Intro
While on vacation I was tagged for a Meme by the very lovely Aran from Cannelle et Vanille. Now that I am back getting settled into my non-vacation life I thought it was time for me to sit down and figure out what exactly is a Meme.
This particular meme asks me to divulge 5 facts about me. So let me think… five facts interesting or not beyond the fact that I like food and generally lean towards the sweeter side – because let’s face it, you don’t have to be a regular reader to realize that. But what don’t you know?
The best part of me
1. I have been the entertainment at many family functions performing my stupid human trick, which involves me sticking my entire fist into my mouth. Don’t ask me why this is so entertaining but for some reason my cousin cannot get enough of it. Last time I attempted this spectacle my jaw locked for a moment. I have since stopped my performance.
2. Now this one is really hard for me to admit but I feel as my loyal audience you deserve a right to know. Please do not think any less of me. I have a love affair with Peanut Buster Parfaits from Dairy Queen. I can not get enough of the delicious interplay between the salty crunch of the Spanish peanuts, the cold, silky-sweet “ice milk” and the layers of dark, warm fudge all devoured with that elongated petit red spoon. This intense love of PBPs comes most strongly during pregnancy.
3. My original career path was to be a high school art teacher. I have an art degree in studio arts and have only my student teaching to complete before I receive my certification. I spent a good chunk of my studies in Italy – which is where I believe I truly fell in love with food (and also where I got engaged).
4. I secretly have a desire to be a farmer. Well, I think more accurately is that I like the idea of being self-sufficient and completely sustainable. So what am I doing to accomplish this secret desire? Good question. First of all I am about to be the proud owner of three Bantam chickens. (More on this soon – I am getting the chickens tomorrow and my sweet brother and sister-in-law are building me a coop for my birthday) Come on, what is better than fresh eggs with yolks the color of Navel oranges? Secondly I am working on plans for my vegetable garden to be planted this spring. I will be starting out small as baby number two is coming in May. Finally, I have been successfully keeping a coffee plant alive for two months (and counting). Now would be a good time to start calling me Farmer Ashley.
5. In high school I was voted most likely to win a Grammy. I’m sorry to disappoint my alma mater but I don’t think that’s going to happen. ☺
Thanks to Aran for thinking of me.
Ashley, that was so much fun! I loved reading more about you and I feel I know you a little better. I’m very jealous you are getting those three chickens and your own garden! I also have been dreaming of the same thing lately… I think that when you love food like we do, at one point or another, one must think of that, it’s only natural and I’m happy you are actually getting to do it. That is so fantastic! Please, please, please… share with us your life with your chickens when you get them!
You are so lucky that your husband is a photographer. Those photos are amazing.
Thanks again for taking the time to write those 5 facts. It’s not always “confortable” to talk about oneself, is it? But I loved it!
Farmer Ashley,
I like it! I swear we are soul mates! PBP ar my secret sin too! I too want to be a farmer (hard to do when you are a military wife and live in housing) I have plenty of garden and plant catalogs that seem to come on a daily basis. Yet my husband still thinks its crazy?? I wanted o be an art teacher for high school, but instead of going to college like a sane person I got married at 18, baby by 19. Yeah…I am happy and still married to the same guy for almost 16 years now though! I knew I liked you in the beginning but the Meme just solidifies it. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Carrie Fields
Aran & Carrie – Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I did find it quite difficult to write about myself.
Aran – I am so blessed to have such a great photographer around. We make a great team and hope to someday collaborate on a beautiful food/photography project.
I am hoping we get the chickens today. It was suppose to be yesterday but sadly they didn’t quite make it to the pet store.
Carrie – We are practically twins! That is so funny. I too got married young and started popping out the babies pretty shortly after. I am turning 26 on Friday and expecting child #2 in two months!
And I thought I knew you! The fist trick? I have never seen that, however, it is a true talent. I loved reading about you. You are a very good writer. I think that Farmer Ashley has a great ring.