"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." - Oprah Winfrey
Today is my 29th birthday. In honor of my special day I'm sharing 29 facts about me!
- My middle name is Mia, it is Italian for Michele - which is my mother's name. My dad was visiting a port in Italy during a 6-month deployment when my mama got the news she was pregnant with me!
- I absolutely love flowers, but Calla Lilies are by far my favorite. They were the flowers in my wedding bouquet.
- I am a big sister, my brother Ryan and I are 2 years and 3 months apart. Growing up, I was always fiercely protective over him. He was diagnosed with Autism when we were kids. Ryan undoubtedly makes me a better person. He is the kindest and most giving human I know. Knowing and growing with my baby brother I've become a kinder human being, and I thank God for him. Ryan brings out the good in everyone he encounters, and if you know him you're incredibly lucky.
- Brunch is my favorite meal - it is the best of both worlds!
- I do not wear makeup at all - mainly because I'm horrible at applying it, and my skin is very sensitive! There are a few exceptions for the few times I wear makeup. My makeup artist, Wil Strayhorn does an amazing job and he knows my skin type very well.
- I'm a former Navy Brat. My dad served for almost 10 years before I was born.
- I met my husband on a blind date!
- My circle of friends is pretty small. I'm a pretty private person. I'm fortunate to have an amazing group of friends around me who know and love me unconditionally.
- I was born on an Air Force Base in Maryland.
- Music is my therapy. When I was kid, my dad gifted me a Walkman. He would let me listen to his cassette tapes. Janet Jackson, Prince, Michael Jackson, you name it ... my dad and I bonded over music, and we still do.
- Upon graduating college I had a job waiting for me in a new city where I knew no one. It was a little scary, but an exciting time. This new experience forced me outside of my comfort zone and opened new doors.
- I'm a morning person. I typically wake up around 5:30 AM every day ... even on the weekends!
- I do not eat red meat at all.
- I lived in Mississippi during my elementary school years. My dad was stationed there during his last few years in the United States Navy.
- I majored in Computer Science at the University of Virginia.
- I've only had one surgery - a spinal fusion at the age of 15.
- French fries are my weakness!
- I had my own apartment for 3 and a half years. Living alone and having my own space was the absolute best decision I ever made. I was really able to get to know myself more, and was only accountable for just me ... which was pretty cool.
- I'm a planner. I live by my calendar on my phone, and my Kate Spade planner.
- If I could pick one type of food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be seafood. Oysters, crab legs or cakes, salmon, scallops, shrimp ... count me in.
- My parents and brother live only 3 minutes down the street from where G and I built our home. Our family is very close.
- I'm a neat freak.
- Creme brûlée is my favorite dessert.
- I'm a big fan of comic books. My dad gave me my first action figure when I was 5 years old. I was in love with Storm from X-Men, and carried her action figure around everywhere. My family has always bonded over comics. Luckily I married someone who is as equally into comics as we are - jackpot! G and I collect statues of our favorite comic book characters.
- Give me a good charcuterie board, and I will love you forever!
- I love wine ... a whole lot. My husband gifted me a wine cabinet when we first moved into our home, and we keep it stocked. We love trying new wineries and vineyards. G and I consistently add new bottles to our collection.
- When I'm not drinking wine, tequila is my drink of choice!
- I love to read, and still buy hardcover books.
- I do not drink soda or coffee ... only water for me please!
XO, Analise
Photo Credit: Shannon Moffit Photography