The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

I decided that I would write a little about myself. I think that I am misread quite often. So here goes and this is going to be random off the top of my head stuff but it's truthful. Some of this is crap my family knows. Word

One of my favorite words is crap. I once spent the night in jail. I stole candy from my grandpa's store when I was 8 years old and had to return it and apologize- I was so ashamed. I am afraid of snakes. I refer to of my dearest friends as "The Hand" - these people have been very important in my walk with the Lord and I love them as if they were my family. I hate confrontation. I am very tenderhearted. I read books to my kids while in the womb. My grandpa was my best friend when I was a kid. I wanted to elope because I don't like being the center of attention and I don't like all the fussiness of weddings. I didn't elope and was sick for the 6 mo. leading up to my wedding. When I was 40 I wrote a letter to my dad cutting all ties with him and his family. I was on Night Line back in 1990- I was outside of the White House protesting the Gulf War. I am not a suck up and I don't parlay my way into friendships by kissing butts. If I give out a complement it is honest and heartfelt. I hate to see people hurting. I have had 2 miscarriages, I married my best friend, I had the most unconventional childhood known to man. I was a nanny out east for several years. I like to have a cocktail from time to time but I will never get blitzed because I don't want to subject my children to that kind of stupidity. I was a teenage alcoholic. I miss my grandpa. My siblings and I raised ourselves. I don't handle chaos well. I love to entertain and serve my loved ones. I love to sing but can't carry a tune. I love to roller skate. I want to meet Bono and his wife. I am extremely critical and judgemental- something I am really trying to work on. I love being at home. I love to sleep. My favorite article of clothing is my pj's. I am afraid of electronics. I wish I could buy the house next to mine and move my mom and g-ma into it so I could care for them as they age. I didn't understand salvation until I was 32 and it was the most wonderful mind blowing thing that has ever happened to me. I can't wait to meet Jesus. I really love the small town I live in. I respect people who have more than 2 kids- I honestly don't know how they get everything done. I love old black and white movies. My favorite movie is, "It's a Wonderful Life." I love glitter and sparkles. I view food as an art medium. I like quiet. I'm afraid of rejection. I do not partake in the "one up" game. I am a germ freak. I'm not competitive but I love to play games. I wish I could play the piano. If I could have surgery to fix a part of my body it would be laser eye surgery or a nose job- if someone else was paying for it I'd get the nose job. I was a crappy friend when I was younger and extremely selfish. I was a cheerleader in high school for 3 years but was unable to try out my Senior year because they made all try out candidates take a sports test (football and basketball terminology) I totally failed the test but was voted outstanding pep club member my senior year. I once let a complete stranger off the street parallel park my car in downtown Washington D.C. I didn't care about my grades in high school. I took art classes at the Corcoran School of Art in D.C. I love candy and sweets. I love my kids enjoy them so much. I think my husband is a lot like my grandpa and g-pa was a great man of character. I am tired.

That's me. Full of flaws. I have a lot of growing to do. Who doesn't? This is my road to travel and I am enjoying the ride.
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