Reminders

1. It may be time to purchase new perfume when my back up perfume is practically choking me out. 

2. Black will always be my signature color. I offer no apologies. 

3. My bracelet from my friends "Fall seven times. Stand up eight" is my most treasured piece of jewelry.

4. When I do not want to do something is usually the best indicator I should.

5. And I usually will. Sometimes begrudgingly.

6. Exercise always makes me feel better. On every level.

7. I need to continue to pray more.

8. Never cut my hair too short...I will always regret it and grieve. Always.

9. I think candles are romantic.

10. I'm too sensitive for my own good. 

11. I suffer from an immediate compulsion to confess. I'm sure there's a psychological term for it.

12.  Writing comes in waves. I can't force or ignore it.

13. Peonies are hands down my favorite summer flower.

14. I very much dislike humidity. Sorry Florida.

15. Red Bull is still my favorite drink though it contains chemicals I can't pronounce.

16. Getting sober is my greatest accomplishment followed closely by being a mom.

17. I have not read a novel in a very long time.  

18.  I wish upon the first star I see every night. I have for decades and likely always will. They're magical.

19. I wish for world peace and peace of mind. Both are priceless.

20. I am a great speller and derive much satisfaction when spell check finds no errors.

21. My cat meows at me when it's time for work or bed. I love her.

22. I am in my first healthy romantic adult relationship. Ever.

23. I smoke too much.

24. I love well done tattoos. 

25. I am learning to love without attachment in all things. It's hard. 

26. I find humor in most situations.

27. I am fairly good at putting things together. Most of the time there aren't parts left over.

28. I find comfort in routine.

29. My 20 year high school reunion is this year. In some ways high school feels like it ended last week.

30. I prefer male friendships to female but am much closer to female friends.

31. I could make lists for hours. 

32. I'd forgotten how good Alanis Morrisette's album Jagged Little Pill really is. 

33. I am a nervous car rider. 

34. I love it when my boyfriend sings. Especially when he doesn't know the words.