1. I often pick out songs for the soundtrack of my life as if I am starring in a movie. For instance, walking out of the gym tonight, it was dark, raining and I was in a sad place. “Nobody’s Crying” by Patty Griffin would totally be what I’d play in that moment.
2. I have Stage 2 Kidney Failure.
3. When I am walking in the snow or mud, I often think that if I went missing the police would be able to tell my weight from the imprint of my shoes. It’s part of why I still go to the gym a lot 😉
4. There was a river that I walked by near an apartment I had in Westbrook, Maine. I had a strange fear about dead people being in it, and that they might float to the top.
5. I may watch too many crime and forensic shows.
6. I used to weigh 257+ pounds.
7. I met my husband online.
8. I have seriously poor physical self image.
9. I am scared of ladders (not heights, just ladders…)
10. I am totally a goodie-two-shoes. Never been drunk. Never done drugs.
11. I went to the World Social Forum in 2006 in Venezuela. I talked about healthcare in the United States. It was amazing.
12. Hallmark commercials make me cry. The movie Nights in Rodanthe did not (and my husband and best friend call me the “Ice Queen” because of it).
13. I have several “online” friends that I have known from a social message board since I was 14. I keep in touch with them, and am going to visit two in February. We have grown up, gotten married, and lots of babies have been had between us all. I think it’s awesome.
14. I’m going to pursue my Ph.D. when we move to North Carolina. You can practice by calling me “Doctor Jenn.”
15. Ever since I got my master’s degree, I have had a really hard time picturing my future. I used to have it all planned out. Now the path is unclear, and uncertain. It’s scary and exciting at the same time. Sometimes I have an irrational fear that this is the reason we can’t get pregnant – because in my mind, I can’t picture it. I can’t imagine it. (Yeah, I got me some issues).
16. Speaking of fears, when I was young I used to be afraid that if I didn’t tell my Mom that I loved her before she left the house, that something terrible would happen to her. Sometimes this fear still visits me, and I never hang up the phone, or leave someone I love without telling them so. Ever (even if I’m mad, I just whisper it under my breath).
17. If I get in the mood for one particular song, I will listen to it on repeat. For a long time.
18. I don’t like red M&M;’s. Yes I can pick them out of a blindfolded taste test (at least, I COULD…back in high school).
19. I have a terrible memory. It’s a good thing I keep journals. I’ve forgotten a lot of the things I did in high school. Good thing I also have my mother. She remembers.
20. I helped cook the meal we had at our wedding (pancake breakfast!)
21. I never pictured myself working with kids. Now, I can’t picture not working with kids. And there are certain kids that I feel in my gut, I was meant to meet and work with.
22. I am a book worm. I ALWAYS have a book or my Nook with me. I sneak reading in every chance I get. Somtimes it’s fiction, sometimes it’s sociological stuff. But it’s always something.
23. I make up songs. All day long. I sing them to myself, to my dogs, to my patient husband.
24. I used to be a very ON TIME person. Then I started working in social work, where you can’t predict always what is going to happen. So I’m late frequently, or have to cancel due to emergencies. I am okay with it now, but it was a huge adjustment for me. And truthfully, it still bugs me.
25. My first “real” job was at Shaw’s when I was 16 (but I was a babysitter during summers since I was 13). I have NEVER not had a job since that time. And for the past 11 years, I’ve had at least two jobs. I have worked as a cashier, assistant/billing/mailing/proofreading person, at FYE (cashier), as a telemarketer (please don’t be rude to them!), at a homeless shelter, a residential home, a case manager for adults with major mental illness, and now a therapist for adults & children.
Thanks for reading 🙂
I am totally instructing Taylor to call you Dr Jenn when you visit!
Also, I plan to come visit you in NC. I love NC,!!
Well Dr. Jenn, that was very interesting! #15 – I can relate. I need a picture.
Love you too 😀
This is an awesome list. I can relate to so many of these. Also, I hate the blue M&M;'s.
My sisters and I pretty much sing EVERYTHING we do. And do little dances. We're quite dramatic that way.
And Folgers commercials make me cry…. I need help.
You are slightly my twin. I am a NYer, though, but my husband is from Maine. I'm a social worker living in NC. I don't work right now, but hope to get back to it soon. I'm a bookworm, as well, and I believe we were supposed to officially meet through Rachel – where I found your name/link – though I think I have seen it before I certainly did not get to know all these things about you. 🙂
Also? I totally do #17 and have taught my daughter to do the same and be addicted to music or just any song in particular!
I truly think lists are the BEST way to get to know people. I love every item on your list, both the good and the bad. So glad you have become part of my life!
I can relate to so much on this list! And as always, you've now inspired me to make such a list on my own blog. Thanks, Doctor Jenn! 😉
Hey ice queen….i fell asleep during "Nights in Rodanthe"
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Being that I love M&M;'s and eat them all at the same time – I am going to have to try to taste test the colors. Hmmm.
Great list Dr. Jenn!
I sing all the time too. At work today, for example, my cube mate knew I was coming over to my desk because she heard singing.
Thanks for sharing!