in case you were wondering.
I am a student. I have commitments in my classes that are very important - commitments that I am paying a lot of money to keep (somewhere near $37,000 a year - wow). However, I know that sometimes it's more important to bring one of your best friends her comfort food at 3am than it is to continue studying. And I know that sometimes, Saturday night trips to the beach are much more needed than a Saturday night doing homework. And if a friend is in need, I will drop everything to be anything I can be to them. I will gladly give up a night of sleep or a few hours of studying because I know that these relationships that I'm forming will mean more to me in the long run than an "A" on a test will.
I love my family. I want to spend time with them. What's more than that - I enjoy spending time with them. If you don't like it, too bad. Family values are important to me. If anyone talks crap about my family, they'll get an earful. Because though they may annoy me sometimes, I will defend them to the death. Even if they're wrong - if you badmouth them - I'll defend them. That is something I can promise.
I like going on walks - I like holding hands. I like going to the beach, no matter what time it is. I like looking at the stars and I love hiking. Camping is one of my favorite things to do - especially in the summer. I love falling asleep in the arms of someone who loves me - and I love waking up in his arms as well. I like being kissed on the forehead and having my back rubbed. I love massages no matter who they're from. If you give me one, I will melt. I love taking pictures; I don't like when people complain that I take too many. And I don't like taking pictures of me. I love laughing, I love being silly, I love when people aren't afraid to be silly sometimes. I love cartoons. I love scrapbooking - no matter how geeky it is. I love to swim and play in the water and I love board games. Music is important to me and I will not tolerate music that is degrading or crude in any way. I love snail mail - I love cards. I love getting mail, but I like sending it even more. Writing is my passion - get used to it. Even the simplest language is beautiful if phrased correctly. I don't like when people use "their" instead of "there" or "your" instead of "you're".
I have strong opinions - I will share them, but only when I feel so inclined. Generally speaking, I think before I speak - especially in large groups. But once you get to know me, I am an open book. Don't be put off by my apparent shyness - because shy is the last thing to describe me accurately. I love when people open doors for me and pull out my chair for me - but I usually forget and try to do it myself. I want to be respected -- I want my feelings to be respected and my thoughts to be respected. More than anything else, I want my body to be respected. I know how to be sexy, I know how to be desirable. I choose not to be those things because I do not want what comes when one intentionally creates a sexy persona. I like being told that I'm beautiful - I like being told I'm sexy -- because those are not things I strive to be - but I want my boundaries respected.
I'm not always as confident as I seem - there are many nights and many days when all I want is to be held. I love being held. Always. Sometimes I don't want to talk about what is bothering me - sometimes I just want a hug - someone who will let me cry. I like when boys cry in front of me -- when people aren't afraid to show what they're really feeling. I don't like when people run from their true feelings because it doesn't do anyone any good. I wear my heart on my sleeve, but I am not naive. I know what it feels like to be completely broken and I am all too familiar with what it means to be hurt. "I know what it's like to see something funny and not laugh." I've been taken advantage of, used, and abused. My feelings have been blatantly disregarded. But I still believe that all people are good at heart - and my trust in people has not diminished. To be completely honest, I hope it never does. Ever.
I like playing Nintendo. I'm not useless in terms of computers, I know more about them than the location of the "on" button. If I don't know, chance are, I will try and fix it/find it myself - and then ask for help or I will choose to find another way to do what I'm trying to. However, I know nothing about cars and will always ask for help if I am unsure. However, if it's something I can do - like checking the oil - I probably won't let you do it.
I'm not afraid to get dirty - I enjoy being sweaty because I was working out. It's a good feeling. I love running, as long as it doesn't break me. But I love playing all kinds of sports, no matter how unskilled I am. My nails are not my top priority -- they never will be. I might paint them - but once I do, the polish will stay on until it wears off, no matter how chipped it is.
I love long showers and the feeling of my teeth after they have been brushed. I do not like the dentist or the doctor - I'll probably gripe about going to both of them, no matter how necessary it might be. Needles are a phobia -- so are moths. I realize this is silly, but it is.
