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my post is inspired by The Sassy Bibliophile
The truth is
I like talking to strangers. It's true. I love meeting people and learning about them. Those who know me will tell you I have never met a stranger. My daughters will roll their eyes and laugh because I embarrass them all the time by talking to strangers.
The truth is
I like being alone. This one surprises me. Because I am sure, I am an extrovert. I get energy from being around others, and I enjoy being in a group. Recently, I have discovered being alone is nice, really nice! Could I be an ambivert?
The truth is
I love to make others laugh. I am a Seinfeld fan from way back and with a few tricks, I have learned from my buddy Jerry I can make people laugh. Some people (my family), are more honest, and they don't laugh. Or, maybe they didn't understand the humor. Most likely the later.
The truth is
I can't hide my feelings. If you're with me, you are going to know exactly how I am feeling. I am not afraid to speak my opinion, and this is hard for some. I am trying to learn to use a little filter here.
The truth is
I enjoy reality TV. I only watch this with my daughters, and I pretend to be disgusted. But we all know I am not!
The truth is
I met my best friends after age 40. I am fortunate to be friends with three of junior high school friends, and I love them dearly. But the friends I made after forty know who I am now, as an adult and they still like to meet me for movies, lunch, coffee, or just to hang out! This is nice.
The truth is
I don't like hotels. I love to travel and learn about new places. My love of adventure means I have to face my hotel "heebie-geebies" and embrace the strange bed, the carpet, and the pillow that disappears as soon as my head hits it and relax!
The truth is
I don't long car rides. I am asleep within two miles, and yet, I never feel rested or as if I have ever reached sleep. I have to have food and drink at all time, which then means I want to stop for frequent bathroom breaks!
The truth is
I see the perspectives of others often before I see mine. Maybe my sweet sister taught me to be naturally compassionate. I spent much of my childhood imagining what it would be like to have to wait for someone else to get me out of bed, to help me eat, get me a drink, or even put a few toys within my reach. My sister was patient, she did not walk, nor talk but and she taught me so much.
I am an introvert who likes talking to strangers, although that developed later in life. As a kid, I hated talking to strangers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great form to use to introduce yourself to your readers. I was feeling like I was getting to know you and then I got to your last entry... and now I want "to meet" your sister. I laughed at your hotel description. I'd add one thing to it: I check for signs of bugs... all bugs, any bugs.
ReplyDeleteI love this.
ReplyDeleteMay need to steal this idea in the near future.
Truth is... I just learned a lot about you, Deb :)
ReplyDeleteBonnie
This was a nice structure to work in. I learned a lot about you and it got me thinking about what I would say!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great structure -- I felt like I was nodding and saying "yes, that's is true" of so many of these. And I was surprised and intrigued by others. It really revealed the many layers of you. Thank you for sharing your truths.
ReplyDeleteClare
I love that you wrote that you met your best friends after age 40. It's something you don't hear often. Thank you for sharing that. I also love that your family threads in and out of this post - so lovely. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThe truth is...I think I am borrowing this for next week when I know I will need an idea!
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