Blizzard Bloghop: Getting To Know You...

Today I'm joining in the fun over at Household 6 Diva by joining her Blizzard Bloghop!  It's perfect timing really since we had over half a foot of snow this week.





So a little bit about me, eh?  Well, I've made the comment here at the Pink Park Bench that I wish more people were more honest and open on their blogs.  I've tried to live up to my criticism by holding back less when I post.  I started that trend with a guest post last year over at Amber's Goodnight Moon.  I've been meaning share that post in it's entirety here and this seems like the perfect opportunity. (I've changed the post up a bit for those of you who read the post already and because life changes...)

I do not go by my first name. Many of you know me as “Nikki” but that is my middle name. It’s been that way my entire life. My mom named me knowing she would call me by my middle name. I used to hate it, but now I love it.

I’m considered obese by the medical world. I do know that I’m overweight, but I would never say I’m “obese.” I was ashamed the first time I realized that, but a size 14 to 16 is average and I think I look good a majority of the time. I try to watch what I eat, but when it comes to food I have little self control. I would rather live life a little overweight because I enjoy food rather than be a size 4 because I eat lettuce and diet pills.

I don’t think I’m innately funny. I have to work on being funny. I wish I was naturally funny.

I’m a Republican (mostly) through and through. I want the money I work for. I don’t want to give it to someone who “earns” it by sitting on their couch. If I’m rich and you’re poor, that’s really not my fault or my problem. If scientific testing on my unused embryos will cure cancer or AIDS, test away. War sucks, but it’s a necessary evil. 

I can be very selfish and, in my world, there is always a good reason for my being selfish.

I don’t handle stupid or drunk people very well.

I’m pro-choice. That does NOT mean I’m pro-abortion. It means women should be able to make their own choices. It means I might not be here if abortion was not an option. It means I would probably never have an abortion, but I realize that every woman is not me.

I’m not against same sex marriage, but I think it's a bit ridiculous that some people "refuse" to get married until gays can get married.  It seems a bit silly to me to prolong your happiness until someone else can get theirs.  I certainly wouldn't want anyone not doing something that would make them happy simply because I can't do it.

I laugh at some racist, sexist, religious, fat and blonde jokes. I don’t think that means I’m a racist or a bigot. I just think that means I’m human with a sense of humor.

I’m not politically correct. I think political correctness is ruining our country. I wish more people would remove the sticks from their a$$es.

I think the Duggars are freaks of nature. I think Kate Gosselin is a money and attention grubbing weirdo.

I'm not afraid of failure and because of that I never fail.  Even when it seems that I might have, I realize that it's just a bump in the road and I continue on until I've reached my goal.

I'm walking my first half marathon in June with Team In Training for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society.  I do not know anyone personally that I am walking in honor of.  I am so incredibly thankful for that.

I love being a mom. Until the day I decided to get pregnant, I didn’t want kids. I love my son more than anything in the world. I would die for him. I would cut off my own leg with a nail file for him (although, I hope I never have to). About once a week, I need an overnight break from him.

Simply put, I love my husband.  I know I made the right decision on March 17, 2007.  It took Stonewall and me a few months last year to remember that, but our relationship is stronger, better, and sillier than ever. I think Stonewall's an amazing father.  I still need my occasional me time though.

I’m not religious, but I’m spiritual. I have a relationship with God that is good enough for me. I respect everyone’s decision when it comes to religion because I think we’re all wrong.

I still have my teddy bear from when I was a little girl.  When Stonewall isn't home, Popsicle keeps me company at night.

I don’t understand people who say, “I’ll forgive, but I won’t forget.” I think that if I forgive I have to forget. Otherwise, it will always be there, in the back of my mind and the resentment that comes from not forgetting will one day spill out and that means I have not forgiven.

I believe in signs and that everything happens for a reason.  I may not know that reason at the time, but eventually it all makes sense.

I wish I enjoyed cleaning more and that I did it more. I wish I knew the right answers. I wish I enjoyed watching football more on TV. I wish I could have more self-control. I wish I still played tennis. I wish I had the time to audition for a play. I wish I budgeted my time more, so I didn’t have to wish I had more time. I wish I was less lazy. I wish the world for my son and I hope he knows every day of his life how amazing he really is.

Finally, despite what some might consider my shortcomings, I think I’m good person. Despite the bad things in my life, I don’t regret much. If people don’t like me because of who I am and what I feel and believe, I’m okay with that. I wouldn’t want them to change for me, so I’m not going to change for them.

I hope everyone heads on over to Ann Marie's place and joins up!

Before you do that though...

See that donate box up in the top right corner?  Join me in raising money for those with leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers.  In June, my mom and I are walking 13.1 miles in the San Diego Rock n' Roll Half Marathon, so please help us support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by donating a dollar or two for every mile we walk. Your money helps make a difference in so many lives by allowing those with blood cancers to continue to get the treatments they need and continue to live. Thank you!!

Also, I'm having a yummy giveaway!  Enter to win a Stella and Dot necklace and a jar of Fleur de Sel caramels!