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25 Things You Don’t Know About Me

Posted on August 2, 2014 by lmpicard16@gmail.com

I saw (and really enjoyed reading!) this questionnaire on Tina and Julie‘s blogs and I figured that it’s time I share a little bit more about myself on here!

This questionnaire has 25 pretty random prompts, and I am almost positive you guys don’t know most of these things about me. But you will now!

25 Things You Didn’t Know About Me…Until Now!

1. I’m happiest when… I’m with my family and friends.

2. …Especially if it… involves relaxing on a boat or the beach, enjoying amazing food, or experiencing new things!

3. I’ve always wanted to… go to a taping of Ellen. Still a dream 🙂

4. My family and I… love to joke around, go out to dinner, and support each other in all that we do!

5. I was a terrible… soccer player. I played (for one season) when I was 5 and all I remember is that at the last practice, I peed my pants in the middle of the field because I didn’t want to go to the porta-potty by myself. Also, one time I let the ball go right past me and straight into the goal because I was waving to my mom. Yep, I was MVP. I’m glad I tried it though because I learned (and my parents quickly saw for themselves) that any sport involving a ball is not my forte.

6. My first job (besides babysitting) was… as a hostess at a local Italian restaurant. I got paid a full 10 bucks an hour plus tips and got free dinner after my shift – not a bad gig for a 16 year old!

7. I could ~~probably~~ definitely eat… ice-cream everyday. In fact, I pretty much do.

photo 4 copy m&m brownie blizzard strawb shortcake photo copy

Sorry I got a little carried away there… You drooling yet?

8. I stole… ummm all I can think of is a few t-shirts from my brothers’ drawers when I was in my ‘sporty’ phase in 5th grade.

9. I was born on the same day as… my uncle. And (I just looked this up) Jessica Alba’s husband, Cash Warren (woohoo).

Funny story about birthdays though – two of my three brothers were born on April 22nd (4 years apart), which is also one of my cousin’s birthdays. And my other brother was born on April 27th, so there were many shared birthday parties for them!

Three boys, 2 years between each, all born in April, all with blue eyes…3 years later, in January, came me, a brown-eyed girl. Talk about the black sheep!

It’s too bad we don’t look (or pose…) like that anymore.

10. My all-time favorite film is… oh gosh, I can never choose favorites… maybe Parent Trap? But to be honest, I like almost every romance, comedy, or chick flick that I see – I’m not a tough critic when it comes to movies.

11. I do a pretty mean… British accent. One summer my friend and I went on vacation together and spoke in accents whenever we were in public (only when we weren’t with my parents because there was no way they were going to attempt to play along…that would’ve been a dead giveaway). I’m sure we fooled no one, but it was our tween-age idea of fun!

12. I’m still mad… I quit taking piano and guitar lessons. I started piano lessons in 2nd grade and quit after about a year because my teacher made me sing along… In school I played violin in 4th grade, then flute from 5th – 8th (both of which I’m not too mad I stopped playing). In 6th grade I took guitar lessons outside of school, but I quit once dance started taking over my life in 7th grade (I danced from ages 3-14).

I’m so mad I quit piano and guitar because I absolutely love music, and playing one (or both!) of those instruments is a hobby I wish I could have. I’ve tried to pick the guitar back up every now and then, but I end up getting frustrated when my little hands won’t stretch to get my fingers where they need to be. I just need more patience, really. Oh well…

13. I met my husband… HAHA funny one. I’m still in college, and probably pretty far from getting married (although I’d love to one day!!). I’ve been single since last July and am in no rush to meet my husband. That said, I’m definitely ready to have a boyfriend again, so I’m open to whatever is meant to happen.

14. I always knew I wanted… to be a mom. But seeing as I don’t want that to happen without first being able to answer number 13, I’ll go with… to study abroad. And that’s why I’m going to (in 22 days) (EEEEK!).

15. I’m not afraid to… try anything (within reason) once! That’s the attitude I’m trying to have as I go into my study abroad adventure this Fall!

