behind the blog.

If you're new to {long distance loving}, this post should give you some insight into little ol' me.
If you've been here awhile, you can at least get a few laughs with the photos...enjoy :)



Phew! Are you tired of me yet? I could have gone on, but I will save it for another day. 
This post doesn't even touch on the whys and hows of our long distance years, but in the very least, 
it should help you get a little better handle on what makes me me. I look at this post and realize
just how much I have to be thankful for--which then makes me think of my wonderful parents.
I really don't know where I'd be without their encouragement and love. The same applies for {cv}
and all my best friends. I seriously don't know what I would do without them. I'll just say prayers
I don't have to find that out any time soon!




Like I said, I'm all ears--I'd love to help you work through your fashion conundrums
 {though I'm no expert}, your long distance relationships, your blog questions:
 whatever is on your mind...I can give you my best insight.


Have a great Wednesday! I hope you're all gearing up for another round
of Friday's Fancies, just two short days away! YAY! xoxo {av}

38 comments:

  1. This is a super fun post. I love learning random stuff about bloggers :)

    I do have a question though - what do you pit in your hair to make your curls look so good? Do tell your secret, because my curls are sort of just a pile of frizz... Haha

    And a random fact about me... I've never had a summer without a swimming pool. I haven't moved out yet, but I'm already wondering what I'm going to do without it. Me = spoiled. Whoops.

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  2. Thank you so much for posting this! We are relatively new followers so it was so amazing to hear more about you!

    Something about us?? We are from New Mexico - Kelli lives in Phoenix, AZ and I live in DC! Bud & Leo is named after our grandfathers :)

    Have a wonderful day!

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  3. What a cute post! I love DC in the spring, too! Fun fact about me: I am addicted to munching on dry cereal as well as Better 'N Peanut Butter. Can't get enough of either of those tasty treats! :)

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  4. jumping on the cereal train, i dont put milk in mine!

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  5. oh my gosh! I haven't gotten to read you in so long, that was the perfect re-introduction!

    I refuse to live too far south because those many months of humidity will wreck my hair! (shallow? yes haha)

    CarissaExplainsItAll

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  6. oh my gosh, i can't believe you're an only child...just like me! what a cute post. i love learning new things about my blogger gals! :)

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  7. such a fun post! How do you get your posts with those fun fonts and crazy outline??

    Fun fact about me: My husband has been my only boyfriend :) High school sweethearts.

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  9. Aww what a cute post!

    Lots of love
    simplycamylla.blogspot.com

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  10. Such a cute post! And you and CV are so precious!

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  11. First, I adore your design! And second, I agree about fall in the Midwest. I miss Ohio every October!

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  12. Love this post, {av}! I would take a lovely autumn in the midwest anytime. ;)

    Fun fact about me: I took sewing lessons for years when I was younger in hopes of becoming a designer one day.

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  13. Thank you so much for sharing! I had crazy hair too. This was so much fun and so sweet.

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  14. Loved learning more about you!! I have identical twin brothers! :)

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  15. This was so cute! Random facts are probably one of my most favorite things! Fall in Indiana must be amazing if you can say it's better than fall in New England (which is my favorite season) I can't wait to check it out one day!

    Humm..random fact about me..I can only set my alarm for either 3's or 7's idk why. For example 7:13 or 8:37..it's werid I know. I also check my alarm about 2743527 times before I actually fall asleep and have been known to wake up in the middle of the night to check again! ha!

    -Emmy

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  16. i LOVE LOVE this and i might just steal it from you. so sweet. and my best friend is moving to southern indiana....TEARS!, but i'm super happy for her new adventure. so it's good to hear that the weather in the fall is great bc she's a runner. yay. mmmm mac & cheese. from box to gourmet....i'll love it forEVER.

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  17. This post is so cute! Love getting to know more about you!

    A fun fact about me? I drink coffee in 100's weather, I talk in my sleep, I'm ticklish everywhere, I'm obsessed with food reality shows,...

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  18. Great post! It's always fun to learn random things about bloggers! I'm an only child too!

    Becca
    http://blondeslogic.blogspot.com

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  19. awesome post!!!
    fun fact about me? I love to sneeze!! lol...

    http://aartifiit.wordpress.com

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  20. It's always nice to learn more about fellow bloggers. I love venturing over to your blog because your design and graphics are so much fun! Speaking of Georgetown and photography, when I lived in Northern VA, Georgetown was always one of my favorite places to go. Not only because of the feel and vibe of the area but because of all the unique photo ops! And, now I want a juice box :)

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  21. What a cute post, Alison! You were quite the cutie as a kid! And I'm very much looking forward to fall in this area! I know spring was gorgeous here!

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  22. You are simply and positively charming :) Loved learning a little more about you!

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  23. Lovely post! I like that picture of Healy hall, and I definitely agree about Midwestern autumns!

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  24. God always knows what He's doing :) You are adorable

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  25. I read every word of this post- so sweet and I loved learning more about you...you're positively charming my dear!

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  26. i have been sending emails since 5th grade & can't remember life without a computer...thanks to my dad. ;)

    and fun fact? my shirts in my school pics 6th-9th grade were from j.crew, and i seriously contemplated a wedding dress from there but couldn't handle ordering without trying on!

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  27. What a great post! I love how fun it is- I feel like I just had a conversation with you! :) Something fun about me...when I was younger I used to never eat past 7pm. It didn't matter if I was at my grandma's and she was trying to feed me ice cream or cookies...I just wouldn't eat. Wish I had that issue now! Lol!

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  28. I didn't know you went to Georgetown! I'm about to start on a Theatre project there, and am going to be there all the time! What are some of your favorite places that I should check out when I'm there?

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  29. Such a cute post idea. I loved learning more about you through this post! We share a lot of the same loves. My random fact: I am addicted to pop tarts. Unfortunately, it's a very high calorie addiction but I just can shake it. I love every flavor and eat them as dessert!

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  30. Ain't nothing wrong with liking J Crew and Kate Spade!!

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  31. I love this. You are the cutest!! Something random about me - my first word was "beer."

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  32. such a fun post, I'm an only child too. fun fact about me: I eloped after dating my husband for one month! [we were friends for fourteen years before that]

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  33. This is a great post! Wonderful to learn more about you :)

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  34. Us only children tend to get a bad rap, so I love when I meet others who are so well adjusted and fabulous!! Fun fact, I am obsessed with Annie's gummy bunnies. I think they are really just candy in the guise of organic treats but either way, can't get enough of them.

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  35. Wow, this post really made me smile well, all of your's do but, this one made an impact. Thanks for sharing "you" with all of us!

    A few fun facts about me: I used to live in North Pole, Alaska, I am a former nail technician, and I read super fast.

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  36. This post was just too sweet! You and your hubby were definitely true soulmates ;) You are too cute drinking that juice box!! (ps..Hilton Head Island is amaaazing!!)

    Fun fact: I make chipmunk voices with my sister! ;) is that fun enough?

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  37. I love this post, so funny, and I like the layout A LOT. I would have no idea how to do it.
    My dad introduced me to running, too! I'd say "What a coincidence", but I guess that is fairly common.
    I'm so glad so much good came of your college decision, I hope mine will be just as good!

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