A Little About Me

Hey Y'all, my name is Allison. I'm a fun-loving, adventurous, and motivated 22 year old who loves to travel. I've lived all over the Southeastern United States but have been living in Knoxville, Tennessee for the past 4 years. Here's some important (or not) things you may need to know about me if you continue to follow my blog!

I was born on a small little farm in a small rural town called Philadelphia, Mississippi. It was a great place to live for the first three years of my life, however we did not stay for long. After living in Mississippi, my family then moved to a suburb of Nashville called Hendersonville, Tennessee. My mother, father, and I lived there for around four years and I will always consider it a place that changed me. Although I was still young, I grew up emotionally as well as physically. I loved Hendersonville; it was the one place my family was together and we all seemed to be happy (or so I thought). Shortly after, my dad got a job offer in Texas and we were off again. In 2003, we settled down in a town called Flower Mound, Texas. Let me just tell you guys I did not like Flower Mound at first. My parents were going through a separation (which eventually led to a divorce in 2005), I wasn't making friends, and it was hot as h*ll. After my parents divorced, my dad decided to move back to Mississippi and over the years has gone back and forth between living in Alabama and Mississippi. My mom and I decided to stay in Texas where she still currently lives. After graduating high school I decided to pursue a career at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville which is where I currently am. Best decision ever. I go back to Texas frequently since I do consider it home. Below are 30 more random facts about me:

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "Plans to prosper you, not to harm you. Plans to give you hope, and a future." -Jeremiah 29:11

30 Things You Need to Know About Me

1. My name is Allison, and I am 22 years old.

2. I was born on a farm in Mississippi.

3. I have a half brother.

4. My parents divorced when I was 7 years old.

5. I live for traveling, hanging out with friends, and experiencing new things.

6. I am double majoring in Business Administration with a dual collateral in Management and Marketing, and English with a concentration in Technical Communications. I am also Minoring in Spanish.

7. I am senior in college.

8. I played soccer when I was younger and want to start playing again.

9. I moved to Tennessee 4 years ago on my own.

10. I've been single for a while, but i'm open to the idea of a relationship.

11. I was raised in Texas for the majority of my life and lived with my mom.

12. My best friend's name is Jordan and we have been inseparable since the summer before our freshman year of high school.

13. I have red hair and blue eyes (shoutout to the rarest combo in the world).

14. 99 percent of the time I am listening to music.

15. I am a perfectionist, and have OCD.

16. So I feel crazy guilty or mad at myself when I make mistakes.

17. I want to travel the world.

18. I worry about money WAY MORE than any 20 year old should.

19. My dad and I don't speak often and don't have a relationship.

20. I have lots of favorite foods, but my favorite is probably tomatoes.

21. And I love to cook.

22. I use to be a very shy and dorky kid.

23. I have recently started a health journey in order to feel better about myself and my body.

24. There are so many things on my bucket list to cross off, but i'm getting there slowly but surely.

25. I want to be involved in a lot of things but shy away so that I can focus on working more.

26. My mom, and her parents (my grandparents) are my number one supporters.

27. About a year ago, I found out I have a Vitamin D deficiency that makes me very tired, and unmotivated if I don't take supplements regularly.

28. My main goal in life is to be genuinely happy.

29. I am very independent and don't like to rely on anyone. ESPECIALLY a man.

30. I have 10 tattoos, and 4 piercings. Yes I plan to get more (sorry mom).