I feel like sometimes people just don’t know me. I’m an open book but there are some things about me people seem shocked by. So, here’s a lil bit, if you care to learn:
- I don’t go to the movies. I drink loads of water and coffee and I don’t love being in groups of people (see number 2 for why). So I’d rather see a movie at home. Live music and live theater are different experiences.
- I have about zero immune system. Don’t know why, I don’t have any underlying conditions for why, but one person coughing or sneezing in public usually means I will be sick for weeks.
- I love music. Like, love love. I have extensive knowledge of the subject, especially jazz, and I will sit and converse about it or sing for hours.
- I love to sing. I’m so happy about being able to sing with the Denver Women’s Chorus and to have the chance to sing at Carnegie Hall this year.
- I love food. There are only a few things I don’t like, such as raisins and collard greens, but otherwise, I’m game for most anything that smells good.
- Gifts are my love language fo’ sure! Giving and receiving. I put lots of thought into what I give to others and I melt over really thoughtful gifts.
- I’m not one for “roughing it.” I’m not into camping (maybe glamping with the right people) or not having access to proper bathrooms or any of that junk. Yes, I’ll do a day hike or something outdoorsy but only if I’m properly prepared. My idea of roughing it is a hotel without room service.
- In conjunction with the above, I don’t like hunting or fishing. Just, no.
- I love to get dressed up. I’m totally down for things that require formal dress.
- While I adore chances to wear heels, I generally eschew shoes. I’d much rather be barefoot.
- I can dance all night long. Even after my feet start bleeding from the aforementioned heels. True story.
- I prefer night over day but I love sunshine. I’m prone to SAD, so I need my daily ☀️ but I’d rather sleep all day and party all night. I am not an early riser.
- I’m a prolific writer. I’m currently in the midst of writing two stories (I’m terrible about actually finishing stories of any length) and I’m working on a year long poetry project. That is going very well.
- I love chances to costume. It’s part of my heritage. New Orleans is well known for its crazy costumes and growing up amidst that insanity definitely rubbed off on me.
- The one great true love of my life is New Orleans. I may love and have loved a number of people in my life but nothing compares in the least to what I feel for my city. She is my passion, my heartbeat, and my guiding star.
I guess that’s enough soul baring for now. Feel free to share in return. What’s something about you that people seem surprised by?
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