Confessions

Stemming from various blogs I read, I began pondering what strange facts about myself I might reveal if so asked. After compiling a mental list, I thought I would share for your amusement and to give some of you more things about me to mock. Some of these aren't news to those who know me well, but I realize there might be a mere acquaintance who hasn't had the joy of experiencing my idiosyncrasies. I'm sure some of you could add to this list - and part of me dares you to do so! In no particular order:

1. I like to shred things. I think we are on our 3rd or 4th shredder in just a few years. If anything comes into our house with our name on it, 99% sure it's getting shredded.

2. I eat one thing at a time on my plate from least favorite to favorite. This stems from the need to clean my plate and knowing that if I eat what I like least first, the things I like will quickly take the nasty taste away. I often eat my hamburgers edges first so the moist center is the last bite I take. And my food shouldn't touch...if it does, I simply eat up to the point where it mixed.

3. I am not a big fan of change. That's why having children has rocked my world. Just when I get into a rhythm, they up and change the program!

4. I am a neat freak, but I have my hidden places of complete disorder (kind of like Monica on Friends). And neat doesn't necessarily mean clean. I like a clean house and will often go overboard once I start cleaning, but simply being picked up is fine with me.

5. Most of the time I'd much rather do something myself because I know it will get done the way I like it. (So I guess I can be a control freak too.)

6. I would call myself a fad eater - I get on a kick of something, eat it almost constantly and then all of the sudden could care less about it. Not that I won't partake of it again, but it is rarely with the same intensity that once existed. I will say that some items come back, but again often not with the initial love. Eating fads can last anywhere from a week to years. For example: Early in my life the only thing I wanted to eat was grits, but now they don't do a thing for me. For most of my childhood years, I LOVED bologna cups (if you put a piece of bologna in the microwave and heat it up, it flips up like a bowl). That was often my snack of choice - now, I can't stand bologna. The list goes on: Nacho cheese Doritos, Slim Jim, various cereals, french fries, Spaghetti O's, various candy bars, gum, cheese sticks...

7. I like to cuddle with a pillow when I fall asleep - and it's best if this is not the pillow my head is on.

8. I hate drama, but I am pretty much a drama queen. And now I have a daughter whose following in my footsteps. Heaven help me - drama wears me out.

9. I can get easily hooked into reality TV even though I think most of the shows are absolutely ridiculous (have you heard about Farmer Wants a Wife?). If I watch one episode though, I often end up addicted. I will say that Super Nanny makes me feel like a decent mom, though. Currently I watch Dancing with the Stars, The Bachelor (this is one of those that I watched one episode - and not even the first one - when Clay was out one night), Super Nanny and Survivor. I will tune in to Jon and Kate Plus 8 reruns late at night if I can't sleep.

10. I can easily get lost (and love to do so) in a novel. I prefer Christian suspense with a little bit of romance on the side (love Terri Blackstock!). The characters become like family and I can hardly stand to wait and see what happens. I have been known to share details about these people with Clay like they are friends down the street. Unfortunately, with the two kids, I haven't read a novel in a while...I can't guarantee I'll be able to finish it within a few days so I'd almost rather not start. Yes, I get a little obsessed.

11. I shave my legs every day - even in the dead of winter. The only exception is if I don't shower which is something I prefer to do every day. On that note, I must brush my teeth before showering or I don't feel clean. Strange, I know.

12. Sometimes I still have to pause when asked about my right or left. I'm not that great when giving directions either. When we moved into our house, I told everyone to turn left onto our street. Problem is that you can only turn right when coming from that way.

13. I have a tendency to play with my nails either with my other fingers or my teeth. If one breaks, I have to take care of any sharp edges right away. You would think I would carry a nail file, but I don't.

14. I don't like people to touch my feet with the exception of my husband and my mother. I have allowed one other friend to give me a few pedicures, but that took a lot of prodding from her to get me to concede. I got one salon pedi with her too, but that is something I am fine to never experience again.

15. When sleeping, I like to be under some kind of cover even if it is a simple sheet. It can be 100+ degrees outside, but I will be under something if I nap.

The list could go on I'm sure (like I don't like hot drinks of any kind), but I figure you might be a bit concerned about me by now. Before you give me too much grief, think about your own crazy things...and I bet you aren't all that "normal" either. I have a friend who fears hitting a deer and getting kicked to death after it comes through her windshield; and it just goes to show we all are a little weird! What are some of your quirks? If you choose to share your list with the world, let me know. Stand tall and proud - after you pick yourself up off the floor laughing at me and my friend. (Love you, Ab!!!)

**For more normal posts, see the last few entries about our fun-filled weekend.