About

February 15, 2010

I’m Penny, owner and author of iCouldbeFake.com

I enjoy: Reading. Writing. Sewing. Crocheting. Scrapbooking. Cardmaking. Blogging. Cadbury Creme Eggs. Web Design. CSS. Being a Mother. Being a Friend. Talking on the Phone. Reading Blogs.

I am: Mother. Sister. Friend. Cousin. Daughter. Wife. Niece. Aunt. Girl Scout Leader.

Music I Love: The Beatles. John Lennon. Eminem. Daughtry. Billy Ray Cyrus. Jon Bon Jovi. Apocalyptica. Three Days Grace. Lady Gaga. Okay… I like everything. Oldies included. View my profile on Last.fm

Politics: I’m not much of a political person, but I once wrote a post about what I believe. After posting that, I learned from the comments that I am a Democrat, whatever that means.

I had my first child, Gillian, at the age of 19 in 2000. She has taught me that even when you think you can’t possibly take anymore or live another day, there is always hope. I call her my wildflower. She likes to read, write and draw. She’s a Girl Scout. She’s very emotional and wears her heart on her sleeve. She is more than I ever could have hoped for. She’s an ‘A’ student. Some would say she’s the teacher’s pet. She’s in the science club.

My son, Matthew, was born in 2003. I was so sure I was having another girl because I wanted a boy so badly. But here he is! He has bright blue/white eyes and blonde hair, that makes for one cute kid that nobody can say no to. He is very loveable. He likes to play video games and use the computer. He’s a huge GI Joe fan. My husband is his hero. He is a Cub Scout.

In 2008 I gave birth {on my due date} to my last child, Hannah. If I had had her first, she’d be an only child. She is crazy stubborn, emotional and sometimes a tyrant, but I wouldn’t have her any other way. She loves Yo Gabba Gabba and Dora the Explorer. She loves to sing and dance. Her current favorite song is Black Eyed Peas ‘I Gotta Feelin’.

I’ve been married to my most amazing husband Bryan since September 28, 2008. We’ve been together since January 1, 2006. He is my second husband and the father of my youngest child. He is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time.

Bryan joined the U.S. Army in October 2008. It’s a different life and one we’re still getting used to. Bryan hasn’t deployed yet. We’re lucky like that. For now anyway. Bryan deployed to Iraq in March 2011. This is our first deployment. He’s home now!

{ About the Blog }

I purchased iCouldbeFake.com in March 2010. This is not my first blog. I do have a habit of purchasing blogs and getting bored with them, then starting over. This is my attempt to stick to it.

The Name:

Ah… actually it came from a song I really love. Just Like You by Three Days Grace. The chorus goes:

I could be fake
I could be stupid
You know I could be just like you

Love it. It’s an angry song but at the same time makes me feel in control. My blog is about me being true to myself and being totally real, regardless of how it makes other people think of me. For a long time I have tried to please everyone and I haven’t always been true to myself. I have tried to mold and shape myself into what other people wanted me to be. My blog and it’s name is about me not doing that anymore.

My Blog Niche:

My blog doesn’t fit into any one particular niche. There is no focus. This blog is my life, a journal of sorts. I don’t follow any rules. I have no expectations. I just am, and my blog just is.