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Get to Know Who I Am

Hey, beautiful ladies.  Today, I am going to be posting a blog that is a bit different than my normal fashion/beauty/lifestyle posts.  I have so much content that I want to write,  but this post was calling on my heart tonight.  I realize that many of you read my blogs, but don’t  know who I am..yet!  I wrote this post so you could get to know me as a blogger, daughter, wife, and friend!  Listed below are ten things I want you to know.

  1. My three favorite foods are chips & queso, pizza, and lettuce wraps.
  2. Writing is something I’ve always loved to do.  I used to have a diary, which I ended up calling a “journal” as I grew up. I wrote in my journal most days up until college, secretly of course.  Back then, I felt like I had to keep all my feelings in a book.  I dare not say them out loud or let someone else read them, for fear that my feelings wouldn’t be mine anymore.  I stopped when I went to college, and looking back, I wonder if it would have helped to write my feelings down.  You sure go through a lot in college and I’m sure it would have eased my mind to put it all on paper.  Anyways, when I got a job out of college, I began writing again.  I would write a quick note about my day and slide it under my bed.  After Ross and I moved in together, I stopped writing in a journal per say.  I began writing to myself in my phone.  Little things about my day would end up in my notes and when I would reflect back, it was a complete jumbled mess.  That’s when I began writing down thoughts on my computer.  Quotes, thoughts, and moments ended up in a Microsoft document titled, “Untitled”.  I thought that title spoke a thousand words in and of itself.  In November, I found myself itching to get a blog to share with the world.  I worried that not everyone would enjoy it or that no one would read it, but I did it anyway.  I am so happy I can finally share my thoughts and feelings with you all. Over the past few years, I’ve learned feelings make us human.  We all have them and sharing them opens the door to honesty and possibility.
  3.  I am a third grade teacher.
  4. I was married to the love of my life on June 18th, of 2016.                                                              13567118_10208673218925694_1233650976677799670_n.jpg
  5.  If I could go back and tell myself one thing, I would go back the version of me that thought her life was over.  I would say, “Katelyn, you are worthy, and you are stronger than you think.”  I wish I could tell her that everything would be okay and give her a big hug.  I feel so sad for that version of me.  She truly thought she was unloveable, unworthy, and broken.   If you know me, you know that I once had my heart completely broken.  I was with my high school boyfriend off and on until the end of college. One day he told me he loved me, and the next he texted me a breakup message, saying it was over.  I never thought I would get through it. I thought that no one in this world could have ever experienced the pain I was going through.  People would say they knew what it was like, but I didn’t believe them. I thought my life was over. I didn’t feel worthy.  I went through the next couple years waiting for a text from him, waiting for him to tell me he made a mistake.  It never happened. I would go on dates and feel sick to my stomach.  How could I ever love anyone else?  This is where the self doubt and hatred towards myself came in.  What did I do wrong?  Why am I not good enough?  –Sitting here typing this makes me sad, sad because I wish I could tell that girl I used to be that everything would be okay…that she was worthy, independent, strong, funny, and caring.  I wish I could tell her that she was whole with or without someone else.  And that she would find the man who would make her the happiest woman in the world.  A man that she never thought existed, a man that adored her, and a man that that always put her first. Girls, if you’re going through a break up or have in the past, know you ARE worthy and that God works in mysterious ways.  He has a plan greater than you could ever imagine.  I didn’t see his plan for a few years, but it was better than any I could have ever dreamed of.              13559059_10208673024080823_7682736684785246693_o.jpg
  6. Moving onto dessert… my favorite sweet treat is CHEESECAKE.  It simply makes me happy.  What kind you say?   White chocolate raspberry, please!  Orrr my mom’s New York Style cheesecake.
  7. If you’ve read my “About Me” section of my website, you’ve read that I used to believe that I didn’t have an “artistic purpose”.  I loved art and creating, but any art I would attempt to make always failed.  When I started seeing fashion and beauty as an art, I began to feel that artistic purpose.  I started posting pictures a few months later, and here I am!  Most girls that blog have always loved fashion and beauty.  I actually didn’t know much about it until I was around 22.  Odd right?  I have definitely always loved shopping and makeup but I didn’t see it as expressive back then.  Boy, have things changed.
  8. Ross and I have a Scottish Terrier named Caden.  He is our baby and he is spoiled rotten.  He even has his own fancy pillows and a mini couch… I mean….why not?          14671072_10209538021425216_3937564040223960894_n
  9. “Why did you do all this for me?’ he asked. ‘I don’t deserve it. I’ve never done anything for you.’ ‘You have been my friend,’ replied Charlotte. ‘That in itself is a tremendous thing.”
    E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web  This quote has always been one of my favorites.  Friends are a huge part of my life.   I love my friends with all of my heart, and am beyond grateful to each of them for making my life better. I am grateful to the friends who have stuck by me since childhood, walking through life with me, and also having so much patience with me.  I am thankful for new friends, who are getting to know me as a twenty something year old and who are showing me not only friendship, but support, and the beauty of growing with someone.  I am thankful to the friends who I have lost touch with and the friends that I have lost over the years.  Losing friends is one of the worst pains one can go through.  It happens to all of us, but it never gets any easier. I am thankful for those friends that were there for me through those years.  Even though we may not be friends now, they were once a huge part of me, and for that I am ever grateful.  Friendship is a priority for me and having true blue friends makes my heart full.                                                                                 12805869_10208140140999079_6706740131720353464_n
  10. I’ll leave this post off on a little lighter note, listing some of my favorite things in the world…
  • Josie Maran Body Butter (buy it now!)
  • Diet Pepsis (in bottles) & Diet Coke (in fountains)…why so complicated?
  • Flowers..I mean obviously!
  • The color ‘pink’
  • Smashbox “X Rated” mascara
  • Leggings
  • Animals of every kind, except bugs and snakes…just no…
  • Youtube
  • Books
  • Chandeliers
  • YOU

