As requested by Emily, 7 Random Things about me:

**me in my new beach-worthy top**

One: I had never eaten (thanks to my dear mom) a Pop Tart when I went away to college. So of course I lived on them for a couple of years. And now if I even see one, it makes me gag a little.

Two: I once wore Paul Newman's nightshirt. I worked at a dry cleaners in high school for a little bit and he was in town filming a movie. His assistant brought in his laundry and I put on the nightshirt. Over my clothes, of course! I was unprofessional, but not THAT unprofessional.

Three: I love all kind of rodents and bugs. Ants, worms, bats, spiders, caterpillars, mice, etc- I find them all very fascinating. But if I see a cockroach it sends me running and squealing like a little girl.

Four: We had a car accident (just a fender bender) on the way home from our wedding. When we got out of the car still in our formal wear, a sweet lady came out of a nearby store to see if we were alright. She asked, "Awww... are you on your way to prom?!" Um, we looked just a little young.

Five: When I was 15, I spent two weeks with a friend sailing around the Virgin Islands on a 45 ft. sailboat with a friend of her dad's and his girlfriend. It was The Trip of a Lifetime. I still think about it often.

Six: What's my ultimate favorite junk food? Funyuns. No doubt about it.

Seven: I wear my emotions on my sleeve. I'll cry at the drop of a hat and when I'm happy, I'm really happy. And I think because it is so hard for me to hide how I feel, I am a terrible liar. My children are exactly the same way.

** the top is made from a thrifted straight skirt that ~~I stole~~ was given to me by my mom. I thought it would be cuter as a little halter shirt using the same method as the pillow case pj's. I do believe it's downright beachy.**

Comments

Wonderful list! and I love the shirt. Have I mentioned how cute you are? huh? Have I?

Posted by: Angela | July 23, 2007 03:22 PM

That top is totally adorable!

Posted by: Rachel | July 23, 2007 03:32 PM

the top is beautiful, alicia! thank you for sharing all these things, i feel i know you better now. i am the same about my emotions and it seems that fiona is too {or is it that she is approaching the terrible two's?}

Posted by: Veronica TM | July 23, 2007 03:52 PM

Here's a random thing about you....your mother-in-law happens to think you are a TRULY WONDERFUL mom to J and N! You are a gift to Brian's family and surely to Brian.
From: your mother-in-law, of course.

Posted by: Judy | July 23, 2007 04:44 PM

I love the top...it's really 'beach'in' and the randomness is always funny to read. I have no clue what my seven random things would be...I have too many crazy things about me.

Posted by: Beth | July 23, 2007 08:01 PM

I love the shirt, the list, and everything about you. can i move there and become your new best friend? pretty please?!!! am i getting all weird and stalker-y now? oh, sorry. i'll try to rein it in a bit. ;)

Posted by: Grace | July 23, 2007 08:58 PM

Sweet beachy top. And I loved reading your random list...I think the fact that you were your emotions on your sleeve is quite endearing and a wonderful trait to pass on to your children. =)

Oh, and your MIL's comment was super sweet. =)

Posted by: sally | July 23, 2007 09:06 PM

That top looks pretty darn cute.

Posted by: Mama Urchin | July 23, 2007 09:11 PM

love the shirt!

i have long harbored a crush on Mr. Newman.

Posted by: erin | July 23, 2007 09:52 PM

i love love love the shirt. and its always neat to learn more about you!

Posted by: heidi | July 23, 2007 10:27 PM

#2 and #4 had me laughing so much!
And that shirt is so cute!

Posted by: Steph | July 24, 2007 12:13 AM

love your list and that is the cutest top alicia. so summery and fun! xo