...you would know that I really hate having my photo taken. Hence why I appear incredibly stiff, awkward and uncomfortable in the photo above (it's a good thing this isn't a fashion blog). Forget the smize and let me hide behind my big sunglasses.
...you would know that while I like dressing up and going dancing just as much as the next girl, Friday night usually finds me clad in a pair of Phil's boxer shorts, a tank top, my hair pulled up in a messy bun, sans-makeup and wearing glasses. Comfort is key, baby.
...you would know that it is not always easy for me to make new friends. It takes me a while to get past the anxiety enough so that I can actually put myself out there and be available.
...you would know that creativity runs through my veins; I could not survive if I didn't have the freedom to create something - anything - with my hands. Writing, taking photos, painting or drawing, these are all forms of personal expression that are necessary for a life fulfilled.
...you would know that there was a point in my life where I would irresponsibly spend food money on art supplies. Woops.
...you would know that coffeehouses and bookstores are my happy place. I could (and have) spend an entire day drinking copious amounts of caffeine while leafing through magazines and perusing the shelves.
...you would know that I crave solitude; I'm the kind of girl who can go to a movie by herself, or have a sit-down meal in public at a table set for One. I love my husband and I love my friends, but I love my "Me" time, too.
...you would know that I have spent my entire life living by the sea and cannot imagine NOT being able to see the ocean on any given day. This visual splendor is a blessing I do not take for granted!
...you would know that I talk a big game about striving to eat clean and living a healthy lifestyle, but man, I love me a greasy burger and fries. With mayonnaise. And an ice-cold Coca Cola to wash it down.
...you would know that I am living a new life; a life with my eyes fixed on Jesus.
HAHA I need to work on the clean eating... but I definitely know how to eat those cheeseburgers! :)
ReplyDeleteso beautiful!! we have a lot in common - including the love of spending hours upon hours at bookstores and coffeeshops leafing through page after page, book after book. and i love my ME time... there's nothing like going to the movies by yourself. ;) new follower as of last week :) love your blog! xo! b
ReplyDeletep.s. i did my "if you really knew me" about a month ago - check it out!
http://feelingbloggy-read.blogspot.com/2012/07/if-you-really-knew-me.html
I think clean eating is great and having that one indulgent meal is also great. Did you see my 5 buffalo burgers in 6 days last week?? First off...its healthier meat and second, my body was freaking out over all the protein it was getting, so I was happy to oblige. When it craves something, I like to give it what it wants. ;) except apparently chocolate, which I've been craving for weeks and haven't given in. I'm so mean!
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We are twins my sweet friend. Love the honesty and the real you :)
ReplyDeleteI hear you on the "ME" time!!! I go to movies alone all the time! doesn't bother me a bit!
ReplyDeleteI grew up by the beach and dearly miss it...please enjoy the crash of the ocean, the gentle breeze on your face and smell of salt in the air for me today Ü
ReplyDeleteWhat are you talking about Angie?? You are absolutely gorgeous!! I love that outfit, and comfort is always key. Who needs make-up anyway? Haha well this girl does! I can make dead man look alive with my dark circles and clammy skin ;P
ReplyDeleteNever thought you looked stiff, awkward or uncomfortable. I just see a beautiful person. We are always our own worst critics.
ReplyDeleteIf you really knew you the way that I know you...you would know that you represent beauty...a beauty that people are first drawn to on the outside and then a beauty that people want to be around and know more because of what's on the inside! Love you! xoxo (and where's my email i've been hearing about for so long?) ;-)
ReplyDeleteyou look great in that picture! Your hair is bangin'!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Its so fun to get to know bloggers a bit better :) And that even the healthiest people eat some tasty junk food every once in a while ;)
ReplyDeleteLove these! It's so interesting to learn a little more about the girl behind the blog! :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. Your hair looks AMAZING!!
You are too cute. Everyone needs some grease in their diet once in a while! ;)
ReplyDeleteSame here me-time wise :-) I really love your outfit.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you shared more of you! You're gorgeous, you should have your picture taken more often! I'm so blessed to have got to know you more!
ReplyDeletei love these tidbits, Angie! & i love that we have so many of them in common! i love that picture of you - i don't think you look stiff at all!
ReplyDeleteWe are so much alike it's crazy Angie! That's a gorgeous picture of you!
ReplyDelete...you would know that I am living a new life; a life with my eyes fixed on Jesus.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to know. :)
i can't wait to be as lucky as you and live by the sea!
ReplyDeletecute post. i love learning new things about my blog friends :
that's a great pic, too. not stiff looking at all.
Are you sure we're not twins? Lol. So many of these sound exactly like me!! I have often thought that I could never live in the MidWest b/c it's too far from the ocean. I'm about an hour from it now and even that feels too far! Lol. And I MISS the bookstores that we used to have around here - I used to love going and drinking coffee and browsing, but now most all of them are closed down. So sad. :(
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