30 Facts About Me

So I'm being a bit of a stealer...I saw my friend Tash do a 30 Facts post and thought it was a good idea.
Link to her Blog post/blog page: http://www.tash-b-gosh.blogspot.com/
Check her out!! She is amazing :)

1.) I have lived in WI the majority of my life, but I still don't feel like a "midwesterner"

2.) I followed my dream, and studied Creative Writing and Celtic studies in college.

3.) I used to have a horse, but a few months back made the hard decision to donate her to a kids camp. Now I only have my Chinchilla named Roy.

4.) Roy actually picked me out at the pet shop. He was only 6 moths old when I brought him home on September 25th, 2009.

5.) Though people think I'm outgoing, or a "people person" I am actually more of an introvert, and somewhat shy.

6.) But on the flip, I am totally honest and what I consider an "open book" personality.

7.) I am an avid reader.

8.) My mom taught me to read, and home school-ed me for Pre-K/ Kindergarten and I think part of 1st grade.

9.) My father was in the Navy and stationed in Washington state when I was born. So I spent the first 7 or so years of my life surrounded by large evergreens, beautiful mountains, and the spectacular pacific ocean.

10.) The first "job" I wanted as a child was that of a Orca  trainer. (Like at Sea-World). Orcas and Sea Otters are still two of my favorite animals.

11.) I was able to purchase my first car, a 2011 CR-V, without a co-signer and for the monthly payment I wanted as a 23 year old. Go me! (And good credit :)

12.) The vehicle that I drove until then was a '97 Ford F-150, that I still love to pieces. Someday I want to own a truck again.

13.) Speaking of which, I can pull, back up, and attach a trailer all by myself. (Impressed yet?)

14.) I have 9 piercings on my ears. And I kinda want more...but I'm running out of room. Haha

15.) Recently I have recommitted my self to being healthier which includes practicing Yoga (which I love), trying to get to the gym a few times a week, and not eating fast food.

16.) I watch and love Disney films. I don't care how old you are, Disney never goes out of style.

17.) My favorite Disney movies are: Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tangled, Brave, and How to Train Your Dragon 1 and 2.

18.) Most of my life I have considered myself a "tomboy", even now to a certain extent. I never went through the "typical" girly phase of trying clothes and tons of makeup. But lately I've gotten interested in dressing well, and doing my make-up almost everyday.

19.) At least one day a week I wear no make-up and do not use any hair products or a blow dryer. (Something I picked up working as a Beauty Advisor)

20.) While my hair naturally turns red in the sun, I love it so much that I add red to my hair all year.

21.) And yes, my eyes really are naturally green. I am the 2% of the population, go me!

22.) I consider myself a very logical person.

23.) While my grandmother used to crochet, she had stopped by the time I came along. So I have taught myself to crochet. I've done dozens of scarves, one giant afghan, a pair of slippers, a tea cup cozy, a shawl/wrap, and am working on several other projects including a new afghan.

24.) I have officially finished my first trilogy. Which also happens to be part of a 9 to 12 book series.

25.) If I never come up with another idea for books, I could write 23 more books.

26.) And ideas never come to me in the shower. (That's just silly! They happen when I drive lol )

27.) I am pretty low maintenance. If I could live in jeans and a t-shirt I would be happy.

28.) My family used to camp 3 to 4 times a year. I miss it! We tent camped, no TV, RV or camper for us!

29.) I fell in LOVE with Scotland and the Lake District in England. If I could pack up right now, and have a job waiting for me, I would leave in a heartbeat. Something about the land and the people really captured my imagination.

30.)  My dream is to live off of my writing so that I never have to get up before 5 am. I have stories and characters I want to share with others, and think that they will enjoy them as much as I have :)

So that's it. 30 Facts about Me, fun stuff right? Most of it's pretty random...but OH well!