Things about Me!

Things You May Not Know About Me (But Probably Should 😉)

People who meet me now might think I’ve always been outgoing. Let me clear that up right away.

In earlier years, I was painfully shy.

Not the “oh she’s quiet” kind of shy.

The very, very shy kind. The kind who rehearsed what she was going to say before saying it. The kind who would rather disappear into the wallpaper than stand in front of a crowd.

And then somewhere in my 50's, I bloomed.  🌸 🪻

I don’t know if it was confidence, wisdom, Jesus, or just finally being too tired to care what everyone thought… but that shy little girl loosened her grip. And here I am. Writing. Sharing. Smiling a little bigger.

I’m the Second Child (The Quiet Observer)

I was born the second of four children. I had one older sister who left this world far too soon at 28. My youngest brother also passed away in 2024.   Those losses shaped me in ways that don’t always show on the outside.

My other brother? (David).... He lives one mile from me. Just one mile. That makes my heart smile. Life can take much, but it also gives gifts close to home.

My “Career Years” Were Short but Sweet

I didn’t spend decades in an office building climbing ladders.

In my younger years, I worked for an oil company. Later, I worked at our local elementary school as a librarian — which felt much more like me. Quiet spaces. Books. Order. Structure. Little minds discovering stories.

Altogether, My time working out of the home was not very long at all.  Maybe 8 years.

But here’s the thing:

My real life’s work was raising babies… and then keeping all my grand-babies until they started school.

That was my full-time calling. And I wouldn’t trade it for a corner office in Manhattan.

Black and White Are My Love Language

My favorite colors are black and white.

Not beige, Not mauve for sure and not coral.

Black and white. 

I love  the simplicity of it. The strength. The clarity. The clean lines. It feels timeless and steady.

If you dig a little deeper, these colors probably say a lot about me:

   ❤   I like order.

   ❤  I like control (let’s just be honest).

   ❤  I like things neat and intentional.

   Black feels calm on the outside, protecting a sensitive heart on the inside.

White feels like fresh paper. A reset. A new morning.

And yes… I do tend to have a little OCD personality. Things have a place. And I’d really like them to stay there. I also prefer immediate answers or solutions.  

I Owned a Flower Shop (And That Was Pure Joy)

Out of all the things I’ve done, owning my own flower shop still makes my heart flutter.  💐

I loved it.

Although black and white are my favorite colors, I do enjoy the beauty of other colors.   The creativity. The smell of fresh blooms in the morning. The quiet hum of arranging something beautiful out of loose stems and greenery. 💓

I still love arranging flowers. There’s something very sacred about turning scattered pieces into something lovely. Maybe that’s why I write, too.  IDK!!

A Few More Random Truths

   🌼  I love the beach… but I’m more of a mountain girl. Give me cool air and elevation over sand in my shoes.

   🌼  I cannot swim. Not one bit. And yes, we have a pool. The irony is not lost on me.

   🌼  I’m not big on eating meat. I prefer seafood and vegetables.

   🌼  I don’t like to cook. (There. I said it.)

   🌼   I was born in a tiny little doctor’s office that is now a house — just eight miles from where I live now. I haven’t strayed far from my beginnings for sure.  

There’s something comforting about that.

The Biggest Surprise?

The shy girl grew up.

The second child found her voice.

The quiet one became the storyteller.

And if you’d told that painfully shy version of me that one day she’d be writing blog posts for the world to read…

She would have blushed.

And probably hidden behind something black and white. 🤍🖤

Shug....💛