Birthday Week! Sharing 28 things you may not know about me :)

Yes, its my birthday week! Are you a person that celebrates your birthday? I find myself celebrating but I like to treat myself more then anything. I want to get a good piece of cake, and a massage. Oh, and see a few friends and drink a glass of wine..

This year my birthday feels extra crazy, 1st- the pandemic and 2nd- Saskatchewan just had a record breaking snow storm this past weekend. I am not even sure if the roads will be all cleared for me to get anywhere.

Since I love celebrating my birthday, I thought I would share 28 things you may not have known about me

1) I have broken my nose THREE times and completely tore out my nasal cavity that I needed emergency surgery to breath the third time. The first time was on a trampoline, double bounce will get you. The second time waiting for a pop fly in outfield, and the third, while curling.

2) I have always had thin and fine hair, and when I was younger my mom decided to give me perm to give my hair more body ( I couldn't find any photos, but I do remember the smell).

3) The first time I ever tasted a beer I was in grade 5. My sister had a few friends over and they were drinking and I was told that I could only stay with them if I was able to drink one whole beer. Well I tried and then spit it right out all over her friends.

4) On almost every single trip I take abroad I end up injuring myself. I have yet to be in hospital, so I take that as a win.

5) Even though I have natural dark brown hair now, I was originally a blond hair babe till about 7 years old.

6) I have always wanted to be a registered nurse, why? Im not exactly sure just something deep within maybe? Now here I am and have been nursing for 5 years.

7) I originally got into nursing in Reddeer, but decided last minute to move closer to home and take a year of arts and science. After that years of arts I got into nursing in Saskatoon. No regrets I was able to transfer a few credits and was able to take less classes during nursing as well as I met the best friends around.

8) I have been journaling and meditating for five years and it has changed my life for the good. I am more relaxed, and know my dreams and have plans to get there.

9) I grew up on a farm, and did all the farm work. Most people have a hard time believing that I am able to drive a tractor and carry equipment around. Growing up my job was feeding the cows everyday at 6am and I was definitely my dads little shadow for most of my upbringing.

10) I am opinionated. Most people, who know me already know this. Sometime people take it negatively but I think it is a great thing for people to have opinions and beliefs with knowledge to back it up

11) I love to travel and have a dream to travel the world.

12) Wood wick candles are my favourite. They sound just like a small wood burning fire and it is so soothing.

13) I used to play all the sports my small town had to offer. I actually thought I was fairly decent at sports, until I moved to the city. When I moved to the city I quickly realized I that I was not great at sports.

14) I have not read the last three books of Harry Potter. The books were so big and found them intimidating.

15) I learned how to drive when I was 5 years old. My dad called it my farmers drivers license. I like to think that this has taught and prepared me for all sorts of driving situations.

16) I have ski dived twice, clipped jumped twice, and bungee jumped once. Im addicted to the adrenaline.

17) I make the BEST homemade Halloween costumes. I always have so much fun doing them. It brings me joy making people laugh.

18) I have a scar on my right forearm from climbing on the counter and falling into the slow cooker. I just wanted some salt for my fries!!

19) I swear. A Lot

20) I prefer white wine over red. Spiced rum is usually my go to drink.

21) I have been crocheting for over 6 years and love making blankets, scarves and toques. I even had a little instagram page to sell my items. Then that account was hacked and I never got it back.

22) I will try almost anything once!!

23) I spent five week volunteering at a nursing clinic in a rural town in Kenya. It was the best experience I had in my early 20s. You definitely learn so much about yourself. I also really learned how to appreciate the small things.

24) For someone who works shift work and has the funkiest sleeping patterns my body can not sleep in. A sleep in for me is 8 am!! It's sometimes the worst. Morning naps are my favourite. Call me the nap queen.

25) I used to teach skating and figure skating all of my high school years. I had so much fun teaching the kiddos learning to skate and see them progress over the years. I still enjoy skating from time ti time. It is a great skill to have.

26) My favourite animal is a penguin. Not specific to a particular kind. But I love them so much that I have a plan to travel to Antartica to see them. I have seen the odd penguin in other countries, but nothing will better better than going to Antartica.

27) I am prepared for almost anything. You hurt your ankle walking I somehow have a tensor, the bag I carry is connected to Narnia. I plan all my trips and and learned to expect the unexpected.

28) I originally started this blog because I was to be moving to Australia and wanted to share my adventures and experiences with friends and family. #covid2020. I also had this blog name saved for six years.