10 Facts About a Snowflake

This weekend I am at the beautiful Gaylord Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee for the amazing Blissdom Conference.  I got here Thursday afternoon and I have already met some incredible bloggers.  I can't wait for the rest of the weekend.  Oh and I have an amazing story for you about how I got here.  So stay tuned for that next week!

This morning I attended the 7:00 workout with Suzanne Bowen.  So while I recover and eat my bowl of oatmeal, I thought I would do a quick post…well, hopefully quick. I wanted to do an introduction to my new Blissdom BFFs and maybe tell my long-time dedicated friends and readers some things that you didn't know about me.

So here goes 10 facts about a snowflake…

1.  My whole name is Alicia Stunkel.  My maiden name was Fox.  When I was marrying my incredible husband, I thought, "Lord, do I have to marry someone who's last name is Stunkel?"  But he is well worth that name.  And after almost 18 years of marriage, it is part of who I am.

2.  Since my maiden name was Fox and my middle name is Lynn, that made my initials ALF.  Remember him???  Well he was popular when I was in high school.  Everyone got a kick out of calling me ALF.  My creative best friend decided to combine ALF and Alicia into Alfecia.  That is where my Twitter name originated.

3.  I love the color purple.  When I was a child, I wanted a favorite color.  Being the analytical thinker that I am, I systematically went through the crayon box until I narrowed it down to my favorite color.  Yes, I should have known then that I would be an accountant.  And yes, I did bring my favorite purple outfits to Blissdom with me.

4.  June will mark my 4 year blogaversary.   It has been an amazing ride.  Through it, I have learned to just be myself and not worry what others think of me…including all the blog stats.  If you read my blog, know how very much I appreciate you.  But I cannot get caught up in the numbers.  They do not define my self worth.  (Where did that come from?!?  This was supposed to be fun!)

5.  I am in my 6th year of homeschooling my 14 yearl old son, who loves music.  He plays the trumpet, tenor sax, and the piano; and he also sings.  He is the light of my life.  And I thank God everyday for allowing me to be his mother.

6.  Last year's Blissdom was a catalyst for me.  It helped me to finally see that I needed to do something about my weight.  Since then I have lost 35 lbs.  It has been an amazing journey.  It has been hard, but it has helped me see that I really can make a change in my life.  I feel so much better about myself.  And I am grateful that I was nudged to make that change.

7.  When I first posted about my struggle with my weight, the response was overwhelming.  As a result, I host the weekly meme Weight Loss Wednesday.  It's a time when people can post about their weight loss success and failures.  It's a community of three strands, a place for encouragement and support.  Losing weight can be very difficult.  It helps to know there are others on the same path.

8.  Ok, I need to add something fun.  But the reality is that I am not necessarily a fun person.  I am very serious.  I think serious thoughts.  As a matter of fact, I am always thinking.  But I'm ok with that.  I hope you'll love me anyway

9.  I am terrible with pictures.  That's why you hardly ever find them on my blog.  So I hope you'll forgive me for all the words.  Along w/being serious I can also be wordy.  Maybe I'll attend the Blissdom, Cut to the Chase:  Learn Why Less Is More When It Comes to Your Writing.

10.  I am also a terrible organizer.  People think that accountants are organized people.  Not me!  I am organized at work.  But the rest of my life not so much.  I've learned to be at peace with my mess!

Ok, so I know I said 10.  But I need to add one more…

11.  I am a follower of Christ.  This relationship defines me more than anything else above.  His love and grace have carried me through a life that hasn't always been easy.  But I've always known His hand of protection.  And I am SO VERY thankful for his love, which does define me. 

Okay, one more.  You'll forgive me, right?!?!

12.  Number 11 is why I blog.  I am called to encourage women.   When you visit, Confessions of a Snowflake, I want you to have a spiritual spa moment.  It's a moment to breathe out releasing the stress of life and breathe in the grace of God.  When you leave, I want you to feel encouraged and know that you are loved by the Creator of the Universe who made you uniquely you…just like a snowflake.

If you are still interested and you would like to know more about me, my testimony is on my About Me page.

So now that you know more about me, I hope you'll keep up with me!

My Facebook page, Confessions of a Snowflake

Twitter as alfecia

You can be in my circle on Google+

I also have a page for my blog on Google+, Confessions of a Snowflake

And don't forget Pinterest, alfecia