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 are 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 put on makeup before anyone sees me — it's the law.
I eat shredded wheat or granola every morning, and 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 would also have loved to be 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 downtime.
I love to shop and think of it as a hobby — same with going out 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 makes people judge 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 much, and if change is coming, it might not be for the better. Just thought you'd want to know.