i understand if you don't ever want to come back

If you're on Facebook, then you know about the memes that go around just like in the blogging world. Right now, it seems like everyone I know is posting 25 Random Things About Me and since a guilty conscience and nothing to do one night compelled me to spend about 3 hours coming up with these 25 highly fascinating tidbits, I thought I might as well post them here too. So you can point and laugh at me like everyone else. And once you've read them, I will totally understand if you don't want to associate with me again. If I had a choice in the matter, I'd probably chose the same thing. Unfortunately, though, I'm stuck with me. But just in case you're on the fence about it, I'm throwing in a couple of random pretty pictures at the end in hopes of luring you back. 

25 Random Things About Me

1. I have one paranoid, irrational, completely embarrassing and ridiculous fear that controls my life daily. And it’s not just me—hey, Latane!
2. I freak out if I have more than 1 or 2 things that I have to do in a week.
3. I wasted 4 years of my life learning French to live in the Rio GrandeValley and struggle with Spanish.
4. I had a miscarriage last September and don’t ever want to go through that again.
5. I’ve had my artwork on the cover of 3 magazines and inside numerous others.
6. 25 is a really big number to me.
7. I could live contentedly for months with my art and my books and never speak to another soul—as long as I have Internet access, of course.
8. Two things that I’m most proud of having accomplished: graduating college and giving birth (twice!)
9. Why can’t this be 9 really fascinating things about me?
10. I was initially attracted to my husband because he reminded me of the lead singer of the Human League. (I was 16 at the time…but I still stand by it.)
11. When I spend time with other couples or read about others’ marriages, I am fall-on-my-face grateful for the wonderful husband I have and am in awe at our really great relationship.
12. I’d be thrilled to live in rural Mexico if I could live near my bff and have a/c.
13. I pray regularly that I won’t have to live here in the Rio GrandeValley for the rest of my life. I want to live somewhere with 4 seasons. Sooner than later.
14. I have a headache almost every day.
15. Are we to 25 yet? I’m just not that interesting….
16. I can’t sit still without doing something with my hands (notetaking, doodling, knitting, etc.)
17. If I could get my way, I’d take a 2 hour nap daily. And then stay up to 1 or 2 a.m.
18. With a very few exceptions, I hate talking on the phone. I’d rather miss out on something really great or lose contact with someone I truly care about than have to call them on the phone. Pathetic, I know.
19. I like to drink a glass of wine while I cook. And really probably cook much better this way.
20. I’m a crappy friend. I can keep a secret, but that’s about it. I will not return your phone calls, or come to your get together, but please don’t take it personally, because it has no bearing on how much I really love you!
21. I can’t stand the sound of the TV in the background. Watching TV makes me feel like a lazy bum (but taking a 2 hr nap evidently doesn’t) and I can’t stand to do it, unless it is movies with my sweetheart after the kids have gone to bed.
22. Reading 25 random things about myself makes me depressed and want to go to bed.
23. I’m sitting here trying to think of positive things about being me…and I just can’t….
24. I’ve developed a sense of humor over the years, at least that’s what my husband tells me.
25. It has just been in the past year or so that I’ve become comfortable actually calling myself an artist.

   

 

 

 

Comments

[Heather Thorp]

Do you know why I visit your blog almost every day? Because you are so interesting!! To prove it I'm off to add you as a Facebook Friend! xxxx

[Anna O'Reilly]

I think you are interesting, and I have a lot in common with you!

[mystele]

i was tagged with this, too, but i was so overwhelmed by the number 25 that i just ignored it! oh my word. i've never seen myself in words before...until your list! hah! it is so nice not to feel quite so alone/quirky. 2,7,8,16,18,20,25- me all over.

[Doris]

I'm coming out of lurkdom here because what you've written struck a cord (or rang a pretty loud bell). Quite a few of the things you wrote apply to me too (naps, telephone, not keeping in touch) but I'm nowhere near as creative or innovative as you are. I read your blog regularly because I find it so inspiring, it's enjoyable and colorful and I look forward to all your new entries.
I've resisted the 25 things on facebook so far and will continue doing so because I'd rather spend those 3 hours doing something else (and I can think of lots of other things here) and it would just stress me out.
So, if it's all the same to you, I will continue to read your blog and enjoy it.
Take good care.

[Randi Nervig]

I have a lot in common with you - and with other people too, judging by the comments. I love your art work and I love the pictures of your home. I have a little pouch, some earrings, and a journal you made and they're among my favorite things. I've just started being art-y and you inspire me to keep on! Oh, and I died some lace and some paper towels following your tutorials! Thanks!

[francie]

i think alot of us are the same way. i'm a crappy friend AND sister. it's a good thing my sister is so persistent. i love her to death so why don't i return her calls or answer the phone? i have a cell and i usually only answer if it's my husband (because i feel like you do in #11) or my mil (because she's the best and won't give up... i tried. hehe)

and then so many others i agree with you on. it's almost a social neurosis. geesh. my husband and my blogs are all i need. hehe

but get me with family at thanksgiving or another artist and watch out. strange.

[Elaine]

Yup, you described me to a T, even though I'm probably twice your age. Keep on posting! I'll keep reading!

[Lynn]

I think you are interesting!
Glad you like your husband and are grateful for a good marriage.
Sorry you have headaches daily.
Have you seen a doctor about this?
Having kids is very creative before during and afterwards.

[joanne]

you see how you are bringing people out of lurking with your post...taking a look inside and then sharing what we see often times shows us how we are never as alone as we think we are...

i see myself in some of your 25 things too :)

[Juanita Johnson]

I don't remember writing this post!? It's so comforting to know that there are others out there like me! I love your blog, the inspiring colors, your honesty, your joy and love for your family. A truly uplifting place to visit, thanks for sharing!

[Beth]

Man your list made me laugh out loud! I did the meme on facebook and struggled too. I feel the same way about my hubby - I think I scored big when he decided to go steady with me.

[Aileen]

I found several things in common with you, it was nice to know I'm not alone. Love your blog and your work, very inspiring, thank you for sharing yourself and your art with the world!

[Katy]

I'm sitting here catching up on your posts, and I have to say that it is a little scary how much we have in common! With the exception that my husband looks like Nicolas Cage!

[mietwagen]

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