14 Things About Shelly

by Chad Morris

Alright everyone, today is Shelly’s birthday and she finally looks like she’s 25! Feel free to wish her a happy b-day below. And in her honor, here are 14 things you may not have known about Shelly:

1.  Shelly actually is her middle name. Okay, it’s Michelle. Any guesses on her real first name? 

2. She learned to fight with a broadsword in college. Don’t mess with her.

3. She once shaved her head to support her young cousin who had cancer and raise money for cancer research. (We had matching heads.)

4. She's a California girl and misses the ocean, especially during the winter in Utah.

5. Long before she had a passion for writing, she had a passion for acting. She’s been Ado Annie in Oklahoma, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, and Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (among many others). She’s really talented. And because of her acting, we once had this conversation in a movie theater:

Shelly looking up at the screen, then tilting her head: “I think I kissed that guy.”

Me: “Was it before or after we were married?”

Shelly: “I’m not sure. I think after. But don’t worry, you’re a better kisser.”

I'm actually not sure if she said that last line, but for my own pride I threw it in. I think at last count she has kissed five other guys since we were married. Scandalous, I know. Of course they were all in plays or movies.

6. Shelly loves to watch Korean dramas (Despite me trying to mimic all their awesome sounds. I'm sure my Korean is pretty spot on.)

7. She once jumped out of the “It’s a Small World” ride at Disneyland.

8. She’s birthed five kids. And she is usually really discouraged that the hospital doesn’t let her leave sooner than they do. She once gave birth on a Friday night and was in church on Sunday. Alright, she was only in church for about twenty minutes, but that’s still amazing.

9. She's an incredible mom.

10.   She has friends everywhere. Yep, you’re probably one of them. If not, just say hi, and then you’re in. She’s an amazingly friendly loving person.

11.   Shelly’s done roofing, electric work, and drywall mudding.

12.   She was part of a comedy troupe in college, and joined an improve troupe on the side. She kicks my trash at improv.

13.   Shelly’s finished a book she is shopping around right now. It’ll find a home. You just watch. She’s done a great job.

14.   She makes people better. That definitely includes me. From helping me remember people’s names, to critiquing my writing, to encouraging me to jump all the way into a new challenge.

Happy Birthday, Shelly!