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POLL: The former you
I saw this on another board, and thought it might be kinda fun...
1. When and where did you get married?
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same?
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids?
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids?
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
6. What kind of high-schooler were you?
7. What is your dream job?
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again?
9. What is something you regret?
10. What is something you'll never regret?
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago?
Re: POLL: The former you
1. When and where did you get married? July 28, 2007 at a little chapel in Port Gamble, WA (a cute, tiny little historic town on the Kitsap Penninsula)
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? I think so.
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? N/A
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? Date nights, quality time with DH. I worry that it'll become more and more about the kids, and less about the relationship & love that brought the kids here.
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Teacher
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? I was pretty shy & quiet. I started to come out of my shell a little my senior year, but that was still mostly just around my group of friends.
7. What is your dream job? Sometiems I think it'd be fun to be an event planner, especially weddings. But then I don't like the working weekends, and bridezilla aspects.
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again?Carefree. Is that a characteristic? I guess just the ability to be way more spontaneous.
9. What is something you regret? Overall, I really don't regret anything. I am a strong believer that everything happens for a reason. Though you may not see, or understand that reason at the time, someday you will.
10. What is something you'll never regret? Everything.
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? Hmm... 10 years ago, I had just moved back to WA from St. Louis. I was single, and having tons of fun with my girlfriends. It was a really great time in my life. So, I guess it's a toss up. I'm definitely not that person anymore, but I do like who I am now.
1. When and where did you get married? 3/21/09 at the Phoenix Art Museum
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? I don't have any regrets besides having to cut off the guest list after it hit 325. That sucked.
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? NA
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? Not much. I really look forward to everything that parenthood brings.
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? An astronaut.
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? I was relatively shy the first couple of years, and focused a lot on school.
7. What is your dream job? Teaching astrophysics/cosmology.
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? That's tough. I really don't know, since I think I've improved in most ways.
9. What is something you regret? Spending more time with my Dad.
10. What is something you'll never regret? Taking a chance with my DH.
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? Now.
1. When and where did you get married? 10/03/09 at Aldea.
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? Pretty much the same, but I think I'd do some more dress shopping.
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? N/A.
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? Sleep!
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Lawyer.
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? I was the honor student.
7. What is your dream job? If I had the talent, photographer or clothes designer.
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? Thinner body.
9. What is something you regret? A few exes.
10. What is something you'll never regret? Getting married.
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? Now!
1. When and where did you get married? May 2, 2009 at Sanctuary at WestWorld golf course in Scottsdale
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? I think I'd do most of it the same...I would have invited more people (since almost all of our out of state people didn't come). I also would have spent more time doing pictures with our bridal party...they are all such good friends and a huge part of our lives and we only got about 3 pictures of everyone together
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? n/a
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? I worry about losing the ability to spend time with friends...I like that I can go out after work without a second thought, or when DH has to work late I can meet a friend for drinks and dinner. I know I'll still be able to do that stuff, but it will be different.
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? a pediatrician
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? Hmm...I was quiet and somewhat shy, very focused on my schoolwork, but I was also a cheerleader so I somehow made my way into the "popular" crowd, but never really felt like I fit in very well. I much preferred college to high school, I feel like thats really when I came into my own.
7. What is your dream job? interior designer
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? I don't know...I think overall I have more characteristics that I like about myself today than I ever did before
9. What is something you regret? Not continuing with things I loved (playing flute and cheerleading/dancing)
10. What is something you'll never regret? the C's I got in school the semester I met my husband! I turned out to be a great nurse even with C's in biology and nutrition and I have an amazing guy
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? definitely now, in every way
1. When and where did you get married? May 24, 2008 in Binghamton, NY
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? I'd do most the same yes....but I would have different bridesmaid dresses, a different photographer, make the candy table a little nicer....just materialistic things. Nothing too big. I loved my day though!!
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? no kids
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? my SLEEP!! haha
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A Pediatrician
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? shy, a goodie goodie
7. What is your dream job? Photographer
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? ???
9. What is something you regret? Not going to school for what I really wanted to be....a Photographer. Everyone told me I wouldn't make any money! :-(
10. What is something you'll never regret? Marrying DH and moving to AZ.
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? Def. now!
