10 Fun Facts You May Not Have Known About Me
I love getting to know people beyond the surface, so I thought it’d be fun to share some little-known facts about myself! Some of these might surprise you, and some might make you laugh—but either way, I hope this gives you a peek into who I am beyond my everyday roles.
1. I wear button protectors on all my pants.
Yep, it might sound a little quirky, but here’s why—years ago, I kept noticing tiny holes appearing in my shirts. I could not for the life of me figure out why all of my shirts would eventual get holes! Turns out, I’m not alone! After a quick Google search I discovered the buttons on my jeans were rubbing against the fabric when I leaned against counters or hard surfaces. My solution? Button protectors! Problem solved.
2. My maiden name is Peters.
Before I became Susan Larimer, I was Susan Peters!
3. As a kid, I couldn’t say my ‘R’s.
Because of that, my name came out as “Susan Pitas” instead of “Susan Peters.” I think it’s pretty fitting that I ended up studying speech-language pathology!
4. I ran track in high school and at the University of Delaware
In 1995 I was the 9th fastest 400M dash runner in the state of Pennsylvania. My best time was 59.5s. (for those of you who don’t know, 400m is once around the track or 1/4 mile).
5. Mark and I lived in La Paz, Mexico, for a year as missionaries.
It was such a life-changing experience. We learned so much about faith, culture, and what it means to truly serve others. BONUS – Emma was born there! I was 3 months pregnant when we left for Mexico, and because Emma was born there (and after a lot of paperwork!), Emma has dual citizenship!
6. I’ve had a variety of nicknames over the years:
- Sue
- Subie
- Soupy (Sue P.)
- Sushi
7. I cannot stand my own fingernails.
I can’t handle nail polish, stick-on nails, or anything on my nails. The second I see any white at the tips, I have to clip them. YUCK! Just thinking about nails bothers me!
8. I have degrees in speech-language pathology and audiology.
I earned my bachelor’s in speech-language pathology and audiology from Bloomsburg U. and went on to get my master’s in speech-language pathology from East Stroudsburg U. (Makes that “Susan Pitas” story even funnier, right?)
9. I ran a marathon once—just once!
I completed the Atlantic City Marathon in 1997. It was a huge accomplishment, but let’s just say I checked that off the bucket list and didn’t look back.
10. I’m afraid of heights and I’m claustrophobic.
So, you won’t find me on a roller coaster or in a tiny elevator anytime soon! And as much as I love them, Lighthouses are a challenge too!
Now, it’s your turn! Drop three fun facts about yourself in the comments—I’d love to learn something new about you!
What I’m All About
Hi, I’m Susan Larimer! I love helping women find the perfect skincare products tailored just for them. I chose Lemongrass Spa Products because they’re made in the USA with clean, high-quality ingredients.
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