I think I’m starting to get it. Y’all think I’m pretty! Beautiful even! And Glamorous! I’m all blue/green/gray eyes and boobies! What’s more… I have brains! 
What’s not to love?
So I was completely touched and went all goo-goo ga-ga when Shelli at Minnesota Meets California was all… “You’re Beautiful!” *aw* First of all, Shelli is getting married cruise style and is going to have a blast! Destination wedding seems to be the way to go. Second, she can make some killer cakes. Her talent surpasses mine by about a thousand meters; you can check those out here. Also, as if that’s not enough, you should see her cookies!!! She’s a fantastic mother and has a heart of gold so honestly, I am humbled by her. Thank you Shelli!
So here we go with the rules… always with the rules. I’m supposed to tell you seven things you might not already know about me and then give this award away to seven deserving bloggers that I think are beautiful.
The Seven:
1. I am going back to school to major in English Literature with a minor in Web and Graphic Design. You’re shocked. I know. At the ripe old age of 28 I will be joining the ranks of 18 year olds everywhere only I’ll be wearing a backpack with a back massager. They have those, right? I’m beyond excited about this recent decision. It’s going to be a great year. (My horoscope said so…)
2. I don’t love eggplant or squash. (not including zucchini) I love all other veggies including brussels sprouts but for whatever reason those two skeeve me right out.
3. I love to fish. Yeah I know… I’m totally into MAC and purses and girlie crap, but I also love to get down and dirty and go camping, hiking, fishing, and don’t even think about putting the worm on for me, that’s my favorite part! R and I were talking about this today and I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned it here. I have a picture somewhere of my bass. I threw her (yeah, of course it was a girl!) back. For one thing, I’d rather eat a Walleye than a Bass and she was a gorgeous fish. She deserved to swim around a little more. Plus, Bass are kind of the idiot fish. They definitely ride the short bus in their school. They will bite anything. A fake worm, a rubber frog, whatever. They’re all about shiny things which leads me to believe that they’re all a bunch of big dumb girls. But I love them. They’re fun to catch. (Holy cow I found it!!! Pardon my morning breath at 7am…) This was my 17.5 inch pretty bass. It was crazy early, there’s a bathing suit under there somewhere. I had on pants, shorts, my swimsuit, a tank top, a shirt and a sweatshirt. Hello layers! It’s cold in the morning fog yo! (Yes, even in the hot hot summer.) I am seriously all kinds of glee in this picture too. I love it!
that's called thumbing a bass with sharp ass teeth. she was feisty. you can see her tail being all flippy.
4. I’m biased but I happen to think that Lake Michigan has the MOST beautiful sunsets in the world. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to go to my spot and watch the sunset. It’s absolutely gorgeous. Here are some pictures from a late night fishing adventure… no fish but look at this sunset! And this is NOTHING. Sometimes it lights up the ENTIRE sky. *swoon*
5. I secretly love Bon Jovi. Not that it’s like any of you closet MmmBoppers (you know who you are, you cougars), but really… I love his music. And I know almost of the words to his songs and will totally rock out with my hairdryer blowing my hair away from my face pretending to be in a music video singing the songs. (With my hair brush as the microphone, duh.) Same goes for Miley Cyrus’ Party in the USA. You can blame Oviler for that. (Noddin’ my head like yeah, Movin’ my hips like yeah…) It’s totally sexy in *my* mirror.
6. I love coffee, this is so secret, but I am also a big fan of cool tea pots. If I could collect anything it would be teapots and water pitchers. But I hate to dust because it makes me sick and coughy, so there goes that dream. Unless (!!!) one day when I get famous for writing a kick ass book and roll in dough from my successful Cafe Kallay then maybe I’ll hire a housekeeper and she can tend to that. Hm… there’s something to be said for stream of consciousness writing.
7. I’m failing miserably on my 100 Book List, but the point was to read more and that I *am* doing. So there.
Okay..
The Other Seven:
1. Christine @ Raised Q
2. M @ Blackberries to Apples
3. Monique @ A day in the life of a Surferwife
5. Sarah @ the fox den
6. Kelly @ Dare to be Domestic
See? I don’t *always* cop out. Just usually. Because singling people out feels good and wrong all at the same time. I’m a rebel, you’d think I’d like shit like that.
First!!
LOL! There is no way in hell you read the whole thing already. You’re such a cheater.
Excuse me? Yes, I did. From “I think I’m starting to get it” to “shit like that” tenjoo beddy mutts. I told you I am a fast reader. But, it’s ok. I understand. If we were dating, that would likely make you dump me, and say it’s not me, it’s you.
Totally. That’s way worse than a traffic violation mother fucker. Way worse.
Ok, sorry, always wanted to do that. I see people do it on the Onion’s posts, and, well, was curious as to what the fuss was all about. All of the haters are right, it turns out. I feel unfulfilled, and a bit idiotic. But, anyway, we’ll be able to do english homework together. Won’t that be fun?
Golly, yes!
Kallay, we totally need to be school buddies. I am attempting to get a degree AGAIN because I have no job and nothing better to do.
Oh and I totally love Bon Jovi too!
