- My first nickname was Tarantasaurus Ruiness Rex.
- The best nickname came from my husband. He calls me The Muse.
- I picked Diva all by myself.
- To this day my grandmother calls me Roo..
- I was born & raised on the West Coast of Canada.
- I didn’t have many of friends growing up.
- During my childhood education I attended 12 schools. I even went back and forth to one of those schools 5 times!
- I hit my bed many days after school in tears, wondering why I didn’t fit in. Could be the reason for the afrorementioned lack of friends.
- I had to repeat algebra 11. Math was not my strong suit.
Me – I’m guessing about 5
- When I was in my twenties – I refused to divulge my age. I have 2 younger sisters.
- When I was 13 I had a job growing 450 POUNDS of Alfalfa Sprouts every week.
- When I decided growing sprouts was too much work, my replacement was 27. I had to train him.
- My mom had me at the age of 16.
- I moved out on my own when I was 15.
- We grew up poor. Really poor.
- I don’t remember being aware of the poorness.
- At six I need 16 stitches on my big toe the result of a run in with a frog pond.
- I was an only child for 9 years.
- My mom and dad have been married for 40 years, they’ve been together for 1.5 of those years.
- I majored in Communications at college… only in Canada… we call it University.
- I didn’t belong to a Sorority, they weren’t that big in Canada, or if they were I didn’t know it.
- I’m happily married.
- My husband and I met online.
- My husband is a professional comedy writer.
- People ask what it’s like being married to someone who is professionally funny? You know that Keith Urban song – “I’m going to put you in a song”… I’m going to put you in a joke just doesn’t have the same ring!
- Stories from our real life have appeared in prime time.
- I make my Canadian friends bring me Hawkin’s Cheezies when they visit.
- I have 2 children.
- I have a stepson who lives on the east coast, so I have 3 children.
- I have a husband , so sometimes I have 4 children.
- I gave birth to both of my children using hypnosis – that means no drugs.
- My first child was conceived in Las Vegas, I like to say “What happens in Vegas doesn’t ALWAYS stay in Vegas. Happily we were trying for our first child.
- I was a certified ski instructor I never actually taught anyone how to ski, just wanted to make it through the program .
- I lived in Whistler, BC, Canada.
- At the time I was my banks youngest Mortgage Holder.
- I’ve donated hair 3 times.
- I’ve had 4 ear surgeries.
- My right ear has a human prosthetic bone.
- My left ear has a metallic (man-made) prosthetic bone.
- Or it could be the other way around… I get them confused.
- My favorite forms of exercise is S-Factor.
- I was raised by my mother.
- My father has barely been involved in my life. Almost not at all.
- He lost all my baby pictures – forgot where he took them to be developed.
- He did show up for the wedding, but has never checked in to see how my children are, or how I was while I was pregnant. He “doesn’t want to interfere.”
- I’ve worn sunscreen on my face most everyday since I was 13 years old.
- I read a British Vogue that convinced me I would age more gracefully.
- We fostered 7 puppies. Once. I was promised we wouldn’t keep any of them…
- Dude talked me into Doggie Diva… I wasn’t really given a choice.
- We now have 3 large dogs.
- I didn’t want to date anyone with dogs… now I have 3.
- Proof to me that God has a sense of humor. Our house is never empty.
- When I’m home alone, I love how peaceful it is – it’s a rarity.
- When I dined alone and I was single, I remember trying to convince myself I was enjoyed dining alone. Now, when I have the opportunity… bliss.
- We have no family living within 800 miles of us.
- My favorite Movie is a little known gem called Hear My Song, starring Ned Beatty.
- I’ve never smoked a cigarette.
- I’ve never tried an illegal drug.
- Unless you count the time I was 7 or 8 and my mother gave me mushroom tea. She says I asked for it.
- Did I mention, I believe in God.
- I tend to view expiration dates as guides vs a set rule.