Thank you so much for all of your support.  Whether you’re my mom (hi mom!), my friend, a fellow blogger, or a fashionista interested in reading my posts, I appreciate you. I love each and every one of you and cannot thank you enough for taking the time to read what I have to say, “like” what I post, and comment your thoughts.  You mean so much to me and I am so grateful for that.

What is something you want me to know about you?   I love learning about you all and am excited to continue this journey with you.  Thanks SO very much for being here.

Until next time….

Katelyn

“The shortest distance between two people is a story.”
Patti Digh

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42 Comments

  • Reply
    Nicole
    January 26, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    Aww, what a fun post! So nice to have you as my Insta friend ?

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    peytonbaxter
    January 26, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    This is AHHH-mazing.

    1. Who knew we got married so close to the same date! You were married one weekend before me!

    2. I don’t know if it’s the rosé or what but I totally almost tested up reading this! You are awesome girlfriend and I and so glad that this whole blogging world led me to connecting with you!

    Xo – Peyton
    http://www.lovenlabels.com

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      katesnumberones
      January 29, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      Ah, I didn’t realized you were married so recently either! 🙂 And you’re seriously the sweetest! Can’t wait for our Nashville adventure! 🙂

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    peytonbaxter
    January 26, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    Teared* not tested lol

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    Slavica (Sylvia) castaldo
    January 27, 2017 at 9:11 am

    Loved reading this my beautiful insta friend!!! #9 hits home as my friends mean the world to me and are like family! Keep it up girl!

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      katesnumberones
      January 29, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      Thank you girly for reading and commenting. You are the best!

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    Kaitlyn
    January 27, 2017 at 9:28 am

    You are such an amazing person. You inspire me! Thanks so much for sharing & I’m so happy to have you as a blogger friend ❤️

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      katesnumberones
      January 29, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      HI Kaitlyn,

      Thank you so much for saying that, means so much. I am happy to have you as my blogger friend as well. Have also loved opening up to you about life, and you opening up to me about yours. I just love you!

      Katelyn

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    Helena Marz
    January 27, 2017 at 11:29 am

    That was a fun post to read and it almost made my cry a little especially the break up part, feeling unworthy and not good enough…I go through that type of feelings myself and I totally understand! 🙂 I am still working on writing a blog about myself to post when I am ready! Thanks for sharing girl❤️ Xoxo

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      katesnumberones
      January 29, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      Helena,

      I am glad that part meant something to you as well. I can’t wait to read your blog about yourself when you’re ready. I am sure you have many stories to tell too! 🙂

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    Pentené
    January 27, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    By far one of my fave posts from you! Love your openness with others. Thanks for sharing for truths! Xoxo

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      katesnumberones
      January 29, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      Thank you girl for reading and leaving such a sweet comment!

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    eatplayandgo
    January 28, 2017 at 12:44 am

    So fun to read more about you! Congrats on your wedding. That is so fun that you teach third grade. Teachers are one of the most important jobs.

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      katesnumberones
      January 29, 2017 at 1:07 pm

      Aw thanks! I really appreciate you saying that and reading. It meant so much!

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    Debbie Savage
    January 28, 2017 at 10:03 pm

    Hi Katelyn! Thank you for sharing so much about you! I absolutely think you are so sweet, gorgeous, kind and intelligent! It is so fun to see photos of you and your hubs! This is such a special time in your life now — enjoy every minute! God bless you for being a teacher! My kids would be so lucky to have you as their third grade teacher! Keep up the great work! I am so proud to call you my friend!
    xo Debbie | http://www.tothineownstylebetrue.com

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      katesnumberones
      January 29, 2017 at 1:06 pm

      Debbie,

      Thank YOU for reading it. Aw, thank you….I love being able to see the sweet and kind faces of kiddos every day. You are amazing. So glad to call you my friend as well. Love ya!

      Katelyn

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    Emma
    January 29, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    Love this! You are an inspiration, girl. God has many more plans in store for you!

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      katesnumberones
      January 30, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      Thank you Emma, that meant so much! You’re amazing!

