More About Me

My name is Elizabeth M. Johnson. The “M” is important because my first name is like the 10th most popular in the U.S. while my last name comes in somewhere around 3rd. Oh well. I’m a girl and I’m going to get to change it someday. Some people call me Liz, but unless you know me really well I would prefer Elizabeth. Sometimes I accidentally introduce myself as Liz and I don’t know…I would just rather be thought of as an “Elizabeth” than a “Liz.” I’m actual pretty partial to Lizzybeth, which is what my Granny, Wynema (Cherokee for “princess” I think), calls me. My parents thought about naming me Charlotte. I’m really glad they didn’t.

I was born on November 14, 1984 and gifts are welcome. Anytime. You don’t have to wait for my birthday.

I’m no longer single, have no children (though I aspire to have four or five someday), but my dog fills up the empty shell that is my life. Just kidding. My life isn’t a shell and the dog gets on my nerves a good portion of the time. Clarabel Dolores is a Scoodle and she was born on Heather’s wedding day, January 5, 2008.

I recently graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing. Right now I am working as a receptionist and I really enjoy it. Never pictured myself doing that, but it’s decent, close to home, and it’s a pleasant work environment. And it pays the bills while I work on GodlyGals and my writing.

I’m the oldest of three. There’s Kyle, who’s 22 and majoring in Pastoral Ministries. The youngest is Ryan, who’s 19 and taking over the family business. Smart boy. A little sad about missing that boat, but I wasn’t built for intense labor. Wink wink.

I grew up in rural Oklahoma, had a good childhood, went to the school that was the inspiration for Footloose, and lived my own real life version of the movie. I honestly believe that my life should be the basis for a sequel (it couldn’t possibly be any worse than the Dirty Dancing one). Girl’s parents almost don’t let her go to prom, girl goes to prom, girl goes on to take ballroom dancing classes, becomes world famous dancer and appears on Dancing with the Stars as John Krasinski’s professional partner. Okay, so maybe the last bit hasn’t happened yet. Just wait.

Obviously, I love The Office. And clean bathrooms, LOST, cooking, 2-year-olds, fake cheese, and a man born in February. His name is Kevin. And we look stinkin’ cute together.