Hi!
I’m Shannon Ryals. I have many hobbies, but I have not mastered
anything. I am 99.9% sure that my family likes me though. That’s something. I
have a hot husband named Michael and two girls – Madi,
almost 4 and Abby 1 ½ going on 12.
I’ve worked many jobs ranging from retail, where I helped
Asian and Europeans find the right size Levis, to a cruise hostess, where I
hosted hairy chest competitions and taught napkin folding. I settled down after
college and have worked in marketing for ten years! That just made me sound
old.
Oh well, anyway, I felt a calling that I need to be at home
more so I just quit my corporate job. I feel good about my decision, but I want
to continue to write and have a creative outlet and maybe a place to rant too.
I doubt my children will want to hear me 24/7.
I want this blog to not only be a place of my ramblings, but
more importantly a resource for Tri-Cities residents to know what there is to
do around the area. This region is a place of adventure, and I’ll help you find
it. Just in case you're wondering, "shafung" is a Yiddish word meaning "creation," and "Shannonanigans"--well that's just some clever wordplay on my name and shenanigans, which I think sums me up pretty well.
My Sweet Family
This was me as a baby! I was pretty cute. Not child model
cute, but no one recoiled in horror when they saw me. I love being outside and
hiking the great mountains in our area.
Look at this man! Stop looking, I get jealous easy. Just
kidding, not really. Anyway, seriously, this man is my soulmate. He is a male
version of me but maybe funnier and a much better cook. We are celebrating our
8th anniversary this year. We married quickly before he left for
Iraq, but that is a story for another time.
Look at those eyes. They will melt your heart and stare a
hole through you. They are pools of emotions. This baby girl is my first born
and my miracle baby. I was told I wouldn’t have children, well surprise, I have
two. Madi is a combination of a girly girl/tomboy. I really think it depends on
the weather and if she’s hungry or not.
This girl can light up a room with her smile. I don’t even
get worried if I hear “Oh no!” come out of her mouth because she’s just so gosh
darn cute!
Well that's a little bit about me, now how about you? Are you ready to start this blogventure with me?