I like Shakespeare, even though I don't understand him. I love to learn -- I ask a lot of questions. Even if you honestly don't know, I will probably continue to ask until you give me an answer. I like things that make you think, things that make you reexamine your beliefs. I'm not comfortable talking openly about sex.
I do not like being told things just to make me happy. I would rather be told the truth and be hurt than be "protected" and happy. I overreact sometimes. Don't be afraid to tell me I'm wrong or out of line. I like people who are strong enough to face me when I'm raging - people who will let me angry for a little while - people who won't think less of me for my somewhat sporadic mood swings. When I'm hurt, I withdraw. I threaten to run away from the situation that is causing me pain. All I want is to be told honestly that I'm loved - that I should stay - sometimes I need to hear it multiple times. But if you'll be a little persistent, I'll give in. If I really love you, I might start picking fights over stupid things - for no reason. It means I'm bored. That things have gotten monotonous. I love just going with the flow - I don't always want things planned out. I'm indecisive -- there are too many things I would really like to do - and I'm afraid you won't like what I choose.
I am afraid of being lonely - of having my heart broken - of not being appreciated or wanted. Of people not knowing how much they mean to me. I'm not afraid to be myself or of interacting with people who are different than me. I'm not afraid to admit that I'm wrong, but I will rarely admit it publicly.
My friends are the most important people in the world to me. My friends are mostly guys. That does not make me a "whore" or a "slut" or anything of the sort. To be a whore, I'd have to be sleeping with them. PS, I'm not. Get over it. I love my guy friends -- I enjoy hanging out with them much more than I do with most girls. That's just how I am, it's how I've always been - I will probably always be this way. I will not date one of my guy friends if they have previously dated one of my girl friends. I respect those boundaries far too much to destroy a friendship for a relationship that might not last.
I like hot kettlecorn and brand new sharpies. I love paper and journals. I'm a huge packrat. I love the smell of new books and new houses - I don't like the smell of new cars. I love bread and soft serve ice cream. I love sweatpants - I love having my hair in a messy bun. I love being comfortable and I love being told that I'm beautiful, even if I'm in sweats and my hair is a mess. I am just as comfortable in a skirt as I am in sweats. I don't wear much make up - but when I do, I don't like it to be a big deal. I love to work, it makes me feel productive and useful. It keeps me from being idle. I hate feeling useless. I love staying up late and I love sleeping though I will never sleep enough. Coloring is fun - drawing is not.
I love kids. I want 4 - at least. I know it's a lot of work, you don't have to tell me. My two favorite animals are hippos and rhinos. I don't have a favorite color. I don't like math - I don't understand science. I love reading for hours on end - especially inside on a rainy day, cuddled up with a blanket and a cup of chai. I love the sun - I love being warm. However, I love dancing in the rain and jumping in puddles. I like making snowmen and snow angels - and I like the handprints in the middle when I get up. They're imperfect, and they're real.
I support and appreciate people who can argue their point in an educated manner, who have a logical reason for things -- even if I don't agree. I don't like when people can't support themselves - I don't like laziness. I'm trying to learn how to disagree without being disagreeable and I admire people who know how. I also admire people who can hula. I like mismatched decorations and sappy letters. I love to cuddle. I love being close. I love having friends and I love laughing with my friends -- especially during class. I love praying - I love studying my scriptures. I'd rather be cold than hot and I love deviled eggs. Thanksgiving and Easter are my two favorite holidays. I admire integrity and honesty -- I love when people aren't "too tough" to forgive. I love best friends and old friends - and I love when new friends become old friends.
I don't like cigarettes - or drugs. I don't like what they do to people. I will not date someone who uses them. Period the end. But I don't mind drinking every once in a while - in fact, I've come to enjoy it greatly, as long as its appropriately.
