Okay, this definitely wasn’t a post I thought I would be putting on my blog. I assumed everyone who would be taking the time to visit my blog would be friends, family, and people who knew me, however; I am excited that that’s not the case. Every day I have people who are viewing my blog from all over the world- China, the UK, Russia, Costa Rica, etc.
For those of you who already know me, this may not be very exciting & even for those of you who don’t know me… this might not be exciting. HA! But, for whatever reason, I feel obligated to introduce myself to those of you who don’t know me and somehow (thankfully) stumbled upon this blog 🙂
- I was a D-1 Collegiate Cheerleader. Some of my best life experiences happened because of being an NIU cheerleader. I remember the day I randomly decided “Hey I am going to cheer in college!” and putting that plan to action. I worked out 6 days a week prior to tryouts (including days with a family friend who was a wrestling coach & kicked my ass). I was on ESPN a few times, got to take multiple trips to Florida, compete in NCA Nationals, meet sooo many amazing people, cheer on Ford Field (home of the Detroit Lions), and be involved with the University & community. If I hadn’t had that experience I am certain I would not be the same person.
- I can not give blood without fainting, vomiting, or becoming dizzy. Seriously. I honestly wish I could because I have the universal blood type, but I. just. can’t. I had a seriously terrible experience when I was 15 where I completely passed out and vomited and have not been okay to give blood ever since. I always warn the nurses beforehand and everyone thinks I am over exaggerating… I am not & they learn that quickly when my face become sheet white. Sorry!
- Beer is my favorite alcoholic beverage. I know, I know girls will typically ask for a vodka soda, wine, margarita or really anything else as long as it is not beer. Not me. And I do not discriminate- I love me some craft beer, but I will never turn away my trusty Bud Light.
- I am constantly twirling my hair. Alright, if you have ever seen me in person, you already knew this- even if it was only a 5 minute interaction. I don’t know how or when or why this started- I just know I’ve been doing it as long as I can remember. I know it’s unprofessional & frankly not very “adult”, but I don’t care. It is a habit that happens so involuntarily that I often don’t even recognize I’m doing it until someone makes a comment about it. Since I am a catering manager and around food A LOT, I usually wear my hair up so I am not even tempted. It just is what it is… I am trying, ok?
- I once burned a hole in my throat from a pill. When I was 19 I was taking prescribed medication for acne. One night I took my medication as I always do and laid down to go to sleep, well the next morning I woke up to feeling like something was stuck in my throat. I kept making this comment to everyone all day and of course, everyone thought I was being dramatic. A few days later, I had woken up and thrown up blood. Mmmk… that is definitely not normal. I went to my doctor and he suggested I get an endoscopy to check out what was going on. What had happened was my pill had a soft coating that became sticky when it was wet. Well when I had laid down so quickly after taking my pill the pill literally got stuck in my throat!! It was so painful for a week- I could not eat anything because everything hurt- even with this coating medication they gave me. It was absolutely rough. Now I definitely stay upright for a bit while taking medication 🙂
- I sleep with one pillow between my legs and one between my arms. (And of course one under my head). I have always, always, always slept like this. Ask my brother Brady, he remembers thinking I was such a weirdo, but now he does it. So am I really that weird? It’s seriously so hard for me to fall asleep if I don’t at least have an extra pillow for in between my legs. High maintenance? Maybe.
- I am super self motivated. When I decide that I have a goal- I make a plan and figure out what I need in order to attain the goal. Period.
- I’ve only gotten stitches once and have only broken one bone. I am extremely clumsy so the fact that I have only ever had stitches once & have broken one bone is amazing. Prime example of my clumsiness, I tripped over a bucket and that’s how I got my first and only set of stitches. The broken bone happened my sophomore year of high school at cheerleading practice. We were practicing our competition routine and I was flying (for one of the first times). When we were dismounting I stepped on my base’s foot and ended up breaking my own. What? Who does that?? Me. Clumsy me.
- I have been changing my hair color on a regular basis since I was in the 6th grade. I got it from my mama. Her hair changed allll the time when I was younger and that’s obviously where I thought that changing your hair color with the seasons was normal. HA! I’ve had icy blonde hair, black, brown, ombre, and even auburn/red once in 8th grade. It’s hair- you can always change it and it’s fun to try new looks.
- I cry when I am pissed, upset, frustrated, happy… crying is just my reaction to every emotion. Seriously. This is one of my characteristics I could do without. In moments when I want to be taken seriously & I am fuming with anger, I am crying. I hate it, but it’s just who I am and I have been dealing with that attribute of mine… begrudgingly. LOL