get to know me beyond a bio...
*I like pink (case in point, my website)
*I nearly failed home economics. I also sucked at science. Yet I persevered and became a nutritionist and I can cook. I cannot sew, don’t ask me to fix the hole in your pants.
*I temporarily assisted a food photographer (I won't name drop), and I mean temporary. That's why my food photos make you drool.
*I like that people call me "enthusiastic and animated" cause I am. If I had to describe myself briefly, I'd say,"I feel like a hybrid of a care bear crossed with "bubbles" from the power puff girls that inhaled a tank of laughing gas." I'm sweet but sometimes sour. (I'm human).
*I'm probably fueled by coffee (before noon). A day without it confuses me. I've tried. But I'll make life interesting and toss in a chai tea here and there.
*I smile a lot. Sometimes this confuses people. I'm just a happy person.
*On the flip side, sometimes I'm super cranky. People don't believe this. Ask my husband, no wait, don't. I was a bitchy teenager just like the rest. But I was hungry so it's not really my fault.
*My pet peeve is people who drive under the speed limit or honk at you and it's been 5 seconds at the switch of a light. Meditate will ya?
*I sometimes snort laugh. (insert snort laugh).
*I once fell off a treadmill. Well, I actually hung on for dear life, my pants did not. I had to go to the ER and had burns on my shins. Yup.
*I sing. I used to be a wedding singer. I was in an A capella group at the University of Maryland. I Almost made a career out of it. But I geeked out on science and fitness instead. I still sing. You can listen to me sing here.
*I’ve always secretly wanted to audition for American Idol and/or The Voice but too scared to do it.
*I’ve gong to Gong Camp, twice and Kirtan Leadership Camp once.
*I don’t like bugs.
*I don’t like people who are “one uppers.”
*I was a band geek, still am a geek. Played the glakensphiel (who the hell knows how to spell that?), flute, oboe, piano and guitar.
*I have food phases. You'll learn about that if you follow me on any of the social media sites I am addicted to, p.s. become my bff on instagram will ya? Oatmeal is hot right now along with all things pumpkin spice and apples.
*I like lists and bullet points. Makes me feel organized and efficient. (I like the word, efficient). Type A? Yes.
*I am not a morning person though I desperately try to convince myself that I am. Nope. I will only wake up before 7 am for 1) yoga (like on a retreat yoga somewhere tropical or 2) an awesome vacation. Try not to socialize with me before 8 am.
*I freaking love chia seeds. I'm pretty sure some of them are lurking under my cabinets making chia pets. Yay, I hope one is a puppy.
*I love yoga (duh).
*I love fitness and a good sweaty workout.
*I willingly hold plank pose and will make you do it to, and you'll like it (insert evil laugh).
*I buy books, I have books oozing out of places, under my couch (shhhh), stacked up as a coffee table (I know, genius), in boxes, in storage, at mom's house (thanks ma-you can probably chuck em). I never finish a book {well, I finished the Twilight series but that was an audiobook - love vampires}. I believe in osmosis. But I will keep buying them.
*I am nostalgic about my childhood. I remember camping, the jersey shore, the adirondack house, roasting marshmallows and canoeing.
*I have suffered from an ED {eating disorder}, BDD {body dysmorphia disorder}, IBS {irritable bowel syndrome}, anxiety and depression. It’s made me want to help others heal and survive the same.
*I love what I do, which makes me a very fortunate person cause it's all about making others feel good.
*I believe in laughing every damn day, especially at yourself, or if someone trips and falls {doesn't actually get hurt}.
*I hope you'll stick around, say hello, connect with me. I'm friendly and huggy. Not in a weird kinda way. I don't just hug people {and especially not NOW cuz COVID-19}. But Hugs are free, and sweet and warm. Instagram people.
*I love music. It fuels me. If a good song comes on I get goose bumps, I might cry, I might start dancing on a table. I'm definitely having a solo concert in my car so don’t bother honking if you see me, I’m busy.
*I'm creative at odd hours, and here I am, writing at midnight. I'm gonna go meditate and spray the shit out of my bedroom with some lavendar oil now. You better get some too, are you reading this at 3 am?
*I recently started a mini fire in my kitchen.
*I like naps.
*I’m obsessed with my dog, Hercules.
*I used to be called and referred to as “the YONUT” - yoga teacher / nutritionist = YO + NUT
*I really wanna dye my hair pink, but don't have the guts to do it cuz it will probably wreck my hair.
*I have a potty mouth. I say shit and dammit a lot. I drop the F bomb. I'm trying to cut back on that shit. Sh**. That's better, you get the point.
*I’m on instagram for the dogs and cute animals and morons doing stupid things {yes that’s an actual feed}.
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