Five Things

Last week, Chassity posted 31 things you didn’t know about her for her 31st birthday and I loved it. First of all, I couldn’t believe how similar we are but I also loved learning more about one of my favorite people. Then, Victoria tagged me in her “Five Things” post. Another favorite blogger that I had the opportunity to learn more about. Fate right? So today I’m doing a combination of both.

ONE. I applied to 19 different colleges. Yup, 19. I’m crazy. I had no idea where I wanted to go. And if I’m being really honest, one of the only reasons I ended up at University of Colorado was because Spencer was two hours away.

Boulder, CO (image by me)

TWO. Here’s a personal one. I’ve had two breast reductions. I won’t go into details, but lets just say it was the best thing I have ever done for myself. It was truly life changing. I was lucky enough to have the support system who helped me to find the body I was always meant to have.

THREE. I have A LOT of siblings. Let’s count. Two sisters. Two half brothers. Two step brothers. One step sister. Three brothers in law. And two sisters in law. Yup.

 My two sisters. I’m on the right. Rocking the uni brow.

FOUR. I got my Mouse my junior year in college even though everyone told me it was a mistake. I felt and still feel, a house isn’t a home without a dog in it. And yes, it probably was a mistake, but the best mistake. I loved dogs growing up, but I never know how much more I would love a dog that I raised from puppy hood. He brings so much love to our lives. Yeah I’m a sap.

 Maverick circa 2006

FIVE. I have some really awful eating habits. Carbs, carbs and more carbs. I am not a huge protein/meat fan. Absolutely no red meat, a little turkey/chicken, no pork (unless its bacon or sausage), and a little bit of fish. Love vegetables and as I’ve gotten older I’ve gotten much better about integrating them into my carb fests, but I still prefer to eat like a toddler. Pasta, pizza, grilled cheese and I’m happy. Gross huh?

And the way the whole “Five Things” post works is now I have to tag five people to share their five things. So here we go… Liz, Nicole, Bradley, Jessie, and Naomi.