Today I want to talk about why I love what I want to do for a career.
For starters, I am going to talk about the things I love, and why they have helped shape my life into the perfect career.
First is, my family. Cheesy, yes. But they have been everything to me.
Meet the fam: From L to R- front, Casey, Jaydon, G.G., Me and my Dad, Kevin. Back: Crista, Daddy Dan, Kaitlin and Cade.
I grew up with just my Dad, and two siblings for the a lot of my life.
It was hilarious. Truly.
We ate lots of casseroles. My dad did lots of shopping at Sams, you know, bulk shopping. I could go on and on about funny stories from growing up. But one of the most important things my dad did, was instill in me a love of humor. He made sure I would laugh at myself, and we had a lighthearted, sarcastic mood around the house. I feel as though sometimes I am pretty witty these days. And this has been good, to win over people, and to network.
My stepmom and two stepbrothers came into my life when I was a senior in High School. Crista loves to cook. And she likes to have a presentable home. And she likes holidays. These are things I have always loved, but the thing that is cool about Crista, is that she pushes the envelope. She likes to do things a little more than traditional. She tries funky dishes, and they don't always make a splash, but she's very good about getting out of her comfort zone. I'm trying to do the same!
This is my huge family. All 27 of us. These people have been great to me. I have an abundance of cousins, aunts and uncles who have been great to me. I used to work with my uncles and dad, and that was always a trip. A lot of teasing, joking, and laughter.
My aunts are awesome. They are all gorgeous women, who love their families, husbands and God, above all else (not necessarily in that order. :)) I have shared many laughs with them as well. And they are all great cooks! And wonderful entertainers! I hope to be just like them.
My grandparents are incredible! My grandmother and I have talked at least once a week, every week since I was probably 10 years old... maybe before! My grandmother is also an entertainer, a West Texas renowned cook ;) , and a wonderful glue that keeps our family together.
This is my mom's side of the family. My aunt Hollye (in the blue sweater) has hosted Thanksgiving at her house for the past, many years! I have been in college and haven't been able to go home, and I have had the opportunity to spend it with them. They are so great at making people feel loved.
My mom is in the back. She is an artist. She gave me my free-spirit side. And she is extremely social. All things I got from her, and all things that I am very thankful for. I also got her short stature (lucky me!)
My Nan, in the white dress, is my grandmother soulmate. We are so alike on so many things. We love cooking and entertaining, and glitzy things, and Martha Stewart and awesome stuff. About the only thing we don't agree on, is politics. ;)
So, it's safe to say, that I come from a long line of entertainers, and people who have helped me realize that this is truly what I love. So many events involve family, namely weddings, and it is a beautiful thing.
I love it!
Well, part 1 of why I love what I have chosen to do for a career turned out longer than I thought. So stay tuned for part 2, COMING SOON!
-C
