Since this blog is intended to highlight my perspective on the world and the things I like and dislike, I think it is essential for my followers to know more about me. By revealing more about who I am as a person I hope that each of you will understand my thoughts and posts more completely.

I want to share five facts about me with you all that will hopefully allow you to have some insight into who I am. I hope you enjoy reading these humorous pieces of information, and that it allows you to enjoy the other pieces on this blog with a new perspective.

1. I have lived in four states.

I spent the first three years of my life in Texas. I don’t remember much of it, but I do know it was nice to be within driving distance of some of my relatives. After that, I spent almost years in Alaska. I enjoyed my time there. I loved playing outside all year round. Contrary to the stereotypes I have encountered, I did not live in an igloo, and it did not snow all the time. Before the start of my eighth grade year, I moved to Washington state, and I have been living here ever since, except for during my brief stint in Michigan while attending Andrews University.

2. I am part Australian.

My mother is from Australia, and her mother is Australian, and her father is from New Zealand. My mother’s family primarily resides in Australia, so I have had many opportunities to visit them. Last time I was able to go, I even brought my friend Alanna along for the journey.

3. I have watched “Friends” six times through (and counting).

“Friends” is my favorite show of all time. Whenever I can’t decide what I want to watch, I always end up watching Friends. I think I am currently on my seventh time through, however, to be completely honest, I think I have lost count.

4. I was the lead in the school musical my senior year.

My senior year we did a production of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” and I played Milly, the female lead. I had an amazing male lead, Jensen, who was rather new to the musical acting scene, however he was wonderful and portrayed the actor well, despite being nearly the complete opposite of the character in real life.

5. I have always had a big dog.

My family is a big dog family. When I was born, my parents already had a Great Dane named George. When he passed away, it was a few years before we got our next dog, an American mastiff named Tater. He was there for my first day of Kindergarten and my high school graduation, and he even saw my safe return home from my first year away at college. Unfortunately he passed away last summer at 13 years old. We then “rescued” our current dog, Patrick, who is another Great Dane. He just turned one this past March, and now we are getting another American mastiff at the end of this month. This will be the first time we have ever had two dogs at once, and my parents and I are all eager to see how it all works out.