30 for 30

So I was inspired...or maybe I'm just bored...but I've been reading blogs doing this "30 for 30 Photo Challenge" and I think I will try to do the same. What's funny to me is that I have not met these lovely ladies, and yet they are inspiring me to write thus aiding my new years resolution. Maybe other bloggers are doing this too, but I first heard of it from my online blogger friend (is that weird lol?) Christina the author of Hungry Meets Healthy, who heard it from My Two Cents...Before I Spend It (cute blog), who heard it from Fried Pink Tomatoes (another cute blog!), who got it from Facebook. So here I go!

The rules:

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show
Day 04 - A picture of your night
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate
Day 12 - A picture of something you love
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity
Day 19 - A picture and a letter
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change
Day 25 - A picture of your day
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss

Day 1:

This picture was taken days before graduating college in 2007. Why I love it: Otterbein is pretty, the school is now named Otterbein University so I'm happy I have a picture with the correct sign, and I was thin at the time. If you've been reading my blog you know I'm on Weight Watchers and I am trying to look that good (actually, better) again.

Facts about me:

1. This is the first picture of myself I've posted to this blog. I've tried to keep it anonymous, but I think the content is decent (right? haha) so why be so shy? My name is Mary :)
   
2. My new favorite drink is No Sugar Added Vanilla Chai powder in coffee. It's AWESOME and 2 points!
   
3. I am the youngest of three and miss my siblings who live across the country from me.
4. I can't wait to graduate from my Masters program at Georgetown (Communication, Culture & Technology Program).
5. Food is fantastic: it can be delicious, is fun to make with others, and can bring people together. It can also unfortunately make my butt expand. I digress...
   
6. I'm a musician...ish...to real musicians I probably suck, but I think I play the flute really well as a hobby and my home church keeps asking me to play over the holidays! (#pathetic ??)
7. I find inspiration in Classical music and black and white photographs.
8. I wish I had thin fingers so I could wear fun cocktail rings. The adjustable junk turns my fingers green. Attractive. Healthy. Whatever.
   
9. Some days are made better by the little things that take a little time: receiving a card in the mail or sending one, a door opened when your hands are full, a dog running up to say hello, drinking a good beer, chatting with an old friend, walking through the city unconcerned about the time, etc.
   
10. Sports are fun to watch and play: I love to box, play volleyball and softball; and watch the Steelers, Big Ten basketball and football, Georgetown basketball, the Nats, and any close game. The NFL Red Zone is the best channel ever on Sundays.