Independent Belle: ( n d -p n d nt bel) .n. I’m witty and precocious at times and unorganized and overwhelmed others. I'm a shoe lover who you’ll find in 4†heels regardless of the occasion. My pup, Henry, is adorable, smart, and makes me laugh every single day. He is the love of my life (thus far) & undoubtedly the cutest (and best dressed) dog in the world. Check him out on my blog, and feel free to ask him questions; he has a wise old soul.
I swear & I enjoy it. I laugh. A lot... at myself, often. I love big and I never regret it. I’m confident, incredibly independent, and know exactly who I am and what I want for myself; I just have no idea what path I'll take to get there. I am voluptuous on the outside to courageous on the inside. I am serious and hysterically entertaining. I am my own best audience.
I can’t think of anything better than a night with a bottle of Jordan Cab, manchego, and good conversation.
This wouldn’t be much of a “bio†if I didn’t mention my job, b/c I work more than your average “Belleâ€. If I’m not traveling to Philly to meetings, then I’m at my desk with my laptop, blackberry, iPhone, office line, & fax, just trying to find a way to work faster. Between juggling work and personal life, I am a volunteer and huge advocate of Operation HOPE. I am a founding member of the Chicago Chapter of Dining 4 Women, a non-profit organization that supports women’s groups around the world. One thing I know for sure is that by helping others, you help yourself tenfold. This journey is nothing like what I imagined it would be, but there really isn’t anything about my life that is. However, with every year that passes, I’m thankful that life is full of surprises & I hope they keep coming.
In addition to all the important things to know, there are a few randoms to include. Guilty pleasures include false eyelashes, Prosecco, shoe shopping (even better if done while drinking Prosecco), delivery services, & a dog w/ more Juicy Couture in his wardrobe than an OC pre-teen. I love high heels, reading in bed on Sunday morning, organic tea, white towels, sushi, spending time on my balcony in the summer, dressing up, watching football at bars in jeans and a tee (Go HOGS!), sunshine and all my amazing friends!