20 Facts & Catching Up

Ok, well this is yesterdays post, so let's just go ahead and pretend you're reading it yesterday! Plus, BONUS - you get to read 2 from me today!! :) I'm sure you're all thrilled!! Today (aka, Thursday, November 13, 2015), I'm going to share 20 facts about myself. Exciting stuff people!

1. I have type 1 Diabetes,

2. August was my 19th anniversary.....

3. Since my diagnosis, I have also been diagnosed with; Psoriasis, Thyroid Disease, High Blood Pressure, Psoriatic Arthritis, Kidney Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, Anxiety disorder.

4. I am 34 years old.

5. Some nicknames I've had over the years; Patience Grace, Boots, Bootsie, Bethie, little b, Ice, Sparkles, Pollyanna, Sis, Beph, Barbie....I'm sure I'm missing some.

6. I have four dimples when I smile, and I smile a lot!

7. I tell it like it is.

8. I have written over 300 poems, a few have even been published.

9. I think about and miss my Papa every single day.

10. I love animals, especially LARGE dogs, and yellow striped tom cats. 

11. I stand up for what is right, even at the cost of lost friends\

12. My dear friends are family to me.

13. I grew up in Peculiar, MO.

14. I love making others laugh.

15. I love country music.

16. I am a book devour-er and it's an inherited trait.

17.  I don't let what other people think of me bother me.

18. I love my hair, didn't when I was younger though!

19. I am super duper close to both my mom and my aunt!

20. A lot of rough, tough things have tried to knock me down, I'm a survivor plus, I wouldn't be the person I am without all the bad along with all the amazing.

*Bonus* 21. I love who I am.

Share some facts about yourself in the comments!!! :)