Who am I?
I am a 30-something woman with a sarcastic bent, who sometimes speaks before she thinks (which is why a blog is so great for me – I can edit before I put my foot in my mouth! Usually….).
I am a realist with a healthy dose of optimism, meaning that although I tend to look on the bright side, I never lose sight of the fact that sometimes life will suck, and I’m okay with that, too. Take-the-good-with-the-bad kinda gal.
I am a mom of three daughters whom I absolutely adore but whom I also quite often want to leave at the fire-station (ok, maybe that’s extreme but I readily admit I’ve had my crazed-mommy moments, and hey – I might get to spend a few minutes with a hunky firefighter…until I get taken away by a hunky policeman….)
I am a wife to my high-school sweetheart who has grown to be an amazing man, husband, father, carpenter, and all-around great guy. And I ask myself nearly everyday “What the heck is he still doing with me?!”
I am a Christian who really dislikes Christian-ese, has always felt out of place in church (no matter how well I’ve faked it), and frequently questions my own faith - but even so I know deeply and thoroughly that there is a God who loves me completely, unconditionally, and beyond measure - doubts, sarcasm, and all.
I am a college drop-out, multiple times over, who can’t quite figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. For now, I’m just trying to enjoy the growing part of growing up.
I am a huge fan of ellipses…
Who am I NOT?
Martha Stewart, Rachel Ray, Betty Crocker or any other Domestic-Diva, Extraordinaire.
An expert on anything. Think jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none. I like to think I know what I’m talking about, though, and I make an attempt to learn something about a subject before opening my mouth. I usually succeed, but not always.
A therapist. If something I write about sparks a deep-rooted desire in you to over-share with me, I am not equipped to assist you.
A pastor/preacher/priest – see above.
A professional writer. I really enjoy writing, and I like to share what I write. However, there will be typos, ideas/themes that aren’t thoroughly explored, and other errors that will likely make my high-school English teachers cringe. Get over it. (Having said that, if you want to pay me to write for you, thus making me a "professional writer," I can totally bring it!).
