.... or if you're really close to me, you probably do know these things and will agree 100% percent! So here it is... 8 Things you don't (or do) know about Me! ( and in no particular order )
1. Money, Money, Money!
No matter how much money I have to my name, I seem to always think and act like I have barely any. And I don't think it's that bad of a practice really..? I know I definitely got this wonderful trait from my dad. I remember grocery shopping with my parents and my dad would always pick up the nasty off-brand food. (which I get myself now) He would also drive all the way back to the restaurant or store even if it meant he'd save 50 cents! I thought he was just crazy back then, until I realized I'm just like him!
Example #1. I found AMAZING name brand boots at Bakers that I just had to have. They were $100, but I decided to splurge. As I walked around the mall more, I felt sick to my stomach. I went into a less expensive store, and low and behold were identical off-brand boots for $30!! You best believe I bought those and returned the others immediately!
Example #2. I have not had an electric Ameren bill over $45, all year, winter or summer. Yes, I don't turn my heat on or "rarely" ac on. I use a small heater/fan that I take from room to room. I think it does the trick..and saves me a ton of money. Crazy?...maybe. More money in my pocket?...Yes! :)
2. Do Re Me...
If you know me even a little bit, you know that I love singing! I have sang ever since I remember in church. I was the little kid in all the Christmas programs, front and center, dancing like crazy and singing loudly. I loved it and still do! I always have a song in my head and I love sharing my God-given gift whenever I can. I always wanted to grow up and be a famous singer, although I never pursued that, it would still be an amazing dream of mine.
3. The Hotter the Better!
I just counted a couple minutes ago, how many "spicy" things I have in my fridge right now, and it was 13!...thats not even getting into my spice rack or pantry! I seem to get called a freak for spicy stuff. I tend to think all my taste buds are burnt because not much is too spicy for me. Just about everything I cook or order at a restaurant includes something spicy. ( I can even make a mean Spicy Ramen Noodles...ask Anthony, I think he almost died one night :) ) I'm the one at the Thai restaurant that says " I want a 9 or 10 on the spice scale " There's not much more to say than that...other than, if it's spicy and makes my nose run or want to cry, I'm sure I'll love it!
4. Blue & Yellow
Oh, Best Buy, you seem to never go away! I'm sure everyone knows I worked at Best Buy for what seems like an eternity..but really only 5 years. And honestly as much as I wanted to hate that place at times, it shaped me to be who I am and where I am! Ive made some really lasting friendships...and thankfully it got me the ability to transfer to St. Louis with a job. Not to mention, I met my boyfriend from Best Buy, which means I'll never escape that place! (but at least I'll get that discount! :) ) There are a ton of things I could say about my history with that place...but I'll only mention a couple.
1. I will now ALWAYS have sympathy for customer service workers and anyone that has to work on Black Friday. I will not begin to get into the madness that goes into working retail during that time of year, but it is exhausting and very trying on my patience with people.
2. I no longer like working with people! haha... yes and oh so true. It's not that I dont like meeting people, but the people that I dealt with while in Customer Service and Geek Squad.... oh Buddy! My coworkers and managers definitely got to see a different side of me. Let's just say... I don't take much crap and if I'm getting yelled at and wanting their way, they're probably better off yelling at a tree.
3. Working in Geek Squad for so long... I learned a TON of stuff and feel so much smarter! haha I had many of times, men walk up, wanting their computer looked at and fixed, and they'd ask for help...not realizing I was the one that was going to do it. I seriously had a guy tell me he didn't want to talk to me, but to a guy about his comp problems... as he proceeds to talk to my male coworker, I stand there...and the coworker turns to me to get the answer to the question, who he then relays it to the man. Priceless.
5. Patience is a Virtue...
...that I do not have. I am the MOST impatient person! I seriously wish I wasn't, but I can't change it! And I'm scared to pray for patience, because I don't want to be tested. LOL! I have horrible road rage due to this. I also, if I decide I want something, I want it then and there, I don't want to order it and wait 3 weeks to get it. I'm horrible with surprises because I'm too impatient to keep it in! I could go on and on....but yes, ask my family... I'm oh so impatient!
6. Christmas
I am a nerd about Christmas. I love everything about it, the music, lights, trees, smells, food, ornaments, movies...! I think I'm the way I am, because my family always did Christmas big! Decorations in every room. A ton of presents under the huge tree...etc. As the years go by, my mom unfortunately thinks she can stop putting so much Christmas stuff up because he don't live at home anymore... but MOM, You Still Have To! :) As I'm looking for apartments right now, one of the criteria is to have a huge storage area for all my Christmas decorations. I have a ton! and I love it! I even put up my Christmas stuff the first day of November last year... haha and I wouldn't have it any other way!