Florescent lights always make people look weird and I don't understand why stores always put them in dressing rooms. I love pinstripe pants. There are a lot of clothes I am too self conscious to wear - a lot of clothes I don't think I can pull off. But sometimes I'll try. I love good smelling lotions and shampoos - especially the Victoria's Secret line. I love when guys wear cologne - I love even more when they only wear it sometimes. I love wearing a guy's sweatshirt when it smells like him. But only when that smell is good. I love when guys are ticklish - and I love laughing so hard I cry. I don't like the taste of coffee - but I drink it anyways when I need to stay awake. I didn't swear until I declared my E.I major, and now I do more often than I ever thought I would. I will always think I should lose some weight -- and I admit it. I'm not unhappy with the way I look, but I don't always think I'm pretty. If you tell me I look good and I diagree, I'll probably tell you - but I'm not fishing for compliments. I'm not asking you to roll your eyes and think that I'm doing it because "it's a girl thing." I'm telling you because there are certain days and moments when I really don't feel pretty. Those are the days I change my clothes six times before deciding which shirt I want to wear. Chances are, I won't tell you I took half an hour deciding which shirt to wear - but chances are, you'll know.
I believe in love. Real, true, amazing, passionate love. I believe in myself - I believe in other people. I will never give up on the people I really care about, even if they break my heart a thousand times. I believe in God and I know He will never give up on me - even if I break His heart a thousand times.
I want to be known. I love small towns - but I want to move to an inner city in California where I can really make a difference. I want to be a soccer mom. I want to be a teacher, yes, and I will be. But I want to be a wife, a mother, and a friend first. I want to help others - starting with my family. I want to love others - starting with myself.
I love blankets -- even in the summer. I love fans - even in the winter. Fresh air and natural light cure just about anything. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a purpose - that it is up to us to discover that purpose - and that more often than not, we won't understand - even if we find an answer. Regardless, I believe that everything works out for the best. Always.
I don't like words I can't understand - especially when they're used in everyday conversation. I think clichés are amusing and though I feel weird using them to justify things, I do anyway. But only sometimes.
I like not wearing shoes, but I think my feet are ugly. I wear flip flops in the winter, even when it's raining. I like making sandcastles and playing in the ocean. I adore dance, and I love to use it for worship. Love songs are amazing, period the end. I love Christian music - and I adore the hymns of the church.
I like people who can make me laugh - I love making people laugh. I blush easily, and I don't like people taking advantage of that fact. I like people who make me think about things - people who willingly put up with my absentmindedness and like it. Common sense has never been one of my strong points. I'm not afraid to laugh at myself - nor am I afraid to laugh at other people. I have a hard time letting go and when I love, I love deeply. I'm sincere and genuine - and I like people who are sincere and genuine. People who respect themselves, boys who love their moms. I want to be adored - and when I date a guy, I want him to be absolutely stoked about me. And I want it to be okay that I'm stoked about him. I don't want to be told that I'm loved - I want to be shown. If a guy tries to pay for me, I'll pretend to be objective - and I'll never expect it - but I'll always appreciate it. If you give me the chills - if I let you kiss me - it always means something. I will never admit that I'm interested in you unless I know you are interested in me. If you hurt me, I'm going to talk to my friends about it - I'm a relational person, that's what I do. If I'm angry, I will always tell you about it. I will try to work things out and if I have my way, we will work things about before going to bed. I believe strongly in the scripture in Ephesians that advises not to let the sun go down on your anger.
I love getting flowers from boys and I'd rather you pick a flower from your front yard and give it to me than buy expensive flowers. I'd rather get daisies or carnations than anything else. I'd rather have a homemade picnic in the park than go to a fancy restaurant. I'm not good at being fancy. I like homemade cookies and handcrafted gifts. I'd rather give you something sentimental than something practical - but I'm not against practicality. If I'm shopping and something silly catches my eye and makes me think of you, chances are - you'll be receiving it shortly thereafter. Silly gifts make life enjoyable. :)
Inside jokes are amazing - remember whens are mind blowing. I love applesauce and apple juice. I only like eating specific apples whole. I don't like paying for parking - and I would rather park farther away if it's free. I hate paying for laundry, and I'll put it off as long as possible if I know I can do it for free soon. But I love actually doing it. If something is broken, I'll probably leave it broken until I need it next. My room at home is usually messy because I usually don't have time to clean it. But eventually I will clean it - and the next day, it will probably be messy again. It happens. My room at school is usually neat, and I hate dirty dishes being left in the sink or hair all over the bathroom. I would rather create the plans than carry them out. I love beginnings, but I know that endings have to come before beginnings can happen. Some of the most beautiful things in my life have ended - but endings bring about strength and teach lessons that could never have been learned otherwise. And I can definitely appreciate that.
