chrissiashby

My Story

One of my mentors, and a really great guy said that everyone has a story to tell.  Here’s mine…

• Born in Wilmington, DE
• Moved to MD
• Started Kindergarten with Ms. Merson, who my dad called the Merson-Person.
• Carved Pumpkins and dressed up like a witch for halloween (about 4 years in a row).
• Hated pulling green beans from the garden, but loved fresh corn and tomatoes.
• Hung upside down on monkey-bars in our tree house, and spun around on the tire swing until I couldn’t walk straight.
• Went camping every summer, became a Junior Ranger, hiked to Turkey Point lighthouse, and fished for crabs with chicken legs on twine.

Middle School

• Got my pencil stolen in art class… it had my name engraved on it.
• Asked to the school dance by my biggest crush.
• Attempted to learn clarinet.
• Rode my bike all summer long.
• Won the “Most Artistic” award at summer camp
• Middle School Morning News anchor-person
• Joined a book club at the library

High School

• Brought home my first boyfriend to which my dad responded “I don’t want you marrying him!” 
• Performed in the school play
• Joined the chorus
• Videographer for the football team
• Got my first job at Waffle House and said “Top of the morning to ya” to everyone who walked in the door.
• Graduation and moved to Tennessee for college

College

• Started getting serious about exercise
• Tore cartilage in knee, it’s bothered me ever since
• Started singing again —- met Aaron in the chorus
• Traveled to NY, LA, Atlanta, and Europe as an ambassador for the college
• Made a lot of Art
• Got married

Life after school

• Taught High school Art
• Moved to Hawaii and learned photography
• Attempted to sell artwork at Kapioloni Park… never sold a thing
• Moved to Kentucky —- became a secretary
• Got a dog, and a house, and real furniture… no cinder-blocks, bunk beds, or milk crates.