7. Technology...
...is my friend. I blame this one on Best Buy and Geek Squad. I love technology and seem to use it in every aspect of my life. Not to mention I am a Graphic Designer and on the Computer 19 hours out of the day. I would hate to add up the time that I have spent in front of a computer, tv, phone, or any screen for that matter. Also, I am perfectly content with being behind a computer and behind the scenes. Also due to best buy and my "love" of clients, I'd rather design and code than talk. :)
8. Fears!
I have 2 huge Fears and I'm not sure how many people actually know them.
Fear #1. The Dark! I am deathly scared of the dark! I want you to picture this with me... It's nighttime and I'm about to go to bed, which means all the lights need to go out. So, I walk to the other room and turn on a light, then go back to the previous room and turn that light off, and so on, until I get to my bed with only my side light on! I physically can not walk in a dark room. Anthony seems to like to turn the light off and see where I am when it comes back on... I'm usually in a fetal position, on the floor. No fun!!
Fear #2. Failure! I have a fear of failure. I don't think it is as drastic of a fear as my Dark one is, but it's still not great. I have always been scared to fail. I was the student that got A's in every class, on every test, and would stress so much to the point of feeling sick, thinking i failed a test, to find out.. I got an A. My fear also held me back from trying out for different things throughout school. I didn't want to try out if I thought I had any chance of not making it. This may also be why I didn't pursue a singing career, because I don't take failure well. And when I do mess up or fail at something, I seem to beat myself up for a long time.
Well now that you know a little more about me or maybe laughed while reading this and saying "Yep, That is exactly you." It's kind of crazy how I can be pretty much summed up in just one blog post. I'd also be interested to hear from my friends and family on your take from these 8 things. Are they pretty accurate?!
New Hobbies
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Someone used to tell me that I needed a hobby. I honestly didn't have any a year ago, as funny as that is, it's true! Well, Singing has always been my hobby, but I sing all the time, so that didn't count. And designing is my hobby, but it's my career. I considered shopping and laying out my hobbies, although my bank account didn't like the shopping one too much and my body didnt like the tanning! So upon moving to St. Louis, and starting fresh, I thought I'd find something that I love and turn it into something I could do to pass the time and have fun.
My 3rd Hobby that I am starting, is going to be riding my bike. I haven't had a bike since I was young! I was actually a little nervous when I was at the bike shop and trying out different bikes. They let you ride around outside and try out different styles and sizes to see what you like best. I ended up getting a Cannondale Quick 5. I love it! I've only gotten to ride once since I bought it, because the Midwest weather likes to through random blizzards our way. But I look forward to getting in shape and getting outside and riding. Plus it's Pink and White! It's a perfect "Ashley" bike!
So for now, I'm going to try and not say "I'm Bored" anymore. I plan on having plenty to do. :)
Love,
Ashley
Hobby #1
Cooking! I knew I loved food, so why not learn how to make it! Now, back in the day, I thought cooking was when I got out a box of hamburger helped, cooked the meat, threw in some frozen texas toast, and called it a meal! haha But now, I have a kitchen stocked with gadgets and appliances that are just ready to be used to make an awesome meal. And thanks to my amazing boyfriend, Anthony, I know am a proud owner of a red Kitchenade Mixer! I've made so many different types of meals and actually find it really fun to do and enjoyable when we sit down to eat and it's actually good! I've made thai basil chicken, stir fry, all kinds of pasta dishes, bbq chicken pizza, guacamole, salsa, and the list goes on... I'm also addicted to Food network now.
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| My awesome Mixer! |
Hobby #2
Makeup! Ok, I've always been a girly girl and if you look at my closet, you'd think someone dumped a truck load of shoes and accessories. But one thing I never really took time in doing, was fun makeup. So, I went out, bought a case and over time bought a ton of fun eyeshadows, eye liners, and everything in between. I even do my friend's and family's makeup whenever I get the chance. It's a ton of fun. And yes, I use everyone of those colors. :)
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| My makeup case! |
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| I even splurged and got a professional brush set! |
Hobby #3
My 3rd Hobby that I am starting, is going to be riding my bike. I haven't had a bike since I was young! I was actually a little nervous when I was at the bike shop and trying out different bikes. They let you ride around outside and try out different styles and sizes to see what you like best. I ended up getting a Cannondale Quick 5. I love it! I've only gotten to ride once since I bought it, because the Midwest weather likes to through random blizzards our way. But I look forward to getting in shape and getting outside and riding. Plus it's Pink and White! It's a perfect "Ashley" bike!
