Blog Challenge - Pass It On

Today's blog challenge will temporarily interrupt the 20 day blog challenge so I can respond to Lisa Montgomery's challenge of Getting a Spark Going!

You may have read about some of these challenges from other blog posts. Basically you are asked to give random facts about yourself, answer some questions, challenge others, and provide their questions. So here we go.

Share 11 Random Facts About Yourself:

1. I am the fifth child in my family. Yes, I was the baby and all of my brothers and sisters were much older than me. So it was kind of like being the baby and the only child at the same time. Unfortunately, all of my siblings have passed away and I miss them terribly.

2. I am extremely competitive. I think it comes from being the baby of the family.

3. I love mysteries and detective stories/TV shows. When I was little, I used to pretend I had a detective agency complete with a "license" that I made. I rode my bike to the crime scenes and solved the mysteries!

4. Just like about every other teacher, I also played school a lot when little. I would teach my stuffed animals as well as my dogs. Loved playing school with my friends and cousins.

5. I have always, always been an animal lover. I tried to bestow that love to the students in my classes. We had birds, hamsters, fish, and gerbils in our room. Imagine my house over the summer with these critters coming home to dogs!

6. I used to ride horses and was actually pretty good at it. I won Blue Ribbons at competitions for riding. 

7. I don't like snakes. Period. Enough said.

8. I absolutely love my husband. He is the smartest, kindest, funniest, caring, and most outgoing person I know. He never meets a stranger. We have been married for 30 years and I am hoping for 50 more.

9. There are still days when I don't know what I want to be when I grow up.

10. My very first car was a sports car....a Pontiac Firebird. 

11. I am thankful for all the blessings God has provided in my life and for walking with me through good times and bad times. I really don't know how people survive without Him. 

Lisa's Questions:

1. What is your favorite and least favorite words? Why?
Favorite is "I love you!" I don't think you can ever hear or say that to your loved ones enough. My least favorite is "Goodbye." I have had to say goodbye to every. single. member. of my immediate family (mom, dad, sister, and brothers). Although I know we will be together again, saying goodbye here stinks.
2. What is the habit you are most proud of breaking and why? Or what habit would you like to break?
Eating lots of carbs. Because of my family history of heart issues, my doctor keeps a close eye on my health. When she ran a cholesterol test to check my cholesterol particle sizes and the report was not good, I researched how to work on correcting that. After learning how bad wheat and sugar are for you, I quit eating them. Cholesterol is improving, so it is worth it.
3. Describe something that happened to you for which you had no explanation?
I really can't think of anything for this question. I know that God is in control, so not sure what I couldn't explain. I might not understand everything, but I know that God does.
4. What is the longest you have gone without sleep? Why?

24 hours. You really don't want to be around me if I have gone without sleep for any length of time. Medical emergency was the cause.

5. What is the most memorable class you have taken? Describe it.

My first technology integration class at Appalachian State University for my Master's Degree. The professor was incredible and we were able to sacrifice a gummy bear as we learned to work video equipment. 

6. What is the most terrifying moment of your life so far?

Last roller coaster ride I did with my hubby. We were at Hershey Park in Pennsylvania, and the safety bar as not fully engaged. I was scared to death that I would be thrown from the ride. Not been back on a roller coaster ever again. No plans to either.

7. If you could spend the day with anyone (living or dead) who would it be? 

My family. 

8. Do you believe honesty is the best policy? Why or why not?

Yes, most of the time. I don't like to hurt others feelings, so when certain questions are asked, I may fudge a little. Do you really want to know how that looks on you? Of if I think that is a stupid idea?

9. Which cartoon character do you resemble the most?

Scooby Doo. I watched that show so much growing up that I laugh like Scooby. 

10.  If you could have personally witnessed anything, what would you want to have seen?

I would love to have seen the moment when the iPad prototype was first used. 

11. How do you start a conversation with someone you don't know but want to know?

Hi, My name is Teresa. How are you?

I am challenging:

1. Julian Wilson

2. Tonya Dye

3. Leigh Herman

4. Brandi Smith

5. Kristen Miller

6. Becky Perkins

7. Angela Newton

8. Heather Hutchens

9. Sue Feikes

10. Sean Markwith

11. Jason Mammano

My Questions:

1. How are you really?

2. What accomplishment are you most proud of?

3. How did you meet your significant other?

4. If you could visit any country in the world, where would you go? Why?

5. Who in your life has influenced you the most? How?

6. What embarrasses you? Why?

7. What is something you wish everyone knew about you?

8. What is your favorite technology tool? Why?

9. What did you do on your 16th birthday?

10. What is your favorite clean joke?

11. What was your favorite subject in school?

The Guidelines of Your Challenge:
1. Acknowledge the nominating blogger.
2. Share 11 random facts about yourself.
3. Answer the 11 questions the nominating blogger has created for you.
4. List 11 bloggers, excluding the blogger who nominated you.
5. Post 11 questions for the bloggers you have listed to answer.
6. Let the bloggers know you have nominated them.
7. Post back here in the comment section a link to your post.