1.
My middle name is Marie.
2.
In May of 2009, I graduated from High School.
3.
In May of 2013, I graduated from James Madison
University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and minor in Creative
Writing.
4.
I always wear a ring on my right index finger
that I purchased in Camden Market in London while studying abroad there.
5.
When I was 9 (almost 10), my family moved from
Connecticut to Maryland. I was
devastated by this move and was pretty much determined to make it not happen,
even if that meant living on the streets.
Needless to say, that didn’t happen.
6.
My best friend from JMU is Brittany.
7.
My best friend from high school is Chrystal.
8.
I discovered the YouTube community that I now
love through Ministry of Magic music video “Don’t Leave” sent to me by a friend
while I was studying abroad.
9.
I started this blog as a New Year’s resolution
in 2012.
10. In
addition to my two dogs, Charlie and Rosie, I also have a Beta Fish, named
Sheldon, after the character on The Big Bang Theory television show.
11. My
favorite color is Tiffany Blue, but this has no connection to the jewelry
store.
12. My
favorite Disney movies are Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, and Mulan.
13. I
have 1 younger brother, Stephen.
14. I
would rather purchase a book to add to my library than check it out of the
public library.
15. The
place I want to travel to most in the world is Rome (or Italy in general).
16. I
love Greek mythology.
17. In
10th grade, I broke my arm and had to have surgery and metal plates
put in.
18. In
12th grade, I had double knee surgery.
19. I
really want to be a Mom someday.
20. I
have seen Alex Goot in concert twice.
21. The
#1 most played song on my iTunes is Alex Goot’s version of “One More Night.”
22. I
was on the yearbook staff in high school and senior year was Editor-in-Chief.
23. I
was also a writer for my college yearbook for the first two years I attended.
24. While
studying abroad in London, I attended the red carpet premiere of the final
Harry Potter film. YES, I was one of the
crazy fans in Trafalgar Square and heard those iconic speeches first hand!
25. London
will always hold a special place in my heart, and I would definitely consider
moving there permanently.
26. I
love the Mario Party Games, particularly 5, 6, and 7.
27. I
love playing The Sims. I used to play
for the entire day without stopping when I was younger!
28. I
met Macklemore & Ryan Lewis when they performed at JMU!
29. During
my time at JMU, I was a part of the University Program Board (UPB). During my time with this organization, I
helped organize events, including set up and break down entire stages for
concerts!
30. Favorite
Starbucks drink is a White Chocolate Mocha.
31. Favorite
ice cream flavor is Mint Chocolate Chip.
32. I
prefer Justin’s Peanut Butter Cups to Reese’s Cups, but I LOVE both. (I can
thank Nikki Phillippi for this obsession)
33. The
first CD I ever owned was Britney Spear’s “Baby One More Time.”
34. I
love History, and almost majored in the subject at my university.
35. I
am very bad at journaling. I like
writing, and I think journaling can be very beneficial, but I just do not have
the discipline to do it.
36. I
am extremely slow when it comes to handwriting things. Small things like a note to myself are ok,
but something like a journal entry are impossible for me.
37. I hate the look and feel of raw meat.
38. I prefer raw veggies to cooked ones.
39. I am typically reading 3-4 books at a time.
40. I am a major planner- I will often have my
day planned out to the minute.
41. My favorite version of Mickey Mouse is the
one from the Sorcerer’s Apprentice in the original Fantasia movie.
42. My favorite animals are Pandas and Orcas.
43. My next dog will either be another Maltese
like Charlie, or a Yorkie.
44. My all time favorite book is Pride and
Prejudice, by Jane Austen.
45. A book that I think more people should read
is My Hands Came Away Red, by Lisa McKay.
46. My favorite phone app is Instagram (follow
me at “allisoncomments”).
47. My favorite Ben and Jerry’s ice cream flavor
is Half Baked. YUM!
48. I own three sets of Harry Potter books - one
hard cover, one paperback, and one British set that I purchased while studying
abroad.
49. From Grade 1 to Grade 12, I was a dancer.
Over the years, I did ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, and partnering.
50. I love TV shows, but I am horrible at
keeping up with them on a week by week basis.
I hope you all
learned a little something about me from this post and that it was interesting
for you all to read! Let me know what
kinds of posts you would like to see in the future on here in the comments
below! I’d greatly appreciate you’re
feedback!
Until next time,
Happy Reading!
Allison
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