A few things to note:
--I can be cryptic, but logic tells me not to fault people when they don't understand what I'm trying to say...
--When I'm not being cryptic or vague with good intentions, I'm generally blunt and/or vulgar. Or really sproing-y and ridiculous.
--You like me, or you don't. There's a plethora of reasons for either, a growing number of which are unknown to me.
--I bring joy, or I bring chaos. This has been the nature of all my dealings with people...Sometimes, there is joy *in* the chaos. It all comes down to perspective.
--I cast the responsibility where its due. Even if its upon myself. And in some of the worst times of my life, it has been, I stand by my beliefs, and I apply them very stringently to myself as well as others...If you can't handle your own truth, I promise that at some point, I WILL either piss you off or hurt your feelings, and its most likely not intentional. I don't strive to harm people.
--People's actions speak louder than words to me. So don't tell me anything. Show me, or show yourself the door.
--Ignorance is only mildly tolerated, and only in certain special cases. Chosen obliviousness is not acceptable in circumstances regarding serious matters.
--I may not have time to keep up with everyone all the time, but if you are a friend and need me and reach out, I will be there as best I can. If you find that I suddenly am acting like you are dead to me, you probably are, and I've let you and your energy go. Its better to do that than to hold a grudge.
^^That all sounds so angsty, and bitter, but its not^^
I'm an avid gardener, and a plant geek to boot. Many a time have I gone to run errands completely unrelated to plants, and come home with a trunk full of pretty or edible things that I never have room for in my yard, but somehow manage to find a space for. I'm also a sucker for "charlie browns", which is to say, plants that no one wants and have been neglected. Some of my best plants in my gardens have come as rescues...I think they are thankful for finally being shown some love and respect. Yes, I talk to my plants. All of them...and yes, I do think they hear me. Make of that what you will. :)
Lastly, yes, you did read that correctly. Yes, I am a NASCAR fan. You may make all the snide "hillbilly" comments that you wish..but its part of my family, and I'm proud of most of them and love them(again, most of them-lol.) Besides, what kind of soap opera is played out at 200mph? What kind of soap opera can bring so many people together to one place for so many different weekends of good times camping and just enjoying a weekend? Yeah, I didn't think "general hospital" did that. So there.
