Quirks

I think that even the word quirk is funny.  I love saying it.  Quirk.  It's funny.

I have a lot of weird little quirks, little things that you might not know about me, here a just a few.

I don't wake up first thing in the morning--I need 2 cups of coffee then you can talk to me.
I have to shower and have makeup on before anyone sees me--it's the law.
I eat shredded wheat or granola every morning, I even travel with it.
I collect tiny things--perfume bottles, boxes, itty-bitty things.
I love button-down shirts, flip flops, and handbags.
I don't wear dresses or nylons.  Ever.  I hate them.
I love cold weather.  And snow.
I could easily travel 75% of the time.
I want to always have a house big enough for my children and grandkids to visit.
I will always have a dog.  They are comforting to me.  True companions.
I love diet coke and shrimp.
I love to cook but also love to eat out.
I make friends for life--even if they hurt me deeply.
I love makeup and jewelry.
I hate dairy products, Indian food, and sushi.
I have an addictive personality--I have to constantly check myself.
I love to pray and sing to God, and I do this daily.
I am a texture person--I like to touch things.
I cry easily.  All my close friends know this--I am extremely tender-hearted.
I always have a rocking chair in my home--I actually wear them out.
Although my degree is in Psychology, I also would have loved being a chef or a photographer.
I am a clean freak.  It's a control issue.  I like things nice and tidy.
I make my bed every morning and am always caught up on laundry.
I love to have house guests.  I love to entertain.
I am always ON.  I don't need too much down time.
I love to shop and think of it as a hobby--same with going to lunch.
I don't relax well and have to pencil it in.
I don't understand people who are behind in technology.
I obey traffic laws--almost to a fault.
I gravitate towards people who laugh and talk a lot.
I am sentimental and nostalgic.

So, these are just a few of my quirks.  I like being transparent--even if it causes people to be judgmental of me.  I want to learn and grow from criticism.  However, I also want to be true to myself.  If my quirkiness bothers you--you might want to just stay away.  I doubt that at my age I will change too much, and if there is change coming it might not be for the better.  Just thought you'd want to know.