I'm a little jazzed up today. Lots of coffee to combat the fatigue involved in staying up late to WATCH THE YANKEES WIN THE SERIES!!!!
I'm sorry, was I shouting?
It was an exciting game, a great culmination to an exciting series. However, I'm tired.
Today's post will be a little different. In honor of a day that may or may not be a little bit special I thought I would reveal 43 things about me you may not be aware of. The number 43 may or may not be significant. (Hint: it has nothing to do with the Yankees).
1. I was born in Brooklyn.
2. I was raised in Nassau County.
3. I attended a public school through 8th grade.
4. I attended an all girls Catholic private school for high school.
5. I learned all my best swear words in that high school.
6. I attended St. John’s University.
7. I was a business major until I discovered that I would have to take four calculus classes.
8. That day I changed to an English Lit major.
9. My father thought I was nuts.
10. I have a double minor in Economics and Finance, mostly to appease my father.
11. I never took any of those calculus classes.
12. I worked for a dentist for a year after graduating because the stock market had crashed and I couldn’t get a job.
13. I took a job as a secretary in a big name investment bank rather than an associate position in a small one to get a foot in the door.
14. It was a good choice.
15. I earned more money as a secretary than all of my friends in other “better” jobs.
16. I couldn’t type to save my life.
17. I was promoted pretty quickly which was gratifying.
18. I traveled a lot which was fun.
19. I had a secretary, she could type.
20. My firm was paying for graduate school.
21. I hated graduate school.
22. I started to hate traveling when I met my husband.
23. When again, faced with calculus,I quit school.
24. I took a knitting class at the New School.
25. My father is still annoyed about it.
26. I can still knit and I have still not taken calculus.
27. Lack of calculus has not affected my success in life at all.
28. Don’t tell my kids.
29. I have always written stories.
30. That I am a non-fiction writer surprises me.
31. I married the love of my life at age 26.
32. It was the best decision I ever made.
33. When we were first married we lived in a great apartment on the beach.
34. I wanted to live in NYC but he loves the beach so I conceded.
35. I want to retire to Manhattan.
36. I love Maine.
37. My house is decorated in reds, browns, taupe and black.
38. My house is also decorated in toys and dirty socks.
39. I have a cleaning lady come once a week and I feel very guilty about it.
40. I love to cook.
41. I love to clean, hence the guilt in number 39.
42. I want to own a mini-cooper someday.
43. I think being a wife and mom rocks.
I love ALL your 43 things Mary Ellen!! We're pretty excited about the Yanks too, even out West :) Happy day!!
Posted by: meredith | November 05, 2009 at 08:20 AM
Well, congrats. We're bummed the Phillies lost but I'll let you enjoy the moment since it's also your birthday. Happy Birthday!
Loved the list. My house is similarly decorated . . .in toys and dirty socks. ;-)
Posted by: Michele Q. | November 05, 2009 at 08:24 AM
Love the list, but shouldn't it be "29" things? ;-)
My dh grew up in Garden City, maybe you went to HS with his sisters. :)
Posted by: Amy | November 05, 2009 at 08:52 AM
And of course I meant HAPPY BIRTHDAY! too :) :)
Posted by: Amy | November 05, 2009 at 08:52 AM
Happy birthday, dear Mary Ellen! God bless you! My favorite is #37 :-)
Posted by: Ruth | November 05, 2009 at 09:26 AM
Happy Birthday! I, too, learned to swear worse than a sailor at my Catholic all girls high school!
Posted by: Paula in MN | November 05, 2009 at 09:32 AM
What a great list. And I suppose a "Happy Birthday" is in order! Hope your day is beautiful.
Posted by: Barbara | November 05, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Loved this post!! I've been to Maine and loved it too and how fantastic to have lived on the beach! What great experiences. Thanks so much for sharing. Congrats on your Yankees :) Have a fantastic day.
God bless!
Posted by: Kelly | November 05, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Happy Birthday!!! We are almost twins - I will be 43 next month!!!
Posted by: Heather - Doodle Acres | November 05, 2009 at 01:40 PM
Happy Birthday Mary Ellen!
Posted by: Bridget | November 05, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Happy Birthday Mary Ellen! Hope you are having a blessed day! Does everyone have red toys and brown socks?
Posted by: Kimberlee | November 05, 2009 at 03:48 PM
A very happy birthday.
Posted by: MelanieB | November 05, 2009 at 04:17 PM
Many, many birthday prayers coming your way from down south, Mary Ellen!!! {{{Hugs to you}}}}
Posted by: Jennifer Mackintosh | November 05, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Happy birthday Mary Ellen!!!
Posted by: Jessica | November 06, 2009 at 07:20 AM