Keepin' It Country

I come from a small town of around 1,700 people. So I'm used to everyone knowing everyone, the countryside views, actually being able to see the stars at night, and small town gossip. I liked growing up in a small town, cause it was nice living in a close-knit community. It also makes me appreciate my family and all the opportunities that they have provided for me. I've been able to play whatever sport I wanted to play, be in whatever club I wanted to participate in. I danced at a studio for about 12 years, not something that you think a small town would have! I even became the Queen of our town, Miss Osseo 2007 :) I've been able to travel and see different communities, states (still working on the countries thing though). All of these things were made possible because of my parents and grandparents, etc.

I tend to daydream a lot. Mostly about different scenarios, and what sort of future I could possibly have. One thought that I think about sometimes is where I'm going to end up settling down. Will I end up in a big city, suburb, small town? And then I think about how I was raised...I think that raising a family in either a small town or suburb is a great idea. It's just the fact that I'm not going to be the only one to worry about my child. In a smaller community, it definitely is a community effort in raising kids. Everyone cares about other peoples well being. I want to be able to have kids knowing that my community is going to care what happens to them. A community that wants them to succeed and do well in their endeavors. Plus I've also pictured my perfect home quite a few times. Similar to The Notebook's final house, a house on the water, with a wrap around porch, but I'd like it to be really homey and decorated with all of those cheesy quote signs everywhere. Somewhere I can cuddle up on the porch swing with my husband, staring at the stars, while our kids are all safe and tucked in bed. So in conclusion, I want my life to be like a sappy romance movie. A girl can dream, dream as big as her heart and mind let her!

Xoxo Little Miss Who You Are