random facts learned in a quarter century plus one. twentyfive of twentysix.

i drink a can of diet coke five out of seven days a week, at least. if i had my preference, it would be fountain, can and then bottle. (i've still never had a cup of black coffee, though.)

random facts learned in a quarter century plus one. twentyfour of twentysix.

i'm a sucker for documentaries. dolphins, school shootings, whatever it is... i want to see it every time.

random facts learned in a quarter century plus one. twentythree of twentysix.

i despise "reply all"...there are very few good moments when it is utilized appropriately.

random facts learned in a quarter century plus one. twentytwo of twentysix.

dogs

dogs

dogs.

love 'em... big ones, small ones, and everyone in between.

jeep was the family dog and ziggy was the dog walking dog. but, oh what i would give for a bernese mountain dog.

random facts learned in a quarter century plus one. twentyone of twentysix.

emily post and her manners/etiquette are really important to me. whether it's writing a thank you card within a week or signing an email with your name, despite the signature line. i heart the etiquette queen.

(this can be attributed to: my high school career with deca, stephen covey and my mother.)

random facts learned in a quarter century plus one. twenty of twentysix.

i take friendship really seriously. (emphasis on really.)

in the last almost-twentysix years i've learned the importance of return-on-investment friendships; giving and giving and being cared for in return. it's meant surrounding myself with those who are positive influences on me; the ones who teach me and show me how to grow and learn, how to actually be a better person. there's been some profound, grief-filled months along the way, but my reality is that i consciously choose to surround myself with those who love me and want what's best for me. and everything else really has to be let go, and that is okay.

(the combination of my courage and friendship crushes has delivered on some of my most favorite relationships in the world. i highly recommend owning and acting on your fc's!)

random facts learned in a quarter century plus one. nineteen of twentysix.

i am not, i repeat: not, a good (in-person) story teller.

it's not self deprecating, it's just something i know about myself. and i'm totally okay with it.

random facts learned in a quarter century plus one. eighteen of twentysix.

ira glass' voice is soothing; i start every monday morning off with the latest this american life.

random facts learned in a quarter century plus one. seventeen of twentysix.

i would love to adopt one day, married or not. [better start saving...]

random facts learned in a quarter century plus one. sixteen of twentysix.

in may i took a class at stanford on forgiveness and the definition alone changed my perspective on life.

the definition? making peace with the word "no."