I love my family. I want to spend time with them. What's more than that - I enjoy spending time with them. If you don't like it, too bad. Family values are important to me. If anyone talks crap about my family, they'll get an earful. Because though they may annoy me sometimes, I will defend them to the death. Even if they're wrong - if you badmouth them - I'll defend them. That is something I can promise.
I like going on walks - I like holding hands. I like going to the beach, no matter what time it is. I like looking at the stars and I love hiking. Camping is one of my favorite things to do - especially in the summer. I love falling asleep in the arms of someone who loves me - and I love waking up in his arms as well. I like being kissed on the forehead and having my back rubbed. I love massages no matter who they're from. If you give me one, I will melt. I love taking pictures; I don't like when people complain that I take too many. And I don't like taking pictures of me. I love laughing, I love being silly, I love when people aren't afraid to be silly sometimes. I love cartoons. I love scrapbooking - no matter how geeky it is. I love to swim and play in the water and I love board games. Music is important to me and I will not tolerate music that is degrading or crude in any way. I love snail mail - I love cards. I love getting mail, but I like sending it even more. Writing is my passion - get used to it. Even the simplest language is beautiful if phrased correctly. I don't like when people use "their" instead of "there" or "your" instead of "you're".
I have strong opinions - I will share them, but only when I feel so inclined. Generally speaking, I think before I speak - especially in large groups. But once you get to know me, I am an open book. Don't be put off by my apparent shyness - because shy is the last thing to describe me accurately. I love when people open doors for me and pull out my chair for me - but I usually forget and try to do it myself. I want to be respected -- I want my feelings to be respected and my thoughts to be respected. More than anything else, I want my body to be respected. I know how to be sexy, I know how to be desirable. I choose not to be those things because I do not want what comes when one intentionally creates a sexy persona. I like being told that I'm beautiful - I like being told I'm sexy -- because those are not things I strive to be - but I want my boundaries respected.
I'm not always as confident as I seem - there are many nights and many days when all I want is to be held. I love being held. Always. Sometimes I don't want to talk about what is bothering me - sometimes I just want a hug - someone who will let me cry. I like when boys cry in front of me -- when people aren't afraid to show what they're really feeling. I don't like when people run from their true feelings because it doesn't do anyone any good. I wear my heart on my sleeve, but I am not naive. I know what it feels like to be completely broken and I am all too familiar with what it means to be hurt. "I know what it's like to see something funny and not laugh." I've been taken advantage of, used, and abused. My feelings have been blatantly disregarded. But I still believe that all people are good at heart - and my trust in people has not diminished. To be completely honest, I hope it never does. Ever.
I like playing Nintendo. I'm not useless in terms of computers, I know more about them than the location of the "on" button. If I don't know, chance are, I will try and fix it/find it myself - and then ask for help or I will choose to find another way to do what I'm trying to. However, I know nothing about cars and will always ask for help if I am unsure. However, if it's something I can do - like checking the oil - I probably won't let you do it.
I'm not afraid to get dirty - I enjoy being sweaty because I was working out. It's a good feeling. I love running, as long as it doesn't break me. But I love playing all kinds of sports, no matter how unskilled I am. My nails are not my top priority -- they never will be. I might paint them - but once I do, the polish will stay on until it wears off, no matter how chipped it is.
I love long showers and the feeling of my teeth after they have been brushed. I do not like the dentist or the doctor - I'll probably gripe about going to both of them, no matter how necessary it might be. Needles are a phobia -- so are moths. I realize this is silly, but it is.
I like Shakespeare, even though I don't understand him. I love to learn -- I ask a lot of questions. Even if you honestly don't know, I will probably continue to ask until you give me an answer. I like things that make you think, things that make you reexamine your beliefs. I'm not comfortable talking openly about sex.
