20 Ellie Things

Alright, I've seen this going around on many blogs. So I thought, why not join in? After all, I have been confined to my recliner for the last couple days. Here's a few, 20 to be exact, random facts that you may or may not have known about me.

1. I have always loved working with kids & can not wait for the day that I have a few of my own.
2. I believe that loss and pain in life can truly shape you into a kind, compassionate & absolutely beautiful person. The beauty that comes from within can shine through & be so infectious when genuine.
3. My dream is to be a pediatric oncology nurse & no matter how long it takes, I will make sure I get there. The kids are just so amazing & inspiring. <3

4. I've been told by multiple doctors that I have the highest pain tolerance that they have ever seen. It's both a blessing & a curse. When I'm in severe pain, they know it must be serious.
5. The majority of my time is spent in the hospital or at doctors appointments, but I make the best of it. I've made lots of friends between all the nurses, PCA's and volunteers that I meet :)
6. I look up to so many people, I truly think it is important to have role models. I wish everyone that I look up to knew just how much they mean to me. Ilana, you're one of them. Thank you for inspiring me to blog, and to start writing again. I appreciate you more than you know.
7. I LOVE shopping for school supplies, even though I'm not in school. I could spend hours picking out notebooks and fun folders and pens.
8. I still enjoy the small pleasures in life like popping bubble wrap.

Isn't it just so tempting?!?!

9. I love am obsessed with pink, glitter, and zebra print. It just makes me so happy. Everything is better with sparkles.
10. I almost always feel guilty/bad/wrong for whatever it is I'm doing, especially if I enjoy it. Even little things, like blogging right now, I should be doing something productive - even though I am too sick to do anything productive. It's just a vicious cycle.
11. I'm shy. Super, duper insanely shy. I get flustered in conversations and panic thinking about meeting new people. Part of it has to do with the brain damage and the fact that I'm always afraid someone will judge me for forgetting what I was about to say or not making sense.
12. Disney has gotten me through some of the worst times of my life. I absolutely love disney movies & I think it comforts me because I feel like a little kid and safe. I know this probably sounds completely weird and so childish, but when I'm recovering from a major brain surgery, the only thing I really want to do is watch a Disney movie. Tangled is my favorite, hence the name of the blog and I may or may not be watching it right this second :)

13. I've always had a passion for writing. English was the one thing I was good at in school and thoroughly enjoyed. I had to write a speech in 11th grade and got 1st place in the whole school, I was supposed to go to regionals but I was in the hospital and had to miss it. I've always wondered how far I would have gotten.
14. I'm an only child and most people don't believe me when I tell them that.
15. I would love to wear dresses but I'm 5'9" with long legs and most dresses look like a long shirt on me, and I just can't do that. Also, for being so tall I have super tiny hands & wrists, all the nurses tell me I have baby hands.
16. I smile. A LOT. No matter what. Every one says it's contagious.
17. My favorite thing to do is drive around with my windows down & music playing, and singing of course. It's just so relaxing.
18. I used to play volleyball & horseback ride, I had to quit because I got too sick. I miss it and always wonder where I would be with it today if it wasn't for getting sick.
19. Grey's Anatomy is my favorite tv show ever and I watch re-runs ALL the time.
20. I just got my very own puppy that is all mine and I couldn't be happier. She brings so much joy and is a huge comfort to me when I'm sick. She's my best friend.