So, you wanna know about me? Well, I’m much too complex to be summed up in a tidy paragraph so this is long, but worth it.
First and foremost, I am a woman of God. That doesn’t mean I think I’m holier or better than anybody, but it does mean that I’m anointed. It doesn’t mean that I’m perfect or anything close, but it does mean that I am forgiven, and that I’m growing every single day. It means that I am living my life according to GOD’s standards as best I can, and I have been renewed by the transformation of my mind. It means my life is not lived for myself but for God and that my rewards are infinitely more profound than anything that can be given to me by a mortal. In short, it means I’m DIVINE.
I’m a happy, energetic person. It’s tough to catch me upset or sad because I don’t believe in worrying nor do I believe in putting emotional energy into things I can’t control. That doesn’t mean I ignore my feelings or pretend things away…it just means I’ve found healthy ways to deal with the ebb and flow of life. I typically get more done in a day than most get done in a week. I don’t eat the bread of idleness. I’m a centered, well-adjusted woman who lives purposefully and abundantly. I love to meet new people and develop healthy, safe relationships. I have learned what makes me happy and now I live in a place of fulfillment. I don’t “need†anything from anybody that God or I cannot give myself. I’m closer to self-actualization than ever before.
I play hard, and I work hard. I often get up before the sun rises and set about the day’s tasks. I plan my work and work my plan but not before spending time in prayer and meditation. I’m very spiritual so taking time to nourish my spirit and replenish my soul is of the utmost importance. Balance is key in my life.
I’m a writer chick. I write day and night, and there’s nothing more therapeutic and wonderful than writing. I love to act/direct/produce, but WRITING takes the cake, hands down. It’s rare that I go more than 36 hours without writing. I’m quite creative and imaginative. I’d like to eventually do some contributing to my favorite mags, but for now, I’ll focus on the release of my first book (Yay! Stay tuned...), my screenplays, and other freelance writing assignments.
I live for travel. Traveling is life…there’s no other experience that can be as transformative as quickly as a trip to some place you’ve never been. I love to go, see, and do so I’m always dreaming up ways to escape…even if it’s to the next state over. I don’t get to travel as often as I’d like because my career requires that I be in Los Angeles most of the time, but when I get a chance, I’m on Expedia scheming on an escape.
I’m smart as all outdoors. I’m a bright chick…I read like it’s going out of style, and I did very well in school. I’m business savvy, and I’m intelligent. I’m insatiably curious, and I feed my mind regularly with knowledge that will further my causes. I’m a fabulous dork…I’ll sit at my desk and read Entrepreneur magazine or Smart Money magazine while my toenail polish dries or I’ll deep condition my tresses while reading up on foreign affairs like the New People’s Army in the Philippines. That means I’ve got a maxed out IRA and the new Dolce & Gabbana fragrance. It says that I can spot legal issues surrounding international business, and I can apply a full face of makeup in less than 8 minutes. Basically, it means I’m FLY.
I’m SILLY…I am forever giggling and making myself & others laugh. I know when to be serious and handle business, but I’m quite genial and spirited. I love to play and frolic, and I allow my type A side to do the math while my type B side dreams up the possibilities.
I have ultra feminine tendencies. I like to have my nails painted, I have more lip gloss than the law should allow, and I love cooking and decorating. I like it when men do manly things because it frees me up to do more ladylike stuff.
My Yorkie, Seneca, is the bestest, most wonderful pup on the planet…yes, even better than your dog. She is playful, energetic, cute, and a little sassy. She gets it from her momma!
I’m goal-oriented and UNSTOPPABLE. When I decide to do something, you may as well consider it done because I will pursue the goal relentlessly until it’s checked off of my “To do†list. I don’t hold myself or others to unreasonable expectations of perfection, but I do maintain a standard of excellence in everything that I do. I believe in persevering and not quitting until my goals are attained.
I am borderline OCD with my organization – my closet is sized, colorized (ROY G. BIV) and organized by things like sleeve length/pant length. I don’t like for my food to touch on a plate, and I don’t like using dishwater. I have the tendencies of a grammar Nazi, and I hate loud music. I always detangle the left side of my hair first, and I hate when people don’t return phone calls/texts/emails within 24 hours.
My tolerance for games and okey doke is lower than the average. I hate being lied to, manipulated, and played with. I’m annoyed by flakes and people who don’t keep their word. I’m slightly siddity, but I’m not stuck up or off putting. I’m a positive person (for real), and I very much believe in the power of positive thinking, intention, and vision. I plan almost everything ahead, but I stay flexible and spontaneous. I am generous and accommodating, but I hate being exploited. I’m terribly patient and very forgiving, but I keep the peace in my life like a Buddhist so people who disturb that peace quickly get dismissed as do those who are negative, dishonest, ambivalent, unmotivated, lewd, or just plain mean. I surround myself with people who will make me better and bring out the best in me. I believe in the Law of Association so I put friendships and relationships under a microscope to be sure I’m getting the most bang for my emotional buck. This has left me with few friends, but the quality of my friends has improved exponentially. I absolutely love the people in my “circle.†It’s better to be alone than in the wrong company….for real.
I believe in eating organic and natural whenever possible, and I believe in reducing my carbon footprint to help save the environment. Yes, I’m one of those “healthy people.†Heck, my favorite color is GREEN. Some of my CLOTHES are organic, ok? I believe in healing myself naturally instead of taking fiftyleven (yes, fiftyleven) prescriptions to treat symptoms that in turn require more meds to treat the side effects. I say eat well, exercise, think positively, and live purposefully, and you’re much less likely to be ridden with disease and ailment. I’m living proof!
I can NOT live without: my study Bible, my Blackberry, C.O. Bigelow lip gloss, organic green tea, my Jilbere de Paris shower comb, at least 4 different perfumes, and organic fruit snacks.
Of course, there’s more, but that’s the super condensed, abridged, Cliff’s Notes version of ME. Any questions?
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