Honest Scrap Award
July 8, 2009 
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So, I was given this “award” by my good friend Jess. Along with it comes the requirement that I list 10 things about myself. These are always hard for me, but I’m going to do it. Jess is in school plus taking care of 2 boys, so I know there’s no way I can get away with lying and saying I’m too busy. Plus, I’m thankful that she thought of me and passed along the award, so here goes~
1. I really want to dress more like a hippy, have a pierced nose, more tattoos and be more of a free spirit, but I don’t have the guts to do it. I worry way too much about what other people think.
2. I have been eating a vegan diet for over 2 weeks now and feel great, but don’t think I can commit to a vegan way of life because I’d have to give up leather shoes. And I love shoes.
3. I am the yougest of four kids, by a lot. My next closest sibling is 8 years older than I am.
4. I love change. I mean, I don’t just embrace it, I require it. My husband says I am the opposite of most human nature in that, most people avoid change and I can’t function without it. Whether its changing the paint colors in the house, changing my hair color, our actual address, or whatever…I must have some change in my life most of the time.
5. I desire to be more religious in some way, but haven’t yet found my path. Or else I’m just plain too lazy to go to church. Not sure which.
6. Each year that I get older I’m happier with me.
7. I wish I was more artistic and could draw, paint, sing or do something. Then again, there’s that whole “too lazy to do anything about it” part.
8. At various points in my life I had social anxiety to the point that I would drive to a salon to get my hair cut, but not be able to get out of the vehicle and go in.
9. My favorite book on earth is Gone with the Wind and I’ve read it too many times to count. It’s the only book that I read repetitively.
10. One thing that causes me stress is that I won’t be able to do and experience all of the things I want to during my lifetime. It’s way too little time!
Done. Now I tag:
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I’m so glad you did this! I learned new things about you! I know exactly what you mean about wanting to be more of a “hippy” but caring too much about what other people think, I feel that way too.
wow, no idea about the social anxiety! but i loved the fact that the older you are the happier you are with yourself. that is so entirely awesome.
I am with you on #4 & 5, it drives my husband crazy!
The ‘social anxiety’ part is surprising.
Great insight Kristin. I am realizing now how difficult this list can be.
I would love to be a granola with you, but I love leather too much too:)
I love that you want to dress more like a hippy and I can totally see that and support you. Peace.
Hey Things have changed since my little girl only wanted to dress preppy in high school and beyond! Is that what all the peace jewelry etc. is all about? I cn hardly wait to see your chairs after you paint them.