so, who am I?
Why, hello!
My name is Nikki Edrington Shover. I am many things, including a dog mom to spunky Ellie and sweet Luna (and their angel brother, Martin), wife to my beloved Garrett, a photographer, and a serial journal-beginner-but-never-finisher.
So, basically, I’m a work in progress.
While in undergrad pursuing a degree in Bible, religion, and journalism, I aimed for the highest #girlboss position I could find and worked my way toward becoming Editor in Chief of our award-winning student newspaper. At the same time, I worked as a tutor, photographer, and freelance ghostwriter.
These days, I spend most of my time exploring the many adventures of life as a twenty-something. I love to cook new things, bake the world’s best chocolate chip cookies and other confections, and dream big dreams from coffee shops. I am also an aspiring author, though I frequently fail to write consistently. I dream of the days that the stories in my head are on paper for the world to read, but for now, this little corner of the web is more than enough for me.
A few of my favorite things…
Books. Lots of books. Specifically, buying used books: even though I know I’ll never have the time to read all of them. Harry Potter is my love language. But, then again, so are classic shows such as Boy Meets World, The Golden Girls, Full House, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Also, the Chicago Cubs. (I may or may not have a tattoo dedicated to those lovable losers-no-more.)
Amongst my many passions are all things iced coffee, my Cricut projects, and refinishing old furniture. I have a knack for graphic design and a passion for making all things beautiful, whether they be in print, online, or in the comfort of someone’s very own home. I thrive on creation in almost every capacity. That includes renovating my 60-year-old home, making t-shirts with unique designs, and getting new tattoos.
I love driving back roads, singing at the top of my lungs, and cooking with my husband. Together, my husband and I are proud adventurers. I’m the one who takes us into the clouds, and Garrett? Sweet Garrett always brings us home.
Ah, yes, these things are good.
The Most Important Part
Finally, and most importantly: Empowerment. Equality. Abundance. Community. Love. It is these things that motivate me to crawl out of bed on the hardest days; it is these things for which I cannot stop fighting. It is Jesus, and His life, death, and resurrection that has saved my weary soul.
Undoubtedly, the worst way to get to know me, to really, truly get to know me, is to read my “about me.” Because we all know that the clearest picture of who I am is spread far and wide across this very website. I invite you to peruse this window into my soul and to discover just who I really am.
If there is any more that you must know, please, reach out. I would love to chat.
I hope to hear from you, friend 🙂
Nikki