I do not like being told things just to make me happy. I would rather be told the truth and be hurt than be "protected" and happy. I overreact sometimes. Don't be afraid to tell me I'm wrong or out of line. I like people who are strong enough to face me when I'm raging - people who will let me angry for a little while - people who won't think less of me for my somewhat sporadic mood swings. When I'm hurt, I withdraw. I threaten to run away from the situation that is causing me pain. All I want is to be told honestly that I'm loved - that I should stay - sometimes I need to hear it multiple times. But if you'll be a little persistent, I'll give in. If I really love you, I might start picking fights over stupid things - for no reason. It means I'm bored. That things have gotten monotonous. I love just going with the flow - I don't always want things planned out. I'm indecisive -- there are too many things I would really like to do - and I'm afraid you won't like what I choose.
I am afraid of being lonely - of having my heart broken - of not being appreciated or wanted. Of people not knowing how much they mean to me. I'm not afraid to be myself or of interacting with people who are different than me. I'm not afraid to admit that I'm wrong, but I will rarely admit it publicly.
My friends are the most important people in the world to me. My friends are mostly guys. That does not make me a "whore" or a "slut" or anything of the sort. To be a whore, I'd have to be sleeping with them. PS, I'm not. Get over it. I love my guy friends -- I enjoy hanging out with them much more than I do with most girls. That's just how I am, it's how I've always been - I will probably always be this way. I will not date one of my guy friends if they have previously dated one of my girl friends. I respect those boundaries far too much to destroy a friendship for a relationship that might not last.
I like hot kettlecorn and brand new sharpies. I love paper and journals. I'm a huge packrat. I love the smell of new books and new houses - I don't like the smell of new cars. I love bread and soft serve ice cream. I love sweatpants - I love having my hair in a messy bun. I love being comfortable and I love being told that I'm beautiful, even if I'm in sweats and my hair is a mess. I am just as comfortable in a skirt as I am in sweats. I don't wear much make up - but when I do, I don't like it to be a big deal. I love to work, it makes me feel productive and useful. It keeps me from being idle. I hate feeling useless. I love staying up late and I love sleeping though I will never sleep enough. Coloring is fun - drawing is not.
I love kids. I want 4 - at least. I know it's a lot of work, you don't have to tell me. My two favorite animals are hippos and rhinos. I don't have a favorite color. I don't like math - I don't understand science. I love reading for hours on end - especially inside on a rainy day, cuddled up with a blanket and a cup of chai. I love the sun - I love being warm. However, I love dancing in the rain and jumping in puddles. I like making snowmen and snow angels - and I like the handprints in the middle when I get up. They're imperfect, and they're real.
I support and appreciate people who can argue their point in an educated manner, who have a logical reason for things -- even if I don't agree. I don't like when people can't support themselves - I don't like laziness. I'm trying to learn how to disagree without being disagreeable and I admire people who know how. I also admire people who can hula. I like mismatched decorations and sappy letters. I love to cuddle. I love being close. I love having friends and I love laughing with my friends -- especially during class. I love praying - I love studying my scriptures. I'd rather be cold than hot and I love deviled eggs. Thanksgiving and Easter are my two favorite holidays. I admire integrity and honesty -- I love when people aren't "too tough" to forgive. I love best friends and old friends - and I love when new friends become old friends.
I don't like cigarettes - or drugs. I don't like what they do to people. I will not date someone who uses them. Period the end. But I don't mind drinking every once in a while - in fact, I've come to enjoy it greatly, as long as its appropriately.
Florescent lights always make people look weird and I don't understand why stores always put them in dressing rooms. I love pinstripe pants. There are a lot of clothes I am too self conscious to wear - a lot of clothes I don't think I can pull off. But sometimes I'll try. I love good smelling lotions and shampoos - especially the Victoria's Secret line. I love when guys wear cologne - I love even more when they only wear it sometimes. I love wearing a guy's sweatshirt when it smells like him. But only when that smell is good. I love when guys are ticklish - and I love laughing so hard I cry. I don't like the taste of coffee - but I drink it anyways when I need to stay awake. I didn't swear until I declared my E.I major, and now I do more often than I ever thought I would. I will always think I should lose some weight -- and I admit it. I'm not unhappy with the way I look, but I don't always think I'm pretty. If you tell me I look good and I diagree, I'll probably tell you - but I'm not fishing for compliments. I'm not asking you to roll your eyes and think that I'm doing it because "it's a girl thing." I'm telling you because there are certain days and moments when I really don't feel pretty. Those are the days I change my clothes six times before deciding which shirt I want to wear. Chances are, I won't tell you I took half an hour deciding which shirt to wear - but chances are, you'll know.
