20 Things About Me

1. I'm a romantic at heart. I love to be wooed. Come on too strong, and I'll resist.


2. I always think the best of people, give the benefit of the doubt, until either proven wrong or it's too late.


3. I trust easily and I'm often disappointed because of it.


4. I have a wicked, twisted sense of humor. I love to laugh and love to make people laugh.


5. My last true vacation, not unemployment, was in March 1989, to visit my best friend who moved to Tampa FL. I moved there in April.


6. Some of my deepest hurts and disappointments have come from family and friends. I always forgive them, but never forget it, though I never mention it.


7. Some of my deepest joys and triumphs have been with the same family and friends.


8. If I like you, I consider you a friend always, whether we speak daily or years from now.


9. Both loves of my life, were love at first sight. I still have very fond memories of both.


10. I'm not as arrogant or conceited as most people think I am when we first meet.


11. I'm very loyal and trust worthy. If I can do something for someone, I will.


12. People tell me all sorts of secrets. I never repeat them. Maybe I should have been a bartender or therapist.


13. I have had some very dark depressive episodes in my life. They fade, but not till much damage is done. Then I spend a year or more rebuilding my life.


14. I'm very proud of my small town roots. They have shaped my values and who I am as a person.


15. The most I ever weighted was 252 pounds, about 18 months ago. Now I'm down to 192. I hope to lose about 20 pounds more.


16. I was in the best shape of my life when I was in my late 30's. I weighted 175. Had a 31 inch waist, a 44 inch chest and 10% body fat. I long for that again.


17. I enjoy music. I love it. It soothes me and helps get me out of my head for a while.


18. I have an IQ of 113. I hoped it was more. Guess I'm smarter than some and dumber than others.


19. I like all types of guys. I'm drawn most to the stereotypical tall, dark and handsome ones. If they aren't funny and smart, forget it.


20. I adore my family, my friends, my dog and my life. I think I'm very fortunate to have lived it thus far.