The Daily Balance

Good morning! Lots to do today- photo shoot, fashion show, errands and getting the Mister chips and refreshments while he watches the NFL draft.

So while I didn’t get any hearty questions (jeez, you guys must have everything figured out – awesome!), I did receive a few survey requests.

I’m sure many of you have seen the ‘25 random things’ survey, and I got a few requests to fill that out. I also got a few requests for the ‘8 things list’ that many of you throughout the blog world have already participated in. I think I’ll save that one for next week.

For now, I give you 25 random things about me:
1.) I believe anything happens for a reason. Call it cliché, trite, cheesy or lame. I don’t care.

2.) The Mister is the best thing that has ever happened to me. period. He is my soul mate, best friend, lover, partner in crime and the only person who understands me better than I do myself. (in a non creepy way ). P.S. you can read our love story here.

3.) I miss performing. I hope I one day have the time to be in more shows. There are few things in this world that are better than the feeling of being on stage.

4.) I am incredibly not graceful. Clumsy, klutzy, awkward, dorky, you name it. If you don’t know this about me by now, I have you fooled. me-1; you-0

5.) Put me in a room with a rat and I will literally go insane. Bonkers — straight to the loony bin. I HATE them. HATE. seriously, grasp the hatred…

6.) I’m kind of obsessed with living healthfully. I HATE when people judge me because of it and I HATE food pushers. I don’t want the other brownie because I don’t want a big butt, OK? Why is that so hard to comprehend? Also– to those who “love” exercise: you lie. Well maybe not, but when I say it I’m kind of lying (at least I admit it, right?) Exercise sucks (p.s. when I refer to exercise I’m mainly referring to ‘the gym,’ because I do really love outdoor exercise like hiking, walking, etc,) — it hurts. we sweat. we make weird noises. we look gross. What we love is RESULTS and the feeling we get AFTER we exercise. But if that’s what you need to tell yourself to get it done, fine, I won’t call you out (I do it, too, it can be our secret).

7.) I think know I am going to make an awesome mom and I can’t wait to have kids . I know the Mister will make an amazing father and I can’t wait to one day have our own little clan (scary, huh?) Two of my very best friends (T&P!– love and miss you xoxo) have the most beautiful baby girl (who I love to pieces). I am secretly jealous. I know after the Mister and I spend a weekend with them we have ‘baby’ on the brain. They make it look so easy! (People, I know having a baby is hard work, I am not suggesting it’d be easy)

8.) For those of you who know me well, you know that when I was a little kid I used to want to be a famous actress. I was so convinced that I would be. I mean I TRULY believed it. I even tape recorded myself on my karaoke machine practicing my Oscar acceptance speech (it pains me to type those embarrassing words, but yes, it is true). I have no doubt in my mind that I could have done it. It’s not arrogance or having a big ego, it’s confidence. I seriously KNOW that I could do it (maybe not the oscar, but at least star in a few films). So what changed, you ask? Priorities. It’s just something I don’t WANT anymore.

9.) I hate talking on the phone. I don’t even like ordering pizza. It’s really bad. I’m trying to get better. I’ve slowly progressed to actually being able to order food AND ask a question. I still put up a fight anytime the Mister wants me to call somewhere. It’s a work in progress. Also other than my family and the Mister, or if I am expecting the call, I send every phone call I get to voicemail. Take no offense, I have issues.

10.) My mom is my best friend (I’m not just saying this, my mom really is my best friend in the entire world. If you met her, you’d try and steal her to be yours — love you momma ) and my dad is my hero. My brother is pretty sweet, too. My family is so important to me and I am so thankful for the relationships I have with each one of them. Side note: I ADORE my in-laws. They rock. I am so grateful they accepted me into their family with open arms. And, I have sisters now! Good People.

11.) I love good food. Even unhealthy good food – everything in moderation, people! My favorite foods of all time — Pasqualles bread sticks WITH dipping sauce, Westerville, Ohio; Ginos Pizza, Ithaca, NY; Giordonos Pizza, Chicago, IL; Pita bread and soup — TAZA, Woodemere, Ohio; Fried Banana, Amazon Trail, Twinsburg, OH (RIP); Carmel Corn, Solon Movie Theatre (also at Chagrin); Pumpkin Ice Cream with Marshmallow Swirl; Handel’s Ice Cream; Character Cookie, Giant Eagle; Pretty Woman Sushi Roll, Sushi Rock, OH; Pancakes (various flavors); The Bongo Room, Chicago, IL. ‘The salad‘; Stone Oven

12.) I hate that people judge me before they get to know me. I am a nice person. I am a good person. Don’t judge people based on pre-conceived perceptions or rumors, judge them by the interactions you’ve actually had.

13.) I converted our 3rd bedroom into a closet. It still isn’t big enough.

14.) My life is better than I could have ever imagined.

15,) I look forward to getting older and all the experiences the future will bring.

16.) I am terrible at ‘grown-up’ stuff. I’m really unorganized with bills, receipts, etc. I procrastinate having to do anything like making doctor’s appointments, etc (I think this is mainly due to my phone phobia). It drives the Mister CRAZY.

17.) I can fall asleep anywhere, anytime.

18.) Although it didn’t really come across this way, I didn’t really like high school. I love everything I did – activities, etc. But I always felt like I didn’t fit in anywhere. I hated all the drama and couldn’t wait to get out. I only talk to about 3 people I went to high school with.

19.) All of my best childhood memories were in the company of my very best friend, Tracy — truth or truth, dirty dancing routines, ghostie, rachelle, ‘put the song in my hand,’ snow white, cheese pickles ketchup and tomato, ouija, elvis’ ghost, california raisins, teddy and hannah, “walk? now? halfway? bye.” the list goes on…. I miss you

20.) My best friends are usually guys. ‘Girly girls’ can be catty, judgmental, jealous and annoying (no offense). I did however meet two of the most amazing girls in college. I have no doubt that they are 100% of the reason why I loved college so much. We are so much alike and different enough to keep things interesting. I miss you girls more than you know. I love you to death and really hope we’ll get to see each other more often. SMA.

21.) The summer before college was probably the greatest summer EVER. Scavenger hunts, late nights at Denny’s, weekends at the Cocos, spending $5 and sitting at Friday’s for 5 hours, Josh having to wait 12 hours in a car garage, getting stranded in Columbus, movies in my parents basement- guys, thanks for the memories. And thanks for accepting me into your family

22.) I can’t wait to REALLY travel the world with the Mister. There are so many things I want to experience with him. So many things I want to see. I can’t wait.

23.) I think know I am the best wife in the world. Don’t get me wrong…I wouldn’t be the best wife to anybody, that’s not what I’m saying. But for the Mister? I’m the best wife in the world. That makes me so incredibly happy. If I tried to explain it to you, you’d puke. I love our relationship and I love that we’re crazy, madly, deeply, wildly in love. Because really — is any other way worth it?

24.) My father is the best man in the world. He can do absolutely no wrong in my eyes. I have so much respect for that man and anyone who meets him always feels the same way. He is the most selfless, gracious, humble and generous man I have ever met. The fact that I have made my father proud is one of my biggest accomplishments. I will always be my daddy’s little girl — breakfast every Sunday, stamp collecting, ‘Goodnight Moon,’ Indian Princesses, camping (side note: I’m fairly certain my dad HATES camping), the list goes on. I love you, Dad.

25.) I earned my black belt in karate. Even though I’ve been out of practice, I know I can kick your butt. I’ve broken a guy’s arm before…that’s another story, though.

That’s all. I’m off! Have a fantastic day — it’s beautiful out there!

Your turn, tell me one random thing about YOU.

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