31 Day Blog Challenge: Day 2

Day two is all about yours truly. In no particular order, I will reveal twenty shallow, yet somehow important facts about myself. Some of these facts you may already know from previous posts or simply just knowing me, but maybe you'll learn something new. (FYI: This was actually a lot harder than I thought!)

1. I don't have any musical talent whatsoever. I cannot play an instrument, though I've tried several times to play the piano like a pro. I don't have an angelic voice, but that doesn't stop me from singing my heart out in the car. I've accepted this, for the most part. I would still love to learn to play "Shameless" on the piano, though.

2. I have very vivid dreams. I don't think there's a dream that I don't remember. Thank God I'm over the celebrity phase. I would dream of celebrities every night. And not happy, bffs with Sandra Bullock dreams. We're talking Mark Harmon kidnapping me, killing someone, and pinning all of the evidence on me only to return as Gibbs and put me in jail. Anyway, I have vivid dreams that sometimes, but very rarely star a celebrity.

3. I have always wanted to learn to figure skate. Always. I even know what songs I want to skate to. I'm actually not a terrible ice skater, which is shocking since I'm one of Pennsylvania's least graceful people. So yeah... Caitlin McConnell - Olympic Figure Skater. Eh, it's a pipe dream.

4. I've found that 87% of the time, the second verse of the song is the best. That's a real statistic based on 22+ years of listening to music.

5. I'm the kind of person that can be told something a million times, but won't actually grasp it until it is mentioned indirectly by someone else. It's frustrating, I know. But hey - at least I'm not that way with everything.

6. I'd like to think of myself as independent, but that does not excuse a man from being a gentleman.

7. If one is truly awesome, one is referred to as "Antonio Banderas cool".

8. I'm still a kid. I could sit and watch Disney movies all day. And color. Coloring books and Disney movies... the way to my heart.

9. James Marsden is still too gorgeous. After all this time.

10. I read. A lot. And not Twilight or Gossip Girl. Do you remember that summer reading list from 10th grade and how you said, "Ugh, who is actually going to read these?" Yeah, that's me. I can read and reread an English Lit piece until it becomes engraved in my subcranium.

11. Italy. *sigh* That's where my heart is. Wine, pasta, art, architecture, and guys named Marco. Kidding on the last one, but seriously - how awesome is Italy?

12. My family mean the world to me. I have family all over the world, and I care about each of them. Cliche alert: I would not be here if it wasn't for their love and support. They are simply the best and I would do anything for them.

13. So, the 22-year old Caitlin writing this doesn't have any interest in marriage or babies. ("...yet," as some people would say) However, I decided a long time ago that my daughter would be named Lucy. There are so many Lucys in the world of movies and literature that are strong, amazing women and I would love to have a daughter that could feel a sort of empowerment knowing she was named after these fine ladies.

14. I never win a bet.

15. Almost twelve years ago, an awkward sixth grade student moved to North Carolina and a cool teenaged girl became her friend. After ten years of not seeing each other, they still remain the greatest of friends.Thank you, Ashley. I cherish your friendship so much.

16. I love to argue. Well, mostly I love to debate, but eventually it turns into an argument and that's fun, too. I have strong opinions, I can't help it.

17. I am allergic to everything. No, seriously - everything. So don't be offended when I don't try your stuffing during the holidays or drink a mimosa at your garden party. I just don't want to die.

18. I'm working on coming out of my shell again. Circumstance led me to hide because so many trusts were broken. I realize now that it was stupid so I'm working on being more outgoing.

19. My car is a Pontiac Sunfire. She's dark blue. I call her Celeste.

20. If you ever want to know more about me, just visit my pinterest page. From stupid jokes to favorite quotes to my 300+ pins "Psych" board, I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for.