First off, thank you for taking the time to get to know a little bit about the writer behind the posts. I know the odds of stumbling across the tiny microscopic portion of the internet are not likely, so here you are, you rare gem!

✨ My name is Cassandra (or Cass, Sass, Sassy, or sassynachos) and it is pronounced Kuh-SAN-druh, not kuh-SAAN-druh hence why I go mostly by the shortened version

✨ I have two boys, two angels (my second son is my surviving triplet), two pugs (they’re semi-instagram famous), two sphynxes, but only one husband

✨ My husband and I met on August 7, 2016, and married exactly 2 months later. We’ve been married going on 8 years now and have settled in Austin after Cabes retired from the Army

✨My hobbies include crafting and all things Peloton (I am at 3555 workouts and a 152-week streak)

✨ I am in my thirties and work in clinical research (I help with drug and vaccine approval by running trials to ensure safety and efficacy)

✨ Growing up I wanted to be a meteorologist, veterinarian, and work in forensics or medicine

✨ I did sports of all kinds until I had to quit at 11 due to multiple dislocations which eventually led me to my diagnosis of Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome and some of its rad (sarcasm) comorbidities.

✨ I love books and some of my favorite listens include The Stillhouse Lake Series by Rachel Caine, Rouge by Mona Awad, The Institute by Stephen King, Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica and The One by James Marr. (follow me on goodreads)

✨ I am a brain surgery survivor (Chiari Decompression)

✨ I just finished my very first marathon last weekend (Austin Marathon) – I hope my cross country coach would be proud

✨ my favorite fuel is movie theater popcorn (layered butter and topped with jalapenos) complete with licorice on the side, southern curry with paneer (extra spicy), a soyrizo burrito packed with all the good veggies, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a large fountain iced diet coke (cubed ice not crushed),+/or a venti iced matcha (nonfat) with strawberry cold foam

✨ I graduated from Texas Tech (Wreck ‘Em) with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Health Professions

✨ I coach recreational U7 soccer (including my oldest son) in my free time during the soccer seasons

✨ I have lost over 100 pounds since I found my love for movement and healthy eating

✨ I collect tattoos (I prefer bright colors and traditional designs), kewpies, + post cards

✨ My favorite movie is Coraline and I am obsessed with stop motion animation films. I also love horror films especially when I get to watch them with my mama

✨ My best friend is Canadian and therefore I am Canadian by association

✨ I am apart of a literary program where I work with kids that have fallen behind to help develop their reading skills.

✨ I choose to not let trauma dictate my life

✨ My goals for this year is to work on paying off my debt, re-opening my etsy shop, run more races, and become a foster again for pugs in need

I have a renewed love for life after surviving brain surgery in December 2015 to correct the flow of my cerebral spinal fluid. I have Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome and Chiari Malformation. This is my space to share all my struggles, triumphs, and setbacks.

I originally started this blog to help with my anxiety and fears about being sick; I needed a platform to express my concerns and have the ability to reach out to others, so I started this lovely blog. My blog now has expanded into an extensive ever-going about me portfolio: fashion and style bits, my undying love for dogs, and the trivial everyday life. I love traveling with husband and best friend, Cabes and our sons Griff + Knox.

MUST LOVE PUGS- you saw the title and proceeded so I’m assuming you’re here to admire my fur children. My best friend, Mavis, a rambunctious pug puppy who came into my life in March of 2016.  I have had an unhealthy obsession with pugs, hence the name of my blog, since I was about six and have been gifted many different pug themed items over the years. My mom even got me an “I love my pug” sun catcher when I was thirteen despite not having a pug (oh moms). Mavis, or Mae Mae, came home on March 6, 2016 and has been by my side ever since. We’re inseparable. She currently is serving as my emotional support animals and is my little biff. Eleven or “Levie” for short joined our small family in February of 2017 and is Mavis’s annoying little sister and playmate.

 

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Thanks for getting to know us! Please feel free to ask any questions or leave a comment about you and your best friend. Mave and I love getting to know new people!

xo,

Cass and Mave