20 facts you should know about me

 I have been working on this blog for a couple of months now and I realized I haven’t really told you a lot about myself. So here goes…

1. My middle name is Michelle! When I was a child I went through a phase that  was not a fan of my first name, now I like it quite a bit. So I am Amber Michelle!
2. My favorite song at the moment is Perfect Strangers by Jonas Blue. I really am loving this one right now, I LOVE a wide variety of music!!! https://youtu.be/Ey_hgKCCYU4
3. How old are you? I am 27, I will be 28 in June.
4. Why did you decide to start this blog? When I was 19 I decided I wanted to start a blog. I always loved writing and journaling. It is my dream to become a published author before I die. Also, way back in the day when MySpace was the thing in high school I blogged there and before that I used Xanga. Ironically, I received this achievement recently. I signed up this account 8 years ago and didn’t post anything until February 2017. For info about my blog and it’s name check out How did you get that name?
   
5. Do you have any pets? I have 2 cats, Leela and Shmegal.
6. Are you in a relationship? Yes! I have been with my boyfriend for almost 7 yrs.
7. What is your coffee order? Raspberry White Mocha made with Almond milk or soy milk. Otherwise, I use my Kuerig daily.
8. I am a Denver Broncos fan! 
9. I am an Introvert. It sounds kind of silly saying that while writing about my life but I am very much an Introvert who has extroverted traits.
10. I ♡♡♡ LOVE reading! I am an an avid reader. My favorite books are vast and varied but The Bell Jar has always been a favorite.
11. I am savvy at getting great deals. I enjoy doing reviews on products and enjoy freebies and discounts. I plan to do a post about some of my sources to help you guys get some too!
12. I have struggled with my weight almost my entire life. In honesty and full disclosure, I have struggled with eating disorders of different types throughout my life.
13. I have two sisters, and I am the oldest. My sister Ashleigh is 25 and Abbeygayle is 17. I also have 4 step-siblings.
14. I had to grow up pretty fast. My dad was diagnosed with esophageal cancer when I was 14 and passed away when I was 15. I miss him everday.
15. I hate birds. I think some are pretty but I really just don’t like them.
16. I enjoy doing makeup and hair. I went to school for cosmetology. I didn’t complete my courses because it wasn’t the right thing for me.
17. I am extremely sarcastic. A lot of times people don’t know if I am being serious.
18. I should have been born in a much earlier decade. I have a great love for the oldies especially Motown music, film noir and learning about different times.
19. What is my main goal for this blog? I hope that I can help even just 1 person. Maybe that means helping someone feel a little less alone, maybe it’s teaching someone about a new product or sharing my weight loss journey and quest for self improvement with the world. Whatever it is I just hope I can make 1 person smile.
20. “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – E.E. Cummings, a favorite of mine.

♡Amber 

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