*Curtsy* in Introduction

Suppose I’ll take what I like to consider the holistic approach to introducing myself on this new journal site for those of you who are reading me for the first time, haven’t kept up with me in years, or maybe didn’t know some of these things about me. So, I’ll share. Psychologists say that people love to talk about themselves mainly because it enables us to connect through commonalities, so I’d love to hear which, if any, of these, resonates with you, dear readers.

• I will be turning 49 years old in 13 days, which is also Paul McCartney’s birthday. He is one of my favorite musicians, and during my childhood (and I confess, even now), the song “Birthday” always felt as if it was being personally sung to me.

• I am a mother of five. Four sons and one daughter. We are all a CRAZY, insanely close family. My oldest just turned 30, and the rest are aged 27, 22, 20, and 15. My daughter is smack dab in the middle of all the boys. I could write about them all day, but in short: we are always joking, very non-traditional, and extremely tight. Three still live at home, because it doesn’t appear they are in a hurry to leave, and the other two rent a half double side-by-side across the street, which I like to refer to as “the umbilical house”. I raised these children almost entirely solo, but I suppose I can get into the who/what/where/when/why/hows another time.

• I was never married. I was engaged twice, but both times would have most definitely ended in divorce anyway, so I am glad that I was in no hurry to plan and execute (heh) a wedding. I am now in a committed relationship with a wonderful man who I’ve known since I was 15 years old, for approximately 3 1/2 years. This relationship is unlike any I’ve ever had because we are friends, a team. I love him more than I have ever loved any other man.

• My interests are fiction writing, journaling, reading, Harry Potter (Gryffindor/Ravenclaw), Marvel Universe, craft beers/IPAs, my pug, listening to and playing (attempting) music, singing, art and creating beautiful things when I can, people, hosting parties, walking/being outdoors in warm weather, and jokes/humor.

• The positive traits: I am selfless, giving, and one hell of a shoulder to lean on. I listen, respect others, and I’m loyal. I don’t gossip. I will not say anything about you that I won’t say to you. I love to laugh, dance, have a great time, and I will make damn sure that within my power, every person in the room is having a good time. I have always had a special spot for the underdog because I have been her myself. I’m laid back and easygoing. I’m far from a harsh judge, to a fault (my weirdo magnet is strong as a result). All of my relationships are of the highest quality - If I love you, I will love you will all of my heart.

• The negative traits: I am pretty fucking salty at times, and even though it can be pretty funny or so I have been told, I can be raw. I’m moody. I’m a procrastinator. I’m lazy at times. I am my own worst enemy, and I start projects that I don’t always finish. I daydream a lot but do nothing to make those dreams a reality. I am afraid of success, heights, deep water, car accidents, bridges, and trusting other people. I have what seems an impossible time of “letting go” of things that hurt me.

I dislike: social media addiction, wintery weather, high-traffic highways, anything that damages another person’s soul/self-esteem, black licorice, the smell of a cigarette, and most country music (sorry).

Basic outline of me, pretty simple. Any questions, ask!

Last updated June 05, 2019