Score!!! *Snaps for Krysten* We can totally commiserate about school. I happen to love homework and class and blue ink pens. I can’t wait. I know reality is going to hit me sometime in the middle of the semester though when I have 4 assignments due the next day. I just know it. And it would seem that we are going back to school for the same reason so way to go us for taking the initiative!
dude, i LOVE bon jovi. so im glad i’m not alone there. and congrats on the award! which reminds me… i have been seriously slacking on posting some of mine. i should probably get onto that…
Yeah I’m usually a huge slacker when it comes to awards. A new goal is too keep up with them before I forget altogether. I always feel bad when that happens.
(yay bon jovi!!)
EEE! Thank you Kallay! I need to sit down and do this. I enjoy fishing too but next time I’m coming with you – I hate the worm. Something in me feels bad when I stab the suckers. And DO NOT give me a blood worm ICCCCKKKK!
Congrats on going back to school. IMO it’s never too late to go back. Although truth be told my main reasoning for not going back to get my web graphic design training in better tune is because the only good school here is a community college and well… I know for a face all the people will be 18 and I’m *cough33cough* But I really do want to add this to my resume so I might have to bite the bullet! You’re still young girl – work it! ox
And for the record, I’m all about Bon Jovi circa Slippery When Wet and I even enjoy Bed of Roses.
And I would totally pay to see your hair dryer music videos!
Y’all love Bon Jovi! This is very good news for my pride. I was self conscious. Now? Not so much… Freak flag is flying!
You can totally go back to school at 33. If Shelli can do it at 37 with honors… we can totally do this!
I will totally make your hook for you! I love it. The slimier the better! Looking forward to your award post!
face? I meant fact!
Okay, so i totally jam that Miley song in my car with the windows rolled down. But if i pull up to a stop and someone pulls up next to me, i feel the immediate need to either turn the volume way down or roll up the window. And it’s usually rolling up the window because the little song rocks. And i love that “nodding my head like yeah, moving my hips like yeah” too – my fave part. Also – “everybody’s in stilettos, i guess i never got the memo” – too fun.
And Bon Jovi is just hot. LOVE. We are SO on the same wavelength.
Thanks for the beauty! I will wear it with pride.
Haha!!! I totally do the roll up the window thing too. I also stop singing and look straight ahead and act like it’s totally NOT my car that is exuding all of this noise.
Bon Jovi is the shit.
Congrats on going back to school! That is fantastic. You are SO NOT too old, and it will be well worth it. Congratulations!!! And congrats on the award.
Smiles
Heather
Thank you! (times two!!)
I have to tell you Kallay dear, that I went back to school at the age of 37!! At age 39 I walked across the stage and received not one, but TWO degrees. AND, with Honors!
So if I can do it, YOU can do it!
Thanks for all the love as well, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!
And you never did tell me if you’re going to be able to make it to my Cali or Minnesota reception to make my wedding cake!!!!!!!!!!!!
XOXOXOX ~ Shelli
You officially lit a fire under my ass! Two degrees in TWO years? You’re a brainiac. I love it! I’m going to remember this when I’m feeling overwhelmed. I wonder if I can favorite a comment?
Also… we’ll talk about the cake. Haha! I’m actually (holy crap) talking with a girl who wants to PAY me to make her cake. It’s all very surreal. Who knew this would come of a friend’s cake? I sure didn’t. I actually have family that lives in Minnesota! Fancy that!
Thank you for the award!!! I get to reveal more weird shit about myself and that makes me very, very happy!
You’re calling out the cougars? Rawr. I once went to a Bon Jovi concert verrrry pregnant and bitchy. I still remember it like it was 20 years ago.
And fishing? I feel so bad for the worms, for the fish, for whoever is standing within ear shot…I just can’t do it anymore. I’m a semi-tree/fish hugger. Nemo did it to me.
Hooray for you going back to school! You will kick ass with your beautiful self.
You’re so welcome!
I love reading weird shit about people. It makes me feel like my weird stuff isn’t so weird after all. If I had the chance to go to a Bon Jovi concert… I would pee in my pants. Right there on the spot!!
Thank you for the vote of confidence!
I feel like a kid right now, for so many reasons. Love, school, work… I don’t know. It just feels good.
Also, if it makes you feel any better. I usually throw back what I catch. Like that girl I caught? Totally put her back. She was too pretty to stop swimming.
I think it is WONDERFUL that you are going back to school! I want to go back too, but I just don’t think I have the drive for it right now. You’re inspirational to me.
Fishing is somuchfun as long as I don’t have to use a real worm. At our lakehouse, we have the fake worms to trick the fish out and sometimes we put chicken on the hook. Did you know that fish like chicken? Kind of sick in a way.
And ironic!! “It tastes like chicken!”
I’m waiting for financial aid to go through but so far all lights are green!
I’m stoked.
Right…so you have single-handedly erased all of my confidence in my mad fishing skillz, yo, because all I ever catch is bass. Really? They’re shortbus fish? Damn. If I’m not catching fish, then I’m catching rainboots or twigs or water moccasins. So, I’ve always been really happy to catch an actual fish. And my dad used to drag me to Canada once a year for fishing expeditions (read: get up at 4 AM, fish until breakfast, eat, fish until lunch, eat, nap, fish until dark, eat, sleep). It’s exactly as much fun as it sounds. And I looked exactly as layered up as you do in this picture.
Congrats on your Beautiful Blogger award. Of COURSE you’re beautiful!! And not just because you bait your own hook!
Also? Bon Jovi…hello…Livin on a Prayer. Livin on the hopes that JBJ will recognize me as his non-size-zero life/soulmate. And I bet a marriage to him comes WITH a housecleaner!