Friday, January 23, 2009

Well hello!

After many weeks of toying with the idea of starting a blog I've finally succumbed to the peer pressure...so here it is.

Hi - I'm Ashley...nice to meet you, too!

There are so many things that describe me that if I tried to type it all I would have some serious finger cramping. So the basics.

Background - I've lived in the same small town my whole life (minus the two years I went to college about an hour away). Don't like it one bit. Small town = close minded people, very boring, never anywhere to go or anything to do that requires me actually getting to dress up. I'm making the most of it, though. I just got a great job a few months ago which I am LOVING! I get pretty dirty sometimes, which I'm not too fond of, but I work with great people and it pays for my number one addiction. Retail. I'm just a LITTLE obsessed with shopping and fashion - and I'm not sorry. Shoes and bags in particular. I could go on and on about this subject, but I'll spare you for now.

Another big part of my life is FOOD. For many reasons...
1. Ever since I was a little girl I have wanted to be able to cook, but once I actually tried I discovered something shocking. I sucked. I could burn water. However, there is a silver lining in this story! Just recently out of the blue I became really good at it. It's definitely an obsession now. I love trying out new recipes and coming up with my own. Seeing people like the food I make is such a great feeling!
2. I am a very strict eater...very! I have been a vegetarian for about a year now and just recently have tried my darnedest to become vegan. I'm sure most of you know this means I don't eat any animal products at all. *DISCLAIMER FOR VEGANS* I am sorry to say, however, I don't always do such a great job at it. I'm not going to throw this in everyone's face and look down on anyone for eating meat. Hell, I'll cook it for everyone else...I just don't eat it. I'm also not going to pitch a fit and refuse a meal someone else cooks me at the expense of being rude. I love animals, but my choice is based on sheer selfish health benefits. Shoes and purses are made from leather...have I mentioned I loved shoes and purses? SORRY! There is only so far a girl can go.
3. In the past few months I have lost a good bit of weight I packed on from college (pizza, beer, late night McDonald's - we've all been there). Since I have lost the weight I am always trying to make the food I make healthier. I love learning about nutrition and keeping my body in shape. I'm not crazy about working out and giving up certain foods, but I love my new body more than I love Krispy Kreme.

Let's talk about LOVE! Mine is hundreds of miles away going to school in the north. We have been together a little over a year and a half, and I'm simply smitten by him. He is my rock and my best friend. It's tough not having him here, but it makes the time we do spend together so much more precious. He will probably be talked about quite a bit. Along with my bee-eff, I am in love with my family. I grew up with a lot of rebel in me and didn't want to be around them as much as I should have, but now that I'm older I'm so blessed to be as close to them all as I am.

Whew! That was a long one. Now that I've spilled my guts through words I need to start showing my life through pictures. First I need a digital camera. I'm aware I'm probably the only human that doesn't own one - don't judge me! Pictures will come soon!

So now tell me about yourself...I can't wait to start "meeting" you all! :-)

7 comments:

LyndsAU said...

Welcome to Blogging girl!! hugs :)

Misty said...

Welcome to the blogging world. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I book marked you and will check back soon. Have fun blogging, it's addicting....

Liana said...

yay welcome!!! i love youre a vegan, im trying so hard not to eat meat anymore but i dont think I have the dedication to be vegan so props :)

Anonymous said...

hi, congrats on starting a blog. yours is very cute!

Anonymous said...

I just came accross your blog. I started blogging a few months ago and it is really fun. I too am a vegitarian ... I have a health blog... but I dont keep it up as much as my other two. :) Keep up the good work! If you have anygood vegan recipies please post them! I also just wanted to tell you that my boyfriend had a long distance relationship for a year and we now live together and are extremely happy. It is all worth it! :) welcome to the blogging world.

Q, La, and Gooner said...

Welcome to the fabulous world of blogging!

Anonymous said...

You're so young and yet you have a great job. you truly are overly blessed:-)

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