Random facts about me.

1. I was a Girl Scout in elementary school and my mom was one of our leaders. I went to camp every summer and the first year I was old enough to join the outside camping group I lost my mosquito net and woke up with over 100 bites.
2. When I was small I used to think that married actors wore wax lips in kissing scenes because you wouldn't really want to kiss someone other than your husband or wife. I truly believed this with all my heart and was very distraught when I found out otherwise a few years later.
3. When I am starting to get sick one of my eyelids starts to droop a little.
4. I like learning.
5. I danced through my freshman year of college.
6. I am a dietitian. At the time, I didn't know the name of the profession but my senior year of high school I decided I wanted to do something in nutrition. After Basic Nutrition my first year of college I was for sure it was what I wanted to do. However, during my internship I became disheartened when I first learned what was really involved with being a clinical RD. I spent my entire day talking to people about their poo and even witnessed a few flashing grandpas.
7. I still watch cartoons and probably always will.
8. I love everything about autumn (don't think I have said that enough). The smell, the feel of the air, football games, the colors of the world, the start of the holiday season...
9. I want to be a photographer. I love to be able to capture candid moments in person's life.
10. I have cried at every wedding I have been to but one.
11. I gave up red meat for 3+ years while in college but one bite of steak during grad school ended it.
12. I was born in Stillwater. I love Stillwater.
13. I found out Santa and the Tooth Fairy weren't real at the same time and was equally upset.
14. I like cuddling and foot rubs.
15. I am growing tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, blackberries and squash in my backyard. I want to grow eggplant, onions, garlic, carrots, watermelon, pumpkins and cantaloupe.
16. I love Spring thunderstorms, especially when sleeping. I don't mind gray, rainy days any time of the year.
17. I like cheesy 80's movies.
18. I read The Shining in 6th grade and was freaked out for weeks but it started my love for all Stephen King novels.
19. I have a broken heart.
20. I like watching shows about dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, living green, the universe, and US history.
21. I have an 80 Mage named Belladora.
22. I started recycling and "greening" my life when I found out my dad had cancer. I felt like it was the only thing I could personally do besides pray.