10 Honest Things

My sister-in-law, Lea, tagged me in a post a few days ago. I haven't been able to get to it because I was busy with last minute shopping (I'm usually not a procrastinator, but this year was weird) and because the post actually involved some thinking.

Her post was 10 honest things about herself. So here are 10 honest things about me. Hope you all enjoy.

1. Even though when I was growing up I used to tell people I was adopted (my dad was sometimes really embarrassing...I mean is really embarrassing), I love the funny quirks I inherited from him. Like the need to have my food piping hot, or wanting my ice cream melted just a bit in the microwave, or having the heat on full blast in the car but having the window down so I don't melt. I like those things. I also like that he instilled in me an understanding of the importance of punctuality and that he taught me how to strike up a friendly conversation with the person behind me in the line at a store. The temper on the other hand, I could do without.

2. I am nervous nowadays to wish someone "Merry Christmas" for fear I might offend their religious beliefs. I chicken out and just say, "Have a nice day" instead. I'd like to change that.

3. I have never liked my hair color. I get a lot of compliments from people and stylists who have done my hair. But if I were to choose my color, it would be a lovely deep brownish black. Or blond. Or really red.

4. I hate chain/forwarded emails. Sometimes they're funny, but most of the time my computer doesn't open them properly so they turn out to be a waste of my time. And really, will I have bad luck for the rest of my life if I don't send those to five people? I don't think so. Sorry to anyone who reads this and has sent me emails. I mean no disrespect.

5. I worry too much about what other people think of me. Way too much. Just ask Ben.

6. I enjoy cleaning my house but I hate cooking. I'm a pretty good cook, but an excellent housekeeper...when I have the time. My OCD tendencies come in handy occasionally. If you gave me the choice between the two I would pick cleaning house over cooking any day. Now baking, that's another story.

7. I have the greatest kids in the world. I know, I know, I'm biased. That doesn't make it any less true.

8. When Ben and I were first married we would always talk about what we wanted in our dream house. I had two requirements - a spiral staircase and a room with cement walls where I could go when I was angry and throw an endless supply of china. Yeah, I had anger management issues. Willardism.

9. If drinking coffee was not against my faith, I'd have a hot cup every morning. With a piece of biscotti.

10. I hope to actually use all this English nonsense I'm learning and write a book one day. I love non-fiction. I love hearing about the crazy, funny, sad, things people have gone through. I would love to develop the ability to write about those things, and write about them in a way that would make other people want to read them.