My friend Jenni is hosting a link up for the month of May...and I am 100% confident I will not be able to participate every day, but I AM going to link up as much as I can.
Today we have to sum up our lives in 250 words or less. Here goes:
Rockin' the five-head with a bow taped to my head. Hottie batottie!
I’m Shalyn Nelson and I was born on January 17th, 1986 in Waco,
Texas. I lived in a small town called Jewett, TX. which had a population of 850
people, and one blinking light. I was an outgoing little toot, loved to play
barbies, and didn't grow hair until I was five years old. I grew up in a broken home and witnessed things that I would never wish on any child. I was raised
by an amazing, loving mother who struggled financially, but was rich in her
love. I made good grades, danced for 6 1/2 years, participated in pageants,
played softball, and cheer-leaded my way through elementary and
junior high. In the 8th grade, my Mom met a man on the internet and I was
forced to move to Northern California for the remainder of high school. I hated
starting over and had major culture shock but eventually, I fell in love with that golden state. I enjoyed high school and kept busy with sports and extra
curricular activities. I was an over-achiever to the fullest. I moved back to Texas
three days after high school graduation and attended SHSU. I graduated, met and
married the love of my life, and now can be seen dancing around Austin, TX with
him and my two pomeranians, Piper and Furlee. I'm a photographer, and I want to
do something extraoridinary with my life. I have an eclectic, sensitive and
youthful heart. It's my desire to see people moved by it.
250...Like a boss.
beautiful! ...broken families make for interesting stories and thick skin! i feel ya girl! xxxooo!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cuuuuute baby!
ReplyDeleteaww i love the baby picture! i might need to wait to post mine so i can add in a picture.
ReplyDeleteMy family was broken as well, and my amazing mama raised my sister and I by herself for a looong time. I can't say I'm "glad" it was that way, but I am certainly thankful for the way it's made me today...
ReplyDeleteAlso, I hate to be *that* girl, but Florida is the Sunshine State, and California is the Golden State... officially ;)
Such a darling baby you were :)
ReplyDeleteMy parents have property in Marquez and I am guessing you know where that is because it is basically one of the closest towns to Jewett. We love the all you can eat fried catfish nights in that area, I feel like every restaurant has that around there.
ReplyDeleteLike a boss :)
ReplyDeleteLove you girl and your big electic, sensitive, youthful heart!:)
ReplyDeleteWhat part of Northern Cali? That's where I live! :) and that's real cool you danced for so long..my momma was a dancer and I was too for a short lived part of my life haha!
ReplyDeleteGreat getting to know you! You were too adorable!
ReplyDeleteWe have some similarities! Broken home and a mom who worked her butt off to care for us. Oh and we moved from Illinois to California except I was entering 7th grade when we did. I think going through what I did as a child and having a mom who really loved me has definitely helped shape who I am as a mother today.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lil cutie! I adore you and your heart so much! <3
ReplyDeleteLove your story, and more importantly, love your heart :)
ReplyDeleteLove getting to know you better! I came from a broken family as well but am so blessed with how things worked out! God always has a way!!
ReplyDeleteWell, I just love that you were born ten days after I was ;)
ReplyDeleteSometimes broken families make for the best kids. I should know, I'm pretty amazing ;) Thanks for sharing your story - sounds like a good life, even through the struggles!
ReplyDeleteOoh yours is so good. You fit so much into those 250 words.
ReplyDeleteCheers!!
Love it! You rock, my friend!
ReplyDeleteWow... you fit so much into 250 words. I don't think I could do that! Awesome getting to know you through this!
ReplyDeleteLove you more after reading this!
ReplyDeleteLove pomeranians and it's funny how much you can say in 250 words. Epic sign-off by the way.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing (like a boss)!
Hannah from I am a lifestyle blog
Lovely story Shay - such an amazing and super talented lady x
ReplyDeleteEat Em Up Kats!! I went to SHSU as did my husband, 1998-2002. Wonder if we were there at the same time.
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