10 Things

I wrote this for another purpose, but thought I'd post it here as well.

10 things you should know about me


1. I'm not a relgious person. I was raised Roman Catholic and remained so until I was about 26 years old (more on that in #3). I don't miss it, never did. I'm a very spiritual person, and I do believe in God, but that's not all I believe in. I'm not a fan of organized religion at all. I don't have anything against people who are, but I'm just not one of them.


2. I'm 41 years old (you knew that lol). That means a lot of things but mostly it means that I'm past an age where I really want to have any kids. I still can. I just don't think it's something I'm going to be unfulfilled if I don't do. I have 3 grown stepdaughters (not legally but that is what our relationship is - I raised them) from a previous relationship. I have a niece and a nephew that I adore. So if I don't have any, I'm more than fine with that. I haven't made it so I can't, I just don't think I will.


3. Growing up, and until I moved to California, I was a liberal. That is no longer the case for the most part lol. California will beat the liberal right out of you if you live there long enough. I do hold a few liberal views still - the main being that I am rabidly pro-choice. I have a long story that relates to that, and my not being Catholic anymore. I'll share it sometime.


4. I'm not one of these women who roll out of bed and head for the hair dryer and makeup. Makeup for me is special occasion stuff, not an every day thing (cept for a bit of lipstick sometimes). I don't take 20 minutes on my hair, I don't spend hours shopping for clothes (ew). I dress to impress myself, or whoever I'm seeing and that's pretty much it. At home I sleep with my hair in a ponytail so it doesn't get all tangled up. On the other hand, I'm a big fan of clothes and lingerie that show off any assets I may have (*wink*) but I'm not what anyone would consider a "girly girl" and I don't think I own anything pink :p None of that, is of course, to say I'm not vain about a few things, mainly my hair lol. It's taken a long time to grow it out this far, and I'm very vain about it.


5. I'm a very affectionate person. My dad's side of the family was very much like that, and I've carried it into adulthood. I do realize that there is a time and place (I was also raised with pretty good manners lol) but it's part of who I am. I'm also a very sexual person, which is expressed in many ways other than sex *chuckle*


6. My writing is very important to me. It's my craft, and I've worked very hard to get it to the point it's at now. Having said that, I do tend to be lazy about it sometimes (say, for the last year) and don't do near as much of it as I should. But once I am inspired, and have the energy to do it - that's all I want to do. On the other hand, I read like a fiend. Typically, I have a book at the keyboard with me for when it gets boring. Quite often, I find the written word carries more weight with me than the spoken.


7. I don't have much of a temper. It takes me a long time to get super angry, and it typically burns off quickly. This is not to say it doesn't happen; it does. Just not often and not for very long. I try very hard not to carry grudges, or base decisions on past judgements. I'm very philosophical about stuff like that.


8. I don't collect much of anything, except dragonflies. My bedroom is done up in Arthurian Legend art and assorted things that remind me of that period, including a celtic tapestry and a huge bed *chuckle*. I make candles (and soap, and incense) at home, so there are tons of those all over my house. My living room is mostly in blues, though it wasn't planned, just kinda happened that way. Most everything else in the house is red, which is my favorite color. I have some family furniture, but most of my stuff is heavy, substansial furniture. I prefer it, just for the look.


9. I'm not a barhopper. I did a lot of that when I was younger and I don't have much use for it now. When I go out, it's usually just with friends. I prefer quiet - with an occasional concert thrown in for good measure. I do like going to the movies, and out to dinner (sorta, less now with the band, its typically wasteful to buy a whole dinner for me). I also like to stay home and watch movies on the couch, where I can be comfortable and not have to listen to some idiots cell phone /wink. Typically I'll watch anything - except football (I don't get it) and I'm not much of a science fiction fan, although I have acquired a taste for some of it.


10. I'm a romantic. Little gestures mean a lot to me, and I try to return the favor as often as possible. I'm not big on jewelry (I wear rings - all silver - all my jewelry is - I wear earrings occasionaly - I do not now, nor have I ever - owned a diamond and don't really care to). I don't care much for roses anymore either (in my experience, they have always been an apology) but lillies are my favorite, and I try to have them in house once a month or so. I take great care to let people I care about - know that I care about them. I don't expect to always have a gesture returned - for heaven's sakes - lol but it's nice to know they are appreciated.