Some things you should know about me if we're already friends (but in case you don't!)....

1. I can't think of many things I enjoy more then being surrounded by my friends and family.

2. I love curling up with a good book during thunderstorms.

3. I have two younger brothers and two older sisters.

4. I take lots of pictures of other people, but *hate* having my own picture taken.

5. I get cravings for cherry/vanilla gelatos from Ritas during the summer.

6. I believe napping should be mandatory at all ages.

7. I may have been born in North Carolina, but I'm a "Jersey Girl" at heart.

8. I have my Master's Degrees in Expressive Arts Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University in Boston, MA.

9. I enjoy playing in the rain on warm summer nights.

10. I still don't know what I want to be "when I grow up."

11. I like to sing while I drive (and sometimes in the shower), even though I can't keep a tune to save my life.

12. I have yet to have a 'religious experience,' but I'm waiting....

13. Two of my biggest fears are dying alone and not making a difference in the world.

14. I love sleeping on cold sheets and having warm towels when I get out of the shower.

15. I'm definately NOT "fancy." :)

16. I love sleeping in late on cool mornings...okay, really any mornings!

17. Fall is my absolute favorite season.

18. I enjoy hiking to waterfalls, taking off my shoes and socks, and having picnics sitting with my feet soaking in the water.

19. My comfort foods are grilled cheese from the diner, cheese ravioli,cheese pizza, and fresh popped popcorn.

20. I think the world would be boring if we were all the same.

21. I wear multi-colored or "fun" socks *if* I wear socks at all. I prefer flip-flops...

22. I read alot and enjoy getting an escape from reality for a little while.

23. I dance while I vacumm.

24. My favorite drinks are Ginger Ale, Dr. Pepper, apple juice in the summer, and hot chocolate in the winter.

25. I have a sunflower tattoo on my left shoulder blade.

26. I love to wade in the tidepools in Laguna Beach, California, which is where my husband and I got engaged.

27. I want to learn how to surf one day, but I'm scared of sharks!

28. I have a huge family and a ton of cousins. It makes for crazy holidays but I wouldn't change it for the world.

29. I prefer to be barefoot if at all possible.

30. I'm Irish, German, Swiss, French, and English.

31. I love things with sunflowers and penguins.

32. I enjoy finding quotes that can better explain my life/feelings then I can.

33. I want to visit as many places as I can in my lifetime...Currently topping my wishlist of places are Italy, Spain, and Australia.

34. I like listening to sulty, angry, "chick music."

35. I believe in not judging someone until you've walked in their shoes.

36. I had a "you break it, you buy it" policy with my heart until I met my husband.

37. I was lucky enough to get married outdoors on a beautiful day in September.

38. I'm older then my husband by 6 months and he always reminds me of this!

39. I attended three colleges for my undergraduate degree: Old Dominion University, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, and took summer classes at Ramapo College. And still did it in 4 years!

40. I'm grateful I have a husband and friends that I can have "heated discussions" with regarding organized religion, politics, and life in general.

41. I hate wearing pointy-toed shoes and avoid wearing them at any expense.

42. I get "itchy" when I live in the same place for a long time.

43. I know every word to "When Harry Met Sally" and "Empire Records" thanks to too many late nights in college.

44. I dislike spicy foods.

45. Even though I live about 45 minutes from it, I've never been to the Empire State Building.

46. My current food cravings are chicken pad thai and tostada salads.

47. My favorite flavor of ice cream is Mint Chocolate Chip, but I really just prefer to eat the cones!

48. Sometimes I laugh so hard with my friends that I snort.

49. I have "very strong negative feelings" about reality TV. After working for years with drugged out abused gangster 13 year olds who were taken away from their parents by the state, who needs to watch Survivor...I worked with survivors all day.

50. I hate the smell of coffee, hard-boiled eggs, and tequilla.

51. I enjoy attempting to scrapbook, but I'm not that good at it.

Oh - I've been told I have a "flair" for being dramatic by more than one person. And I have opinions about almost everything...so if you ask me a question, expect the truth.