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Eighty Degrees of Sunshine

12/20/13 | assorted

First of all, hi from sunny Florida!  As much as I adore New York at Christmastime I love being able to spend time with my family.  And it is a major bonus that my flight came in last night 34 minutes early!  Friends, family, and lots and lots of sun. I took this shot over Thanksgiving and hope to take many more like it this time around.

In totally other news two weeks ago my bloggy BFF Karly tagged me in her Sunshine post. She nominated me for the Sunshine Award and like she said, it would be rude to not reply.  So with some hesitation, I present 11 random facts about me. The first two facts are one’s that no one knew about me at our Christmas party last night and the rest? Absolute randomness.

1) I have a YouTube video with over 500,000 views.  True Story.

2) My mom was a professional figure skater.

3) In college I only dated other Division I athletes.

4)  My grandfather asked over Thanksgiving – how many pairs of shoes do I have?  I tried to count and was completely stumped. 

5) Goldfish are my favorite snack.

6) I prefer plain seltzer to flavored.

7) I would love to go to culinary school.

8) I did not get my ears pierced until I was 13 – it is a family tradition.

9) I did not own a pair of jeans until I was eleven.

10)  I used to collect snow globes from different vacations. My favorite were the tropical ones with sand instead of snow!

11)  I’m not allergic to anything (that I know of).

And then because this is all about me, I have to leave with you with some things un-self centered! Five-year-old Claire Koch was born to two deaf parents, and American Sign Language was her first language. So while 60 of her peers used generic hand motions, Claire chose to use ASL, much to her parents’ surprise.

Oh, and I will probably be MIA for the next few days until the holiday is over.
To pass the sunshine along I nominate:
Alyssa, Amy, Carly, Ginny,  Kate and Adam, Kelsey,
 Lauren,  Michael, Nadine, Samantha, Tarole,
and who ever else would like to do it!
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Comments

  1. Janna says

    December 28, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    I have HUNDREDS of shoes, and it’s never ‘enough’. Haha

  2. Janna says

    December 28, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    I have HUNDREDS of shoes, and it’s never ‘enough’. Haha

  3. Kelly says

    December 22, 2013 at 11:37 am

    My heart just melted when I watched it!

  4. Rikki Rivera says

    December 22, 2013 at 3:59 am

    That video of the little girl is ADORABLE! And so sweet of her to sign [for her parents], not to mention her cute little bursts of energy!

  5. Guest says

    December 22, 2013 at 3:59 am

    That video of the little girl is ADORABLE! And so sweet of her to sign [for her parents], not to mention her cute little bursts of energy!

    • Kelly says

      December 22, 2013 at 11:37 am

      My heart just melted when I watched it!

  6. Kelly says

    December 21, 2013 at 12:22 am

    Awesome, make sure you tag me in it!

  7. Kelly says

    December 21, 2013 at 12:21 am

    Haha, you better believed they were “arranged” for that photo!

  8. Kelly says

    December 21, 2013 at 12:21 am

    I have no idea, leggings are still great!

  9. Kelly says

    December 21, 2013 at 12:21 am

    Thanks Ash, sending warm thoughts your way!

  10. Chelsea says

    December 20, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    Your shoes are so organized!

  11. Amy Breckenridge says

    December 20, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    your shoe collection is to die for. i will answer your questions on the blog sometime next week!

    • Kelly says

      December 21, 2013 at 12:22 am

      Awesome, make sure you tag me in it!

  12. Chelsea says

    December 20, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    Your shoes are so organized!

    • Kelly says

      December 21, 2013 at 12:21 am

      Haha, you better believed they were “arranged” for that photo!

  13. Becky Dougherty says

    December 20, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    I used to HATE jeans when I was little. I don’t think I started wearing them until I was about 10. What were we thinking!? 🙂 Merry Christmas!

  14. Becky Dougherty says

    December 20, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    I used to HATE jeans when I was little. I don’t think I started wearing them until I was about 10. What were we thinking!? 🙂 Merry Christmas!

    • Kelly says

      December 21, 2013 at 12:21 am

      I have no idea, leggings are still great!

  15. Ashley says

    December 20, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    So jealous you are somewhere warm right now, it’s freezing where I live!!

    xo,
    Sincerely Miss Ash

  16. Ashley says

    December 20, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    So jealous you are somewhere warm right now, it’s freezing where I live!!

    xo,
    Sincerely Miss Ash

    • Kelly says

      December 21, 2013 at 12:21 am

      Thanks Ash, sending warm thoughts your way!

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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