things that set me apart


On her blog, my fellow shannon blogger started some of us thinking about the things that make us unique. She challenged us to a "what makes you unique list." So, I posted my list in the comment field on her blog and then I thought to add it here. Anyone else up to the challenge?

1. I wear earplugs to bed, even when my snoring husband is out of town. I was certain at one time in my life that something whispered to me, "evil will come to you through your ears." Ever since then, I started sleeping with my hair over my ears, as if that would stop evil. Later, a couple of years ago, I started wearing earplugs, using the excuse that my husband saws logs (well he DOES!). I think that earplugs have stopped the evil, though, so I am safe now.

2. I think in song. It's hard for me not to break into song during a normal conversation, even in a serious atmosphere.

3. I don't like to wear shoes. Since it is socially unacceptable to attend church or go to work in bare feet, I favor shoes that I can easily slip out of. Consequently, my tennis shoes and boots gather dust in the clost. I do, however, like to wear socks.

4. I have the attention span of a kindergartner. Often, I stop mid-sentence to make an observation, and I don't think others appreciate my observations. "Sure, I can have that report to you by next week, however... oh my gosh is that a great blue heron?"

5. I am absolutely fascinated with men's facial hair. The fact that all these course little hairs actually grow out of a place on them that on my face is baby smooth, is in my mind, a miracle!

6. I have NO problem whatsoever getting in front of a microphone or an audience, even in a full auditorium... even impromtu. I always have something to say.

7. I homeschooled my kids... ALL the way through, from birth to when they moved out.

8. I've always wanted chickens. Not the kind in my freezer, but the kind in a coop in the backyard. When I spot chickens in the background of a movie scene, I yell "CHICKENS!" and my family laughs at me.

9. I have scars all over my body. I was born without 50% of my skin. My mom told me that the place where I didn't have skin looked like steak until skin granulated in. Summertime was hard for me because shorts and swimsuits revealed my secret. I thought I'd never find a man to love me and think I was attractive. However, now I wouldn't trade my scars for perfect skin because I feel like I've been branded especially by God. They make me unique.

10. I have "save the world" syndrome. It's a hopeless case really. I am compelled to perform random acts of senseless kindness whether I want to or not.

Posted: Fri - October 8, 2004 at 11:26 PM           |

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