Who Am I? (Andy Rooney Style)
– I prefer a Mac to a PC, done both. Once you go Mac…. you never go back!
– As to politics, I am Republican but really I’m of the party, “American”!
– I am a Christian and make no excuses for being human. I am far from perfect.
– I was born and raised in Mississippi. Having been there over 50 years, I have realized, it’s a big world out there. I’m now in Texas.
– God is #1 but my Children are my most adored earthly relationships. Family and friends are very important to me. I have a “bestest buddy”, to whom I am indebted forever. Seriously, there is nothing like girlfriends. I am blessed with a lot of them, so I should know. Most Grown up girl friends are the bomb…. there are some of course, that still think we are in high school. Vicious bunch! Too much drama! No Thanks!
– My best friend is Ruby, a 10 pound Yorkie Poo. It’s unconditional.
– I love the water, sunrises and sunsets. I truly hate being cold, except at night under heavy cover. Snow is very pretty and amazing from a distance, looking out the window sitting by a good fire drinking a hot toddy, I mean hot chocolate.
– I do have an addiction. Admitting is the first step, right? Coffee. I love coffee and it loves me back!
– I am a die hard New Orleans Saints fan, Period!
– I have never liked beer. Didn’t really drink alcohol of any type until I was 47. There were those occasional cruise ship Margarita or fru-fru drinks. I have some experience now. Not quite sure that gives me bragging rights. I even considered myself a wine snob for a short stint. If it’s over $10 a bottle I’m not buying it. It’s an acquired a taste. I do actually like a margarita, well tequila in general. It really doesn’t like me back. Today a gin and tonic, lots of lime, would be my preference… just sayin’.
– I love to laugh. I am funny. At least I think I am… I crack myself up. I don’t mind laughing at myself either. If you can’t laugh at yourself, you are really messed up. “I am not laughing at you, I am laughing with you”. (such a lie) – I weigh in at … Ha Ha NOT telling. Let’s just say, at 5’5 1/2″ ( I always add the half… not really sure why) and I’m a little over weight! Been working on that every Monday for about 25 years now.
– I don’t really like shopping, but if I need something… it used to be TJ MAXX or MARSHALLS. I have found thrift stores to be way more fun. It’s like a game, and finding the prize is so fun. I refuse to pay top dollar for anything (except MAC products… because I have an addiction). Maybe it’s because I don’t have “top” dollar. Don’t really think I would if I could.
– I have met the following famous people: Fabio (I’m sorry if this makes you jealous), Gino Vanelli (HA HA, Groopie), Eudora Welty, Ronald Regan, Jerry Rice, Mac McAnally, Clive Owen (well didn’t actually meet him, but I was standing next to him at Wimbledon – wow). Elton John, Billy Jean King, John McEnroe, Lindsay Davenport, Andy Roddick… ok gonna stop there… that’s not fair, it’s only because of my son’s professional tennis career. I’ve never met Mel Gibson, but If I did, I would ask him to marry me.
– My biggest problem is “Resistance”. Translated… “Fear”! Even better, “Procrastination”. They are all related. If I don’t start, I can’t fail. I don’t like losing. Major character flaw? But neither does, Tiger Wood, Michael Jordan, or Peyton Manning. So “hating to lose” might not been such a bad thing if it is channeled correctly, right?
– Wait, I take that back! My biggest problem is vunerability, without a doubt.
– I have been stopped for speeding on more than one occasion. I put a stop to that for at lease half a year … I didn’t have a car on the Island. I borrowed one occasionally but I am not sure there is a speed limit. I do know you can drink and drive in the Bahamas. (Of course, I would not do that.)
– I speak English and I am embarrassed to say, that’s it! Maybe I should study another language. I’m working on my Bahamian, not really getting anywhere.
– I have an eating disorder. I love to eat. I hate to diet, maybe because I hate losing. (Little pun there) I pass on the “good for you foods” like turnips, beets, sprouts or Kale. I eat meat. Just serve me steak or lobster. Ok, I’ll eat salads and butter beans. My kids are forcing the green stuff on my now by juicing. I love junk foods and despise being forced to eat anything. “Just try it… it is so good”. Like Oysters for example… who wants to eat the entire animal? Not for me, ewe!
– I love music. Everything is music. Is there any situation in life that has not been put into lyric?. I have a wide genre taste. No, Rap isn’t one of them… who declared that music anyway? Oh, I forgot… I would love to meet Dave Matthews!
-I love to dance. Dancing brings me joy and sore muscles. Professional? Well, that would be NO! Do I care? Also, a NO!
-I am a Biology major. A lot of good that did me. I was gonna be a doctor. I still love science and nature. I think about marine Biology frequently when I am snorkeling and it scares the crap out of me. All of a sudden I feel like bait. Not good. I should have chosen engineering. I love learning how things work, and improvising when I don’t have what I actually need.
– I love to read. It makes me want to write. Fiction was all I read until the “sadness”. (Stole that from “The Shack”) I don’t like reading history, seriously, what’s the point? (please don’t judge) Been there done that! Funny thing about reading… we all only read stuff in which I agree. Heaven forbid we open our minds to the thoughts of others by reading something controversial. This is the only place in my life I want controversy though. No conflict for me.
– I’m a wanna be. I wanna be a musician, and artist and a writer. Who knows… I have a blog, facebook, twitter, and instagram page. I was encouraged in the writing by words from my good friend Jill Conner Browne. She said to me a while back, “Looks to me like you are a writer… you got all the words in the right place right. Keep writing.”
– I like being alone, but not lonely. I am independent. Maybe I could learn to be dependent. I’m not very good at being cared for. Never have been, don’t get it. Maybe someday. I love people. I love getting to know them. Even with the attribute, I could never be a sales person. I have never met a stranger. In any given situation, I want to be able to exit as I please, quietly. So generally, I go places alone.
– I totally admire those people who could care less what others think, but I am NOT one of them. I put on a great front. I actually do care what people think, too much sometimes. I used to stress when someone doesn’t like me. I’d lose sleep trying to figure it out and fix it. Not so much anymore. Heaven forbid it really not be about “me”.
– I trust wholeheartedly, and forgive very quickly, often to my detriment.
– Lastly, but not least, I have a burning desire to be loved.