To help introduce myself, I thought I'd give some fun facts about me! I definitely want to give credit where credit is due, so I confess that I took this from a blog that I absolutely ADORE called The Painted Hive. Be sure to check it out and get inspired! I took some direction from Kristine's fun self-introduction, and decided to make a list of my own!
Anyways, I had a blast putting this together! It was fun to try top come up with 101 items to share, and I found myself enjoying the reflective time.
So, without any further ado, some things you may (or may not) find interesting about myself:
1. I have lived in Georgia all of my life.
2. I have an obsession with iced "fancy" coffee... especially caramel macchiatos and peppermint mochas
3. I am an only child.
4. I met my husband, James, at college (to be specific, at the rock climbing wall).
5. I want to become a better runner... I feel like I run like a snail!
6. I love learning and could see myself going back to school someday to get my doctorate.
7. A bagel with cream cheese is, in my opinion, the ultimate breakfast.
8. I require an immense amount of "me" time (AKA, alone time).
9. I wish I could better hone my cooking skills.
10. I crave adventure and am up for trying anything.
11. I am a chronic list-maker.
12. I love old books... the smell, the look, the idea that someone else has loved them.
13. I worry when I have company over that they aren't enjoying themselves.
14. Fall is my favorite season.
15. My house has crystal doorknobs and I love that.
16. I don't think there's a better way to start the morning than with a hike.
17. I very much enjoy taking photographs.
18. When my house is clean and organized, I feel at peace.
19. I have terrible eyesight.
20. Being a southern girl, I think good manners are a dying art.
21. Scott's Antique Market makes me ridiculously happy.
22. I might be the worst singer on the planet.
23. I think accomplishing good DIY project can make anyone feel like a rockstar.
24. My favorite software is a tie between Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk Revit.
25. I fear not living life to the fullest.
26. I love a good pulled pork plate... with mac n' cheese, green beans, and sweet tea.
27. I was able to gain my MFA degree in Interior Design from SCAD, which is a dream come true.
28.I'm kind of a nerd.
29. I drive a pickup truck that I've had since high school.
30. I hate admitting that I'm wrong about something.
31. I think that New England style clam chowder is reason enough to travel to Boston.
32. I am never without my water bottle.
33. James and I rock climb for fun and fitness.
34. I was born in February.
35. My favorite "adult" drink is a good frozen margarita.
36. I adore holidays.
37. I love curating a good built-in bookshelf.
38. When I walk into a space, sometimes I like to think about how I would redesign it.
39. Strawberries are my favorite fruit.
40. I love the thrill of finding a treasure at a garage sale.
41. I rarely make the bed.
42. I studied abroad in Spain with one of my closest friends during my undergrad... it was amazing.
43. Sadly, I hate how lip gloss feels.
44. I'm obsessed with all things interior design.
45. I'm paranoid about skin cancer and sun protection.
46. I mostly only like comedic television shows.
47. If I had the money and time, I'd own a horse.
48. I don't like drama.
49. On a whim, I got my nose pierced in Madrid and I love it.
50. I'm prone to migraines.
51. I'm really bad at applying makeup, so most days, I just don't put any on.
52. I love to travel and am thankful that my partner in crime does, too.
53. I'm a total Daddy's girl.
54. I walked down the aisle to "Worth Fighting For" by Warren Barfield.
55. Rain makes me sleepy.
56. When I was growing up, I had a hard time making friends with girls.
57. I love antique jewelry.
58. My thesis statement was: Using Biophilia and Restorative Design Attributes to Aid in Creating a Holistic Approach to Alcohol and Drug In-Patient Rehabilitation.
59. I had the privilege to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade twice.
60. My go-to comfort food is wonton soup.
61. I can be fiercely independent.
62. I can be lazy when it comes to getting myself ready in the mornings.
63. One day, I think I would like to own a coffee shop/art gallery combo with my husband.
64. I adore the color emerald.
65. I am a worrywart.
66. I wish I was better at painting my nails.
67. I think that vintage objects have a certain magic about them.
68. My husband and I regularly daydream about winning the lottery.
69. I'm really awkward sometimes.
70. Female body shaming makes me sad.
71. My favorite aspect of design is space planning.
72. I'm hooked on Lifesavers Wintergreen Mints.
73. I think I'm a little claustrophobic.
74. I always carry a cardigan because I'm frequently cold, no matter what season it is.
75. I think I may write a book one day.
76. I recently came to love avocados.
77. I'm a sucker for weddings.
78. When I was little, I wanted to be a firefighter.
79. I think I'll make a great crazy old woman some day.
80. I have two {small} tattoos.
81. I enjoy collecting bracelets and always wear more than one.
82. I love all things Pantone.
83. I don't eat hamburgers.
84. I very rarely wear high heels (I didn't even wear them on my wedding day).
85. I have to listen to music when I workout.
86. Old maps fascinate me.
87. I obsessively clean out my email.
88. I went to Australia for my honeymoon.
89. I often totally immerse myself in whatever book I'm reading.
90. I love Toms shoes.
91. I prefer the mountains over the beach, although I like both.
92. I try to drink a gallon of water every day.
93. I love cozy afternoon naps.
94. Sometimes, James and create artwork together.
95. I have hazel eyes.
96. I am heavily inspired by nature.
97. I have been skydiving twice and would love to go again.
98. I'm terrible at opening envelopes neatly.
99. To me, a good light fixture is like the jewelry of a room.
100. I love dogs.
101. If you had asked me a year ago if I thought I'd write a blog, I would have said no way.
xoxo J
Anyways, I had a blast putting this together! It was fun to try top come up with 101 items to share, and I found myself enjoying the reflective time.
