q&a revealed {part II}

i told you there was going to be a part two, because so many of you had amazing questions that i couldn't ignore. so let's buckle down and get on with the second half shall we?

Who would be in your imaginary celebrity girlfriend clique?

Ooooh, this is a really good question, mostly because I dream about this every single day…no joke. Sometimes it depends on my mood, but I’d say my dream “team” is

Taylor Swift. Why: So she can write about all my exes for me.

Emma Stone. Why: She’s absolutely hilarious!!

Jennifer Lawrence. Why: Hunger Games. Need I say more?

Miley Cyrus. Why: Love her style, and I think she’s pretty BA.

Selena Gomez. Why: She seems really down to earth. Oh, and I could meet the Biebs. Duh!

Amanda Bynes. Why: Besides her recent DUI, Amanda stars in some of my all time favorite movies. I think she is too funny for words! Hello...have you seen “She’s The Man”? Classic.

What are your favorite beauty products (that I can’t live without)?

NARS or M.A.C. lipstick. Burt’s Bees chapstick. Olay face moisturizing crème. Kat Von D eyeliner. bareMinerals foundation. bareMinerals flawless definition waterproof mascara. Brow pencil.

How long have you been married?

The mister and I have been married just over 9 months, we dated for 2 years and have known each other for 8 years. Yeah, that’s a long time!

Where are you moving to?

We are making the big trek back up to Seattle, our hometown. So excited to be back in familiar territory, surrounded by my family, friends, and rain!

I am obsessed with the flower crown you're wearing in your "about me" picture. Did you make it yourself?

I wish! It was actually a birthday gift from my baby SIL. Isn’t she talented?

How did you come to convert to being LDS? Was your family okay with it? I so admire your strength and courage!

First off, thank you! My conversion story was definitely a long process, and I would be lying if I said it was all roses. I first was introduced to the LDS faith through the mister, obviously, since we were best friends back in high school. While he was on his mission, serving in Oaxaca, Mexico, I was back home nannying and going to school. While nannying the doorbell rang, and it was two missionaries asking for the man of the house, who was previously interested in joining the church. As I was talking to them I mentioned how I had a best friend serving a mission and they asked me if I knew or wanted to know more about the faith. I said “sure” and set up an appointment. A year later I was baptized by my man surrounded by close, supportive family.

My family was very split over my decision to join the church at first. Being raised protestant, the LDS faith was definitely a culture shock. My mother had known Mr. Taylor for a long time at that point so she knew that he was a very good guy, and was raised respectfully (which she liked). My dad actually used to be a member of the church and had a very hard time coming to terms with my decision for a while.

I lost those friends who only cared about the party, and became closer to those who really loved me just the way i am.

A year and a half after my baptism, Mr. Taylor and I were sealed in the Seattle Temple. I still struggle with some concepts, but my overall faith and belief in the things that I do understand are more powerful than any doubts, and I wouldn’t change my decision for anything.

What is the most fulfilling thing you've done in your life so far?

Well, I would definitely say that getting married has been the most fulfilling and the best thing I have ever done. Love being sealed for time and all eternity.

I want to know, where did you grow up?

I was born and raised in Sammamish, Washington, 20 minutes outside of Seattle. You may recognize Nick Cannon saying the city name about 50x in this clip. And yes, I do know that kid performing. I gave him chicken pox back in the day.

HOW do you pull off that 70's style so well?

I’m convinced I am a 70’s flower child reincarnate. No, but that would be pretty sweet.

What's your 'go-to' outfit?

My go-to outfit is always my jeggings (for all those “fat” days), a nice flowy top and sandals. Mix in the messy bun with either sunglasses or smarty glasses with a dramatic red lip, and you have me to a tee 90% of the time ::winks::

What fun original date night ideas do you have? My husband and I just had a baby and are in need of a few fresh ideas.

Oh gosh, I was hoping to ask you the same question. For those days that you can’t get out of the house, sometimes just being little kids yourselves and making a fort in the living room, eating dinner and watching a movie and cuddling can be fun and inexpensive.

The mister and I also love going downtown to a nice little restaurant, then stopping and getting some ice cream cones while walking and getting lost in the city. It’s simple and romantic.

Long bike rides around bays of water, playing one on one basketball, hiking, canoeing. Doing activities that you don’t normally do can switch things up and bring about partnership and unity. Look at me, I sound like a relationship counselor now…

Who is your bestfriend?

I’m assuming this doesn’t include the hubby, so I’m going to have to say my girl Kimberly. We have been besties since the third grade, she lives right up the street from me back home, of course she was one of my bridesmaids, and we have watched every single Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen movie about a hundred times. No exaggeration.




phew, sick of me yet? and that concludes the q+a......for now. muahaha!!!