So, you read my blog...maybe even regularly...but do you really know anything about me?
Did you know that:
Was born in San Diego, CA on May 9th, 1989 (making me twenty-one).
Both of my parents are immigrants, my father came to the US from a small town outside of Tehran, Iran. He went to Oklahoma University and graduated with a Ph.D in Business. After graduating and realizing he didn't want to teach (he really doesn't have the patience for it, hah) and wanting to move back to Iran, he and his roommates decided to go out and see the West Coast. He ended up at an Outback Steakhouse, where he met and fell in love with my Mother. My beautiful Mom is originally from Sonora, Mexico, but she has hints of Spanish, Japanese, and French blood. Neither of them could speak English very well, but that didn't stop them from falling in love. They both have very sad and moving life stories that are probably too personal for me to discuss openly on the web, but know that my parents have worked so hard to get to where they are now. I respect and love them both so much, despite any of our rough patches. Plus, the manage to love me unconditionally, even when I went through my whiny teenage stage.
After a lot of ups and downs, I have come to be at peace with who I am, and what I believe in. I became vegetarian my sophomore year of high school, and I've never looked back. I really love and respect animals, and factory farming goes against all of my moral principles. I could also never kill an animal, and I am disgusted with flesh and the eating of flesh, knowing it was once a living being with feelings and thoughts. If you can eat meat, good for you (well, not really, too much red, fatty meat can lead to heart disease, lean meats and certain fish, however, is alright). But don't make fun of me, and don't judge me for my eating habits. If I can respect your choices, please respect mine. I'm lactose-intolerant, so I guess you could say I'm nearly vegan. I rarely eat something that's not vegan, and it's usually honey, or eggs. However, I'm not personally comfortable with labels. I simply try to eat healthy and eat within my morals. That said, I am a big foodie and spend most of my time in the kitchen (which is where I belong anyway, right Kyle, hahaha). Being vegetarian kind of led me into cooking since as the only vegetarian in my family, my Mother said if I wanted to be vegetarian, I'd have to cook for myself. I now have a number of things I can make by heart, without looking up the recipe.
I have a big heart, literally. Okay, not literally, but seriously, I'm one emotional creature. It's true, I might spend too much time depressing myself by reading the news, reading sad books, watching sad movies, but I love those activities, and I can't help how empathetic I am. When I was in High School I wanted to start a non-profit organization, and I still might do that some day...I just want to help people, and I want to make a difference in the world. I've always wanted, and still do want to join the Peace Corps when I finish school. But we'll see, considering that would conflict with other major life plans that will (hopefully) occur around that same time frame. But really, I'm one big cry baby. Movies, literature, hearing other people cry or describe hardships, having a bad day, worrying, being stressed, any and all of those can make me ccrrryyyyyyy. Luckily, I'm also an incredibly happy person, I spend most of my time smiling and laughing. Anger is one emotion I don't encounter too often, the closest is usually annoyance. But really, I've always had this unshakable calm. Ever since I was little, I've always known that my life will turn out alright.
I am in a fully committed relationship with my soul mate, who I love more than I ever thought I could love someone. Quite honestly, he completes me, and he makes life worthwhile. He loves me even on my bad days, and knows exactly how to make me feel better. Here's something I bet you didn't know, when I was really little, I had an imaginary friend. His name was Blaine, and we'd play house together. He was my imaginary husband and he helped me take care of our babies (dolls) and we'd have tea parties together. Sure, it makes me sound a little crazy, but ever since I was little, all I've ever wanted is to fall in love and live happily ever after. All through middle school and high school, I spent a lot of time single because no one ever seemed worth dating. Those few that I did date, well our relationships never lasted long. Even with the boys I really liked, I knew I didn't love them. I guess you could say I was "looking for love in all the wrong places" haha. Kyle wasn't on my radar at all because we didn't go to high school together, and when we met, I wasn't looking for a relationship, but we clicked. We clicked in a way I had never clicked with anyone else. We spent so many nights in his car parked in various places, listening to music, and talking about everything. It soon became obvious to both me, and to him, that we were meant to be so much more than just friends. I love, love, love, love him, and can't imagine my life without him. Just so you know, we plan on getting married, buying a cute house, and having a couple of kiddos. I can't wait, and am so excited, Kyle's going to be such a wonderful husband and father :)
We decided to move to Seattle last summer, and to be honest, things have been working out better than I expected. I was worried I'd be home sick a lot, and it was really hard to leave my family behind. I love them all so much, and they mean so much to me. But being away from them has only made our relationships stronger, and the time we spend together even more special. Plus, living on our own has been one giant wonderful/scary learning experience. Luckily, we learn from our mistakes, and we're just figuring things out. Paying bills, buying groceries, balancing working and going to school, sharing a car, and trying to find time to spend together while maintaining our long-distance relationships with friends and families. I love our apartment and our neighborhood. I work at a vegan chocolate & shoe shop about 4 minutes from our place, it's called "The Chocolate Shoebox". I love my boss, and I love the job. It's such great learning experience because I help with nearly every aspect.
Other random things I love: photography, pretending I'm artistic, reading, writing, appreciating all the arts (music, fine, culinary, etc.) and spending time with the people I care about.
Things I'm currently working on: exercising and being healthier, taking more baths, convincing Kyle to let me get a puppy, better managing my time and finances, spending more time reading and taking pictures, spending more time hiking and simply going for walks and enjoy the outdoors, going on more picnics and learning more picnic foods, exploring more food genres in general, and truly enjoying life.
