Hitting *pause* on fashion and makeup today to talk about…myself! That’s right. Enjoy this meet and greet style post with 20 factoids you might not know about the girl behind Dream in Lace.
Hi there, dreamers! It’s totally bonkers to me how long it’s been since I’ve just had a good old fashioned chat here on Dream in Lace about me as a person. I know, I know…I tend to get overly swept up in gushing over fashion and makeup favorites that you might start to wonder…does this girl care about anything else?
Fact is, I do.
If I’m totally honest though, it’s not so natural for me to have a chat about myself. Remember back in school when the teacher would announce that dreaded practice of going around the room, asking you to introduce yourself and share a few tidbits of information about you? That’s when my mind would immediately go blank, as though I suddenly was a stranger to myself and had absolutely no clue what my hobbies or areas of interest were.
In an effort to better answer that question, I started listing out 20 facts about me…and lemme tell you, even that felt weird. Maybe it’s because I spend so much of my life writing about others and reporting what others are doing, that when tasked at looking inward I go a tad bit mute.
But, I’m determined to do it! Posts like these always interest me from others and I think it’s time I give it a go myself and hopefully help you get to know a little bit more about me as a person…and not just the girl constantly scrolling Vogue.com.
Ready, set…let’s go!
20 Things About Me
1. I’m a Sagittarius.
No, no. I don’t believe in horoscopes, but from everything I’ve read, I’m a CLASSIC Sagittarius. A few of my friends are into the whole spiritual side of it all, where some of them even consider checking out sites like for anyone that they can contact to help them get rid of their pest problem for good. But I’m not like this, I love animals and would rather try leading them to safety before I have to contact someone else. But everyone is different I guess. They need to do what they feel most comfortable with.
11. Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion Needs a Sequel
I used to say my favorite movie ever was The Wizard of Oz, and while that’s still very high on my list – ultimately, the gals who made up a lie about inventing post-its are my die hard favs. I EVEN wrote a special post, dedicated to Romy and Michelle and the valuable life lessons they teach us, here. Yup. Hollywood needs to get to work on a sequel immediately, because the 10th reunion was just not enough.
12. If I Was Deported from the US, I’d Live In…
Australia. Don’t worry, I’m not saying I’m about to be deported – but I’ve definitely put thought into where I’d want to live if outside of America and Australia takes the cake. I even have a secret Pinterest dedicated to my secret, potential life down under. Who knew!
13. I’m a Closet NASCAR Fan
Once I went to the Indy 500 – and had a blast. Following that? I went to the NASCAR Brickyard race and from there it became official: I’m a NASCAR fan. I’ve even had really dorky conversations defending the sport (because it is a SPORT) against others and have a Jimmie Johnson key on my key chain. At that first Brickyard race, I knew nothing about drivers at all…picked his name because his car was the “prettiest”…he ended up winning the race, and I’ve gone on to watch him when several championships since. Know any other fashionistas that love NASCAR? Let me know. We’re a select bunch, lol.
14. I Once Won so Much at Bingo, I was Disqualified.
In more than a couple of sports pools at work, I’ve won week after week on NFL game picks and I even won so much at a random night of Bingo that I was disqualified because they wanted others to have the chance to win. Yet, when it comes to “luck”…I have none. Anything drawn at random I stand virtually no chance whatsoever of winning. What will I do when I win the lottery? Don’t even bother thinking about it because it will never happen.
15. I’m a Human Lie Detector
Maybe it’s because of the interpersonal communication classes I took back in college, but I’ve always had a strong knack for reading people and can pretty much always tell when someone is lying or fudging with the truth. Human behavior is interesting and reading how different someone’s gestures are or the tone, inflation of their voice is kind of fascinating to me. They should put me on a jury!
16. I Really, Really, REALLY Want a Pig.
I’ve always had an interest in pigs, but after learning so much more about them the past few years it’s high on my bucket list to rescue one from slaughter and spoil it rotten. Watching the way others talk about pigs and, of course, treat pigs, disgusts me and I have this innate to desire to adopt one and treat him or her like true royalty. If it’s a girl, I think I might even name her Posh. Posh Pig!
17. I’m Mean to Myself
This a sad admission, but while I feel like I’m very supportive of others – I struggle to be supportive of myself. In 2017, I’ve really focused on working to change this – reading different books, focusing more on meditation, writing a gratitude journal, positive affirmations, etc. – but it’s still not totally hardcoded in me yet to think the best of myself. I even struggle to be proud of accomplishments. While I love to celebrate others’ success, I somehow feel very uncomfortable acknowledging my own. Being nice to everyone but me is something I want to change. Positive vibes should start with yourself, right?
18. I’m a Night Owl and an Insomniac.
I feel these two things go hand in hand, so I lumped them together. Without question, nighttime is when I do my best work. Sucks that the rest of the world doesn’t work that way though, because that means usually I’m laying down to go to sleep – but ideas come flying into my head. From there, I’m left lying in the dark using the notepad on my iPhone to jot down ideas that I can follow up within the morning – and that ultimately leaves me wired. Then, I’m tossing and turning for ages before falling asleep, only to wake up feeling un-rested with major dark circles under my eyes. Coffee usually helps but without fail, my body will perk back up at 8 pm again. Basically, I am my best self after sunset and trying to make it in a world where everyone’s 9 to 5. The struggle is all too real. My friend recommended that I try a herbal remedy she relies upon herself to make sure she gets enough sleep. Apparently it works by relaxing the mind, so as long as I try to set my body clock to the right times, it should get rid of the issue of my mind going at 100mph as soon as my head hits the pillow. It can be ordered from https://www.fuse-health.com/ so I’m going to give it a whirl; I’ll try almost anything at this point, and it’s natural so it must be safe.
19. I Have a Strange Love for Bad SYFY Movies.
Yes, I know I know…everyone’s on board with Sharknado these days but my love of bad Syfy movies goes far deeper than that. I’ve been watching SYFY for years, way before sharks starting flying around in tornados. If the channel ever stops paying for such atrociously bad films, I’ll actually be heartbroken. Possibly even take to the streets in protest. My personal favorite is Super Shark but Arachnoquake is also up there. Sometimes, I sit thinking up bad Syfy movie ideas of my own and I have more than a couple I’d love to see made. Future career opportunities? I’m open.
20. I’m a ‘Novelist’ in Disguise.
I’ve written three full-length novels, none of which I’ve ever shown anyone or even talk about, really. Writing’s always been something of a secret hobby of mine, creating characters and immersing myself in their alternate universe. While so far, I’ve had no interest in sharing my stories…I DO have a fourth idea that I’ve started work on that maybe I’d let see the light of day down the road? Who knows. That’s the thing about art. Sometimes, it’s purely for yourself.
Okay then, there you have it! 20 things about me you probably didn’t know before.
Hopefully I didn’t bore you and was able to help you get to know me a little bit better. While Dream in Lace is my blog, I’ve never thought of it as a personal blog about me. Although, it seems only fitting to talk about myself…if only just a little.
I’d definitely love to hear your thoughts and if you have any questions, feel free to ask! While I haven’t exactly been the most “open book” of a blogger out there, I’m always ready to answer any questions you may have.
Also, if you’re a makeup fan – definitely check back on Sunday when I’ll be revealing an incredible DUPE for one of the BEST mascaras of all time. If you like mascara, or have eyes (which of course you do)…you won’t want to miss it. See you, then!
Stay stylish and keep chasing your dreams!
XOXO
Kelly
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