So, without any further ado, some things you may (or may not) find interesting about myself:
1. I have lived in Georgia all of my life.
2. I have an obsession with iced "fancy" coffee... especially caramel macchiatos and peppermint mochas
3. I am an only child.
4. I met my husband, James, at college (to be specific, at the rock climbing wall).
5. I want to become a better runner... I feel like I run like a snail!
6. I love learning and could see myself going back to school someday to get my doctorate.
7. A bagel with cream cheese is, in my opinion, the ultimate breakfast.
8. I require an immense amount of "me" time (AKA, alone time).
9. I wish I could better hone my cooking skills.
10. I crave adventure and am up for trying anything.
11. I am a chronic list-maker.
12. I love old books... the smell, the look, the idea that someone else has loved them.
13. I worry when I have company over that they aren't enjoying themselves.
14. Fall is my favorite season.
15. My house has crystal doorknobs and I love that.
16. I don't think there's a better way to start the morning than with a hike.
17. I very much enjoy taking photographs.
18. When my house is clean and organized, I feel at peace.
19. I have terrible eyesight.
20. Being a southern girl, I think good manners are a dying art.
21. Scott's Antique Market makes me ridiculously happy.
22. I might be the worst singer on the planet.
23. I think accomplishing good DIY project can make anyone feel like a rockstar.
24. My favorite software is a tie between Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk Revit.
25. I fear not living life to the fullest.
26. I love a good pulled pork plate... with mac n' cheese, green beans, and sweet tea.
27. I was able to gain my MFA degree in Interior Design from SCAD, which is a dream come true.
28.I'm kind of a nerd.
29. I drive a pickup truck that I've had since high school.
30. I hate admitting that I'm wrong about something.
31. I think that New England style clam chowder is reason enough to travel to Boston.
32. I am never without my water bottle.
33. James and I rock climb for fun and fitness.
34. I was born in February.
35. My favorite "adult" drink is a good frozen margarita.
36. I adore holidays.
37. I love curating a good built-in bookshelf.
38. When I walk into a space, sometimes I like to think about how I would redesign it.
39. Strawberries are my favorite fruit.
40. I love the thrill of finding a treasure at a garage sale.
41. I rarely make the bed.
42. I studied abroad in Spain with one of my closest friends during my undergrad... it was amazing.
43. Sadly, I hate how lip gloss feels.
44. I'm obsessed with all things interior design.
45. I'm paranoid about skin cancer and sun protection.
46. I mostly only like comedic television shows.
47. If I had the money and time, I'd own a horse.
48. I don't like drama.
49. On a whim, I got my nose pierced in Madrid and I love it.
50. I'm prone to migraines.
51. I'm really bad at applying makeup, so most days, I just don't put any on.
52. I love to travel and am thankful that my partner in crime does, too.
53. I'm a total Daddy's girl.
54. I walked down the aisle to "Worth Fighting For" by Warren Barfield.
55. Rain makes me sleepy.
56. When I was growing up, I had a hard time making friends with girls.
57. I love antique jewelry.
58. My thesis statement was: Using Biophilia and Restorative Design Attributes to Aid in Creating a Holistic Approach to Alcohol and Drug In-Patient Rehabilitation.
59. I had the privilege to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade twice.
60. My go-to comfort food is wonton soup.
61. I can be fiercely independent.
62. I can be lazy when it comes to getting myself ready in the mornings.
63. One day, I think I would like to own a coffee shop/art gallery combo with my husband.
64. I adore the color emerald.
65. I am a worrywart.
66. I wish I was better at painting my nails.
67. I think that vintage objects have a certain magic about them.
68. My husband and I regularly daydream about winning the lottery.
69. I'm really awkward sometimes.
70. Female body shaming makes me sad.
71. My favorite aspect of design is space planning.
72. I'm hooked on Lifesavers Wintergreen Mints.
73. I think I'm a little claustrophobic.
74. I always carry a cardigan because I'm frequently cold, no matter what season it is.
75. I think I may write a book one day.
76. I recently came to love avocados.
77. I'm a sucker for weddings.
78. When I was little, I wanted to be a firefighter.
79. I think I'll make a great crazy old woman some day.
80. I have two {small} tattoos.
81. I enjoy collecting bracelets and always wear more than one.
82. I love all things Pantone.
83. I don't eat hamburgers.
84. I very rarely wear high heels (I didn't even wear them on my wedding day).
85. I have to listen to music when I workout.
86. Old maps fascinate me.
87. I obsessively clean out my email.
88. I went to Australia for my honeymoon.
89. I often totally immerse myself in whatever book I'm reading.
90. I love Toms shoes.
91. I prefer the mountains over the beach, although I like both.
92. I try to drink a gallon of water every day.
93. I love cozy afternoon naps.
94. Sometimes, James and create artwork together.
95. I have hazel eyes.
96. I am heavily inspired by nature.
97. I have been skydiving twice and would love to go again.
98. I'm terrible at opening envelopes neatly.
99. To me, a good light fixture is like the jewelry of a room.
100. I love dogs.
101. If you had asked me a year ago if I thought I'd write a blog, I would have said no way.
xoxo J