16. I make the best… eggs. Haha trust me, I make more than just the microwave variety and I also am slowly learning how to cook and bake many things, but as a college kid, I have a lot to learn. I absolutely love being in the kitchen, experimenting with different ingredients, and trying new recipes as well as learning my family’s classics. Cooking and baking are definitely passions of mine, I just need much more practice (and time)!

17. I have ~~almost~~ no… hand-eye coordination when it comes to sports. I cannot catch/kick/throw a ball to save my life. Refer to number 5….

18. I always cry when… I watch the movie A Walk to Remember. Oh and Marley and Me. Aka almost any movie with a sad/deep/emotional ending.

19. I’m a… Connecticutian (Connecticutter? Yeah, I don’t know…), but I’m also a Bostonian because I go to BC. I love being both!!

20. I’ve spent 20 years (I guess technically 18 since I’m in college, but I’m home in the summers)… in the same house. My family moved into our current home about two years before I was born, and my parents aren’t planning on moving any time soon. I am more than okay with that because I love my home sweet home.

21. I wish my folks… the best (oh gosh, that sounds like I’m leaving them, which I am not. Well I guess I am for the semester, but you get my point). I love them so much and my brothers and I owe everything to them, so I pray every day that they stay healthy and happy 🙂

22. At 5, I was deeply in love with… a boy in my kindergarten class. I thought we were going to get married. I also was in love with dance and figure skating.

23. I believe if everyone… learned to love one another and treat others with respect, the world would be a better place.

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24. I can’t stand… when people hover over me. Whether I’m studying, writing, eating, packing, whatever it may be, I hate when people stand over me/ watch me/ look over my shoulder if we’re not actually having a conversation as this happens. I also can’t stand…super slow walkers on campus between classes. I appreciate the fact that maybe they’re just soaking it all in or enjoying nice weather, but if I have a class to be getting to, pick up the pace or get out of my way! (Woah, did I just say that?)

25. Whenever… Keeping Up with the Kardashians is on, I’ll watch it. Yep, I said it.

I’ve Joined the 21st Century

Posted on June 29, 2013 by lmpicard16@gmail.com

Well, I have officially joined the 21st century. That means I’m now tweeting. Guess that’s what this modern world has come to…

I spent a good chunk of my Friday figuring out the whole new world of Twitter. I never really had any interest in getting an account, but after reading Julie and Tina‘s blog tips and hearing from Sarah Fit who told me I should get one, I figured I might as well make the big move.

Follow me?!

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Anywhooooo, here are some fun facts I meant to post on Friday!

1. I’ve been wearing glasses since I was four years old. My eyesight is terrible and just getting worse by the day. Yikes!

2. I loooove ice cream. I probably eat at least a little bit (but usually more than a little bit…) every single day during the warmer months. I know, that’s not the ‘healthiest’ choice, but it’s my (not so) guilty pleasure and since I work out and eat a well balanced diet, a little ice cream won’t kill me. Also, since I’m not needing to lose weight at this point in my life, I think some ice cream is A-Okay!

3. My toenails always have to be painted. I can handle my fingernails being bare for a few days between manicures, but I cannot stand looking down at unpainted toenails. Nasty.

4. I love every style of music. I literally have the most eclectic iTunes ever. I’m obsessed with anything that’s good. I’ve got country, rap, top 40, rock, oldies, techno – seriously everything.

My newest random purchases. This Alt-J song is my JAM.

5. I never ever workout without my watch. I got it right before my freshman year of high school and have worn it for every single XC and track practice and race (besides the few that had strict rules – those were tough on me and I still found myself grabbing my wrist to start timing the second the gun went off). I’m surprised it’s held up the way it has, especially since it probably cost about fifteen bucks. I’ve been wanting to get a Garmin or a good Nike watch, but still have yet to make the big purchase. For now, my lil pink and black friend is sticking around. We’ve been through a lot together.

Starting line.

6. Every night before bed, I watch the Shaytards daily vlog on YouTube. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen every single episode, plus most of the videos on their other channels. They’re the nicest, funniest, coolest family ever. One of my dreams is to meet any of the Butlers, and to film a recipe or workout video with them!

