Icebreaker

I think that the first blog post is a bit of an icebreaker for the writer to introduce herself to the reader, so that is how I am going to treat this.
Hi, my name is Kara! I'm 31, single, and live in DC. As a bit of background, I'm originally from Wisconsin, I grew up in Florida, went to school in New Jersey, and I moved to the New York/New Jersey area post-graduation and stayed there until I moved to DC 5 years ago. 

What this means is: I'm a huge Green Bay Packers fan and I love beer and cheese; I am the pastiest beach-bum you will ever meet, the flamingo is my spirit animal because of our mutual love for shrimp, a pina colada with an umbrella is my favorite drink, and it doesn't feel like Christmas until I see palm trees wrapped up like candy canes with lights; I have deep appreciation for bagels and a serious love affair with pizza.  

As for interest and hobbies - I enjoy cooking (not just eating!), am an avid reader, and like every good late-20s/early-30s something: I also love travel. All of which I will be talking about on here pretty regularly. 

Another thing you should know: I have Lupus, an autoimmune disease. I was diagnosed when I was 22 after suffering a blood clot while in the Peace Corps. On a day-to-day basis, aside from having to take some meds, this doesn't really affect my life but long term it does. I am sure I will get into that on here as well, but for now just know that I am a survivor.  

I can't finish up my icebreaker without mentioning a very important part of my life -– my (kind of) cat, Byron.  I adopted my little old man 7 years ago from a shelter in NYC.  He was 7 at the time and came from a hoarder who had 30 cats living in 600 sq feet (I try not to think of the smell).  We are a bit of a set, and I am fine with any cat lady analogies - I mean at this point - Taylor Swift has essentially made it trendy to be one. 

Thanks for checking out my blog - I hope you enjoy it!