So for now, I'm going to try and not say "I'm Bored" anymore. I plan on having plenty to do. :)
Love,
Ashley
New Blog/New City
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Well I didn't think I'd ever do a blog. I don't find my life as interesting as some blogs that I read, but my cousin told me I should do it. So here I am. I figure It'd be a good way to keep all my family and friends, that I don't get to see much, in the loop. Plus, I do always have a ton in my mind and it'd be great it get it all out!
I thought starting this blog would be really quick and painless, until I realized I could customize it, like I can with websites, and creativity took over. Before I knew it, I had been working on just the layout for a couple hours. oops!
Its hard to believe that 10 months ago I moved away from my old life and started brand-new, all alone, in a big city. I was very nervous and scared and worried that I'd never meet people or find a job. I remember setting up my whole apartment, the day I moved in. My whole family came to help. We had just about all the boxes unloaded and it looked like a house, but I wasn't used to it yet. It was getting late and time for everyone to leave and head back to Illinois. I remember the gut-wrenching feeling when they turned to me and said, "We need to go." That feeling still breaks my heart when I think about it to this day. I tried to be strong and not cry and pretend that I was going to be ok and not cry. We gave our hugs and good-byes and they walked out the door. Tears started falling down my face and I was thinking "What am I doing here?! I'm not going to make it!" Then my dad popped back in the door and gave me one more hug! I've always been a daddy's girl and he had to have known that I needed that one more hug to make it though. :) Thanks dad!
Days passed, I started my new job, which I was so nervous and shy about. I started meeting people and they welcomed me with open arms. I had good days and I had really bad days. On top of everything going on in my life, being alone was very hard.
I have to say today, I couldn't imagine what it would be like if I hadn't moved to St. Louis. I've made some friends. I found an amazing design job. I've met an amazing man. And most of all.... I've grown as a person. I'm a stronger, independent, dedicated, professional woman now, that knows what I need in life. I have a vision and know what I want my future to be like. God has truely helped me through everything I've been through and I couldn't have done it without him or my family.
So, if I didn't thank you guys enough...
Thank you Dad, Mom, Christina, and Joshua for helping me out and letting me know that I'll make it! I appreciate all the help and love you all!!
Love,
Ashley
I thought starting this blog would be really quick and painless, until I realized I could customize it, like I can with websites, and creativity took over. Before I knew it, I had been working on just the layout for a couple hours. oops!
St. Louis Living
Its hard to believe that 10 months ago I moved away from my old life and started brand-new, all alone, in a big city. I was very nervous and scared and worried that I'd never meet people or find a job. I remember setting up my whole apartment, the day I moved in. My whole family came to help. We had just about all the boxes unloaded and it looked like a house, but I wasn't used to it yet. It was getting late and time for everyone to leave and head back to Illinois. I remember the gut-wrenching feeling when they turned to me and said, "We need to go." That feeling still breaks my heart when I think about it to this day. I tried to be strong and not cry and pretend that I was going to be ok and not cry. We gave our hugs and good-byes and they walked out the door. Tears started falling down my face and I was thinking "What am I doing here?! I'm not going to make it!" Then my dad popped back in the door and gave me one more hug! I've always been a daddy's girl and he had to have known that I needed that one more hug to make it though. :) Thanks dad!
Days passed, I started my new job, which I was so nervous and shy about. I started meeting people and they welcomed me with open arms. I had good days and I had really bad days. On top of everything going on in my life, being alone was very hard.
I have to say today, I couldn't imagine what it would be like if I hadn't moved to St. Louis. I've made some friends. I found an amazing design job. I've met an amazing man. And most of all.... I've grown as a person. I'm a stronger, independent, dedicated, professional woman now, that knows what I need in life. I have a vision and know what I want my future to be like. God has truely helped me through everything I've been through and I couldn't have done it without him or my family.
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| MY Huge Closet! I need room for those shoes! |
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| My Living Room :) |
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| Unboxing the Kitchen on move in day |
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| My dad and brother setting up the TV stand |
So, if I didn't thank you guys enough...
Thank you Dad, Mom, Christina, and Joshua for helping me out and letting me know that I'll make it! I appreciate all the help and love you all!!
Love,
Ashley
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