25 Facts You Might Not Know About Me

Hello friends, how are you all doing today? I swear it feels like a Monday…maybe because it’s hump day? Regardless, I’m feeling exhausted this week and can’t wait for the weekend to roll around! Ever since our vacation, I’m feeling the need to take time to slow down each and every day. This year has been one for the books, and I’m so glad I started blogging again! Since starting up this new blog, I’ve seen a lot of new faces around here… so today I want you all to get a bigger glimpse of who I am, what I like and share some fun facts about me.

25 Facts About Me

1. I love astrology, holistic medicine, and getting my cards read. (I’m an Aries)
2. I’m from a small town in Maine, and adore everything New England related.
3. I come from a family of five, I’m the baby.
4. My music taste is very wide, some of my favorite artists include: Tom Petty, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Iron and Wine, U2, Drake, Beyonce, and Taylor Swift.
5. I love being a jack of all trades, and wouldn’t have it any other way. I believe in “dabbling” in various job fields. I’m a licensed Cosmetologist and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer!
6. I love reading self help books, and writing, but specifically, short stories.
7. I’m old fashioned, I like to meet my friends for coffee dates, and love trying new coffee shops out.
8. I hate conflict, I like to resolve issues fast and deal with things as they pop up.
9. My husband and I moved cross country to Dallas on a whim, a place we had never been before. Our plan was to get financially stable, pay off student loans, and experience new things.
10. I love makeup, but I also love being 100% makeup free and learning to love the skin I’m in, flaws and all.
11. My husband and I share a huge love for all things fitness, outdoors, and hiking. We love planning day trips to go hiking anytime and anywhere.
12. I love wandering around book stores, grabbing a hot tea and reading for awhile.
13. I refuse to drive on Texas highways, as they are scary and full of horrific drivers.
14. Whenever I’m writing, I prefer to listen to sounds of nature, or instrumental music.
15. I believe that self care should always come first, and it’s so important to prioritize yourself, happiness and health each and every day.
16. I love traveling and exploring new places, but I’ve only flown once in my life (more on this later!)
17. I have two cats (2 Blue Russians) and 1 dog (Jack Russell) and they all play together, cuddle and sleep together.
18. My favorite colors are olive and maroon.
19. I just recently inherited a new love for dark chocolate (my taste buds have changed drastically since moving to Dallas!)
20. I’m a terrible cook, and need to brush up on my skills.
21. I love weight lifting, yoga, Pilates, and cardio.
22. I would live in a long fuzzy cardigan, jeggings, a band tee and flats if I was aloud to.
23. I believe that kindness is everything.
24. My favorite foods are: mashed potatoes, steak, tacos, fruits, chocolate, and all things carbs (and have no shame!)
25. I want to spend my life helping others, learning, growing, and encouraging people to live life on their terms.

I hope these 25 facts taught you more about who I am, and where I come from. I believe my voice, and the person I am comes across in my writing, but sometimes it’s nice to know the “why” to my perspective and feelings.

I want to get to know YOU! Share with me a few facts about yourself to help me get to know you in the comments down below!