Today’s blog post will be formatted a little different than usual. This post is all about ME! Thought it’d be nice for my readers to get to know me on a more personal level. Cassy Cancino in a nutshell!
- My husband Nick is just shy of a year younger than me
- Nick and I have 3 babes
- Numero Dos was along for our wedding, but not as a guest in person, she was a guest in utero
- I have more feelings and emotions than I let on
- I struggled real hard the first 2 years as a stay at home parent.
- I’ve learned a TON about myself through marriage
- I was a mom at the fresh age of 21.
- All 3 of my pregnancies, labor and deliveries were pretty easy and no issues.
- I was a single mom from the get go with Numero Uno
- I watch IG stories more than I watch TV
- Our babes turn into gremlins when they have too much sugar
- I could do without music
- My favorite color is orange
- August 2019 was the first time I’ve ever been out of the country
- I’m pretty much clueless when it comes to religion
- I’m a minimalist
- I found out that a family member from more than a century ago was a part of the slave trade, and escaped via the under ground railroad
- Which leads me to this one, I’m Mexican, Irish, German, and African American
- I will walk away from a negative conversation
- Death scares me
- Telling me you have a surprise for me is rude
- I always try to find the good in every situation
- I got my first tattoo at 14
- I like my personal space
- I can be invasive
- I like an adventure
- I’m an Aunt to 6 humans
- I have a paralyzing fear of snakes
- I never feel sorry for myself because we make our own destiny
- Numero Uno was born with a mild hearing loss. He is now a real snarky, he knows everything, pre-pubescent 11 year old
- I live by my phone calendar
- My parents were separated and divorced by the time I was 12
- I think I’m organized, but it’s really a joke
- I understand that everyone has their own opinion of me. And I’m more than cool with that
- I’m blunt, but know when not to be
- I’d pick winter over summer any day
- “Coordinating” makes me feel good
- My dream is to own a tiny house on wheels some day
- I can’t keep plants alive
- Numero Tres is the sweetest of them all, but may still growl at you from time to time
- If I’m crossed by someone, I will keep it in mind going forward
- I firmly believe that every decision we make in life has a consequence or repercussion
- I have 7 tattoos
- Not really sure how I keep humans alive
- Hugs are a no go for me
- I don’t like sushi. Or any seafood really
- I’d be cool living on an all carb diet if I had to
- I’ve only had 1 cat in my lifetime, and don’t plan to have another
- My marriage wasn’t always perfect. It’s taken a lot of soul searching, compromise, and understanding for us to get where we are.
- I’m a dog person. Preferably big dogs
- Clutter makes me cringe
- Christmas is my jam
- Interior decorating is fun to me
- I only have a Facebook to keep my five by five Facebook page open
- I’ve never had braces
- I’m queen of the “smile nicely, wave, keep walking” move
- I don’t measure while cooking, even with a recipe
- I had my lip pierced for a while
- I gained FIFTY lbs with Numero Uno. Yea. Not my proudest moment.
- I hate cooking, but love food
- I’m the baby of 4 siblings
- Technologically impaired
- I have a legit To-Do list for every day of my life
- I can be ferocious
- My hair has been red, pink, purple, blonde, and brown
- I was the teacher’s pet in Elementary school
- I attended High-school to socialize
- Having dirty laundry gives me anxiety
- I like to have every article of clothing I own to be clean and ready to go
- Even though I have a lot of “things”, I much rather prefer “experiences” over “things”
- I graduated High-school a summer late
- I went to a community college for 1 semester before calling it quits
- I’m an Esthetician
- I’ve worked in retail, a tanning salon, a corporate office, a gym, and a spa
- Open mouth chewing makes me want to flip a table
- I prefer savory over sweet
- I played basketball in Junior High
- I baked a lot as a kid, but rarely ever ate what I made
- I knew at a young age that I’d be a mother one day
- I cuss a lot when I’m angry
- I cry when I’m frustrated. Especially when I’m frustrated with myself
- I have severe RBF
- My scream is known as “the siren”
- I’m terrified of ghosts
- I played the clarinet for a year in Elementary school
- I believe in spiritual mediums
- I have both Republican and Democratic views
- I need that cool-down period in an argument
- A firm believer in “life is what you make of it”
That’s all folks! Hope you all learned something new about me today.
xo
Cass