I'm a Newbie

Well, hi! My name is Kristen and I am on the newer side of things when it comes to blogging. I had a Xanga account while I was in college, but i'd like to think that that doesn't count since some of those entries are more embarrassing than not.

I am 24 years old, and I live in Grand Rapids, MI with my husband, Dorian. We got married this past September. I am absolutely loving being married! People tell me to enjoy this time because it will pass. "It's just a honeymoon stage." I am not sure if or how that will be proved, but I am enjoying the heck out of it while it's here!

I graduated in 2006 with a B.A. in English and Mass Communications and would love to get my Masters in Journalism. Right now, however, I am perfectly content with being a homemaker and working my 8-5 job. I may make a few feminist brains explode with the following sentiment, but I just can't help but love to cook and clean and take care of my husband. He doesn't make it very difficult, though, as he does his fair share. It's easy to want to please someone who would give you the world if they could. Aside from my actually loving to be a wife, I work at iPCS Wireless, Inc. It is an affiliate of Sprint. I work in the Property Department as the Lease Administrator. I love my job!

I was introduced to the actual blogging world by discovering Jen Lancaster's books and her blog. From there, I discovered Amalah, Dooce, All & Sundry and many, many more. Reading through all of these blogs has rekindled a passion for writing that I'd forgotten I have. I always knew that writing a paper was never too difficult for me while I was in school, but I'd never given credit to the fact that that was because I was actually enjoying the writing process. I miss the feeling of a work complete and a job well done.

I'm sure my personality will come through in my writing, but I think if you'd like a quick overview-ish label, I'm relatable to a mix of Rachel and Monica from "Friends". I love that show, by the way. I also love Sex in the City and The Office. I love all things pink and I would drink Starbucks through an IV drip if my wallet and waistline would allow. The fat girl inside of me is frequently whining to come out (she loves donuts, fries, hamburgers, beer, brownies, ice cream, pasta, pancakes, m&m's, and chex mix), but I try to stay pretty healthy. The wedding was good incentive for that and panic at not wanting to re-gain all the weight is my current push to drop a few pounds.

In my free time, you could find me working out, goofing around with my husband, window shopping, visiting friends and family, reading or baking. The fat girl gets her way when I have a bit of down time. Heh.