1. When and where did you get married? 05/06/07 in Hudson, NH at the Alvine Chapel.
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? Ummm, parts of it? I would have dress shopped a bit more. I went in with one dress in mind and tried only that dress on. I wish I would have shopped more, as in the end, I thought my dress was kind of lame. Also, I would have stuck with my original reception site over the one we went too in the end.
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids?
My life outside of the house. Being able to come and go as I wish..
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? N/A
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
What didn't I want to be... A Lawyer, a Teacher...
6. What kind of high-schooler were you?
The girl with the kid? LOL... I had Chad when i was a Junior in High School. But before that, I was a soccer player, not shy.. not popular but everyone got along and knew eachother. We had about 350 in our class and for the most part we were super close... After I had Chad, I had no life outside of school full time and working 40 hours a week after school, haha! So I guess I was quiet then?
7. What is your dream job?
The last couple of months I've really been digging the idea of cake making. I am even considering going to some classes and such. Just have to get all the right tools first..
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again?
I'd like to be more outgoing when it comes to meeting people. I have like 4 friends here in AZ and mostly that is because I am to quiet I think..
9. What is something you regret?
Having Chad at such a young age
10. What is something you'll never regret?
Having Chad at such a young age. Funny how you can regret it and not regret it at the same time. I think having Chad forced me to change myself 100%. Before him, I partied a little, my grades were C's at Best. When I was pregnant....Everyone said I'd drop out and go on welfare... yeah I graduated top in my class while working full time paying my own bills in my own house... But I lost a bit of my "youth" because of my decisions... So it goes both ways.... Wow... that was a lot, haha
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago?
I'm pretty much the same now as I was then... But I'm married now...
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? Yes, though I would have moved around where I spent some of the moolah.
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? um umum, I've been a mama for a long time so idk? I 'grew up' with the Gman in some ways. I miss sleep right now
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? this isn't applicable for me, but I have to tell ya that having kids is the greatest and while your fears are fine and you may mourn your losses some you will be greatly rewarded in smiles and poopy diapers
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? a movie star turned philanthropist
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? I was an honor student, thespian and the school mascot--surprised?
7. What is your dream job? yikes--event planner, diy maven, and um a movie star turned philanthropist
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? I think I'm mostly the same as I've always been?
10. What is something you'll never regret? oof, as a parent I should say my kids? Something I have no control over? Having the same friends for like my whole whole life? I think so much is part of the big man's plan that I really focus on not having regrets (not that I'm good at it lol)
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? Now, your thirties and awesome and dirty (K, that's for you!)
1. When and where did you get married? Stonebridge Manor (Mesa) May 15, 2009.
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? Ohhh many changes: cut the guest list in half, scrap the fancy venue, above all I would not let my MIL buy the bar (she bought ALL bottom shelf) my alchy family was upset...
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? N/A
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? Spontaneity
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Baker
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? The loser/hermit crab kind.
7. What is your dream job? Own a bakery
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? I guess my lack of cake addiction
9. What is something you regret? Our apartment. We could've lived rent free in one of my parents properties while we house hunted.
10. What is something you'll never regret? Marrying Casey (was this a trick question?)
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? Considering I was 9 ten years ago, yes I like myself better now.
Can't wait to meet my baby boy!
1. When and where did you get married? July 15th, 2007 on Coronado Island, San Diego
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? Absolutely-- it was small, intimate and completely "us"- I didn't let anyone influence any decision we made
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? Um, I already miss staying up past 11pm, LOL!
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? Our friends- they're all single and they don't really get what I'm going through now or how our lives will be drastically different
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? An architect
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? A dork, but I didn't realize it! I also hung out with the cowboys/hicks
7. What is your dream job? An interior designer
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? I'm not sure...
9. What is something you regret? No regrets! Seriously!
10. What is something you'll never regret? Moving to AZ. My family was so mad, most still are, but Sacramento was just wayyyy too small and I've had so many more opportunities here!
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? Now- I have more confidence, I'm much smarter and more driven. I was sooo lost when I graduated high school, I just wanted to party and have fun!
