What are your two favorite things to wear?
I don’t really have a favorite dress or pair of jeans, but I can say that I absolutely love wearing some yogas or leggings with a crop crewneck sweatshirt. I’m such a comfy type of girl, I’m not one to wear heels or dress up unless absolutely necessary.
I’d say one of the hardest decisions I had to make was when I sought out help for my mental health and decided to take medication for my anxiety. I had been completely against medication for most of my life (I was 20 at the time, so this is about nine years ago), so starting it felt like I was going against my entire belief system. However, I definitely needed the assistance, as my panic attacks were so frequent that there was no way I ever would have calmed down enough to be able to rationally work on healing. I am blessed to say that after years of trying different medications and seeing different health care providers, and continuously going to therapy to this day, I have been off of medication for a couple years now.
I am glad that I was able to step out of my comfort zone and get help for myself, and I am grateful that my (now) husband was there for me through the entire journey. I am also happy that I was able to see a new perspective on these medications, because if I ever need them again in my life, I won’t be so hesitant or afraid, as I know myself and I know I have great support around me.
Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays?
My family and I have a special recipe for poppyseed bread which is popular around the holidays. I’m actually planning to make some after work today for our Thanksgiving that we’re having with some friends tomorrow! I’ll also be making some for my work potluck in a few weeks and this will be the first time bringing it in to my current job, so hopefully they like it!
If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?
I’d like to say that I’d actually work on my book and podcast that I keep saying I’m going to work on! Considering I do have time now and don’t do it, that doesn’t look promising LOL.
In reality though I have been itching to be more creative and actually follow the dreams in my head, so maybe this is a good sign for me to take another social media break and focus on my creative projects.
Name your top three pet peeves.
Who are your current most favorite people?
My husband is my favorite person, so naturally he is number one. It’s going to be too hard to choose two other people out of my family/friends so the last two have to be people I don’t actually know LOL.
I’d say Mel Robbins is definitely one of my faves; I love listening to her podcast and I truly feel like she has helped me with so much in life. Lastly I’ll name Amy Noonan (A.K.A Qveen Herby) as her music has completely changed my life and seeing her live was one of those shows I will never forget.
What are your favorite animals?
I absolutely love cats- although I may be biased considering I have three of them LOL! I also really love goats, especially the mini ones!
Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why?
My first instinct is always beach. I love how I feel when I’m near the ocean, just listening to the waves and planting my feet in the sand. The mountains are also insanely beautiful and I would love a weekend away in a cabin in the mountains, but the warm beach is always calling my name.
My husband and I recently got married on the beach in Florida, and we actually got our photos back this week- so this is the perfect post to share a couple on! I’ve never shared pictures of myself or us on this blog before- and I’ve been blogging for over five years- but I am so happy with how gorgeous our wedding day was and these pictures really encapsulate the love.
What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals?
This is something I am working on. It’s just my husband and I, and both of us prefer not to cook. I grew up eating a lot of boxed mac&cheese and frozen pizza, while he grew up with a dad who grilled pretty much every day. We both are kind of picky- him more than me- and that makes it somewhat difficult when it comes to planning dinners. I’d say three meals we will both enjoy at home are:
What’s your favorite month of the year? Why?
I love October! My husband and I celebrate our anniversary in October, and in general I just enjoy fall and Halloween! I love the pumpkin drinks and pumpkin farms, as well as watching the leaves change.
finding light in the dark 