25 Random Things about Me

As a way of rejuvenating my blog and my writing, something I've been wanting to do for awhile now, I signed up for Brave Blogging via the ever-impressive Andrea Scher of Superhero Designs. I've taken many-a class from Andrea and I'm really excited for this one.

Our first prompt - a favorite meme - "25 Random Things about Me". Here we go:

1. I really am a redhead, despite my hair looking fairly brown.
2. I didn't get married until I was 37.
3. My first kid was at 38.
4. My favorite food is popcorn.
5. I haven't had more than 3 alcoholic drinks in a year in over 5 years.
6. I enjoyed being pregnant.
7. I wouldn't mind being pregnant again but I'm terrified about having a kid now when I'm 41 now and probably wouldn't pop one out until I'm 42.
8. But I worry that I'm spoiling my kid by letting her be a single.
9. I love to run.
10. I don't get enough time to run.
11. I used to hate the treadmill, but I'm coming to appreciate it more.
12. I have completed 6 marathons. 
13. I have ran multiple half marathons.
14. I prefer half marathons to full marathons, but I signed up for one more of each for later this year.
15. My favorite colors are blue, green and black.
16. I know how to knit... square things - blankets mostly. 
17. I want to learn to embroider.
18. I want to go to Ireland.
19. I have friends in Wales.
20. I collect Trixie Belden books.
21. I love the "Great Brain" series. 
22. My favorite smells are sawdust, chocolate chip cookies, apple pie, freshly cut grass, crisp winter air, fresh rain, and my girl's hair.
23. I love to sleep.
24. I wish I didn't have to work, yet I love my job (most days).
25. I have been with my boss for 9 years. He's moving on in May and I'm really nervous about who is going to come in next.