1. When and where did you get married? -July 18, 2009, Las Vegas, NV
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? Yes, but the only thing would be who would be my MOH. My MOH sucked major butt, I saw her for 5 mins one day, just at the ceremony, and tour dinner that's' it. She didn't even want to come to my hotel room to help me get dressed because it was too hot to cross the street. I was at Harrah's and she was at Cesar's. My friend from Boston was more of a MOH then her and she wasn't into he wedding. Ok sorry for that, I am still mad about it.
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? N/A
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? Not being able to travel
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A truck driver like my dad
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? I don't know, a good one, made good choices and I was in any type of group either.
7. What is your dream job? Photographer
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? I am not sure about this
9. What is something you regret? my last ex, I hated him, not sure why I stayed almost two years.
10. What is something you'll never regret? Falling in love with Jason. My friend (MOH) met him first and then we talked and she said it was ok but really deep down I think she is mad about it.
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? Now, I've grown up so much, I've learned a lot too.
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1. When and where did you get married? 12/21/2006, estate home in paradise valley.
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? i would've eloped somewhere fun, hott, & wild and spent good $$$ on a great photog!
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? n/a
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? n/a
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? hahaha. a model. i'm plesantly plump and 5'3' hahaha.
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? fresh and soph yrs i guess somewhat popular - dated 'the' football player, jr yr the b!tch of the school - haha, sr yr popular nerdy type friends with just about everyone, hs news weather girl
7. What is your dream job? (educated) stay at home wife
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? skinny self!
9. What is something you regret? my first time - i was dating my off again on again hs bf told him that i did it while we were broken up. big fat lie. we did it 'our' but really 'mine' first time in the back seat of my parents suv in a cul da sac. romantic right!?!
10. What is something you'll never regret? buying our townhouse. even though its not a 'house' and def a pos but it's ours!
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? most def now!!
1. When and where did you get married? Got married October 1, 2005 in our family church in NJ.
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? Yes, just extend the party an hour or two and hire a cigar roller for my hubby, but everything else would be the same!!
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? She's not here yet but I miss sleeping on my back currently! LOL But I know we are going to miss the pick up and go ability.
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? Time and very close relationship with my hubby.
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A marine biologist and a mom.
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? Quiet, I never found my niche or group of friends. High school was a difficult time for me.
7. What is your dream job? I'm not really sure.
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? Being a little more outgoing. I'm a shy, quiet person now.
9. What is something you regret? Not spending more time with my grandma.
10. What is something you'll never regret? Marrying my high school sweetheart. It was the best decision we ever made and we are so happy together.
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? Better now, I've grown and learned so much. Myself 10 years ago was so young and foolish
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? nope, I'd probably be even more lax than I was
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? I miss just being able to get up and do something whenever I want. Now Lucy has naps etc and I'd rather have a happy kid and not go as many places than a cranky one and go all over
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids?
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? a physical therapist
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? haha ask Stacy since we went to school together- I was a geek/jock, how do you do that? I don't know, but I was big into music and big into sports. I wish I had more self confidence/respect back then
7. What is your dream job? SAHM with a Personal Grocery shopping business
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? being more spontaneous
9. What is something you regret? I try not to regret things because God has used them in my life
10. What is something you'll never regret? having my baby girl
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? now for sure
1. When and where did you get married? May 22, 2010, a Lutheran Church in Ahwatukee and Arizona Grand for the reception
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? Absolutely!
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? no kiddos for me
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? free time and being able to do stuff at the last minute with friends - or random road trips with my girl friends.
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? a lawyer
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? I dunno, I straight A?s inseparable from my friends and I was a Cheerleader and then Dancer.
7. What is your dream job? Shoe designer or event planner
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? I think I have only really dropped the bad characteristics. Maybe I was a BIT more outgoing when I was younger?
9. What is something you regret? Some lost friendships and the occasional headaches I gave my parents because, while I was a really good kid, when I did something bad it was usually REALLY bad.
10. What is something you'll never regret? Becoming friends with my friend Renee, who introduced me to my husband, and joining Chi Omega in college. Both have changed my life more than I could have ever known from the beginning.
