Who I Am

Quite honestly, I’m not sure yet. I’m just a twenty-something, small town girl, trying to make it through a quarter-life crisis. After surviving a treacherous 2009, I am beginning a “Start Fresh 2010″ campaign. Follow along as I venture into a new job, a new home, and a new life! It’s gonna be scary at times, exciting at times, and overall a wild ride!

This year is about finding the true me. It’s about defining myself. It’s about focusing on where I want to be, rather than where I’ve been.

This is the year I will finally figure out Who I Am.

Where I Am

I was raised in a tiny suburb of Erie, PA, though with the size of Erie itself, I’m not sure my town is even considered a suburb. By the time college was over I couldn’t wait to get out and experience somewhere new! I refused to venture too far though, because I wouldn’t dream of ever being more than a car ride away from my family. I decided two hours was far enough, and headed to Pittsburgh. A lot happened while I was there, but the most important detail: I met the guy I want to spend the rest of my life with!

While bouncing between contract jobs, living with a mom who wasn’t mine, and being overwhelmingly homesick, a job opportunity floated my way at just the right moment. Skip ahead three weeks, and I’m on my way back home!

Hopefully this time around, I won’t feel the need to run away again…

My Quirks

I solve all problems with ice cream, but throw in a few Chicken McNuggets and you’ve stolen my heart! I’m over-emotional, slightly irrational, and completely random. I’ve been referred to as “intimidating” but really I just act tough when I’m too nervous to show the real me, especially when I think I’m not good enough. I wear my heart on my sleeve and don’t always protect it when I should. I laugh too loud, cry too often, and trust too easily. I lie on occasion, I forget almost everything, I make mistakes.

I’m working on it, but chances are, we have a lot in common.