Hi. I'm Meghan. And I'm Awkward.

Hi friends!  It's been quite a weekend, as I spent the majority of it with 35 teenagers, holed up in a castle for a leadership retreat.  Yes.  There is a castle in Illinois.  I returned home on Sunday, exhausted and in desperate need of a shower, and quickly fit in a yoga class before heading to our first Restaurant Week reservation, David Burke's Primehouse.  All I have to say is this:  cheesecake lollipops.  Holla.


Anyway, since I am attending BLISSDOM this weekend and have several new readers, I thought I'd do a little post, introducing myself to all of you!  So, here we go.

My name is Meghan, and as you can tell from my header, and this photo taken by my hubby, I love:

Chicago

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Cupcakes

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Coffee

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Running (Unfortunately, it doesn't begin with the letter C.  That would be really cool, wouldn't it???)

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I started blogging in late 2008, but never told anyone I had a blog until late 2009.  And then, it really wasn't until early 2010 that I actually had people reading on a regular basis.  Overall, I'm a pretty sucky blogger.  I don't post regularly, and while I do have a weekly link-up, I don't promote it well, nor do I have a button.  But here I am, faults and all!

Many people often wonder why I chose the name, "The Perfect Compilation Tape".  In hindsight, it's kind of long and easily forgettable, but I'm too lazy to change it to something that contains the word "sparkle".  Anyway, my favorite movie of all time is "High Fidelity" with John Cusack (Chicago boy, HOLLA!).  In the movie, he (among other things), discusses the finer points of creating the perfect compilation, or "mix" tape.  He puts so much thought and effort into selecting the perfect songs, just as he does with his relationships.  To me, it's a metaphor for life.  There are ups and downs.  High points and low points.  Fast and slow times.  But in the end, it all comes together:)

In the movie, Rob Gordon (John Cusack) weaves together endless "Top 5" lists.  And so, here are the Top 5 Things YOU Should Know About ME!


5.) I think traveling is good for the soul, yet getting to the airport stresses me out.


4.) I adore classic movies.  My favorite?  "Gone With the Wind"!


3.) I am a FitFluential Ambassador, and I am so honored to be a part of a group that promotes healthy living through social networking.  You can check out my profile here!


2.)  Secretly, I would love to move to NYC.  So, chances are, if I meet you at Blissdom and you're from New York, you should run the other way.  Because I will stalk you and ask you endless questions about your life.


1.)  I adore my husband.  We've been married for 2 1/2 years, and there is never a shortage of laughter in our house.

So, tell me about yourself!  Are you attending Blissdom???  Have you ever been to a blogging conference?