20 Things About Me

Lynae N.

October 1, 2009 - 3:18 PM

I'd like to introduce myself to you. My name is Lynae. I'm sure you will find as you get to know me that I am a bit, shall we say, quirky. I am only 23 years old but others have always estimated my age 5 to 10 years older. This could be due in part to the fact I am married to the most incredible man in the world who happens to be 11 years my senior. We had a slide show at our wedding and it was fun to hear our friends and family erupt in laughter when my kindergarten graduation picture (taken in 1992) was followed by Brian's high school graduation picture taken a year later. I love having a sense of humor about the age gap between myself and Brian. We have even dressed up as a baby and a cradle robber for Halloween.

Another reason I might appear to be older is the beautiful 9 year old girl I inherited with my husband. I always tell Shae I am the luckiest Mom in the world because she came already potty trained. By now I have gotten used to the sideways glances I get in stores sometimes. In fact, I almost enjoy them because I am so eager and proud to claim a relationship with her. She really is fantastic.

So now you know I am both a wife and a mother in addition to being a student. This combination of roles is a huge challenge, especially now that I am in the final year of my Masters program in Couples and Family Therapy here at the University of Oregon. I am looking forward to a fun and hard year since I will not only be taking classes and doing intense amounts of homework, but am also interning at the HEDCO Clinic on campus and at CAFA (Christians as Family Advocates). It is a lot to juggle but it is so much fun! I have slowly been coming to terms with my nerdiness but wasn't fully willing to embrace it until I found myself so excited for classes to start back up I haven't slept a full night's sleep for weeks. And I am excited to bring what I am learning to you. I plan to offer up the occasional therapist tool in my blog throughout the year. If you are interested I invite you join in on the fun. I will mark the activities or bits of information with:

so you will always be able to find out what I'm thinking or learning about. In fact, since this is a getting-to-know-me blog, I think I might close my introduction by throwing in a simple little survey that I was given to start building a relationship with clients who are children. It is called 20 things about me:

My name is: Lynae

I am 23 years old.

I have 1 brother and 0 sisters

One thing I like about myself is: I am a talented artist

One thing that makes me happy is: fishing with my husband

One thing that makes me sad is: feeling left out

My favorite food is: Thai food
My favorite animal is: cats (meow)

If I could have any super-power it would be: to fly

I worry about: having enough time to spend with my family

My favorite color is: maroon or green

My favorite movie is: Nacho Libre

When I grow up I want to: be a ballerina

Something that makes me smile is: early morning runs in the summer

Something that makes me cry is: sad songs

If I could live anywhere it would be: Maui, Hawaii

I am: capable

I can: teach

I like it when: it is sunny and warm

I don't like it when: my feet are cold