9 Things

I was browsing through Facebook tonight waiting for my hair to process (no more grey!!) and someone had posted '9 Things you don't know about me', and I have to admit, I love those damn things.

I love learning things about people they usually keep to themselves, because when we start to open up and be honest about who we really are, that's when connections are really made.  That's when we get to the really good stuff.

That's what I try to do on here, but yes, I was reminded today that it's been lacking lately.

So here is my list for you tonight... 9 Things You Might Not Know About Me

1. If I had to, I could survive on cookies, popcorn, and wine.  In fact I'm eating a cookie right now, and it's warm, gooey, and spectacular.  I often say 'this is the best batch ever,' but I really think this one is this time.
2. I would love to have another cat in the house.  I loved Putter more than I ever led on, and still miss that purr.
3. I would rather not write anything than write something bad.  I know, perfectionism is going to ruin me someday, but there are days I open my laptop and just have nothing to say.  Those days make me sad.
4. I have learned that my depression is connected to whether I'm writing or not.  I have never been
   
   happier than when I was writing my book this summer, and quickly slipped when it was over.  Now that I see the correlation I am making sure that it is a natural part of my life.
5. After 30+ years I have finally kicked the Young and Restless addiction.  I watch it on my days off only and even then I'm usually doing something at the time.  I don't record it, and oddly enough, I don't really miss it at all.
6. One of the things I'm the most proud of is how my kids treat other people.  They are, without question, decent human beings.  I know that sounds goofy, but watching them interact with other people just makes me smile with pride.  I love who they have turned out to be.  
7. Every time I go to the movies, the lights go down, and the credits begin to roll, and I dream of seeing my name up there someday after 'Based on the novel by...'  Every. Single. Time.  
8. I can finally talk about my mom without crying every time.
9. I have read some of the best books in the past eleven months than I've read in years.  My favorite thing is to be able to share these books with you, and this year we were especially lucky.

No, there aren't many things about me that you don't already know, but maybe you learned something tonight that made you go hmmmm.  I think it's important that we share a little more every now and then, so try to do your own list.  I am eternally grateful that you're still reading and care whether I'm here or not :)

Hope you're all having a grateful month!!