Next week is my birthday! I’ve lost track of the number at this point. A little math and I’m reminded how quickly time flies. What do they say? Time flies when you’re having fun? Anyways, I thought what better way to celebrate and let ya’ll get to know me a little better than to share 26 fun facts about me… 1 fact for each year.

1. I’m originally from MD but spent most of my life in a super small town in Virginia. “Home” consists of one stop light, a McDonalds, and churches nearly on every corner.
2. I graduated from the greatest school in the world, Virginia Tech, with a degree in Marketing – GO HOKIES!
3. My husband and I got married on campus at Tech two years ago. It was the most beautiful day in one of the most special places.
4. After working a few years in the real world, I decided to go back to nursing school. Although its been a long road, it is honestly the best decision I’ve ever made!
5. Coffee is my jam. It’s really the only thing about early mornings that I look forward to.
6. I’m an avid knitter. I recognize this makes me part grandma but who else can say they have knit their own sweater?!
7. I love candles. Bath & Body’s candle sale is my favorite time of the year.
8. My sister is 10 years younger than me. None in between, just her and I. (P.S. I adore her!)
9. My husband had a mullet when I first met him… He says that’s what won me over.
10. I’m a couponer. Its rewarding and saves SO much money!
11. I’ve been peed on by a Siberian tiger. Exciting, huh?
12. I currently live in Charlotte, NC. City life is not for me but I do love having everything at my fingertips.
13. Oreo mint milkshakes from Cookout are my drink of choice.
14. If I could live in leggings and big slouchy sweaters, I would.
15. I love to bake. Or maybe I just love to eat what I bake? Nothing better than a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie.
16. I love decorating and fixer upper projects. I have lots of dreams for our little home, even if my husband does want to kill me.
17. I can’t live without my planner. I tried using my phone but there’s just something about pen and paper.
18. The lake is my favorite place on earth. If I could spend every weekend relaxing out on the boat, I totally would.
19. Emptying things bring me so much joy. Whether its finishing a bottle of ranch dressing or using the last bit of a tube of chapstick, it’s seriously the best!
20. We just got our first puppy, Laney, a few months ago and I never knew I could love someone so much. Her snuggles melt my heart, even if she does chew EVERYTHING.
21. I was a dancer for 15 years. If I had life to do over again, I never would have stopped.
22. Fresh flowers can make any day better. Peonies are my personal fav.
23. I love makeup but rarely wear any. Most days I’m lucky if I make it out of the house with mascara on.
24. Podcasts keep me sane in CLT traffic. Rachel Hollis’s “Rise Together” is what I’m currently listening to.
25. One of my goals is to make more time for travel. Alaska is at the top of my list.
26. I’m far from perfect, but I love a perfect Heavenly Father. Thankfully, He doesn’t want perfection, He just wants my heart.

Until next time,

Kelsey