What you did (and didn't) want to know about me.

Day 01 – A recent photo of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself.


This is the most recent picture of me on my camera! This is my friend Matthew Petersen and I waiting for HP 7 part 1 to start...we were a little excited. LIE, we were STOKED!

1. I love to write.I get inspiration from the simple things in life. I have notebooks upon notebooks hidden all over my room with stories about everything and anything. chances are, if you're reading this, you're probably mentioned a fair share in a lot of them.

2. I am an avid bookworm. I LOVE to read, I will read anything and everything I can get my hands on, and will not put it down until I am finished.

3. I'm a huge fan of donating blood. This doesn't really mesh well with my blood phobia, but I think the greater good triumphs over my fear of blood. C'mon, saving three lives? Plus, I'm O positive which pretty much makes me awesome.

4. I'm a very touchy person. Thats how I show my feelings. Oh, and I just love feeling the texture of things. So if you feel a slight pat on your back one day and you see me running away, at least now you'll know that I'm really not a creepo who just touches people. I can't help it.

5. I cry easily during movies. Or, during anything for that matter. Don't even mention Bambi. I was watching "Cheaper by the Dozen" yesterday and I teared up. I'm a wimp!

6. I thrive on awkward. Really, I can't help myself. I love making things awkward, I love awkward situations. They make me laugh inside.

7. I"m a pack rat. I keep everything, I'm scared of throwing things away, I think I will need them later on in life. Which I won't. But I insist on keeping everything anyway.

8. I love my hair. Seriously. I cried when I cut it! I was so sad.

9. I like to collect things. Sticks, pine cones, toy soldiers, ID cards, tickets, rocks, bracelets, sweaters...If we're friends, there's a 90 % chance that I have something of yours. Whether you know it or not.

10. I think that Arby's Jr. Chocolate shakes are the best things ever invented. Have you had one? THEY ARE THE GREATEST.

11. There are 6 ways that boys can get to my heart: 1. Take me an arby's shake. 2. Get me flowers. 3. Voluntarily play 'Clue' with me 4. Be the nicest older brother / son. 5. Hold my hand. 6. Be a spiritual giant.

12. I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Chris of Latter Day Saints! It has been the greatest challenge / blessing of my life.

13. I like to eat. I eat my feelings! Sad, happy, excited, nervous, scared.

14. I love my family. They're the best. Really, they are. My sisters are beautiful and entertaining, my brother in law fits with us like a glove, and my parents are my heroes, they are amazing and will do anything for us.

15. I love missionaries. More than you'll ever know! I have friends that have served / are serving now, all over the country! California, Bolivia, Washington DC, Africa, Oregon, the Phillipines, Texas, Peru, Australia, Florida, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Canada, New Jersey, England, Finland, Colorado, Indiana, West Indies, Iowa, Indonesia, Japan, Argentina, Chile, Italy, Mexico... They are everywhere, serving the Lord for two years. They're the best.

Thats me in fifteen facts! And that completes day ONE of the blogggggging challenge. Its on!

A Brief History

I, Gaby, having been born of goodly parents:

Francisco and Sanjuana. Dad is a sports enthusiast, enjoys working on cars, and looking out for his little girls. Mom is an animal lover, maker of deliciously wonderful food, and entertainer of the household. Dad is quiet and stubborn, mom is loud (as are the women of my family) and flexible. They make a wonderfully happy couple.

I have two beautiful sisters and one dapper brother in law.

Viviana and Kevin got married almost two years ago in December. Viviana enjoys taking pictures, loving her cat, and being hilarious. Kevin likes games- video games, board games, frisbee golf, and Viviana. Viviana is honest and charismatic, Kevin is quiet but crazy. They both are, in a good way.

Venezia is a teenager- watch out! She is awesome at school, loves to read and watch movies, and just plain be cute and adolescent-y. She is definately shy, but a total sweetheart and a spaz at times.

Chita is our cat. She is fiesty and hormonal, but genuinely sweet when she wants to sleep on my bed or is sleepy.

Canelo and Nala. Canelo is an energentic lab who looks after Nala, who is just the sweetest, oldest most adorable dog any girl could ask for. Mans best friend? I submit not! Girls best friend .

Katie. We consider her to be a part of our family, no questions asked. Katie loves the color green, batman, cereal, and music. She's a nut, and we love her for it. She's loyal and funny, we'll keep her around.

And last but not least, me! I like to read, my favorite color is yellow and I love sunflowers. I like to be outside in the sunshine, and fall is my favorite season! My favorite boardgame is clue and I love the Utah State Aggies. I'm happy and distracted and pretty darn excited about life.

Well, thats my family in a post. I love them! They are the best.

"When the seas of life are stormy, a wise mariner seeks a port of peace. The family, as we have traditionally known it, is such a refuge of safety."

-President Monson

P.S. On this day, I am grateful for family vacations