26 Things About Me

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I can’t believe that my 26th birthday is already here! I still sometimes accidentally say 24 when asked how old I am 😅 I have always loved documenting my favorite things at a certain age to be able to look back and reflect. My parents even have a big stack of journals containing these factoids back home! I think it’s a fun way to look back on who you were during that time and who you are in the present. So, in honor of turning 26 and beginning a new chapter, here’s 26 things about me!

1. College/Major

Majored in Public Relations & Advertising at DePaul University here in Chicago. No regrets, it was such a great experience!

2. Hometown

I grew up in Rockford, IL

3. Starbucks Order

Iced Chai Teas in the Summer during the warm months and Blonde Caramel Cappuccinos for when it’s cold out!

4. Top Three Songs On Spotify

Wake Me Up – Avacii, Moonlight (BKAYE Remix) – Grace VanderWaal, She Sets The City On Fire – Gavin Degraw

5. Ethnicity

Puerto Rican and Irish

6. In My Free Time I Can Be Found…

Trying new restaurants, checking out popular local events #basic, planning ahead for content, choreographing dances in my head, organizing pins on Pinterest, daydreaming about vacation, online shopping

7. Favorite Movie

Shawshank Redemption

8. Fun Fact

I danced competitively middle school through senior year of college & founded DePaul University’s first competition dance company, Ignite Dance Company. I now dance with All About Dance’s adult company!

9. Favorite Spot for a Special Dinner

RPM Steak

10. Top Three TV Shows

Gossip Girl, Sex and the City, and Riverdale. Fun Fact: I’ve seen the whole Gossip Girl series 3x through!

11. Favorite Color

Millennial Pink

12. Dream Job

I would love nothing more than for Sweating Champagne to be it’s own full-time brand! Blogging has given me the opportunity to mix my passion of writing with my love for trends and creating an aesthetic. It is what makes me the most happy 🙂 In the meantime, I would love to be a Content or Social Media Manager for a brand or company that incorporates a Millennial voice with a trendy motto!

13. In Another Life, I Believe I Was…

A witch. Hands down.

14. Top Brunch Spots

Summer House Santa Monica, The Hampton Social, Three Arts Cafe Club, Public House

15. Favorite Comedian

Kevin Hart

16. What I Secretly (Or Not So Secretly) Get Really Excited For

Fantasizing where to go next for vacation, Harry Potter themed things (where my Slytherins at??), rhinestoned items, finding new songs on Spotify’s Release Radar playlist every Friday, horoscopes, finding an Instagramable item of food, taking personality quizzes

17. Relaxation Method of Choice

Hot bath with epsom salt. I usually do a face mask at the same time!

18. Favorite Beauty Products

BareMinerals’ Moxie Plumping Lip Gloss (I use shade ‘Rebel’), Almay’s ‘Naturalista’ Eyeshadow Palette, Maelle Beauty’s Wrinkle Away Day & Night Cream

19. Top 3 Chicago Restaurants

Chicago Q, Quartino, STK

20. Something Annoying About Me

I get motion sick at the drop of a hat. Super annoying. This applies in the car, on a plane, on rollercoasters, ON BOATS, and sometimes even just sitting or standing (I wish I was kidding). Working to find solutions!

21. If Lost, You Can Find Me…

In New York City

22. Go-To Fitness Classes

FYD 12 at All About Dance, C2 at CorePower Yoga, & Barre Code at The Barre Code

22. Preferred Chicago Pizza

While Lou Malnati’s and Pequod’s come close, Giordano’s cheese deep dish and thin crust are my favorite! I just love all the sauce.

23. Song I’d Most Like to Choreograph a Dance To Right Now

In My Blood – Shawn Mendes

24. Hardest Thing I Find About Blogging

PLANNING AHEAD. Good content is strategized and thought through ahead of time so you can make sure you hit all the crucial holidays, events, and trend timespans. I work full time, so creating and scheduling content is all done after work and on the weekends during my free time! #teamnosleep

25. Something That Scares Me

The deep, dark bottom of the ocean. WHAT ELSE IS OUT THERE??

26. What I’m Most Excited For This Next Year

Growing within my friendships, my writing, my career, and self love!