"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." (Dr. Seuss)
Hello, my lovely friends!
Happy Friday Funday! Let's ditch the formalities and dive into the wild world of Paula. You've seen glimpses, sure, but this week, I'm pulling back the curtain and revealing the inner workings of my delightfully chaotic personality. Get ready for a peek behind the madness!
1. Think of me as a connoisseur of the mundane. I have opinions—strong ones—about the perfect pen stroke, the ideal paper texture, and the only nail polish that truly sings to my soul. And yes, there's a very specific, almost artistic, way I load groceries onto the conveyor belt. It's not OCD, it's... curated chaos. A personal symphony of preferences, if you will.
2. I'm the picture of serenity, a walking zen garden... right up until you find my 'line'. It's a long, long line, but once you step over it, you'll wish you hadn't. I'm a laid-back soul, but mess with my mom, sister, nephews (all three!), or brother-in-law, and I'll redefine 'protective'. I'm a tiny titan of fury, ready to throw down. Don't mistake kindness for weakness. You'll regret it.
3. My internal thermostat is perpetually set to 'chill.' I inherited this from my dad, a man who could probably defuse a bomb with a well-placed shrug. Tomorrow's problems? They're future-me's headache. And if I can't wrangle fate into submission, why bother throwing a tantrum? I'd rather save my dramatic energy for deciding what to have for lunch.
4. I operate on a 'laugh first, ask questions later' policy. My brain's a bit like a browser with too many tabs open, and most of them are memes. Since life's already given us a hefty dose of drama, I'm just trying to balance the scales with giggles.
5. I'm a walking, talking, sugar-coated giggle factory with a side of delightful oddness. What you see is what you get! If you find my brand of sunshine appealing, wonderful! If not, well, more sunshine for me
6. Imagine a cozy, quiet room filled with books and soft light. That's pretty much my ideal social scene. I'm an introvert, and I've always found my peace in solitude. I cherish the few close friendships I have, each one a rare and beautiful gem. Forget the popularity contest; I was always more interested in the quiet corners of the world.
Thank you so much for stopping by! Hope your morning/afternoon/evening is extra cozy and delightful. Until our paths cross again!
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Thank you for sharing. It's always nice to learn a bit more about person called friend. 🤗💖
ReplyDeleteYup, we have many same ideas and yes a quiet room filled with books and a nice cup of tea is just perfect for me. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteOMG! I had to laugh, because I am very precise about how I load things into the cart @ the grocery store, too.
ReplyDeleteOMGOMGOMG! Laughing! I am a tiny titan of terror, too, if that line is crossed w/any of my family! Just. . . don’t . . . go . . . there. LOL
Humor . . . best solution there is to living life as peacefully as it can be lived. My Dad was an example of that, too. And he was quiet, but man, when he spoke, you LISTENED!
Love all that makes you YOU!
Hugs and peace
Barb
1cd
"curated chaos"... love the phrase, may I borrow it? It fits so much of life! Barb 1cd and I discovered we had many things in common back in the Spark days, but I see you fit in to a lot of those quirks, too. Chill, long distance to the line, but watch out if you cross it, etc. And of course the grocery cart to belt sorting! People may laugh at the way I sort M&M's or Animal Crackers before eating them (some of my work mates did, even wrote a poem about it when I left one project)... but there you have it.
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderful person, inside and out, Paula, and I am so glad to have found you, post-Spark!
It's Kathy. Well, I'm much older but share many of your personality traits. As for the grocery belt - my husband does that and he puts things exactly the way he wants them scanned and bagged. But do you think the check out persons can figure that out! For the most part I am pretty laid back but mess with my children and watch me roar. Right now my daughter's former partner has accused her of having mental health issues - the issue is that he's literally emotionally abused her for years until there was a physical altercation. So she left him, bought her own home, had to buy a car (because although he had 2 he refused to give her one) - so now he thinks she's crazy! And I also love a good book in a quiet afternoon - my happy place. Have a good day!
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