Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you.

I’m not going to lie, this one has me stumped. I really can’t think of my favorite pair of shoes. I thought about the Heelys I had as a kid because I absolutely LOVED them, but I also remember loving a bunch of pairs of shoes like the brands DC, Etnies and Osiris.

Then I think about my current pairs of shoes and I guess maybe they’d be my fuzzy white Crocs because they’re my first pair and they’re so comfy! They have taken me to work and probably the store LMFAO. To be fair, I really haven’t had them long- but also, I don’t go many places LOL!

Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received.

I remember when I was ten I opened a gift under the Christmas tree and it was a note telling me that I was going to Disney World with my aunt, uncle and cousins! This is the first memory I have of crying years of joy- and I remember it even kinda throwing me off that I cried but I was so shocked and happy!

My parents weren’t (and still aren’t) big travelers, so it was nice that I still had the opportunity to go, even if it was without them. I’ve been blessed with many great gifts and opportunities throughout my lifetime, but that one will always stick out to me.

Write about your approach to budgeting.

My husband and I do have a budget spreadsheet that we utilize that shows all of our bills, including the credit cards and what each balance is compared to what the credit limit is. We have lived together for almost ten years, and we have always budgeted. Prior to marriage we did set up a joint account specifically for bills.

Back before we had all of our money combined, how we would budget was we would calculate out what our bills added up to for the month, and we would make sure we always set at least that amount of money into our joint account for bills. We still had our own separate accounts and would spend our leftover money on basically whatever we wanted, but we always made sure the bills were paid first!

Now all of our money is combined and we are always checking in and using “extra money” to pay down debt after our normal bills are paid! We have fun things in the budget like my nails and coffee, but we also are very mindful and always check in to make sure we are on the same page and reaching our financial goals!

What were your parents doing at your age?

When my mom was 29, I was 3 years old- so she was busy being a parent to a toddler. When my dad was 29, my mom would have been 33, so I was 6 years old- so then he was busy raising a kid! I know when I was 6 I was homeschooled by my mom, and I know she worked nights so my dad was working during the day at that time.

It’s crazy to think that they were busy in the thick of parenthood at this age, meanwhile my husband and I just got married a few months ago and we are enjoying our free time between working and seeing our friends and family!

You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do?

Call my husband! He’s always the first one I want to call when anything great or exciting happens!

Describe your most ideal day from beginning to end.

On an ideal day, I’d wake up feeling rested and energized, ready to take on the day. I’d start my day on a nice walk outside in the warm sun and think about some of the things I’m grateful for.

After that morning stroll, I’d love to grab some breakfast with my husband at our favorite restaurant and spend time just eating and chatting about everything. Once we were done and had our to-go coffees (yes the restaurant does that & that’s why they’re top tier), I’d love to spend the day having fun with my husband, whether that’s going go-karting, bowling, or going frisbee golfing! Honestly it would be fun to do any of those activities with our friends too so we could include them too!

Of course, if this is an ideal day, I also don’t want to make dinner- so naturally my husband and I would have to get Chili’s LOL. We love their honey chipotle chicken crispers, and that just sounds like it would hit the spot. After dinner, I’d love to just go home with my husband and cuddle while we watch a movie or show or even something on YouTube.

This sounds like a perfect day and I can’t wait for warmer weather to at least be able to take a warm walk outside or go frisbee golfing LOL. Luckily the rest of these things we could do really any day, and I just feel so lucky to be alive and present to the blessings around me.

How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life?

I feel like life is constantly reminding me that I need to live it. None of us get out alive, and we don’t die with our diplomas and trophies… none of that material sh*t matters. Love is what matters. True connection is what matters. Empathy and curiously are what matters. Life continues to remind me to look to love and kindness, because although we may not all have the same struggles, we do all have our own struggles.

What’s your favorite thing to cook?

I am not a lover a cooking at this current phase in my life, but I can make some basic meals. I’d say my favorite thing to cook is an omelette, mainly because that is actually something I recently learned how to do successfully. Breakfast is definitely one of my favorite meals to cook, and sometimes I make my grandma’s recipe for homemade pancakes!

Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc.

Refer to my last post as to why I haven’t answered this question as well. I feel like my name isn’t very common so it’s easy to find me. And again, not important enough to want to be found, but this is just how my brain operates LOL