting, but it works for me! My brother and sister are allergic too, so I know how horrible it must've been for you.

    x Jasmine

    PS. You and your husband are super cute in your UPS uniforms!

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  44. love this post thanks fr sharing xxxx

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  45. aww.. you two are made for each other. that´s so hard to find these days.
    LOL on one size fits all. more like, one size fits the girl behind you.

    xoxo

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  46. you're such a sweetheart thanks for following my blog! :) and i love your fun facts keep em coming!

    www.j3nh.blogspot.com

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  47. p.s. would you mind emailing me? I can't find how to access your email or I would do it myself. I have a question for you! I hope to hear from you when you get the chance my dear!

    Rachael

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  48. haha i like these posts about you! :) they're interesting to read.

    haha nice comment on the kimchi - "maybe i just ate too much when i was a kid" LOL.

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  49. Love these posts! And I have a new found respect for UPS drivers!

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  50. Great to know you better, you look so happy!

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  51. I think that's about the cutest thing ever that you helped your hubs like that!

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  52. I like posts like these. It allows us to get to know you on a personal level. AWWwww.. LOVES!

    I think it's good that you followed your first instinct and just moved. It led you to the life you live now and by the looks of it you're really happy.

    I hate mosquitoes! I try to wear bug repellent everything and anything just to keep them away. I'm glad you're better now though. That's crazy that you're allergic to them. Don't eat bananas! I heard there is a chemical in them that make your skin smell yummy to mosquitoes.

    You're such awesome wifey to be helping your husband that way. He's one lucky guy.


    <3 Serena.

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  53. Just a heads up, I'm giving you an award tomorrow. :)

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  54. hahahah i hate kimchi too :(
    i dont like anything spicy..haha

    thanks for the comments love ! :) :)
    glisters and blisters

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  55. You are lucky brown is your color :) What a good wife you are to help him out (and think of the work out your biceps had :))

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  56. You & the hubby are so cute!

    joellenlove.blogspot.com

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  57. ..Amy , you are such a great girl .. totally understand you about missing the family when far away ..it's really hard when family is not around ..

    that's so bittersweet about mosqitos ; ) I can imagine how upset you was ..

    have a great day sweetie : )))
    big hugs
    Ellinelle xxx

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  58. Amy.. I love reading your Friday posts.. I'll know lots about you before we finally meet! I'm sure our paths will cross one day... I hope you had tons of fun at Kooza. Maybe you even sneaked a quick pic!! Happy Tuesday sweetie.. I hope you enjoyed all the chocolates!! HUGS. oh and I'm a Kimchee LOVER.. mmmm.. I'll make you some kimchee fried rice one day and you'll change your mind about the whole kimchee thing!

    xx Love & Aloha

    *Swing by my blog to enter The Pagestoppers giveaway!

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  59. Just wanted to say thanks for following me! I'm following you now as well!

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  60. awwww...loved all those new facts about you. i especially loved your #1. i don't think i could have ever done something like that i was always to scared to leave my comfort zone but now i wish i had. i wonder what i would have done.

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  61. This is a really fun idea for a post! You and your husband are adorable :-)

    Also- I'm right there with you on Benadryl not making me sleepy. I've never understood it. Nyquil, on the other hand, knocks me OUT.

    <33 Alex

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