7. Besides The Bachelorette, my other guilty pleasure TV show is Keeping Up with the Kardashians. I love seeing what that crazy family is up to and how all the drama unfolds. Also, their outfits are always so glamorous and out there, I never get sick of seeing them literally dripping diamonds while they’re just lounging around the ~~house~~ mansion.

8. If I could have everything ever made by Vineyard Vines and Lilly Pulitzer, I absolutely would. I’m beyond obsessed with my VV tote bag (the pattern is my college’s ‘logo’!) and my ~~second~~ Lilly iPhone case.

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9. I love the name “Finley” for a boy. I’ve already claimed it if I have a son one day. Little baby Finn?! Oh my gosh, too cute.

10. Tonight, I’m hanging out with the same little crew that went on the weekend beach trip two weekends ago! So excited for more of their crazy antics.

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Hope you have a fabulous, fun, summery weekend!!

Fun Facts (Technically) Friday

Posted on June 21, 2013 by lmpicard16@gmail.com

Instead of a recap of my day, I decided that I would do some fun facts. I know that’s normally a ‘Friday’ thing (like Courtney and Chelsey do), and this is really my Thursday post, but ehhhh whatever. I’ll think of something to write about tomorrow.

Without further ado, here are some fun, random facts about me, in no particular order and with really no reason behind why I am revealing them now.

1. When I have any fruit with a stem, I need the stem out before I even think about eating it. I usually clean it off under cold water, dry it, and twist off the stem with a paper towel.

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2. If I can, I slice my fruit (apples, pears, nectarines, etc.), as opposed to biting in. I hate the sticky feeling of juice running down my chin.

3. I always stretch after I run, and 99% of the time after I bike or do any sort of vigorous exercise. But after I run, I go through about a 10 minute stretching routine that I pieced together from stretches I’ve learned along the way. Once I started this little routine (probably my sophomore year of high school), I have never not done it after a run. Even if I have to do each stretch super fast, it will always get done.

4. There are really no vegetables I dislike besides olives. I have tried multiple times to give them another shot, but every single time I spit them out. Growing up I also hated pickles, until I tried them at college. Now I like them with certain things. I thought this same thing might happen with olives. Yeah no.

5. I am obsessed with coffee. I also hated it all my life, but the summer before I went to college, I drank a mug full of coconut flavored coffee from my cousin’s Keurig and it was love at first sip. My favorite right now is literally anything vanilla & cinnamon.

Mug shot. Get it? ha..... — Mug shot. Get it? ha…..

6. I love long car rides (when I am not the driver). There’s just something about watching the scenery change so quickly before your eyes, listening to music, and being on a journey that I just find so exhilarating yet peaceful at the same time.

7. My hair is extremely temperamental. It’s super fine and frizzy, so as soon as there’s even a trace of moisture in the air, it’s out of control. I can do the exact same thing to it every day (comb and put anti-frizz cream in it and let it air dry) and it will never look the same as it did the day before. Some days it’s got a cute little wave/curl to it, and others its just a frustrating frizz ball. Good hair was not something I was blessed with.

8. I hate math. AP Calculus was the death of me and I almost cried when I found out it wasn’t enough to get me out of taking math at my college. First semester freshman year of college when I stepped out the door after taking my math final, I literally smiled and giddily (is that a word?) giggled out loud. Never have to take a math class again. Never been so happy.

Not even The School of Rock ‘Math Song‘ can make me like it.

9. I am a night owl. If you haven’t already noticed that my posts go up s u p e r late, they do. It’s a bad sign when I’m still saying ‘today’ when technically I’m referring to yesterday. I just can’t fall asleep before 12 (or 1, really) even if I try.

10. I am obsessed with magazines. I love love love People Style Watch, Instyle, Glamour, Self, Allure, Marie Claire, the list goes on. When that glossy book comes in the mail, I get so excited. Celeb gossip, fashion, fitness – all my favorite things in one shiny little package. Looking at a pile of unread issues gives me that same feeling as when you see all the unopened presents on Christmas morning. I’m easily pleased, clearly.

mags on mags on mags — Mags on mags on mags.

Well that’s enough randomness for one Thursday night.

Wait look, it’s Friiiday.