3 truths, 1 lie… part IV

June 2, 2011

I have big news tonight.

Like really big news.

Such big news you won’t be able to contain yourself.

Are you ready?

Are you sure?

I don’t think you are.

In fact, I think I should wait until tomorrow to tell you the news.

Okay, I won’t do that.

The news is….

I’ve got a winner.

You thought I was going to say something else, didn’t you? Sorry if I disappointed you, but sometimes I like to be a little bit of a tease.

I know one person who won’t be disappointed though!

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Congratulations Jaime! Go ahead and email me your mailing address so I can pass it along to the folks at Enjoy Life! I hope you enjoy your prize!

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I thought I would mix things up tonight. Mainly because I’m exhausted — the last week of fifth grade will do that to you. Today we went sat in a circle and everyone said what their favorite part of fifth grade was — and one girl said.. “spending time with you”.

Then I lost it.

And had to regain composure.

But that’s not what this post is about.

This post is about lies.. and truths. It’s been a while since I played this game, and I know I have many newer readers (HI!) who may have not been around the first couple of times I did this. To get caught up on this game, you can read the following:

3 truths, 1 lie… part I

3 truths, 1 lie… part II

3 truths, 1 lie… part III

And here we go -

1. My mom didn’t think I was going to be smart. When I was little, I did not speak well and would rather play than learn my numbers and letters. (Truth: Thankfully my mother never told me this until I was an adult, otherwise I may have developed a complex.)

2. When I was in elementary school, I hated dodge ball. I would ask my gym teachers if I could sit out of the game because I was terrified of being pelted by a ball, no matter how soft it was. (Truth: I. Hate. Dodgeball. So. Much. The thought of balls being whipped at me makes me shudder in fear.)

3. I dipped my toes in about every sport possible when I was younger. Horseback riding, cheerleading, softball, basketball, volleyball, dance, gymnastics, swimming — you name it, I was in it. Unfortunately, I wasn’t good at any of them. (Lie: I was never a cheerleader. I never played basketball or softball!)

4. Two summers ago, my parents’ pool broke — like America’s Funniest Home Videos broke. Thankfully the pool was already closed for the season and nobody was in it, but water went everywhere! (Truth: Unfortunately, video footage is not available.)

Question: Which one is the lie?

{ 51 comments… read them below or add one }

Rachel June 2, 2011 at 7:24 pm

4?!

This was hard, they all seem..reasonable?

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Lauren June 2, 2011 at 7:26 pm

Haha, you had me going!!! Okay, I think the 3rd one is the lie.

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missymiller June 2, 2011 at 7:27 pm

Why oh why, do we all want to see a clean eating baby? So weird, but I am glad you play on our fixation.

I am going with #3 …though I am never right.
I just assume you were good!

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Katelyn June 2, 2011 at 7:27 pm

NUMBER ONE! Giiiiirl that would be awful if your mama thought you wouldn’t be smart!

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Holly June 2, 2011 at 7:28 pm

I am going with 3!

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Lauren June 2, 2011 at 7:28 pm

Wellll, I hope #1 is a lie. I imagine you always being elequent and studious :)

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Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) June 2, 2011 at 7:29 pm

lie is #1 i am thinking….

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Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) June 2, 2011 at 7:42 pm

I’ll go with #1. And, do you happen to have #4 on video?!

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Beyond Bananas June 2, 2011 at 7:46 pm

They are all really realistic.. great job! I would say.. that #1 is the lie

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Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} June 2, 2011 at 7:52 pm

I think #1 is the lie for sure!!

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Amanda @ Running with Spoons June 2, 2011 at 8:01 pm

Ooo! Fun games. I’m gonna go withhhh…. #3. I can’t imagine you not being good at sports!

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sproutybuns June 2, 2011 at 8:13 pm

I’m going to say #2 - if you tried all sports when you were younger I’d have to think you at least semi enjoyed dodgeball :)

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The Teenage Taste June 2, 2011 at 8:19 pm

Ahhh, 3 truths and a lie is so much fun! I choose #4 for the lie. I don’t know why I chose it, but it just seemed to pop out to me. Am I right?! ;-)

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Eleah June 2, 2011 at 8:29 pm

Number One!

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Kaila @ healthyhelper! June 2, 2011 at 8:32 pm

I am thinking its number one! Mothers always think their kids are smart no matter what LOL! Doesn’t seem like your mom would be that harsh :)

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Jess June 2, 2011 at 8:39 pm

I’m gonna sayyyyy….

#1 because of the above commenter’s reason. Whoops. :D

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Julie H. June 2, 2011 at 8:39 pm

Maybe #1?… and it’s okay if you liked to play, that’s how kids learn.
HAPPY LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!!!! (and go write down your moment with your kids today! I love finding that small piece that reminds me of why I teach, especially on the tough days.)

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amk002 June 2, 2011 at 8:46 pm

#2 is the lie? But really I’m not sure! I’m one of your new readers!! Haha

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olivewineandfood June 2, 2011 at 9:14 pm

# 4?

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kate June 2, 2011 at 9:55 pm

ahh I dont know I believe them all!

