Me in a Nutshell

I guess you could say I've lived a pretty normal life. I was born in Houston, Texas & just recently celebrated my 18th birthday on December 26. My parents are parents. There's not really alot you can say about them other than that. Growing up I always thought I was more like my dad than my mom, in looks, mannerisms, & sense of humor. But now that I'm older I've realized I'm way more like my mom. We're very alike, in every sense. Adults often ask if I'm her sister, & though she's really happy about it, I never know if they mean she looks as young as I do, or I look as old as she does. Mom says to take it as a compliment, but I haven't decided yet. My little sister is, on most days, the bane of my existence. We're pretty much polar opposites - she's smart, & I'm social. Not to say I'm not smart - I've been in the top 10% of my class all four years of high school & am a member of the NHS - she's just smarter. Where I lack motivation, grades are her driving factor. She won't accept anything less than perfection, & I'd rather have a social life than kill myself over school. But Kelsey & I are alike, as much as I don't want to admit that. That's a whole other story, though.

I went to private school the first 10 (school) years of my life, at Clay Road Baptist School. Spring Woods was a bit of a shocker after being sheltered my entire life, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. I probably would have killed myself if I would've had to stay in private school any longer. I was more than ready to get out & experience life by the time I hit high school. I had fun & made more memories than I can count at Clay, but it was time for a change. & Spring Woods definately delivered.

Church has always been a big part of my life. We went to Clay for church as well until a little before I hit high school, when we started attending Spring Branch Community Church - which is now Bridgepoint Bible Church. I have to admit, I hated it at first. But as time went on & I started to fit in, I realized what a blessing it really is. Bridgepoint has some of the most genuine, caring people you will ever meet. It's real & I love it.

Friends make up another huge part of my life. I have the best friends in the world. What I love about my friends is their genuine care for what's going on with my life and with me. They're always up for a good time & we have some crazy times, but if I need them, they're there. Our personalities all work very well together (most of the time). They're perfect examples of what a true friend looks like. Every one of them. & I wouldn't trade them for anything.

& now for some random tidbits about me. I'm miss social, so rarely does a day go by that I'm not doing something with my friends. I text 24/7, 7 days a week. I'm constantly uploading pictures onto Facebook & I'm always looking for the next fun thing to do. I love an adventure. The faster, more dangerous, more exciting, the better. I love the feeling I get when I'm doing something insane. I'm OCD & I love photography. I don't leave the house without my camera. My friends and family have stopped taking their cameras places because they know I'll get enough pictures for everyone. Milk is the best thing ever created. I love it with a deep, burning passion. If I could choose one thing to live off of for the rest of my life, hands down it would be milk. I'm complicated & overdramatic (I blame that on theatre). & I love to write, if that's not obvious.

So that's pretty much it. That's me in a nutshell. For now, at least.