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- Every morning I usually have to return to my apartment for something I forgot on my way out the door–about 4 seconds after I get in my car.
- It’s usually my beast of a travel makeup bag. Which I haven’t unpacked since the last trip I took. A month ago.
- I usually don’t put my makeup on until at least an hour after I’m at work because my allergies are so bad in the morning. And because I like the extra 15 minutes of sleep.
- If you are a hugger or someone who puts her arm on me when you’re talking, I like you instantly. I have zero personal space. I might kiss you. Which is why I loved New Jersey. They greet you with kisses. And then flip you off. But whatever.
- I go to McDonald’s at least once when R–otherwise known as Borderline Organic Food Snob Man–is out of town.
- I love, love, love to snuggle my dog in her face. Her ears have a particular smell that I like. Don’t judge.
- Emma (my dog) can make me feel a little better if I sit with her when I’m sad.
- I cannot sleep well at night if Emma isn’t curled up behind my knees.
- I really, really like people.
- But I really, really, love meeting new people.
- Except I have to fight instant anger when I meet people who don’t like Emma. Or won’t pet her. As in–you might not get a Christmas card from me.
- I love when I get so busy at work that I am running around from cubicle to cubicle having to talk to people. Sitting at my desk for too long drives me insane.
- Someone took my chair from my cubicle the other day and I noticed that people don’t stay as long to talk to me anymore. I’m going to find that chair tomorrow.
- One of the best feelings is when I can pray with someone immediately after they say, “please keep me in your prayers.” My friend B taught me that the best time to pray for someone is right now.
- I am notoriously bad about phone calls. It’s one of the things I most hate about myself. I can love you to pieces and not call you for a month. I’m working on this–all the time.
- I have spent 29 years biting my nails and I’m pretty sure they’ll give up growing at some point.
- One of my greatest fears in life is throwing up without having my dad to hold back my hair for me. I hate throwing up. I have issues.
- I had my heart broken in the most profound way possible in 2004. I have never, and will never, be the same person I was back then.
- Sometimes I just sit back and marvel at how it might be impossible for my best friend K to be any more wonderful and godly and loving than she is.
- I am notoriously bad about leaving my clothes in the washer and dryer–for days. Don’t judge.
- Every night when I come home my fridge makes an annoying buzzing sound and so I beat it with the frozen chocolate ice cream container in my freezer because it’s the only thing that makes it stop buzzing–and because I hate chocolate ice cream.
- R loves chocolate anything. Even shoes. (I kid. He hasn’t tried them yet).
- Sometimes I’ll be sitting at my cubicle and feel overwhelmed with love for my coworkers because we make such a good team. So much of my effectiveness depends on them.
- I like to sit around and laugh with my coworkers about all the hate mail we get. It’s a good release.
- If I didn’t have my coworkers, the hate mail would bother me more.
- One of the qualities I appreciate the very most about my dad is that he seems to always think of me before himself and there has not been a time that I can remember where he hasn’t been available–and wanted to–spend time with me just talking.
- The single greatest spiritual growth time in my life so far was when I attended Sovereign Grace of Fairfax, Virginia from 2005-2007.
- I think I have developed a slight addiction to Starbucks’ ham sandwiches. I don’t really drink their coffee.
- I feel most productive at night.
- I totally and completely hate the mornings. And then I feel guilty. Cause I’m pretty sure there’s a Bible verse about how good it is to rise early and praise the Lord. Didn’t the Proverbs 31 lady do that?
- I have a love-hate relationship with the Proverbs 31 lady.
- I love that R can put most anything together.
- I love that R can cook and encourages me to learn.
- I have always, desperately wanted porcelain veneers on my teeth.
- The 16th anniversary of the death of my grandfather–whom I loved more than anything–is tomorrow, July 24.
4 Comments
July 23, 2009 at 5:18 pm
I loved this! I love you! I also have issues with hating mornings, not applying make-up in a timely fashion(my face is still freshly-scrubbed face at 11:10 a.m.!), making calls to people I love and a need to use my job as a means to socialize during the day. 2005 was my year of heartbreak, and 2006-2007 my year of spirtiual growth at church.
It’s no wonder we’re friends
Aaaaaaaaand… I’m glad you’re working on the not being angry with people who don’t pet Emma deal. We didn’t pet her last time we visited… Hmm.
July 23, 2009 at 7:52 pm
OK, I’ll help you with the whole returning phone calls thing…call me! Think of it as free therapy. You’re welcome!
I think I’m going to like your sweetie – a health food snob (my bff has made a believer out of me) AND he loves chocolate. Sounds perfect to me.
July 23, 2009 at 9:11 pm
I had no idea about you and personal space — good to know!
July 23, 2009 at 10:24 pm
@Lois—yes, I am a freak. I’ll hug you and your kid and anyone else who happens to be around.