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applesnoats June 2, 2011 at 9:57 pm

hmm tie between 1 and 3 buuut I’m thinking 3

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Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy June 2, 2011 at 10:02 pm

I’m going to guess #3?

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Christy @ So I Follow the Sun June 2, 2011 at 10:29 pm

#2! or #3… they slightly contradict each other so it has to be 2 or 3. I’ll go with #3 because dodge ball can be terrifying.

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Lindsay@livinglindsay June 2, 2011 at 10:29 pm

I’m guessing the first one is the lie :)

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PRIMAL BLISS June 2, 2011 at 10:38 pm

I think #1 is a lie because you are so eloquent and I LOVE reading your blog. But still…… HOW DOES A POOL BREAK?????? if this is the truth, please do elaborate on another post I am very interested : )

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char June 2, 2011 at 10:40 pm

I believe that #3 is 100% true (bold, right?), but I’m stuck on the others :(
I wanna say #1 is also true…so which is the lie Chelsey, 2 or 4!!! Do your parents even have a pool? haha…but dodgeball was kinda scary, especially with the boys - so I say #2 is the lie!

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char June 2, 2011 at 10:41 pm

And by that I mean, I think #2 is a truth, so #4 is the lie…I’m tired - that’s my cue to go to bed after this reply!

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sara @ the foodie diaries June 2, 2011 at 10:40 pm

I’m guessing #2! I can’t wait to see which one is right :) I love three truths and a lie, I kind of want to play now! :D I hope you enjoyed your last week of school!

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Cait's a Runnerchick June 2, 2011 at 11:16 pm

i’m gonna go with number 2. i think you secretly loved dodgeball so much because you could get out all that pent up aggression and REALLY clobber anyone on the other team. ;) hehe, jk…but my pick is still number 2.

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SheFit June 3, 2011 at 12:04 am

Hey, I’m new to your blog and I love it. Just bookmarked it. I would have to pick #1, although I would have to say this was a truth for me growing up. Not in bad way, I just wasn’t into learning as a little kid.

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[email protected] June 3, 2011 at 12:25 am

#2…..I know that you loved dodgeball.

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Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) June 3, 2011 at 2:05 am

I am SO bad at these!! Haha I got them wrong EVERY time before! :P I’m gonna say #2 is the lie this time!

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Andrea (Run. Learn. Repeat.) June 3, 2011 at 5:39 am

This is a fun idea. I like it! I’ll guess that the dodge ball one is a lie. I think you loved it, and were the class champion. :)

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Jessica @ Dishin' About Nutrition June 3, 2011 at 5:57 am

I’m going to go with number 3…. I feel like you are athletic and it probably started at a young age. I don’t know though, you are very good at this game!

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Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun June 3, 2011 at 6:30 am

I’m guessing #3! And so true the last week before summer break is brutal exhausting!

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Nadine June 3, 2011 at 6:48 am

Number 3, I think. Obviously. No one likes dodgeball so it’s not that one!

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Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin June 3, 2011 at 6:57 am

Aww, that is so sweet about what your student said. It’s moments like that instance that must make teaching SO rewarding. :)

I think the lie is #1!

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Parita @ myinnershakti June 3, 2011 at 7:04 am

#1 for sure! There’s no way you didn’t speak well!

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Lisa @ Healthy Diaries June 3, 2011 at 7:57 am

I’m thinking #1! I really can’t imagine you not speaking well when little!

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Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit June 3, 2011 at 8:58 am

I think… umm… #2 is a lie. This was hard!
Also, how cute is it that one of your students said that. Such a nice comment :)

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Ann @ Day by Day June 3, 2011 at 9:43 am

I’m going with number one! Since you’re a teacher and you write a blog, I bet you were a smart kid!

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Kelsey @ Unmitigated Grub June 3, 2011 at 10:05 am

Number 3??

If #2 is correct, I’m with you! Dodge ball sucks. How is having balls pelted at you FUN?!?

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movesnmunchies June 3, 2011 at 11:03 am

2!

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Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine June 3, 2011 at 11:26 am

I’m gonna go with #1. I know #3 is right!!

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Stephanie June 3, 2011 at 12:51 pm

I think the fourth one’s the lie. *crosses fingers*

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Tori (Fresh Fruition) June 3, 2011 at 1:21 pm

I’m guessing number 2!

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Alyssa June 3, 2011 at 3:13 pm

Numberrrrr…. 3? :)

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Michele June 3, 2011 at 4:16 pm

I’m not sure which one was the lie, but i did see your tweet about your coworkers discussing food blogs and you got nervous and didnt tell them about yours . I completely relate! Do your coworkers friend request you on facebook or find you on twitter? Mine do, and since my blog is linked to my facebook & twitter, they can view my blog. While I do want people to read my blog, it also makes me a little nervous. I’m just not sure how I feel about my coworkers being friends with me on facebook! My manager is even on facebook! What do you think??

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thefitacademic June 3, 2011 at 5:12 pm

I guess that #3 is the lie! I love this series!!!

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allieatfood June 3, 2011 at 5:36 pm

I’m going to go with the first one! I know you are smart :)

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katfeeney June 4, 2011 at 11:45 pm

because nobody else said it that i can see - number 2 is a lie!

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