40 Facts for Age 40

 

Well, I turn 40 tomorrow and I figured that if you’ve been reading along all these years I could put in a more fun and personal post for a change. So here are 40 random facts about me for age 40. 1.I don’t like heights.

2.I don’t like deep dark water.

3.I am a creature of habit and follow the same patterns and routines on a daily basis to stay sane.

4.I have ADHD and have been on medication for it since I was in grade school.

5.I am obsessed with organizing and decluttering. Any space, any time!

6.I am a huge animal lover and always have been.

7.I never wanted kids. Even as a child I would tell my parents I just wanted to have pets. I love kids, just never wanted any of my own.

8.My favorite food is spaghetti – angel hair pasta, sauce, and loaded with parmesan cheese.

9.My favorite drink is sweet wine.

10.I’m a runner for the last 6 years. I run a few times a week usually 2-3 miles or more at a time.

11.I’ve been married since 2017 and with my husband since 2013.

12.I sleep with a spongebob pillow at night. Here me out though, it’s simply because I’m a side sleeper and need something to hold onto so my shoulders don’t hurt in the morning. I’ve slept with the same spongebob plush since 2005. He’s been restuffed several times and sometimes I wonder if he’s my adult security object.

13.I love gardening.

14.I have over 60 houseplants.

15.I am a dog mom all the way. I have owned 8 chihuahuas total so far in my lifetime.

16.I love the sun. I feel like it recharges me.

17.I’m intolerant of heat. I know, weird because I like the sun but I just get so hot so easily and humid weather drives me nuts. I still stick it out though because of how much I love to be outside.

18.My favorite TV shows of all time are Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Wire, Sons of Anarchy, The Sopranos, and Animal Kingdom.

19.My favorite movie is Saltburn.

20.My favorite author is Joyce Maynard. I own every one of her books and have read them multiple times.

21.My favorite hobby is reading.

22.I’m a fast reader. I can finish a book in a day easily.

23.I am a homebody HARDCORE. I love being at home and only run errands when absolutely necessary.

24.I’m not big on travel. I rarely travel. I don’t like leaving my dogs or my bed or my water pressure in the shower.

25.I am in bed by 9 every night and if it’s a weekend and I stay up past 10, I get anxious.

26.I hate exercise. The only thing I can tolerate is running because I’m literally running from point a to point b to get it over with.

27.I’m a minimalist of sorts. I still own stuff and I enjoy boho maximalist décor especially with the art on my walls but I don’t like shopping or having more than necessary. I usually do a purge/declutter once a year.

28.I am nearsighted… I have -6.50 and -6 vision so I’m blind as a bat without my contacts or glasses.

29.I don’t take naps. I can’t. I wake up in a panic even if it’s only a 15 minute nap. If I’m tired, I power through the day and go to bed early.

30.I wake up before 5 every day. I like being a little ahead of the rest of the world.

31.I love cleaning. Yes, I truly do. Doesn’t matter what it is – I enjoy it!

32.I’ve been blogging since 2010.

33.I love winter. I love Fall most of all but I really do love winter mostly because it allows me to hibernate socially and my morning runs are great on a cold day because I don’t get as unbearably overheated while running.

34.I’ve never received a ticket for speeding in my life.

35.I love replenishing books in Little Free Libraries all over town.

36.I don’t wear makeup except maybe 2-3 times a year for special outings or occasions. It’s not worth the effort to me.

37.My favorite colors are green, pink, and purple.

38.My favorite wild animal is a lion. I’m a leo too!

39.I find humor in everything and struggle to stay serious. It’s my coping mechanism.

40.I love Tiktok and I will never change my mind on it because I am obsessed with falling asleep to ASMR videos. 

Hope you enjoyed these random facts about me! Maybe you found that we have more in common than you once thought.

 

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