- My cocktail of choice is a Grey Goose L’Orange Cosmopolitan.
- I am NOT a morning person.
- I get up on Sunday morning to go to Church – but we do go to the late morning service.
- I love the smell of Vanilla.
- Vanilla is also my favorite flavor of ice cream.
- Caffeine gives me the shakes.
- Caffeine also keeps me awake at night.
- Needless to say, I take decaf.
- I gave up splenda.
- The thing I miss most about giving it up: Diet Hansen’s Black Cherry.
- I find regular soda too sweet.
- I took a lot of popcorn to school in my lunches.
- I used popcorn as currency trading it by the handful to upgrade my lunches.
- I have a habit of buying supplies in bulk.
- This means i have 2 CASES of toilet paper in my garage right now.
- We snowmobiled in the woods once Christmas and rode back with a Christmas Tree that we chopped down (It was on my mom’s property).
- I sold cars for Jaguar.
- I’ve studied interior design in both Canada & the US.
- I’m beyond excited about being the same size I was when my husband and I dated – AFTER birthing 2 children!
- Even more exciting – I didn’t have to work out for 2 hours daily – to reach that milestone. Couldn’t have made that work even if I wanted to.
- I really enjoy a cup of organic hot chocolate at night.
- I’ve all but given up my favorite perfume Angel – fragrances aren’t required to reveal ingredients and as a result I don’t feel very comfortable using them regularly. I save it for special occasions instead.
- I prefer the smell of lavender in a blend, but can think of no better view than a field of purple haze.
- I was tortured by compost duty as a child.
- I now compost myself, the easy way.
- When I was single, Patty Sanger, The Millionaire Matchmaker set me up on a date.
- I never had to go through one of her “casting sessions.”
- I used to salsa dance 3-5 nights a week.
- I can walk in 6″ heels. I blame the S-factor (see above)
- Macaroni and cheese is the only meal that my entire family is happy to eat. Makes me crazy.
- Having children inspired my passion to get informed about living less toxically.
- I love dude ranches.
- Breakfast is my favorite meal. Ironic given the way I feel about mornings.
- I’m a survivor.
- I love chocolate hazelnut truffles.
- I can eat a lot of blueberries.
- I have vivid memories of the ceiling in one of my childhood homes collapsing. Ka boom.
- I always remember my mom growing a big garden.
- I now have a small garden of my own. Very small and I’m not afraid to call in back up!
- I love to read, but can’t read and lead a normal life… When I get locked into a book, I will read until daybreak.
- I’m not sure exactly why I wanted to move to Los Angeles, I know that since living here I’ve felt completely at home.
- Did I mention – Math wasn’t my strong subject – I have no idea how many this is?
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Wow, 6 inch heels! That’s slightly insane but also awesome haha. I am the same way when it comes to reading (if it is a good book) I get completely sucked in and never put it down.
Knew it!!
Alania – I didn’t squeeze one thing in there that you didn’t know! Hmphf!!!!
Fascinating!!
Wow Pure Natural I really learned a lot about you. You have had a very interesting life. Love your website. Your so refreshing and informative. That was a neat thing to write 101 things about yourself. It helps your readers get to know you better. I was a little frustrated though that I could not figure out what you meant when you wrote “the S factor”. Could you be so kind to tell me what that meant? Again thank you for all the wonderful info you provide.
Thank you! I’m going to go back and include a link to Sfactor! Glad you enjoyed!
Wow…not a single cigarette your whole life?! What a good girl you’ve been!
Very interesting to read. But wait…your mother gave you mushroom tea?! Huh?! 
Hey I was so happy to spend Christmas vacation with you and your family. I am very proud of how your spent your life to be where you are today. Good on you. You have done a wonderful job with your children. Family is important so keep in touch while time is on this side.
Hugs A.J. xxoo
Thank you! I’m so glad we got to see you and that you had a chance to meet Dude and the lil’s!