8 Things

I'm going to attempt to put things people don't know, maybe. This may be difficult, as I have written candidly about my whole life by now, in four years writing online and in groups. And, I try to never repeat stories. I'll repeat praise of things I love (ahem...SW...), but I am trying to tone even that down. Because, sheesh, I need to learn to let some of the ranting go.

Anyhoo. Scratch that. Trying to think of things I haven't mentioned before is too hard. I'll just mention things at random.

1) I'm a very devout Feminist. Not a bra-burning, man-hating, lesbian. That is not what a Feminist is. A Feminist is someone (male or female) who supports and takes an interest in the things that make women, women. A Feminist is someone who supports the Feminine in us all, which is to say, maternal/paternal ideals, equality for all human beings, compassion, and a softer, more emotional side. So, I don't burn bras. I need to wear them. I love men. Especially cute Brits (winks!). And while I can be very emotionally close with women, I'm not really attracted to them in a 'lesbian' type of way. But I'll admit, Madonna is one hot woman. haha JK

2) I'm also a very devout Christian. Not a judgmental, Bible-obsessed, person on a high horse. Spirituality to me is about love: love of yourself, love of God, and love of others. I cite Jesus Christ as my personal God, because I have a relationship with Him that began in childhood and has never faltered. But I also respect the belief in other ideas of who God is, or who God isn't. I believe that each person has to make the decision about spirituality, and I cannot judge anyone else's decision.

3) I get really, really angry about Homophobia, Rapists, and Abuse. Homophobia is just ignorant and unkind; Rapists are ones I feel should burn in eternal hellfire, who I am working to forgive, but as of yet, cannot. I just think it's the worst crime ever. I'd rather be dead. I also have no tolerance for people who abuse others, whether it be mentally or physically. Again, it goes against my ideas of 'love others,' so I do not understand it. Otherwise, anger is an emotion I rarely feel.

4) Being Obsessive-Compulsive is not always a 'bad' thing. It has great benefits: I can remember things, right down to exact details, that no one else can remember. My brother calls this a 'super power.' I agree. I also get creative spurts (writing) that are better than any other high in life. I am also very detail-oriented, and very organized, and neat to a fault, and clean. I have never 'lost' anything, in my life. I can tell you where every single thing I own is, from that white pair of socks to a letter Bean wrote me 15 years ago.


5) The reason I am such a huge SW fan is because it was the first movie I ever saw, and, as a child who spent most of 8 years in and out of hospitals, it was the greatest fantasy-relief I have ever become attached to. I knew about Reality from the very get-go, and how painful it can be. But, I had the best parents God ever put on Earth, and their support, coupled with my First Escape, helped me through it. And, oh yeah, we loved those SW toys. :)

6) I don't do alcohol (except the occasional glass of wine, smiles), smoke, or consider any drug (even prescribed ones) not because I am a Fundamentalist type, but because I get high on things like a song, or a book, or a character, or just observing other people. I don't judge anyone who chooses those paths, but I want my body to be healthy at this point. Plus, I have to have control of myself at all times. Which is ironic, since the OCD controls me more than I admit sometimes. Damned chemicals. haha Plus, the first thing the Docs all asked was, Do you drink, or do drugs? Because with an addictive personality such as mine, I can get addicted to things very easily (see: Compulsive Eating). But a little wine never hurt anybody. Except maybe the crowd at the Karaoke bar. haha

7) I really, really LOVE plays and musicals. I haven't seen many, which is sad. The dream is to make it to NYC to see a Broadway play or musical some day. Hook me up, Thursday!

8) My mom and I talk almost non-stop when we visit with each other; we are very close; I am blessed. Dad is a talkative one also. But neither of them cares one whit to talk on the phone. haha I'm no longer a phone talker myself. Seven years of talking to customers on the phone all day long makes me dislike them in general. But whenever Bean and I part ways, I'll call her. She can talk for hours on the phone. And my brother, Calvin and Bree's dad; he's a chatter. But otherwise, I might as well not own a phone. haha

Well, I hope that was interesting and explanatory. I think long-time readers probably knew those things about me. But, maybe not.

In other news, Bean got the new kitten yesterday! He is CUTE beyond CUTE. Hate to say it, cause I love Leia as if she were my daughter, but he is even cuter than she is! He looks like a little baby bobcat. Pics to come. We have not named him yet, but I call him 'Buddy.' He's so precious!

In still other news, say a prayer for Bean. She has several cysts in the female region that have to be removed; major surgery (which, she's hardly even been in a hospital, let alone, a surgery). Looks like it'll be just me and the kitties for a while once she has the surgery, cause she'll recover at her mom's, I'm sure. Me and three cats! Jesus!

Have a great day.