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? Now because I get to be married to my amazing husband and I am such a better person than I was as a teenager.
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1. When and where did you get married?
-April 26th, 2008 in at Beaches Sandy Bay in Negril Jamaica.
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same?
-No, I would have backed out like I wanted to. Though I would have still planned it the same. Minus the guy I married my wedding ROCKED!
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids?
-My sanity? Oh no, I already lost that...
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
-An Actress.
6. What kind of high-schooler were you?
-I was a good kid. Always got good grades (straight As, woot woot!) and was pretty well behaved.
7. What is your dream job?
-Wedding Photographer! I love living the dream.
I'd also love to own a B&B in the Caribbean or something.
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again?
-Um... I can't really think of anything for this!
9. What is something you regret?
-Everything happens for a reason, even the bad stuff.
10. What is something you'll never regret?
-Everything I've ever done. Regret is a waste of time.
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago?
-Um... life was really fun 10 years ago and I was a little more clueless but I really like who I am now.
1. When and where did you get married?
March 19th, 2010 - The Wright House in Mesa, AZ
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same?
Sure, it was perfect for us, the only thing I may have done differently would be to get a different photog. mine has been a bit of a headache, still waiting for the professional photos!
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids?
one-one-one time with the hubby
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to work in a zoo with the monkeys
6. What kind of high-schooler were you?
Band Geek and Honor student.
7. What is your dream job?
hmm... I enjoy the flexibility and challenges my ER job has now , it's the management I would change a bit.
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again?
maybe more compassion? I guess. The ER has kinda hardened me a bit.
9. What is something you regret?
I agree that even the bad stuff we learn from for a reason, but if I could change something, I wouldn't have bought my small house in the ghetto a few years ago that now DH and I are outgrowing with the little one on the way.
10. What is something you'll never regret?
Marrying my best friend in the world.
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago?
now. It's amazing how much can change in 10 years.I'm bored, I will play along.
1. When and where did you get married?
11.22.08~ Corona Ranch Here in Phoenix.
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same?
Hell no! I tell DH on an almost weekly basis that if we ever win the lotto we are having a "vow renweal" so I can throw another wedding! Ours was good, but Our budget was tight, so I did what I could with it.
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids?
My privacy in the bathroom. lol
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A flight attendant...I had some seriously lofty goals. No pun intended.
6. What kind of high-schooler were you?
The kind that showed up with hair still teased all high from a night out at the dance clubs. I leaned more toward the goth/wierd girl side....but had friends in every circle.
7. What is your dream job?
To own my own wedding & event planning/invite boutique
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again?
to be care free agian...is that a characteristic!?!
9. What is something you regret?
No regrets. Every action, mistake, poor judgement all lead me to where I am now. And I am happy with now.
10. What is something you'll never regret?
making the choice to not be a party girl anymore.
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago?
Now. 10 years ago I was in my first major relationship, I was unhappy and gained 60 pounds because of it.
1. When and where did you get married? 10/10/09 - Florence, AZ
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? pretty much, I would change a few little things but overall yes.
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? n/a
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? sleep
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? doctor and teacher
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? very active- choir, student council, honor society, etc
7. What is your dream job? child counselor (birth-3 years old)
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? hmm, not sure on this one, maybe the dedication/focus/determination I had during my gymnastics years
9. What is something you regret? Quitting gymnastics when I did.
10. What is something you'll never regret? Moving to CO for vet tech school
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? now
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? For the most part. I would change a few things and would have saved more money so we weren't cutting it so tight right at the end.
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? Spontaneity. For the most part I can bring the LO with wherever I go because she is so well behaved but I miss going out with my girlfriends more often.
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids?
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? I was pretty quiet and focused on school the first 2 years and then opened up and partied more the last 2. I was friends with people of all groups but still stuck to my close circle of friends.
7. What is your dream job? Still a teacher
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? More carefree
9. What is something you regret? I try to not think about regrets. If anything happened different in my life then I wouldn't be where I am today.
10. What is something you'll never regret? Giving my DH a chance when I did
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? Definitely now in every way.
