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25 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT ME

August 25, 2015 By Kari 25 Comments

Hi, friends! As I was reflecting on this wonderful blogging experience, I realized I haven’t sat down and properly introduced myself to you (oops, only a year late…). Sure, you see my day-to-day life through my Instagram feed and Sophisticated Whimsy, but I felt like this was an absolutely necessary post to allow you guys get to know be a bit better!

One of my favorite bloggers, Kailee Fodge from A Dash of Koko, inspired me to create this post after she wrote a few fun facts about herself. So, here we go…

  1. I just recently got engaged to the love of my life, Braden, in Napa, California and we are getting married next October!
  2. I grew up in Austin, TX and plan to move back as soon as possible.
  3. I drink at least 4 cups of coffee a day.
  4. I played competitive volleyball for 11 years growing up.
  5. I would choose the mountains over the beach.
  6. I’m slightly obsessed with my cat, Trigger, and I want to add an Bengal to the family (real) soon.
  7. I really want to learn calligraphy.
  8. I love traveling and everything that comes along with it; specifically airports and airplanes.
  9. My dream destination is Switzerland. #honeymoon2016
  10. I’ve only had one speeding ticket when I was 16 (knock on wood).
  11. My all-time favorite movie is Hope Floats.
  12. You could definitely consider me a night-owl.
  13. My favorite color is white and my favorite flower is a Tulip.
  14. Having a color coordinated closet is my jam and always has been.
  15. My ultimate T.V. crush is President Fitzgerald Grant from Scandal. #heartthrob
  16. I prefer a quiet night in over a wild night out.
  17. My favorite food is sushi.
  18. I suffered from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder as a kiddo.
  19. I have an older sister named Kelsi and we are three years apart. While we look very similar, we have very different personalities.
  20. I usually drink at least 150 ounces of water a day and am a vitamin feen.
  21. I never ever sleep in my makeup.
  22. I broke my hand freshman year of high school by karate-chopping my sister’s shin.
  23. My house is set at 68º year round.
  24. I deep clean and organize when I feel stressed or overwhelmed.
  25. I wish I had Lily Collin’s eyebrows.

Phew! That was fun. Do you feel like you know me a little better now? Hopefully so!

If you have any other questions you’d like for me to answer, please feel free to shoot them my way – – kari@sophisticatedwhimsyblog.com. Hopefully I’ve inspired YOU to tell me a little more about yourself. Leave your comments below, xx.

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Filed Under: Life Tagged With: 25 things, austin blogger, dallas blogger, fashion, get to know me, ootd, style blogger

Comments

  1. Amanda R says

    August 26, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Love this post!! I can’t believe you love cold weather tho!! Living in WI, we’re already feeling fall temperatures… I sure hope to get the 80 degree weather back before fall officially starts! haha. And congrats on your engagement!! <3
    xoxo,
    Amanda | http://www.TheChambrayBunny.com

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  2. Kim says

    August 26, 2015 at 10:29 am

    I LOVE posts like this, I always like to get to know the person behind the blog! Loved your facts! Congrats on getting engaged, that’s so exciting! XO -Kim
    http://www.thethirtysomethinglife.com

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  3. allie says

    August 26, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    Great post! Love the earrings!
    xo
    http://alliesfashionalley.com/2015/08/the-only-5-items-im-buying-for-fall/

    Reply
  4. Darcy says

    August 26, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    This is so fun! YES YES YES to a color coordinated closet haha!
    http://www.amemoryofus.com

    Reply
  5. Brittany Buie says

    August 26, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    This is such a cute idea and you may have inspired me to do a little get to know me better post! Love, love!

    xo,

    Brittany || http://www.prettyandsassy.com

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  6. Karen says

    August 26, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    oh-my-gosh, I love these types of posts! I also LOVE LOVE LOVE tulips. They are my absolute favorite flowers and am bummed I cant get them all-year-round.
    xx, Karen
    Glam Karen

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  7. Cameron Proffitt says

    August 26, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    Oh my goodness congrats on #1 on this list! How exciting for you and your fiancé. I love the idea of doing a list like this! There are so many good nuggets here. Thanks for sharing!

    Cameron Proffitt

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  8. Adaleta Avdic says

    August 26, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    68 degrees year-round? Wow, you like it cold! I think 75 is cold but that’s b/c we live in the desert and it’s 100+ degrees normally so 75 is already too cold 😉 Loved reading & learning a little bit more about you! xx, adaatude.com

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  9. Victoria says

    August 26, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    I’m beyond obsessed with Fitz too…his broodiness is weirdly attractive!
    xx, Victoria
    memphismadeblog.com

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  10. Brooke Ellen says

    August 26, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    I loved learning those 25 things about you. I am all about traveling too!!! My dream is to travel as much as I can!!

    xoxo
    Brooke

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  11. Elle Spann says

    August 26, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    love this!! especially the broken hand story!!
    elle
    Southern Elle Style

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  12. Molly Moon says

    August 26, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    Woohoo! Cold Weather & Coffee lovers, unite! Also, take calligraphy if you get the chance—it’s a lot of fun to learn.

    Molly | Hey There Sunshine

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  13. elle sees says

    August 27, 2015 at 5:58 am

    loved learning more about you!

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  14. McKenna says

    August 27, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Love posts like these!! So fun! xo
    McKenna
    stylewaltz.com

    Reply
  15. Briana Anderson says

    August 27, 2015 at 11:05 am

    Love this post! Such a fun idea, and I love getting to know things about other bloggers! 🙂
    xx Bri
    http://www.Neutral2Neon.com

    Reply
  16. Danielle Greco says

    August 27, 2015 at 11:22 am

    haha great post!! I agree with #7! I also want to learn!! My handwriting is not so good :/ . My husband and I looked into moving to Austin, but decided to stay here in Colorado! That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing!
    Danielle Greco
    AccordingtoD.com

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  17. Julie @ Girl on the Move says

    August 27, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    I love this idea! I also love love love traveling!!!

    Reply
  18. Mary says

    August 27, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    Congrats on the engagement!!! I can totally relate to the color coding in the closet! I do by item too 🙂

    Sportsanista

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  19. Tammy Greene says

    August 27, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    Loved getting to know you. Congrats on your engagement.

    Love the movie Hope Floats too and would definitely prefer a quiet night in to a wild night out. I would have to say that I would choose beach over mountains any day, though. Hate being cold.

    Great post!!!

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  20. Cailyn says

    August 27, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    I love these types of posts. But I definitely feel you on that 4 cups of coffee girl!

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  21. Taylor says

    August 27, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    Congratulations on your engagement!!! I’m totally a night owl and would prefer to stay in with my boyfriend or friends rather than going clubbing..I just can’t hang like I used to! ha. I loved learning more about you! I can’t wait to see posts on your wedding planning process!!

    xo
    http://www.styleiseverythingblog.com

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  22. Katie says

    August 27, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    I love learning about other bloggers! Great post.

    Reply
  23. Christina says

    August 27, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    I love these posts! I wish I could drink that much water. That is something I am seriously trying to work on. And I’m right there with ya, with the coffee!

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  24. Brooke says

    August 28, 2015 at 6:54 am

    Congrats on your engagement!!! Tell me, how do you drink that much water?! I am terrible about drinking water and really need to do a much better job.

    xo,
    Brooke } KBStyled

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  25. Samantha says

    August 28, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    Such a fun post! I did one like this yesterday too 🙂 And I may or may not have laughed out loud about the karate chopping of the chin. It probably wasn’t funny at the time but please tell me you laugh about it now?! Hahaha

    Reply

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