So over the past couple months I’ve been tagged in a few blog award/survey things and I haven’t done any. I mean c’mon I found it hard enough to post on my own, how could I do a survey on top of that! And not to mention, the last time I did one I got put on a spam list by WordPress and it took me like a week to get it figured out. Thaaaanks.
So this time Barbara successfully roped me into the Sunshine Award, which I’ve been seeing a lot of around the blog world lately. However, I’m only going to answer the questions and not post the rules or nominate anyone else because, well… rules were meant to be broken, that’s why.
And I don’t feel like being put on a spam list again. 
What is your biggest accomplishment?
There are a few things I would say are at the top of my list of accomplishments, like graduating and surviving my internship and all that. But honestly, moving to Florida and not immediately running back home to mommy and daddy was huge. I’m a pretty independent person but still, I’m proud of everything I’ve made for myself down here, no matter how big or small.
What is somewhere you want to visit and why?
Next on my wish-list of travels is Cali. Never been. I know I know… but my goal over the next few years is to visit all of the places within the US that I haven’t seen yet, and wine country is at the top of my list. Do I really need to explain why? Ha
What is the best meal you have ever eaten?
I don’t know about the best meal I’ve ever eaten in my life, however in the past few years one specifically stands out. My favorite restaurant in Ft Lauderdale, the 15th Street Fisheries, is two restaurants in one. Downstairs and outside is their “dockside cafe”, and upstairs is their fine dining seafood. When you sit outside you can order from either menu and when my parents first came to visit, we went big with the fancy stuff. I ordered the scallops and asparagus risotto, two of my most favorite dishes, both so decadent. The chef seared the scallops with 100% perfection.
How do you motivate yourself on those days when you don’t feel like working out?
Well… I don’t. If I don’t feel like it, then I just don’t. Sometimes this leads to a lot of rest days, but I’m okay with that.
What is your favorite dessert?
As much of a chocolate lover as I am, I have to say that bananas foster is hands down the best dessert on this planet. Seriously, rum sauce, bananas and ice cream.. how bad can that be. But good ol’ ice cream is a tried and true favorite too.
How many siblings do you have?
Two older brothers. They are polar opposites from each other, which is so amusing to me.
What is your favorite thing to do for fun?
Uh, eat? I mean, cook! Really, I find myself recipe searching and conjuring up ideas in my head when I should be doing other things. And then, if I have a specific recipe in mind… when you get me to the grocery store… oh you better watch out. And don’t even think about stepping foot in the kitchen.
What is your biggest fitness goal?
At some point in my life I want to run a half marathon. Actually, in 2014 I will run a half marathon, I just decided. I plan to start training as soon as this heat subsides, probably in October. February has the big A1A Full and Half Marathon in Ft Lauderdale that goes through one of the state parks and ends out along the ocean, but there is also one on the bridges to Key West that would be amazing. Decisions decisions!
What is your favorite way to relax?
Sitting outside (pretty much anywhere, but having a view is nice) and drinking a glass of wine. It doesn’t take much for me to relax in all honesty. I like to consider myself an expert on the subject.
What is the last book you read?
I’m so bad at finishing books. Like so bad that of the several books I’ve started over the last year, I have yet to finish a single one. However, the last book that I started reading was Mirror Mirror Off the Wall by Kjerstin Gruys, which, even though I haven’t finished more than half of it yet, I would still recommend to any woman. The author goes on a quest to not look at her reflection for an entire year. And even during her wedding! I know, she’s kind of insane. But it’s a startling look at the priorities of society today, and a truthful reflection of how I think a lot of us can be when it comes to body image.
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