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1. When and where did you get married? Feb. 10, 2006 - Goodyear, AZ (Pebble Creek - Tuscany Falls Clubhouse)
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? Basically, yes. I would likely not bother with table cameras and have tea-length bridesmaid dresses (I didn't like them at the time, but I love them now).
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? Just a lot of me time. I miss being able to get up and go do what I want whenever I want. Going out to dinner, driving up to Phoenix for girls' nights on a whim, etc. It's not that I don't ever do these things, but they are definitely a LOT fewer and farther between, and definitely harder.
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? I used to worry about losing my patience. I've never really been much of a kid person, but I've totally turned into one. I was scared I would get mad and frustrated easily. And not that I don't have my moments on occasion, but thankfully it is a lot easier (so far) to keep my patience with her than I thought it would be. I just never wanted to be the mom who yells at her kids all the time.
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? In my fantasy world, I wanted to be a Broadway star (singing, dancing, acting, etc). In reality, I am an ok singer on my best day, and usually not very good. I'm a TERRIBLE dancer (mostly due to zero training or classes, and also due to a complete lack of talent and grace...), and an ok actress (again, on my best day), and was terribly shy. But ADORED being on stage anyway. So, the reality of that was obviously just never, ever going to happen. I also wanted to work for Disney Parks (and I even did the college program out in Disney World - a total dream come true for me, especially since I was in Entertainment), but ultimately, I was SO homesick, and knew it wasn't in the cards for me to be that far from my best friends and family for my whole life. So, I didn't follow through with that dream after college. I also wanted to be a teacher, and I became one. So, there you go.
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? Mostly goody-two-shoes. I had lots of AP and accelerated classes, and worked really hard to get straight A's (but I lived with B's if I got them). I did a few rebellious things here and there though. And theatre brought me out of my shell a lot. I used to be unbelievably shy, and I was still pretty shy and quiet throughout high school, but less so after being in theatre.
7. What is your dream job? Um... see above. If I had a genie in a bottle, I would wish for the body and talent of a Broadway star (singing, dancing, acting). Also, working for Disney would still be a dream come true if I could convince like 20 certain important people in my life to pick up and come with me... ;-) I really do adore teaching though. A lot. For my reality world, it's pretty awesome. Even in spite of all the hard stuff involved with it and all the time it takes out of my personal/family life.
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? To be thinner. Not that I was ever super skinny, but I'd go back to my body of like 14-22 in a heartbeat.
9. What is something you regret? Gaining all the weight I've gained. I hate it. And it is so hard for me to find the motivation to lose it even though I know that I need to.
10. What is something you'll never regret? Marrying my husband and especially having Isabella. Never, ever, ever. I know that seems so cliche and obvious, but she is the best thing I ever did in my whole life. I love her so, so, so very much. On a more fun note - I will never, ever regret doing the Walt Disney World College Program - OMG. What an amazingly fun experience and dream come true. That was one of the most exciting and fun times of my life.
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? Aspects of each. Physically - I totally like myself better at 20. I was in reasonably decent shape (not perfect, but I was ok with my body). I also had a lot more confidence, although it didn't always feel like it. I love myself as a mother and wife now, and I love the place in my life that I am in right now. I feel wiser (for lack of a better word) now, and overall my life feels pretty amazing right now.
2. If you had to do it all over, would you do your wedding the same? YES! Everything was perfect
3. For the moms, what's something you miss about pre-kids? N/A
4. For the non-moms, what's something you worry about losing once you have kids? Sleep! Only kind of serious, I am very excited to be a mom
5. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A doctor
6. What kind of high-schooler were you? Social Butterfly, I was involved in everything, I am still the same way
7. What is your dream job? I would love to own my own wine bar! More realistically I would love to be a professor, I am working my way towards that, just finished my Masters.
8. What is a characteristic that you once had that you'd like to have again? Hum, I am not sure. I guess being care-free, but alas I had to grow up and have responsibilities. Boo
9. What is something you regret? No regrets
10. What is something you'll never regret? Moving for my boyfriend. It was a scary decision since we were not engaged and I was moving to a place where I knew no one but him, but I just new deep in my heart that I wanted to be with him. Luckily it worked out, we are married now.
BONUS question: Do you like yourself better now or 10 years ago? Now