In honor of turning 20 this week, I decided to do a little get to know me post! Since I’ll be turning 20, I decided to tell you 20 things you (probably) didn’t know about me. I say probably because some of you may already know these facts (hi Mom). 🙂 To all of you new readers, hello and welcome to Danielle Alana! I am from Orange County, California and am a full-time nanny. I finish up my two Associate’s Degrees this December and after that I go to further my education in all things baby. I hope you stay awhile and thank you for reading! 🙂
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1. I’m obsessed with donuts.
Donuts are my life, specifically Krispy Kreme. In high school I used to go almost every weekend, but now that I’m older the donuts don’t just slide right off anymore if you know what I mean. Not just donuts, but I am in LOVE with dessert! Pretty much every dessert place in Orange County I know or I could direct you to. I’ll always say yes to dessert! #sugarholic
2. I broke both of my ankles two weeks apart in first grade, and spent most of it home schooled.
I am the queen of being injured, just ask my mom! I broke my ankles two weeks apart- the first one running and tripping in a sprinkler hole and the second hopping on one foot trying to go to the bathroom (with a cast on). Not only that, but I broke my right foot back to back in high school. Same foot, same bone. Did someone say klutz…?
3. I had facial reconstruction surgery of June 2014.
Both my upper and lower jaw were broken at the same time, and I have 4 plates and 18 screws in my face. My mouth was wired shut for about 3 months and I was on an all liquid diet for a long time. It was a miserable process, but I would do it all over again if I had too. I had an underbite and my top jaw was slightly tilted.
4. I’ve lived in the same house my whole life.
I have never moved! And I don’t want to move, even though I know the time will come sooner or later. I know no where else as home besides my house and I’m going to be a hot mess when the time comes!
5. I’ve been driving for 4 years and I have never been pulled over or gotten a ticket.
Minus a parking ticket here and there, but that doesn’t count right? Everyone will tell you that I deserve one, but in my opinion I’m the best driver ever. This just proves it! 😉
6. My nickname my whole life has been Lil Snoop.
This started when I was really young, and it has stuck ever since. My sister and her high school bestie gave it to me and I loved having a nickname when I was little! I think this might have been when Snoop Dogg was popular.
7. I have one sister and we are ten years apart.
Shoutout to Nicole if you are reading this, I know you will eventually. 🙂 I grew up with a way older sister so I was always copying her and wanting to do what she did, which is why I probably grew up so fast. I don’t mind it one bit though!
8. I spent 15 years of my life dancing.
I started dancing when I was 3 years old at a local dance studio called Christine’s, which eventually turned into Elite Dance Academy. When I got into high school, I made the varsity dance team as a freshman and did that all the way until senior year. Dance has given me so many memories and given me so many friends which I am forever grateful for!
9. I’ve been hospitalized more times than I can count.
Most of my life has been spent in a hospital- ha! Ok not really, but I have had so many health problems growing up and also so many injuries that at one point I think I was a regular. If only you could see my chart at my physician’s office- its about three folders full (I mean REALLY full) and all of them are falling apart. Pretty sure I keep them in business.
10. I’ve swam with dolphins and sea lions.
Dolphins were a blast- sea lions I was crying pretty much the whole time. We have a family picture hugging the sea lion and my sister is all snuggled next to it and my face is saying #fthis. I think mostly because sea lions look like sharks under water and that didn’t fly with me.
11. I can’t see for s***.
Blind. As. A. Bat. Seriously, I tried taking my glasses off one time while I was driving for 0.5 seconds and the car in front of me was a blur. I wear contacts daily and had to get glasses at a really young age. As I got older, my eye sight kept getting worse, but it has FINALLY started getting better these past two years!
12. I have really tiny feet.
And by tiny, I mean I can wear and buy kid’s shoes. Hey don’t make fun of me-they’re way cheaper!!! I’m a size 5 1/2 or 6 in women’s and a size 3 in children. Finding someone with the same size shoe as me has been so uncommon, I can rarely ever borrow someone’s shoes!
13. I have to get the closest parking spot.
When I’m driving at least. I have this thing where I HAVE to get the closest spot- even if I already past it. I have to turn around, reverse, do whatever it takes to get that spot. Ask any of my friends who have driven with me…they’ll tell you.
14. I never drink soda.
Not just sometimes, not on special occasion, I mean NEVER. I tried it probably once when I was in first grade, and haven’t drank it since. I hate the feeling of carbonation!
15. I make my bed, pillows and all, every day.
My mom got me into this habit when I was probably in third grade, and it has stuck ever since. I hate not making my bed because it means my room is messy! And messy for me is like one shirt on the floor.
16. I’m a total clean freak.
Everything has to be clean, spotless, and smell good, all the time. I am burning a candle in my room any chance I get, my bed is made and my floor is spotless, and my closet is organized by off the shoulder tops, tanks, short sleeve, long sleeve, etc., from left to right. So I guess I’m a neat freak too?
17. I have this thing…
Where I make a schedule in my head, and if it is broken or I go out of order of that routine, I almost lose my shit. I actually get teary eyed. Almost positive this is borderline OCD, but if it is, I’m ok with that. I love order and routine.
18. I started a memory jar in 2012.
Every year I write things that have happened, special memories, tickets to events, and stick it in this jar. On New Year’s Eve of every year, I open the jar and read through all of the great things that have happened to me that year. I reflect on how great my life is, the lessons I’ve learned, the people I have met, and the memories I have made. I recommend everyone doing this, it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!
19. I love scary movies!
I don’t actually watch them half the time, but I love the thrill of them and also the adrenaline rush. It’s an adrenaline rush where I know I’m not gonna fall from the sky, and I just get to sit. That’s my type of thrill!
20. I HATE rollercoasters.
No, no, no, no, and no. I have only ever been on one and that was California Screaming in third grade. My best friend at the time told me that if I didn’t go on it with her, we wouldn’t be best friends anymore. That was enough motivation for me! Really though, if you know Disneyland, Space Mountain is about the worst ride I’ll go on.
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20 thing you probably didn’t know about me, there you have it folks! I hope this post helped you to get to know me a little better and also get a feel for who I am. Stayed tuned for my next post which is coming later this weeks on my goals! Thanks for reading!
XO,
Danielle Alana
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We have the same shoe size! I am also a neat freak/ clean freak. Everything has a place and order in my room. Cleaning and organizing is one of my favorite hobbies!
How funny! I haven’t met a lot of people who have the same shoe size as me. Also I am so glad I have someone else who is a clean freak 😉 Thanks for reading!