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    Amanda | The Golden Girl Diary
    January 30, 2017 at 11:46 am

    Love posts like these! We are soul sisters…You had me at NUMBER ONE! LOL.

    xo, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com

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    Amanda
    January 30, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    I loved seeing all these details about you and learning about your background! Such a fun post girl!

    xo, Amanda
    http://www.aglamlifestyle.com

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      katesnumberones
      January 30, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      Thanks, Amanda! Your comment made me smile! 🙂

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    laura mitbrodt
    January 30, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    You guys are so a pretty couple, it was great getting to know you
    xo
    http://www.laurajaneatelier.com

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    Brittany Garcia
    January 30, 2017 at 3:06 pm

    Loved reading this!!! We totally love the same foods… You little pup is adorbs! 🙂

    Brittany 🙂
    http://www.kingdomofsequins.com

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      katesnumberones
      January 30, 2017 at 3:44 pm

      Haha yay, food friends! Thanks so much. I am obsessed with him haha! 🙂

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    Jodi-Kay Edwards (@jodikayedwards)
    January 30, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    Aww all the feels, you two are so cute! I also love lettuce wraps! 🙂
    http://lifestylefinesse.com/enthusiasm/

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      katesnumberones
      February 1, 2017 at 9:31 am

      Hi Jodi! I think lettuce wraps are happening for me tonight. Woot woot! Thanks for reading!

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    Posh du jour
    January 30, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    LOVE that you took the time to make this post. I loved reading this and ‘getting to know you’ better! First of all, I love that you had a diary and called it a ‘journal’ until college, I literally did the SAME thing and this had a lot to do with how I started blogging! Also- you and your husband are so darn cute and I love hearing how happy you are especially after going through such a hard time before meeting him. xoxoxo <3 <3

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      katesnumberones
      February 1, 2017 at 9:33 am

      GIRL! Firstly, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a sweet comment. That is so funny that we both called it a journal. It sounds much much better. hehe! Isn’t it funny that we use to feel some embarassment about writing and now we show the world? Ironic! Thank you so much for saying that about my husband. It took a long time to find him, but it was so worth it! Thanks girly ! 🙂

      Katelyn

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    sassandsun
    January 30, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    Aww I love this post! So nice to read more about blogger friends! Thanks for sharing!

    Xo, Steph
    http://www.sassandsun.com

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    Christianne
    January 30, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    so nice to get to know you and you are a teacher. Most of my friends are teachers too. I am actually part of their techers choir at church but I am the only one in the medical field.
    Xo, Christianne
    http://simplychristianne.com

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      katesnumberones
      February 1, 2017 at 9:27 am

      Oh, that is awesome Christianne! I wish I could sing. Always have wanted to have a good voice haha!

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    Ashley Clark
    January 30, 2017 at 11:15 pm

    Thank you for opening up! It’s so hard and scary to do and your post was so wonderful. I’m so happy our paths crossed in this blogger world. 🙂

    xoxo
    -Ashley
    http://www.ashleyclarkblog.com

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      katesnumberones
      February 1, 2017 at 9:26 am

      Thanks, Ashley! You are so sweet. I’m so happy our paths have crossed as well. Love having you as a friend!

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    Victoria Schneider
    February 1, 2017 at 10:52 am

    I really loved getting to know more about you. One. We are soul sisters and should have chips and queso together. and Two. That quote from Charlottes Web has me in tears. I don’t think I have ever heard it that way before and it has so much substance to it. Thank you for sharing about yourself:)
    victoria | http://www.thesoutherntrunk.com

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      katesnumberones
      February 18, 2017 at 5:14 pm

      Victoria,

      Can we please go get chips and queso soon? Lol! And oh my gosh, thank you! I appreciate that comment more than you know. Thank you so much for reading girl!

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    Erica Gregory
    February 2, 2017 at 10:07 pm

    Stumbled upon your insta and blog. I love posts like this!! So honest and true to yourself. I had a tough breakup with my hs bf and then was later married to the love of my life! We also used to live in Indy! So funny how the internet proves how small the world is and that you have stuff in common with a total stranger 🙂

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      katesnumberones
      February 18, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      Hi Erica,

      Thank you so much for checking out my blog! We both went through a tough breakup it sounds like. And aren’t we the lucky ones to have found the men of our dreams! That is so funny that you used to live in indy! I love it here!

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    Kristina
    February 11, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    What a brave post indeed but so glad you shared more. I enjoyed reading it and a few things we have in common… I had a journal in HS too and started writing on the computer in college but stopped writing. I love writing but dont always put it as a priority which is odd because I really do love it. Oh and I love cheesecake too! That’s amazing you are a teacher, I am sure the kids love having such a fun and nice person in their lives. What a sweet pup. Lots of things to be thankful for.

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      katesnumberones
      February 18, 2017 at 5:12 pm

      Kristina,

      Thank you so much for your response. That is so funny that we both loved to write and here we are now! Thank you for the kind words about being a teacher, means to much!

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