I believe in love. Real, true, amazing, passionate love. I believe in myself - I believe in other people. I will never give up on the people I really care about, even if they break my heart a thousand times. I believe in God and I know He will never give up on me - even if I break His heart a thousand times.
I want to be known. I love small towns - but I want to move to an inner city in California where I can really make a difference. I want to be a soccer mom. I want to be a teacher, yes, and I will be. But I want to be a wife, a mother, and a friend first. I want to help others - starting with my family. I want to love others - starting with myself.
I love blankets -- even in the summer. I love fans - even in the winter. Fresh air and natural light cure just about anything. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a purpose - that it is up to us to discover that purpose - and that more often than not, we won't understand - even if we find an answer. Regardless, I believe that everything works out for the best. Always.
I don't like words I can't understand - especially when they're used in everyday conversation. I think clichés are amusing and though I feel weird using them to justify things, I do anyway. But only sometimes.
I like not wearing shoes, but I think my feet are ugly. I wear flip flops in the winter, even when it's raining. I like making sandcastles and playing in the ocean. I adore dance, and I love to use it for worship. Love songs are amazing, period the end. I love Christian music - and I adore the hymns of the church.
I like people who can make me laugh - I love making people laugh. I blush easily, and I don't like people taking advantage of that fact. I like people who make me think about things - people who willingly put up with my absentmindedness and like it. Common sense has never been one of my strong points. I'm not afraid to laugh at myself - nor am I afraid to laugh at other people. I have a hard time letting go and when I love, I love deeply. I'm sincere and genuine - and I like people who are sincere and genuine. People who respect themselves, boys who love their moms. I want to be adored - and when I date a guy, I want him to be absolutely stoked about me. And I want it to be okay that I'm stoked about him. I don't want to be told that I'm loved - I want to be shown. If a guy tries to pay for me, I'll pretend to be objective - and I'll never expect it - but I'll always appreciate it. If you give me the chills - if I let you kiss me - it always means something. I will never admit that I'm interested in you unless I know you are interested in me. If you hurt me, I'm going to talk to my friends about it - I'm a relational person, that's what I do. If I'm angry, I will always tell you about it. I will try to work things out and if I have my way, we will work things about before going to bed. I believe strongly in the scripture in Ephesians that advises not to let the sun go down on your anger.
I love getting flowers from boys and I'd rather you pick a flower from your front yard and give it to me than buy expensive flowers. I'd rather get daisies or carnations than anything else. I'd rather have a homemade picnic in the park than go to a fancy restaurant. I'm not good at being fancy. I like homemade cookies and handcrafted gifts. I'd rather give you something sentimental than something practical - but I'm not against practicality. If I'm shopping and something silly catches my eye and makes me think of you, chances are - you'll be receiving it shortly thereafter. Silly gifts make life enjoyable. :)
Inside jokes are amazing - remember whens are mind blowing. I love applesauce and apple juice. I only like eating specific apples whole. I don't like paying for parking - and I would rather park farther away if it's free. I hate paying for laundry, and I'll put it off as long as possible if I know I can do it for free soon. But I love actually doing it. If something is broken, I'll probably leave it broken until I need it next. My room at home is usually messy because I usually don't have time to clean it. But eventually I will clean it - and the next day, it will probably be messy again. It happens. My room at school is usually neat, and I hate dirty dishes being left in the sink or hair all over the bathroom. I would rather create the plans than carry them out. I love beginnings, but I know that endings have to come before beginnings can happen. Some of the most beautiful things in my life have ended - but endings bring about strength and teach lessons that could never have been learned otherwise. And I can definitely appreciate that.
miracle.
May 26, 2010
The_Almighty_Stan
May 27, 2010