Don't let the bougie fool you, I said I was from Woodlawn : 36 questions about me

I haven't felt like myself in a long time and for the first time in years, I feel renewed and awake and happy. I thought I would take advantage of the lift out of the fog of depression and reintroduce myself.

1.Where did I grow up?

Chicago, Woodlawn to be exact. My Instagram handle is Kurlykrysbchi... I will always be part of the Chi.

2. What's the most Midwest thing about me?

Hmmm. The fact that I can pronounce Illinois correctly? I add an S on the end of proper store names: Jewels, Walgreens? My love of Portillos? The way I turn up my nose at everyone else's downtown? I say pop instead of soda? I say gym shoes, instead of sneakers? You choose.

3. Where do I currently live?

Rural Arizona... send prayers! I'm afraid of everything and the thorns have destroyed 3 pairs of Adidas gym shoes.

4. Best friend?

I have a few and they will always be my friends. I have in innate ability to always make an amazing friend. If only I had that same discernment when it came to dating. 

5. Height?

5 feet, 6 and 1/2 inches. Don't forget about my half inch.

6. Pets?

A little black and white bunny named Salt

7. What year was I born?

I'm an 80s baby... 82 to be exact

8. Degree? College attended?

I have a psychology degree from the University of Chicago

9. Favorite cocktail?

Gin and Tonic, with a twist of lime or a Dirty Gin Martini on the rocks

10. Current Parfum?

Love Don't Be Shy by Killian or Butterfly by Hanae Mori

11. Tea or Coffee?

COFFEE me please. Speaking of, I could use a cup right now.

12. Life goals?

To never have to work for another individual again and to get rich or die trying.

13. Favorite Beyonce song?

I Care or Hello, Rocket is also up there but I have had no reason to listen to that song since the Panini started

14. How did I meet my last ex? 

You mean the last one I count... lol. We worked retail together, reconnected through Facebook. I invited him and his wife to my birthday party and found out he was recently single. 

15. Career?

Virtual Admin and Finance Professional/ Blogger/ Nano Influencer on Instagram and currently building an app and a t-shirt line.

16. What sports do I play? or have played?

Does Wii Count? No?! Well, okay. I played Touch Football and Volleyball... was I any good? Absolutely not!

17. Book I read lately? Book changed my life?

Been on the self-improvement train.... Currently reading Believe Bigger by Marshawn Evans Daniels and the Roller Coaster Effect by Jasamine Hill. My favorite books of all time are A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving  and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

18. Single or taken?

Sooooo single. But I think I am done dating, at least for now. Men are exhausting, and I just can't do it anymore. The stupidity I have encountered over the last 5 years has left me wondering if that is all I am capable of attracting. If that is the case, I am removing the common factor. ME! If I liked women, I swear I would be a happy complete lesbian. I also have the habit of putting my significant others needs before my own and I want to be selfish for a while. I am putting myself first and it feels great. 

19. Dream date?

Me and a divorced Michael Ealy... I joke, I kid (Kinda) No, but really an outside, warm day. Long ride down lake shore drive with the windows down, with the destination being maybe a festival or a lakeside/beach picnic. Quality time together while walking around to see the sights and dancing to the music playing, a few homemade cocktails. Peaceful..

20. Longest relationship?

5 years... That's all I have to say about that. 

21. Describe my fashion sense.

Creative Classic. I like classic silhouettes with a twist.

22. Go to hairstyle?

Wash and Go, or a twist out.

23. How many siblings do I have?

5 siblings: 3 sisters, 2 brothers and I am a middle child.

24. Go to fast-food order?

5 Guys or Portillos, Double cheeseburger with everything, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, grilled jalapenos, and bacon! With some fries!

25. Favorite view?

Chicago Skyline

26. PC or Mac?

PC for Virtual assistant work, Mac for Blogging/Pleasure

27. Most memorable vacation moment?

I once ended up at a strip club, where an Elvis Impersonator bought me a lap dance.

28. Bad habits?

I bite my nails, constantly. I also have a hard letting people finish their thoughts, I am an interjector. I am working on it. 

29. Childhood best friend?

I had a few. In no particular order: Damien, Keesha, Amina, Vanessa, Shammeron, Victoria, and Shavonne

30. Favorite movie genre?

Suspenseful thriller, or a comedy

31. Dream job as a kid?

Doctor because I wanted my name announced before my husbands /Lawyer because I loved the court wardrobe /Astronaut because I wanted to take over the world

32. Favorite order from Uber Eats?

Japanese/Thai/Jamaican/Senegalese/ or Tacos

33. Favorite values in friends?

Loyalty, openness, fun, hilarity, lack of jealousy and harsh judgment, and a love of good cocktails

34. Social Media Addiction?

Instagram is my happy place

35. Who is my role model right now?

It changes, currently I don't have one. I am inspiring myself

36. One thing about me that you don't currently know?

I didn't get on my first plane ride until I was 21. I try to go one new place every year.

37. Last thoughts?

I'm quirky and weird.  I have ratchet and respectable moments (shout out to Demetria L Lucas). I can listen to the same song 20 times in a row and never tire of it. I love to laugh above anything else. I love hard, and I hate harder. Don't let the bougie fool you, I said I was from Woodlawn.