The Anatomy of a (self proclaimed) Weirdo

Blogs aren’t always meant to be serious. Buckle in – this is going to get SILLY!!

I am a person who is learning to not take myself or life too serious – IT’S BORING IF YOU DO!! I am learning to embrace the weird, embrace the good, the bad, and the super ugly – and let it all go. Life is about finding yourself, and if you don’t have fun along the way, then you are probably doing it wrong. (I am in no way judging anyone reading this – your life is your life. Do you, and if you are truly happy where you’re at – then YAY!! If you are not, you’re not alone in this world, and there is plenty of time to figure it out.

SO – without further ado, here is a list of some fun/random/weird facts about me that some of you may not know!

- My nickname growing up was Strawberry Shortcake, given to me by one of the guys I grew up with

-  I was the only girl in my neighborhood growing up – I learned a lot about sports, slimy things, and burping

- I don’t like beer. I prefer cider, wine, or hard liquor.

- I am the only girl (biologically) on both sides of my family. This allowed me to be the favorite granddaughter on both sides (I also think I was the favorite grandchild on both sides.. but my brother and my cousins will argue that)

- I collect tumbler/pilsner glasses – and my collection is rather extensive. I like to collect glasses everywhere I travel, and sometimes my family and friends bring back glasses to add to my collection

- My favorite wild animals are elephants and monkeys

- I would rather stay in and relax than get all dolled up and go out

- As a child, I was diagnosed with asthma - spent many times on a nebulizer. I only have an inhaler for emergencies now (and when I decide to try my hand at running..LOL)

- I hate online dating – and most things that go along with it – but here we are

- I consider my parents’ dog my fur sibling – when we talk to her, we refer to me as “Sissy”

- I hate getting in pools, the ocean, lakes. I find them gross

- I can dislocate both my shoulders on demand

- I prefer to read historical fiction than anything else (I did go to school for history..)

- I had bunion surgery at 22 years old

- I love the beach – at night – in the off season. Being as pale as I am, the sun and I are not friends, neither are humidity and I.

- I absolutely SUCK at flirting

-  As a child, I identified with Belle – even though I looked like Ariel (just the hair…). Books were (are) life, and Belle made out like a BANDIT getting a library.

- I am starting a new job tomorrow and am so excited/anxious/scared/elated that I could throw up

- During the summer growing up, I would go to the library, take out a stack of books, read them in a week, and bring them back – for 8-10 weeks

- My mom was in a trio when I was growing up – her version of “Forever Young” by Bob Dylan makes me cry EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

- I was and will always be a boy band fanatic. NKOTB, BSB, *NSYNC.. the list goes on.

- Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday

- When we were kids, my brother and I attempted to do a dance move that *NSYNC had done during their Disney concert special – I nearly broke his nose (sorry Kyle!)

- I used to hate thunder storms. Now, I don’t mind them as much

- When I was about 7 or 8 I told on myself for saying “ass.”

- Personally, I prefer to have a regimented, busy schedule. Relaxing is something I am learning to do

- My favorite TV shows that are no longer on the air, in no particular order: The Vampire Diaries, Friends, The Office, Downton Abbey, Third Watch, Providence, Sons Of Anarchy

- I am really good about reading through BS. I may not let on, but I am aware of what’s going on, and keep that real close to the chest

- Concerts are my happy place

- I am very close to both my parents. Them moving to North Carolina 3 years ago has been a very difficult adjustment, but we’re alright.

- I could write a book on the online dating experiences I’ve had – as could any single girl who’s done the online dating circuit *eye roll*

- My maternal grandparents were relationship goals my whole life – they lived to make life easier for the other, even when it got tough. It wasn’t always rainbows and unicorns, but around us kids they seemed to be the most in love

- I had a colonoscopy at 25 years old to diagnose stomach issues – which came up clean

- The JFK Library in Dorchester, MA is my favorite place to be, second only to Disney World and my parents’ house

- Yes, I am a fan of Nickelback. No, your opinion doesn’t matter to me.

- I wish I grew up in the 60s

- I am a huge fan of creamsicle popsicles – can attribute that to my paternal grandmother and her always full stash in the freezer

I know, that’s a lot of crap.

But – it’s a glimpse of what makes me, me. I am grateful for the life and experiences I had that created these fun/random/weird facts about me. This list will continue to grow as life changes seasons, and it’ll be so exciting to add to the list eventually.

For those that know me, and know the seasons I have been through in the last few years, my positivity levels have been SUPER low. But, like every other choice we have in life, I have decided to pick up and get back to the fun loving, sometimes too positive girl. I missed her, and I hope you’ll take part in the journey of growth it’ll take to get her back – and enjoy the after effects J

I challenge you, reader, to look at your life. 

Make a list of the 15 most fun/weird/random facts about you. Just start writing – and when you’re done – celebrate who you are. 

EMBRACE who you are. LOVE who you are.