Hi everyone and welcome to my first ever blog post! As I am a big fan of lists, I figured what better way to introduce my blog to readers than by listing random facts about me to get to know me on a more personal level. Let’s get into it!
1. I have Welsh and Irish roots. For those who don’t know, Wales is in southwest Great Britain.
2. I love to stay active by playing sports! I’ve been playing ringette and soccer since I was 5 years old and have taken up Martial Arts (specifically kickboxing and boxing).
3. My favourite sport to watch is hockey. Go Sens Go!
4. I initially took Photography at Algonquin College in order to be eligible for the Events Management program, but ended up loving photography and starting my own business. I loved both programs and would recommend them to anyone!
5. I used to aspire to be a farmer when I grew up… clearly that didn’t last long!
6. I’ve travelled to 21 countries. My latest being Nantes, France for a wedding in December 2021.
7. My favourite trip so far was when I went to Ireland in 2015. We had a family reunion with over 50 members and it was so nice to visit the farm my grandmother grew up on!
8. My fiancé and I have known each other since grade 2, and he is my favourite person to do absolutely anything with, especially traveling! We'll be celebrating 11 years together in the Fall of 2022
9. I will NEVER get tired of Kraft Dinner… I don’t know if this is a good thing or a bad thing.
10. I purchased my first home in 2020 with my fiancé! With him being a carpenter, we've (mostly Oliver) have been doing many home renovations. You can see some before and afters on my Instagram stories.
11. My parents are both teachers and spent years teaching in Japan together. My mom is from Ottawa and my Dad is from Wales. They met traveling in Australia, came back to Canada and started their lives together 25+ years ago.
12. I would wear Lululemon leggings to every occasion if I could.
13. My family and I went to the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010 and the London Summer Olympics in 2012. My favourite event of all was the women’s weight lifting, which was actually super impressive to watch!
14. I’m very close to my Granny who conveniently lives on the same street as me! She is hands down the kindest and most giving person I know.
15. One time I accidentally took a big bite of horseradish thinking it was mashed potatoes. I can’t even stand the smell of it alone now…
16. I am obsessed with reality TV. I'll watch anything but currently following The Challenge.
17. I am currently planning my wedding for 2023 and am beyond excited for it!
18. Any of my friends would know that my go-to drink is sangria or a gin & tonic with lime. Non - alcoholic would definitely be a chai tea latte.
19. I would love to travel in Asia. A few countries on my budget list - Philippines, Japan, Thailand.. If you have been I would love to hear about it!
20. I love to work with people! All of my part time jobs as a teenager were working with people. I have never had a job where I wasn't directly talking with someone.
So those are 20 random facts about me! I hope that this didn’t bore you too much and that you were able to gather a bit more insight into me and my life. I look forward to blogging more in the future and would love for further ideas on fun things to write about!
1 Comments
Dec 20, 2017, 8:20:16 PM
Stuart Buckley - Hi Alicia, first of all I am your uncle in Wales. Your father is my cousin and your grandmother is my aunty on my mothers side.
Good to see you are doing well and that your very active. Maybe one day we can have a family reunion on your Welsh side of the family.
Give my love to your parents especially your father and have a very Merry Christmas xx