In my quest for self discovery, I think it's important to share various facets of my life which may or may not be directly or indirectly related to the person I've become or hope to become. (How's that for committment?) Anyhow, this is Part 1. I'd love your comments. If I know someone is actually reading my ramblings, I may be more inclined to continue with this online journey...which leads me to point #1.....read on...
#1. I have had tendencies in my life to not finish what I start. I get really excited about a new hobby, spend a lot of money on ebay purchasing sundries for my new hobby, only for it to end up in a rubbermaid box in a corner in the basement when I get bored. ie: scrapbooking, card making, craft making, song writing....
Hey, did anyone else watch the Bachelorette tonight? Oh, wait...see what I mean about the previous point and being easily distracted?! Okay, moving on.......where was I?
4. When I find something I LOVE, I buy it in every colour. ie: turtlenecks, t-shirts, watches, nail polish, eyeglasses
5. I'm also addicted to eyeglasses. I don't view them as necessary for seeing. I view them as necessary for looking good! I mostly buy online without even trying on the frames first. I've become so good at ordering glasses online, I seriously could teach lessons on the subject.
6. I was very insecure and an absolute nerd throughout my school years. While I don't necessarily blame people for making fun of me, I have to say that I can still hear the taunts in my head from a bully named Richard Blenkinsop. He wasn't even in my class. He was a few years older, but for some reason he hated me! We never even really spoke to each other. He just hated the sight of me.
7. I struggle with being pigeon-toed. I have to work very carefully to make sure my feet are pointing straight when I walk. I think it's seriously some weird deformation in my knees or something because they just refuse to make my feet point straight without definite effort and concentration.
8. At my grade 12 graduation, I was named "Female Athlete of the Year." No. Really, I was!
9. I'm scared of red-headed men. Like, really, truly frightened. I think this stems back to a recurring childhood dream nightmare of a red-headed guy with a guitar chasing me and trying to kidnap me.
10. In conjunction with #1, I can't seem to finish a book. I'm currently reading about 8 different books. I just counted them on my nightstand. I get really into them for a few days, and then weeks can go by without cracking a cover. Consequently, I get characters and story lines confused between the various books.
11. I read my Bible every day. It gives me peace and hope.
12. I like ketchup on the following foods: french fries, french toast, eggs, mashed potatoes, kraft dinner, roast beef, KFC chicken.
13. I pretty much only wear the following colours: black, white, gray, brown, lime green. Sometimes red. Yup. That's about it.
14. I've never been drunk and don't intend to ever be.
15. I was married to my husband for 14 years, and the thought of being married to anyone else makes me sick to my stomach. Despite our problems, I'm certain he was my soul mate. I am pretty sure I will never marry again.
16. Despite my musical abilities, I can't dance. But in my head, I am an excellent dancer.
17. Being outside in the cold makes me have to pee. At least once a week on my long 20 minute walk to elementary school in the cold Saskatchewan winters, I used to pee my pants. To "hide" the fact, before I got to school I would sit in the snow and wiggle around so it would melt to my butt, thereby making it look like I was wet from the snow, not pee.
18. I'm not a big fan of children. (Except for my 3, of course!)
19. I don't have very good patience for dumb people.
20. I'm scared to be alone.
21. I buy most of my shoes from Value Village or Goodwill stores. And I have GREAT shoes!
22. The most money I've ever spent on a pair of jeans for myself is $25.
23. Confession of the day: I usually drink about 2-4 cans of Diet Coke per day. Ergo, the title of my blog.
24. I don't currently have someone I could call my best friend. A few people who I thought were my best friends turned out to let me down during the past year, which has been the most difficult year of my life.
25. I DO have lots of good, strong friends. If you're reading this, and you're one of them, THANK YOU. Thank you for your love, support, forgiveness, grace, and kindness shown to me "for better or worse."
26. I love Reality TV shows.
27. When I play volleyball, I'm slightly obsessive-compulsive. I have to dribble the ball 6, 12, or 18 times before serving. If I accidentally dribble any other number, I have to let the ball drop before serving, and start over again.
28. I'm currently in a state of sad, and wonder if I will ever be happy again.
29. When I'm stressed out, I pull my hair out in clumps and pick or chew my bottom lip till it bleeds.
30. When I'm feeling good, I think I can be one of the funniest people I know.
31. I never met a chocolate bar I didn't love.
32. I think "time-outs" are stupid.
33. I can't whistle. Not even a little bit.
34. I don't make my bed every day. What's the point? It's just gonna get messed up again in a few hours.
35. I could eat at Golden Corral every day of the week. True story.
36. I'm an accomplished pianist and was accepted into University on full scholarship. But sadly, dropped out after 3 weeks of homesickness. (See #1.)
37. I feel as though God is asking me to be a "stander" and continue praying for my family's restoration, even though my husband is intent on pushing the divorce through. I believe God hates divorce and can do the impossible.
38. I hate skinny jeans. Even on skinny people. Especially on skinny people.
39. I'm accepted into Nursing College this fall, even though I'm scared of needles.
40. I'm terrified of never being truly loved again by my soul mate.
41. I don't shave my legs in the winter. (And not sure this fact will help me with #40.)
42. I'm a self acclaimed hairdresser, but you really shouldn't trust me in this area because I don't actually know what I'm doing. Don't say you weren't warned.
Anyhow, that's enough random facts about me for now. Stay tuned for Part 2.
Soooo entertaining! Keep it coming! You make my blogs seem booooooring! Mine are my baby journey. I will send you invites. One is the prologue to the other.
Wow! I just read your blogs to date......I have learned a lot about you Nadine. Bottom line.... it's great you're going into Nursing! Focus on the things that help you grow and build strength.....forget about the things that drag you down. Being married for 14 years is an achievement. Getting divorced is not in the picture for most people that marry. Not everything has in in them to truly forgive and appreciate what they have. Honestly, it's much easier to run away and throw daggers. Grow strong my friend and stand alone for awhile as it's not a bad thing. You are in control of your destiny and can embrace your future with all of your being! Go for it! Love ya' ..........june
I am from the birth club! I enjoyed reading your blog. Congrats on getting into nursing school.
ReplyDeleteSoooo entertaining! Keep it coming! You make my blogs seem booooooring! Mine are my baby journey. I will send you invites. One is the prologue to the other.
ReplyDeleteWow! I just read your blogs to date......I have learned a lot about you Nadine. Bottom line.... it's great you're going into Nursing! Focus on the things that help you grow and build strength.....forget about the things that drag you down. Being married for 14 years is an achievement. Getting divorced is not in the picture for most people that marry. Not everything has in in them to truly forgive and appreciate what they have. Honestly, it's much easier to run away and throw daggers. Grow strong my friend and stand alone for awhile as it's not a bad thing. You are in control of your destiny and can embrace your future with all of your being! Go for it! Love ya' ..........june
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