30 Things About Me

Last week I turned thirty years old. I really loved my twenties and was dreading turning the page on those years, but I’m newly invigorated by what my thirties hold! I’ve pondered a lot lately about aging. In our society it’s looked upon as a bad thing, but I’m starting to see the good in it. I’ve gained more experiences with age that have made me stronger, wiser, and more kind. I have a better perspective on life especially since becoming a mom. Life is short so it should be enjoyed! 10 years ago I used to fret over how others viewed me and tried to please everyone. This blog is a new beginning for me to just be myself and not worry so much about how others see me. I decided to write down 30 things about me that not many people know. So here it goes!

1.  I love country music. Namely country music cowboy singers. Nothing sexier than a cowboy hat and tight wranglers.
2.  Chocolate is always my go-to on a gloomy or stressful day. Cures all!
3. I danced before I could walk and have been dancing my entire life. Never once stopped. It’s my passion, heart and soul.
4. My toenails are always painted. (Mostly to cover up my hideous dancer feet that have never been the same since pointe shoes).
5. I’m a tad OCD about having a clean and organized house. Motherhood is changing that. Clean homes are almost impossible with little ones!
6. Top 3 favorite holidays are Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter – in that order.
7. I cringe at the sound of people chewing with their mouth open.
8. I love being a crafty person, but I don’t consider myself very creative or inventive. Give me an idea and I’ll run with it.
9. Art history fascinates me. Favorite class of all time in college.
10. I wear contacts. Been blind since 1996.
11. I can hold a headstand for 20 seconds.
12. King of Queens is my favorite tv show and I can quote almost every line.
13. I broke my wrist badly while dancing and had to have surgery. Plate and screws are still in it.
14. Traditions are my thing. Holidays and birthdays are always a big deal at our house.
15. I only drink water.
16. I had acne pretty bad as a teenager and have the scars to prove it.
17. I’ve been pulled over twice in my life and got a speeding ticket once. While driving to church, no less.
18. I was a background dancer in the movie “High School Musical 2.”
19. Babies are my favorite. I consider myself a baby mom; definitely not the most patient toddler mom. We’ll see how being a mom to tweens and teenagers goes!
20. I have natural curly hair.
21. I love animals and grew up with lots of cats, dogs, and horses, but I don’t know if we will get a pet anytime soon; unless it stays outside. —See #5 above!
22. I love to bake.
23. Home videos and pictures from the past are the best thing ever, which is why I take tons of video and pictures of my kids. They’ll appreciate it one day!
24. After college I flew to New York by myself and lived in an apartment uptown with another girl I just met for the summer. Worked at the Joffrey ballet school.
25. I’ve traveled to 18 out of 50 states.
26. I grew up with only brothers, and now I have all daughters!
27. Favorite color is pink.
28. I play the violin.
29. I can’t drive a manual. I know the basics, but I freeze up and stall the car every single time.
30. I’m a go-getter and perfectionist.

xoxo