I think a proper introduction is in order.
Whether you’ve read my blog before, or this is your first time here at Kristen Shane, I’d like to introduce myself.
I started this blog in August of 2016, and in my very first post, I wrote about “how I got here”, and why I created this blog. Since then, this site has grown with me, and I’d like to show you the who behind it.
I’d much rather us have this conversation over coffee (well, over ice cream really) or maybe during a walk on a nice day, so I’ll just pretend it’s one of those, and I’d love for you to join me.
So, who am I?
How can I sum myself up? Applications for college and jobs have asked me to do this, but I always have a hard time articulating who I am.
I’m Kristen, author-creator-namesake of Kristen Shane, and I’m a 19-year-old Florida native, and a first-year student at Florida State University. I’m majoring in political science, minoring in business, and setting my sites on law school after graduation.
But who am I?
I’m a total “girly-girl”, and always have been. I’ve never grown out of painting my nails and wearing pink, and as I’ve grown up, I’ve exchanged ballet shoes for heels, and princess tiaras for pearl earrings.
I have a huge sweet tooth, and will never turn down ice cream (cookies & cream and cookie dough are my faves).
I’ve been a bookworm for as long as I can remember. I read the whole Harry Potter series in the fifth grade, and I crushed my goal of reading 15 books in the first month of last summer.
I’ve always made school my priority, and I’ve never been the sporty type. I’m driven, self-motivated, and don’t give up easily. I never do less than my best.
I’ve always felt that I was created for greatness, to be better-than-average, in a way that’s difficult to explain.
I was raised Catholic, and I’m extremely grateful for that. Christianity is a huge part of who I am, and I hope to let God shine through me on my blog.
I love to create things. From painting canvases and decorating my room, to writing this blog!
Those are the things that make me, me. I could go on and on about what I’ve done and accomplished, but this isn’t a resume, it’s a blog, my blog, a place where I can just be totally me.
I’m always looking for a new challenge to conquer, and a new lesson to learn.
My friends would tell you that you could probably spot me wearing a preppy or sorority t-shirt, with my hair in my classic bun.
Two of my other best friends can’t tell you anything… but they’re really cute and probably want you to pet them.
My sister would tell you that sometimes, I’m “too productive for my own good” (I’m taking that as a compliment), she’d also tell you that I always stick to my word.
My roommate would tell you that I really love the color pink, and painting whatever I find on Pinterest.
I’ll tell you that I’m someone who wants to inspire and motivate others, and live to be my best self.
I’m a girl trying to live to glorify the God that made the stars and the seas and me.
I’m a girl doing her best to stay positive and productive, and to live a life worth remembering.
My blog tagline says I’m a “Christian & college blogger”, but I hope the rest of it says that I’m so much more than that.
I’m a culmination of all these things. A person with dreams and a drive that can’t be explained by an Instagram bio, or even my “About Me” page.
I’m Kristen Shane, and I hope you’ll keep reading, so I can keep writing, and keep showing you who I really am.
*header photo from unsplash.com*
March 15, 2017
You have such a beautiful spirit!!! I loved this post!! And I am obsessed with the color pink too!! 🙂
March 15, 2017
That’s so sweet, thanks so much!! I’m glad you enjoyed, & glad we have something in common! 🙂
March 15, 2017
Very nice to meet you Kristen, but you know what, I already knew that is who you were.
Love Grandpa
March 15, 2017
Really nice to meet you. Was nice to read.☺
March 15, 2017
Nice to “meet” you!
March 15, 2017
Oh my gosh I love you already! If I had a daughter you remind me of who she would be..you are adorable and seem so much fun and on the path to greatness with your dligence and openness..and of course your love for God as the foundation! I was also brought up part of my life Catholic which gave me a good base to grow from..I’m a productive one, too, and love that part of me..my niece I think goes to Florida State Un..Anyway, just love reading about you. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today, I so much appreciated your visit, but mostly so I could learn about you. I’m inspired by you young, fun, faithful women! I’m an older, fun, faithful woman! Blessings!
March 16, 2017
This mad my day!! That’s so sweet of you, I just wanted to show a little more of who I am and I’m glad that’s how I came across! I loved reading your blog as well!! 🙂
March 16, 2017
Nice to meet you! Great goals and enthusiasm!
March 16, 2017
Thank you!
March 16, 2017
Thats why I wrote my blog too. So other see Christ through it.
March 17, 2017
Love this! Nice to ‘meet’ you! Love that you desire for the Lord to shine through you and your blog. That’s my hope, too, as I blog and attend Boise State!
March 19, 2017
I love your site too! Nice to meet you 🙂
April 1, 2017
I loved reading this post! I know that I have known you since like middle school, but I enjoy reading your blog posts, and getting to know more about you! Your one for God shines through your posts and it is so encouraging. Side note, your dogs are adorable!
April 2, 2017
Aw thank you!! Yes, I think it’s so cool to see how much we’ve grown since then. Haha thanks I love them!!
April 2, 2017
I’m a total girly girl too. I used to be embarrassed about it but now I own it. I feel like we would get along real well Kristen <3
April 2, 2017
Haha YES!! I’m so glad you do, I’m proud of it!! 🙂 I think we would too <3
May 24, 2017
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September 13, 2019
Keep inspiring.
I am more than twice your age, living on a different continent and not a member of organised religion so probably not your expected demographic for your blog. And yet I can relate to your messages and respect your integrity.
We can all benefit from faith and connection.
Thank you for the blog.
Jules xx