I have seen this challenge floating around the blog world, most recently on this blog: http://katieslifejourney.blogspot.com/2010/10/30-day-blog-challenge.html.
While I have every intention of writing every day or, at least, every other day, it's just not happening right now. I am hoping that this blog challenge will motivate me to post every day!
Ok, so Day 1's Prompt:Introduction, recent picture, and 15 facts about myself
Here I am, posing goofily in the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. I'm a 26 year old first grade teacher in New York City. I grew up in Southern New Jersey with my mom, dad, and younger sister. I escaped the suburbs for the city when I went to Boston for college. I hope to return there someday, to the land of the Red Sox, brownstones, and chowda. I studied elementary education, and then went on the Teachers College, Columbia University to get my Masters in Gifted Education. Currently, I'm still taking classes in the Literacy Specialist program, so that I have lots of options for jobs in the future. I love cupcakes, shoes, books, the beach, and photography.
1. I grew up on the Jersey Shore...the REAL Jersey shore, not some derelict place where orange, NYC people party. I'm from Cape May County, which has a boardwalk, beach, and beautiful Victorian houses.
2. I have a minor reality TV addition. I love Top Chef (and Just Desserts), Real Housewives (of New York, New Jersey, Beverly Hills, and D.C.), The Amazing Race, Project Runway, and America's Next Top Model.
3. While working on a paper in Starbucks near Lincoln Center, I found myself sitting at a table next to Adam Sandler and Rob Schnieder. I did not ask for an autograph because they were just so chill sitting there and I didn't want to cause a scene. I WISH that I did.
4. I auditioned for Teen Jeopardy when I was a Junior in high school. I did not get on the show, though.
5. I didn't have my first kiss until I was 21.
6. I used to work in a tee shirt shop on the Jersey shore where I grew up.
7. I had horrible acne as a child, starting when I was in 3rd grade. I finally went on Accutane when I was in 7th grade, which was a godsend. However, I still struggle with feeling comfortable in my own skin after so many years of teasing and jeers about my appearance.
8. My great-great-great-great-great-great (etc.) grandfather on my father's side of the family came over on the Mayflower to America.
9. I want to write a children's book some day.
10. I never expected that I would live in New York for more than a year. I cannot believe how lucky I have been to live in a city like this.
11. I have never been in love.
12. I have the best job in the world. I love that I can inspire young minds and set their minds on fire each day of the week.
13. I love shopping and fashion blogs. My favorites are Kendi Everyday and The Chloe Conspiracy. I hope that one day, I can dress as half as good as they do! I'm a sucker for sweaters, boots, and pretty jewelry.
14. If I wasn't a teacher, I would love to be an actress. A Broadway actress.
15. I LOVE dogs. I hope that in the next few years, I can get a dog. Preferably a rescue beagle or greyhound. Or both :P
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