I didn’t mention this in yesterday’s blog post, but it is the beginning of a self-issued 2-week blog challenge. Blogging everyday for 2 weeks is on my #101in1001 list, and it seemed like a good way to kickstart the new site.
I like keeping the About Us section fairly simple, but for an adequate introduction, here are 20 things about me/us:
- We’re both half-Filipino and we met at the University of Florida.
- We bought our house in 2013, after looking at 40 other houses over 5 months.
- I went to an all-girls boarding school, and am currently their Alumnae Association President (until June). My two years at SMS was an incredible experience and I am a huge advocate of single-sex education, women’s leadership and leaning in.
- I have a degree in Advertising and a minor in English Lit.
- My grandparents had a giant world map where they put dots on all the places they’ve traveled. This is my oldest motivation to travel.
- My favorite books are Portrait of a Lady and the Game of Thrones series. Troy loves Ender’s Game and Starship Troopers.
- We have a rescue cat named Shorty. He has no tail.
- I am a Virgo, INFJ.
- I collect Nancy Drew first editions and moonstone hobnail.
- I was an early Twitter adopter. Follow me at @CoxswainPatti.
- I will attempt to cook anything, and can normally hit it on the head. Except Biscotti…I am terrible at biscotti…
- I want to write a book, but so does every English major on the planet.
- Coxing in high school completely changed my personality and my life. I went from a wallflower to Napoleon.
- I have a multi-volume journal that I’ve kept since my sophomore year of high school. However, I found that the only reason I really write in it is if things get depressing or complicated. Blogging is a much happier hobby.
- Troy’s computer is closer to a command center. He could be in front of the screen watching anime for days.
- I have a very long bucket list. So far, I’ve gone skydiving, coxed Head of the Charles, completed a Tough Mudder and went to Bonnaroo.
- Troy used to be a sushi chef in college. I used to make ice cream cakes at Cold Stone. We like to eat a lot.
- Growing up, I used to spend my summer on a ranch in Montana.
- We both work from home. It’s pretty convenient and we spend most of the week in pajamas.
- We have an incredible trip planned this May, and it is the subject of tomorrow’s blog post. Check back tomorrow!