I’ve actually been given this award before. However, Brittney has awarded it to me again, so I’m going to give you different random information about me. The rules? Post ten random facts about yourself before passing the award along to seven lucky bloggers. For fun, I’m going to try to post ten things that I never/rarely talk about on the blog (and probably never will).

1. I’m pro-choice. I know, I know. Abortion is a TOUCHY subject. I get into debates all the time about this; however, I completely respect the opinions of those without the same views as me. (I was once pro-life, when I was younger, and I try not to attack the person OR their views if they are pro-life.) Though I’m pro-choice, I’m not necessarily pro-abortion. I just believe in a woman’s right to choose (especially if rape/incest is involved).

2. I’m a believer in God. Sort of. I once went to church often, but phased out of going. Now, I go on Sundays (occasionally) to the church I was married in. I only go when I feel it’s right for me to go … And I don’t have all of the same beliefs as Christians do. I was raised as a Baptist, but I went to a Methodist church when I was younger. My parents never made me go; I chose to go. When I was in high school, I went to a non-denominational youth group every Wednesday. It was an amazing experience. Now, I go to a Baptist church.

3. When I was younger, I thought I was fat (even though I was nothing NEAR it). I always tell people I never had issues with my weight, but I did. Not in the extreme, but I would go through phases of not eating right and doing hundreds of crunches in my room every day. The bad part? I was only in the sixth grade.

4. When I was in middle school, I had “boyfriends” that always treated me like crap. One boy called me names; another boy tried to physically hurt me by pinching me until it hurt. I never realized that this was a form of emotional AND physical abuse, until I was older. I eventually wised up in high school and dated a great guy for two years. (We broke up because 1) I was growing in a different direction than he was in my life after my Granny passed away and 2) I met Husband.) Though, in between dating him and officially beginning to date Husband, I mixed myself in with a couple boys who weren’t good for me (one of whom was twenty-one while I was seventeen).

5. This one is completely random, and doesn’t really go along with the previous facts. I once had PERFECT vision, until I started my current job. Now, I work on a computer all day, plus I take online classes. I’ll probably need reading glasses soon.

6. I realized that I blocked out most of my high school years. I think it’s because both my granny and pawpaw died (when I was a sophomore). I was so close to them, and it shook me to the core. I still have trouble some days, though I’m able to think of all of the happy times now, without getting too upset. I don’t remember a lot that went on during high school, though, and they weren’t “the best years of my life.” My sophomore year wasn’t all bad, though; I met Husband that year, and it changed my life.

7. Growing up, I was lactose intolerant. I had to eat sherbet instead of ice cream. I felt special. Now, I can have milk and ice cream in moderation.

8. I almost gave up on Husband. We had a rough beginning. He was afraid of commitment, and I was still in high school. Though we knew we loved each other, I almost gave up, but decided he needed to know I wasn’t going anywhere. He realized this, and asked me to be his girlfriend. A year and a half later, we got married.

9. I was a “cutter” as a teenager. I realize now just how stupid it was. It started in high school, though I’m not sure why. My life was happy at the time. It escalated when Granny was diagnosed with cancer. After she died, I think I did it once … and then I knew it was stupid.

10. I often have no idea where my life is going, and that really scares me. Sometimes, it feels too repetitive for my liking.

Tagged: Ashley, Rachie, Alana, Erin, Steph, Ashley, and Ellie.