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Hey guys 🙂 I thought I’d share 25 things you might not know about me below. I realized I don’t share too much of my personal life on social media, so I thought this would be a great way to ‘get to know me’ a little better. I think a lot of y’all can relate to no.6, right? lol.

1. I LOVE dogs + have 3 of them–Napoleon, Precious, + Blue. They are yorkie-maltipoo mixes from the same litter. My parents have the parents.

2. I love worship, 90’s r+b, + latin music.
3. I graduated from UT Austin with a major in International Relations + Global Studies + minor in Latin American Studies. I also double majored in Spanish + minored in Government.
4. I work from home as a senior stylist for a personal shopping service.
5. I’m a sucker for spaghetti–any time of the day!
6. My go-to food is ALWAYS Mexican food.
7. I love date nights.
8. I’m 100% Mexican, although everyone thinks I’m Persian.
9. I studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
10. I love watching novelas (Mexican soap operas). I even got Jordan watching them.
11. Family is everything to me + love the times we are together.


12. Anyone who knows me knows that I live off of chips + salsa.
13. hANGRY is really a thing for me.
14. My favorite season is fall. We don’t get a real fall in Texas, so I’m happy that I can experience a true fall here in Philly.
15. I prefer to stay in + watch Netflix than go out to a party.
16. I have only one sibling–younger brother.
17. Christmas is by far my favorite holiday.
18. I recently discovered a love for interior design.
19. I hate running. But, I do love to workout.
20. I call my girlfriends ‘chica’s.’
21. I only watch movies I know I’ll cry to alone.
22. I love to travel! My favorite place thus far has to be Turks + Caicos. It’s where I got engaged, but it also has the most kind-hearted people + beautiful waters.


23. I’m usually in a big tee or workout gear throughout the week.
24. I have to start my mornings off with coffee!
25. If my house isn’t organized/clean, nothing will get done until it is. I’m OCD when it comes to my house being clean.

 

I’m Ivana Hicks. Lover of Jesus. Wife to Jordan. Mama to 3 sweet babies--Ayven, Lukah, and Taliya. And, dog mama to 5. Currently living in Minnesota while calling Austin home. Ivana Karyhn (ee-vuh-na : kuh-reen) is a space where you can follow my journey, my growth, and my heart--and anything in between.

PSALM 37:24

though she falls, she will not be overwhelmed, because the lord supports her with his

SHOP MY FAVES!

9 Comments

  1. 8.7.17
    Ora N Brown said:

    beauitful picture of the family

    • 8.8.17
      simplyivana said:

      Thank you, Ora 🙂

  2. 8.8.17
    Anna Luna said:

    So happy and excited for you!

    • 8.8.17
      simplyivana said:

      Thank you for always supporting me! Love you, Anna 🙂

  3. 8.8.17
    Letty McGarrahan said:

    Ivana, may your journey continue to be blest. (for some reason, we thought you had more than 5 dogs?) Praying for a safe, healthy, and great season for Jordan. Love you guys!

    • 8.9.17
      simplyivana said:

      Thank you, Ms Letty! Haha including my parent’s dogs, yes, because they are my childhood dogs. I have 3 that actually live with Jordan + I. Missing you + Austin!

  4. 8.9.17
    Carina said:

    Hi! I’m a Latina living in Philadelphia myself. Welcome to our beautiful city! I usually don’t follow blogs, but I stumbled across yours on my IG discovery page and instantly became inspired! I can’t wait to see what else you post. 🙂

    Go Birds!

    • 8.9.17
      simplyivana said:

      Hi, Carina 🙂

      Thank you so much! It makes me so happy to hear that. If you have any favorite latin restaurants, I’d love to hear what they are so that I can check them out.

      Xo,
      Ivana

  5. 8.11.17
    Melissa said:

    Hey I made the count *number 20*. Love you chica this blog is beautiful, cannot wait for your future posts✨

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