10 things you may not have known about me

Hello fellow readers.

Though this isn't an original concept (thanks for the idea from Pencil to Paper) I thought maybe I would let some of you new readers get to know me better.

Here are a few things you may not know about me (10 to be exact):

10) I have a compulsive disorder toward cupcakes and other baked goods. Other may call it cravings or a passion, but mine goes far beyond that. I eat a cupcake (especially from Sprinkles in Dallas) and start trying to break down its ingredients. (I will conquer you elusive cupcake.)

9) I really, really, really dislike country music. Yep, I am a rock fan. Give me Tool, Rage Against the Machine and A Perfect Circle any day. I can't stand sappy country songs and have been known to walk outside of karaoke clubs when someone is singing one.

8) I'm not good at relationships (at least not of the male variety romance). I just fail or missed the gene on that one. Ironically, most of my friends are guys and I really don't have a problem maintaining friendships. Hmm.

7) I didn't know my brother and sister until I was 21. I met my half brother and sister when I was 21 and found out I have six nieces. Yep, long story but I am so glad I have them all.

6) I don't drink carbonated drinks. If you're close to me, you know why but due to health issues, I haven't had anything with carbonation in more than a year. I don't really miss Dr. Pepper, but sometimes I dream about Sonic Ocean Water. Tear.

5) I have irrational fears... of clowns, mirrors at night (I actually cover mine up every night), tornadoes and spiders. I once duck taped a spider in my closet (all four sides, all the way around) until a friend could come over to kill it for me. It was big and had eight legs. Only requirement I need.

4) I am an avid reader. I don't mean occasionally, I mean everyday. I read for at least 30 minutes a day (usually right before bedtime) and have lots of different interests. I often read more than one book at a time and more than genre at a time. Half Price Books is a great thing.

3) I can't stand dishonesty. I can deal with many things in my life (including mirrors and spiders) but dishonesty isn't one of them. I would rather people be totally honest, even to the point of brutal, than to even think about lying to me. Been there, done that and bought the t-shirt.

2) I'm divorced. Yep, married for almost 2 years, been divorced for 5. Yep it hurt but it had to happen.

1) I love nature photos. Though I am a journalist by profession I love to try to capture unique settings through my photos. Sometimes I succeed and sometimes I don't. I usually take the best ones and put them in a calendar for my family each year. They love it.