10 Honest Things About Myself

So this is why I do not spend much time alone.........I get bored and blog!! :-) I was reading a cool vegan blog tonight, and she wrote a thread - 10 Honest Things About Myself. So, I thought....why not give it a try (it will keep my mind busy and could be fun)! I am not going to include the obvious things about myself.....like what is in this blog, but instead think of random things that may not be as obvious. I thought I would share some funny random items, and a few "real" items. So, here it goes!!















10. I love mugs! Yes, some that know me pretty well already know this about myself....but I love mugs!!!! Sure, I do drink tea and coffee at times......but I do not even think that is entirely the reason why I love mugs!! :-) I just love mugs. I have quite a few mugs already, but Matt cuts me off from buying new ones!! Whenever I go to a coffee shop I will often check out their selection and seriously considering buying a new mug. :-) However, if anyone needs a gift idea (hint, hint.....).

9. I hide clutter!! Sure, you may come to my house and it seems "fairly" clutter-free (but I guess that depends on who you ask). However, if you were to open a closet door you would not be thinking the same thing. I will usually just throw a pile of "stuff" in a closet or drawer to hide it out of sight!! :-) So, moral of the story, don't open a closet or drawer in my house!!

8. If I were single I am afraid I would be the "crazy cat lady"!! Or just plain, crazy animal lady!! ha ha! Now, no, I really do not think I would. However, it would certainly be harder to "not" buy or keep that cute animal that I come into contact with often. But just when I think I would have a house full of animals......I then think of how disgusting that would be at the same time. :-)

7. I LOVE the color PINK!! Yes, I said it!!! It took me a long time to finally admit it. "My name is Amy, and I love the color pink." :-) For some reason I never wanted to seem that "girly".....not sure why??? However, finally a few years ago, after always saying my favorite color was purple (which I do still think is pretty), I admitted I have a love affair with the color pink!!! :-)

6. I adore tulips! Yes, I know, girls are suppose to be in love with roses, and don't get me wrong, I definitely like and accept roses at any time.......but I really like tulips. I get sooooo excited to see them begin to bloom in the Spring. When I worked at Ashland their campus would look beautiful in the Spring!! They had so many tulips. I wish tulips stayed in bloom all Summer long. Then when we lived in Seattle we were able to attend the annual Tulip Festival. It was completely amazing and I got a lot of great pictures (of course).

5. I am scared to be a parent! Yes, kids are definitely not a topic I really ever talk about with people (unless they ask). But I do desperately long to be a parent.......however, the older I get the more afraid I become to be parent, and just started recently admitting that to myself (the fear). Will I be a good Mom? Could I handle being a Mom?? How will I "mess up" my kid? Would I repeat some of those same behaviors I have observed in others that I have vowed NEVER to do to my child??? How can I shield my child from hurt and pain?? Those are just a few things that scare me. I have other fears...but they are more personal. Oh how I long to be a Mom........hopefully one day!

4. I love to be really silly! I love being comfortable enough with people, to be a little silly and crazy. Heck, who am I kidding.....I like being crazy and silly a lot!! I love laughter.......and giddiness....and joking......and yes at times.....being a little ditzy! :-) I just like to have fun.

3. I secretly wish I had "unique" style!! I don't mean I want to be goth or anything like that. But at times I wished I could dress "hippy'ish" or just have a fun and unique style. :-) Instead, I am just a boring "dresser"! Oh well, I suppose life could be worse!!

2. I really wish that I could somehow take pain (emotional and physical) away from people, especially people I care about. Yes, I know...this one is not a "fun" honest tidbit. But I sincerely wish I had some "power" that would allow me to take away pain from people. And yes, I do firmly believe that we learn and can get strength in the midst of pain............but I also wish I had the power to take that hurt away from people. I hate to see people hurting.

1. Okay.....and for the number 1 honest tidbit (no I did not save this really for #1....it just happens to be)......I LOVE Madonna!!! :-) I know many people are disgusted by Madonna, but I would absolutely LOVE to see her in concert. I love every single one of her songs. I think she is beautiful. I like that she is fine with being unique. I love how "buff" she is. Despite the controversy, I do think it is cool that she has adopted children. I like how she is a bit risque (or at least she use to be). I just love Madonna!! Okay, time for an 80's/90's dance party!