By now, you’ve probably noticed that Instagram released a new Q&A feature. I’ve been having so much fun reading and answering your questions which is kind of what prompted me to write this post. In general, random fun facts and Q&A’s are my favorite things to read (when others share) and to write. It takes me back to the days of those fun emails we’d receive in our inbox, always guaranteed to brighten up a regular work day.
So here go a few fun facts! If you’ve been following me for a long time, it’s possible you may know some of these already, but hoping I’m able to share something new.
I’m 36 years old. I mentioned this on instagram last week (or the week before), but that was actually the first time I was specific about my age. When I first started blogging, at around 27-28, I secretly felt like I was going to age out of the industry. I’m not really sure why, but so many young, 20-something year olds were popping up and I would think “do I have an audience?” or “are 30+ year olds reading blogs on social media?” As the years went on and I started paying attention, I realized I was being crazy. If anything, as a blog reader myself, I loved when I’d find inspiration in somebody I could personally relate to. Inspiration when it came to fashion, life, beauty, motherhood and everything in between.
I’m so glad I waited to have Nate in my 30’s. There’s no “right time” to have a child, but it simply boils down to the timing that is right for you and your significant other. My 20’s were a selfish time; I was traveling, living a spontaneous life, going wherever I pleased, whenever I pleased and just being carefree. Once my 30’s came around, life calmed down a bit and I was ready for the next phase of my life. I rarely feel like I’m missing out and overall, I just feel very content.
I’m terrible at time management. Honestly, it’s one of my biggest flaws. If someone tells me that they’re picking me up at 8PM, I will be getting ready till 7:59. If that person is early, I panic since I usually calculate my time until that very last minute. It’s something I’m trying to get better at because when (and if) I’m early, I try to remind myself just how good that feeling is. To not be stressed, anxious or sweaty (because I’m rushing or panicking). If anyone has any tips to share, podcasts they’ve listened to or books they read, I welcome it all! Please share!
I don’t love my arms. No matter how much I work them out (and it’s quite a lot), they’re not as toned and “in shape” as I’d like. This is why you’ll rarely see me in something sleeveless. Lately, I’ve been upping my weights, so I’m hoping that will help. In the future, if you start seeing bare arms, you’ll know that I’m starting to feel good about all of my hard work!
Keith and I still continue our “friend night” tradition. I believe I’ve touched on this in the past, but I’m a firm believer in having full lives outside of one another. Nate and Keith are my everything, but the reason we’re able to have a happy and successful marriage is because of this tradition. Before we had Nate, (at least) one night a weekend would be devoted to plans outside of each other. Somedays I made plans with my girlfriends and other days, I’d encourage him to go out so I could have the house (and tv) to myself. Fast forward to life with baby and this tradition still lives. Yes, it might be less than before, but it’s still a priority. If we’re unable to get a sitter, we’ll take turns swapping weekends. Either way, we make it work! It also gives us so much more to talk about and an opportunity to miss one another.
I recently had my brows mircobladed by Piret, ‘the Eyebrow Doctor.‘ I’m terrible at filling in or doing my own brows and it 1) makes getting ready so much quicker and 2) makes me feel better about myself. It’s kind of crazy what brows can do for a person. Piret is amazing and you can check out more of her work on her Instagram page. I’ve also heard that Monica, the other artist there, is equally fantastic.
One of the number one questions I get asked is whether my lashes are natural and I’m happy to report that they are! I’ve been using Rodan & Fields Lash Boost, in addition to getting them tinted and lifted. Since my lids are so heavy, it makes a world of a difference. However, in the photo above, I am wearing a bit of mascara as well.
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