20 Things You Might Not Know About Me

I was tagged by the lovely Eva over on Chumani Photography to do the 20 things you might not know about me.  It was probably a good thing too because I really needed a kick to get started again.  But that's another blog post ;)

Lets get started!

Question 1: How tall are you?

Well, I am technically 5'7 and three quarters.  But that is pain to say to everyone...so normally I give an over explained answer and then say I just refer to myself as 5'8.  It's a complicated process.  Well... I complicate it.

Question 2: Do you have a hidden talent? If so, what?

I like to sing but I don't know if I am particularly good at it... and I don't sing in front of people so, I guess it's sort of a hidden talent! 

Question 3: What’s your biggest blog-related pet peeve?

When you can't find anything.  You first get onto a blog and then all of this stuff- ads, other posts, pictures, etc.- just bombard you.  I like a very clean and simple blog...which I am still working on...

Question 4: What’s your biggest non-blog related pet peeve?

It's kind of bad because I have a few...but I think the biggest one is chewing with your mouth open.  With anything. Gum. Food. It just really bothers me.  

Question 5: What’s your favorite song?

I don't really have a favorite song.  I generally have a wide taste of music that I like: pop, country, songs from the 20's/40's/80's etc., show tunes...it really just depends on the song.  I will not, however, listen to rap.  I don't know why, I just don't find it entertaining.

Question 6: What’s your favorite Etsy shop that isn’t yours?

Well, I actually don't have my own Etsy shop, but I really love Juniper Tree Skin Care. The products are superb, and I cannot speak highly enough of them.  

Question 7: What’s your favorite way to spend your free time when you’re alone?

I normally spend time watching TV and I know that's not the best thing but if I have the time I really like to sit down and relax and watch Once Upon A Time (Um Frozen is coming this weekend?!) or The Office (a new favorite of mine).  If I am not watching TV, I normally will write or read.  My current book I am reading is The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.  I'm only on page 158, but it great so far.

Question 8: What’s your favorite junk food?

Goldfish.  Without a doubt.  I could live off of goldfish.

Question 9: Do you have a pet or pets? If so, what kind and what are their names?

I have three cats now: Mickey, Kady, and our new edition Gatsby!  I miss them so much :(

Question 10: What are your number one favorite nonfiction and fiction books?

My favorite book since I was maybe thirteen/fourteen is the Song of the Sparrow by Lisa Ann Sandell.  It is beautifully written and so unique.  I know it's bad, but I don't read nonfiction.  The last nonfiction book I read was The Bone Woman by Clea Koff during this summer.

Question 11: What’s your favorite beauty product?

I literally just got it this weekend, but my new rose colored lipstick from Sephora has to be my new favorite.  Normally I don't go for much except mascara, but sometimes you need a little bit of color.  It helps with long days and makes you feel great.

Question 12: When were you last embarrassed? What happened?

Well, fun fact for you, I am actually very awkward.  Now I know what you must be thinking, "Wow Kristen, there's no way you can be awkward because you are super cool and awesome!" And while that last part is true, the awkward part is basically my whole life summed up into one word.  My last embarrassing encounter actually just happened as my roommate was leaving my room. (Background info: she had been gone the weekend while I was sick with a cold.  It worked out well because I was up so late coughing and sniffling I would've felt so bad if I had gotten her sick.  But it was parents weekend, so she was out instead) 

K: "It was actually probably good because I was sick most of the weekend, so you avoided that!"

M: "Aw well I hope you feel better! I'll see ya later Kristen!" (leaving)

K: "Okay you too!" (smacks head because I am a dork)

End Scene

But this stuff actually happens all the time.  

Question 13: If you could only drink one beverage (besides water) for the rest of your life, what would it be?

100% Tea.  I adore tea.

Question 14: What’s your favorite movie?

Ferris Buellers Day Off, The Goonies, Horton Hears a Who, The Lorax, Pride and Prejudice, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty...Oh there are so many more I love.

Question 15: What were you in high school: prom queen, nerd, cheerleader, jock, valedictorian, band geek, loner, artist, prep?

Um well my friends and I were basically the coolest people who made their own group and rocked it.  We made scavenger hunts in the library and played Charades in our free periods. So whatever term you use to describe that... that's what I was ;).

Question 16: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?

Some place where I can recreate scenes from Pride and Prejudice, is really sunny, and I can live with horses. So...whatever that place is called.

Question 17: PC or Mac?

I recently just got a Mac, and although it was a strange transition I don't think I will be using another PC for a long time.

Question 18: Last romantic gesture from a crush, date, boy/girlfriend, spouse?

When I was twelve a cute boy told his mom (who then told my mom) that he thought I had pretty eyes and lets just say that still makes my day now and then.

...Oh what you wanted to know about now?  Like at eighteen?

Well if you refer back to question 12 that pretty much explains my love life.

Question 19: Favorite celebrity?

Keira Knightly 

Question 20: What blogger do you secretly want be best friends with?

I don't remember how I found her blog but Allix Ruby.  She is an amazing photographer, a phenomenal writer (she hooked me when she started her H O M E is wherever I'm with you series on her blog), and she is basically just the coolest person I have ever virtually "met".  I highly suggest checking out her website.  You will not be disappointed.

Woo! You made it to the end!! Congratulations!! Virtual gold star for you!! This challenge was super fun and now it is my job to pass the fun along to two other bloggers I would love to see complete this challenge.  I nominate Claire C Photography and Tiffany Marie Photography. Here are your instructions:

1. Copy and paste the questions below and then answer and turn them into a blog post. Or, record a video answering these questions and upload it to your blog post.
2. At the bottom of your post, tag anywhere from 2-10 bloggers you want to see answer these questions. (I also suggest hitting up your tagged people via social media just to let them know you tagged them to do this tag challenge.) 
3. Use the title: 20 Things You Might Not Know About Me Blog Tag. Once you’ve hit publish, leave a comment below with the link to your post. 
4. Use the hashtag #20ThingsBlogTag when sharing on social media so we can all find your awesome posts! 

Question 1: How tall are you?
Question 2: Do you have a hidden talent? If so, what?
Question 3: What’s your biggest blog-related pet peeve?
Question 4: What’s your biggest non-blog related pet peeve?
Question 5: What’s your favorite song?
Question 6: What’s your favorite Etsy shop that isn’t yours?
Question 7: What’s your favorite way to spend your free time when you’re alone?
Question 8: What’s your favorite junk food?
Question 9: Do you have a pet or pets? If so, what kind and what are their names?
Question 10: What are your number one favorite nonfiction and fiction books?
Question 11: What’s your favorite beauty product?
Question 12: When were you last embarrassed? What happened?
Question 13: If you could only drink one beverage (besides water) for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Question 14: What’s your favorite movie?
Question 15: What were you in high school: prom queen, nerd, cheerleader, jock, valedictorian, band geek, loner, artist, prep?
Question 16: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
Question 17: PC or Mac?
Question 18: Last romantic gesture from a crush, date, boy/girlfriend, spouse?
Question 19: Favorite celebrity?
Question 20: What blogger do you secretly want be best friends with?

Good luck!! :)

Love ya lots~

Kristen