A Few Things About Me

A Few Things About Me

Okay, Maybe More Than a Few

Hey there! I’m Brandi, and while this won’t cover all the things about me, it’ll give you a pretty fun peek behind the curtain.

The Basics

  • My name is Brandi—spelled with an “i” because my daddy named me after the song “Brandy” by Lighthouse. My mom added Leigh, her maiden name, as my middle name.

  • I’m married to the most extraordinary man of all time.

  • We have seven children (plus a few more we claim as our own) and two grandchildren—God’s gift to us for surviving parenting!

  • I’ve got three kids who have graduated college, one currently in college, two working, and one still rocking elementary school.

  • We have two cats, and yes, their names are Karen and Kitty.

  • I rock pink and purple hair.

  • I adore Coke and cheese with the passion of a thousand suns.

Titles I Wear Proudly

I’m also the undisputed expert in my household on:

  • Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome

  • Freezer cooking, soup making, depression, anxiety

  • The Closer (the TV show, not the person)

  • Recognizing wolves in sheep’s clothing

  • Cheese. Again. Because it deserves to be listed twice.

Things That Make Me Smile

  • Trees, spring, fall, and traveling

  • Babies and laughing children

  • Cooking and organizing

  • Women who wear white

  • Learning about different religions

  • The inside of women’s purses (fascinating!)

Fascinations & Confusions

Fascinate me:

  • Women who wear white

  • The insides of women’s purses

  • Learning about different religions

Confuse me:

  • Bullies

  • Hair in inappropriate places

  • Ignorance

  • Teenage girls

  • Grits (potato or rice??)

  • Teeth whitener

  • Chocolate-covered fruit

  • Quinoa

  • Chinese finger traps

Just Me Being Honest

  • Biggest fear: Losing my husband or kids.

  • Biggest accomplishment: Graduating 4 of my 7 kids through homeschooling.

  • Favorite zoo animal: Okapi (they’re like giraffe-zebra-unicorns!).

  • Books I love: To Kill a Mockingbird and Night.

  • Most fun vacation: Ethiopia, Hawaii, and St. Augustine.

  • Favorite family tradition: Baking at Christmas with my mom.

  • Pet peeves: Ignorance and ants.

  • Favorite quote-worthy moment: My granddaughter and grandson crack me up daily.

  • Dream job: I’m doing it—helping people.

  • Dream day: Being a speaker.

A Few “Would You Rather”s

  • Bike, horse, or car? Horse.

  • Win the lottery or dream job? Dream job.

  • Hawaii or Alaska? I’ve done Hawaii. Next stop, Alaska.

  • Wash dishes or mow? Mow.

  • Public transportation? Air.

  • Surprise party? Only if I know about it (I know, I know…).

  • Sing at karaoke? Islands in the Stream.

My Quirks and Favorites

  • Favorite food forever: Pasta.

  • Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving.

  • Favorite cuisine: Ethiopian.

  • Fast food pick: Cheddar’s.

  • Favorite recipe: Granny’s cheese ball.

  • Childhood memory: All of us at Granny’s house.

  • Favorite movie: Shag.

  • Favorite subject in school: Art.

  • What makes me mad? Stupidity.

  • What motivates me? The feeling of accomplishment.

  • Hobbies? Cleaning, organizing, cooking.

Rapid Fire

  • First job: Hancock Fabrics.

  • Dream music group to join: Cyndi Lauper.

  • Languages spoken: One and barely keeping up with that.

  • Most daring thing I’ve done: Adopting.

  • Most unusual thing I’ve eaten: Injera.

  • Best gift I’ve received: Graceland trip, 2021.

  • Worst gift ever: Feather duster.

  • Warning label: No filter included.

  • What three things do I think about most? Coke, sleep, and “Why, Lord?”

  • Nickname: Butch or Perline (only Daddy calls me that).

  • Famous person I want to meet at Starbucks: Keanu Reeves.

  • Superpower wish: Mind reading.

  • Who knows me best? My husband.

  • On a deserted island? My husband or Cal Sisto.

Deep Thoughts & Honest Answers

  • Where would I live? Ethiopia.

  • One thing I’d change about myself: More self-love and confidence.

  • Where do I see myself in 5–10 years? Still raising kids (truth).

  • What would I do if money wasn’t an issue? Travel Route 66 and see the world’s largest everything.

  • What year would I visit in a time machine? Back to walk with Jesus.

  • What’s something I’ll never do again? Confide in the wrong people.

Final Thoughts

These kinds of questions are my favorite—messy, quirky, honest, and a little wild, just like life itself. I hope they give you a better glimpse into who I am beyond the titles and roles.

Now it’s your turn—
What would your warning label say?

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