31 Day Blog Challenge Day 1

Here we go...Day 1

Self Portrait and 5 Random things about myself.

There is a reason why I am a photographer...I like to be behind the lens instead of in front of it. lol

My name is Cristy.

5 Random Things about me...

1. I am very pale.  My daughter (who is 12) makes fun of me regularly that I am a vampire.  I don't regular tan, fake tan, spray tan or wear tan (haha I kid).  I went through a period of one summer where I was very tan.  I am one of those people who go from white to red to white again after I peel.  My father-in-law passed away from skin cancer so we are all very diligent about wearing sunblock.  

2.  I love running shoes.  In my closet I currently have 4 pair of Pumas, 12 pairs of Shox, and my newest shoes are Asics.  One pair of my Shox I designed and personalized.  I love all my shoes and I wear them all.  Some I have had for more than 7 years because I rotate them so they stay in good shape.  My go-to pair of shoes right now are my purple puma running shoes.  I got them for 1/2 off and I love them.

3.  I hate flying.  It gives me high anxiety.  I would much rather drive to a location than fly.  Also, when I am on a road trip I try not to stop unless I have to.  Usually that means gas and food at the same time.  My husband likes to stop a lot.  He would stop every 30-45 minutes if I let him. I have flown 7 or 8 times, once by myself.  My husband is very good about letting me squeeze the crap out of his hand during takeoff and landing.  I also touch the outside of the plane and pray before I even get on.  

4.  Tomorrow is my last day of Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30.  This is the first time I have ever stuck out a workout.  Some days were wayyy harder than others and I got a sinus thing in the middle of weeks 2 and 3, but I did it.  I can tell a difference in my arms and legs, and a little in my ab area.

5.  I love coffee.  I am very caffeine sensitive though.  This means I only drink decaf beverages.  I have loved coffee since I was about 4 years old and my grandma would sneak me some.  I worked at Starbucks for 3 years and was the only decaf drinker there.  It made it hard to do some of the coffee tastings.  I would have to do the swig-and-spit.  I usually only drink coffee at home or starbucks because I am so worried they are going to give me regular coffee.  When I do have caffeine, its not pretty.  I feel like I am dying.  

Well I guess thats it.  I can't wait until tomorrow.  There are other bloggers linking up over at Tiffany's.