Countdown meme, seen everywhere

10 things I wish I could say to people (and have people hear, is my addition):
1. That thought you have that causes you pain is a delusional thought. Let go of it, and you let go of pain.
2. Trust people, and since your government is made of people, trust government -- but always double check.
3. Drama is far more fun on stage and in clothing than in life events. Learn to manage your drama, and your life will improve.
4. No. (I say yes to things I shouldn't far too often, and end up seriously overscheduled as a result).
5. I live with fear every moment of every day, and it makes me uncomfortable when you call me brave.
6. I have no more to give than I give already. If I had it to give, you would already have it.
7. You really, truly are important to me.
8. I am continually amazed at you and how much you are capable of.
9. Your fear of people who are different says more about you than them.
10. Why do you keep doing things over and over that cause you pain?

9 things about myself:
1.I am not a neat or organized person naturally. As a result, I sometimes obsess on neatness and organization
2. I am constantly torn between my desire to be alone and my desire to be of service to others.
3. I really and truly am extremely introverted, even if nobody ever believes me.
4. I am bossy and talk too much. I'm also good at what I do. Deal.
5. I don't like surprises. If you want to surprise me, give me a heads up.
6. I am mildly allergic to walnuts and bananas, but eat both anyhow.
7. I am more vain than I usually admit.
8. I love to play dress up, and the best part of being paid well is getting to indulge that love.
9. Knitting is more therapy than play for me.

8 ways to win my heart:
1. Be who you are without reservation.
2. Pay attention to the little things.
3. Don't make me the reason for your existence, just the reason you enjoy it so much.
4. Curl up and cuddle with me regularly.
5. Clean without asking, especially when it was you who made the mess in the first place.
6. Wow me once in awhile with romance.
7. Once in a while, kill something and bring it home to me. Not metaphorically. Meat in the freezer = love
8. Take care of yourself so you won't leave me alone when I'm old

7 things that cross my mind a lot:
1. politics
2. story plots and characters.
3. Am I doing this right?
4. Am I going to get myself in trouble saying this?
5. I'm really tired.
6. I'd much rather be reading/writing/knitting/crocheting/baking
7. How can I best help (insert name of person here)?

6 things I do before I fall asleep:
1. brush and floss
2. plug in my phone and turn on the digital clock function
3. let the dogs out
4. turn off lights and lock doors
5. check my email one last time
6. read or knit or crochet.

5 places I want to visit:
1. New Zealand
2. Ireland
3. England & Scotland
4. Japan
5. Ethiopia

4 things I'm wearing right now:
1. comfy bubble cord pants
2. soft velour sweatshirt
3. homemade socks
4. underwear

3 bands or artists that I listen to often:
1. Willie Nelson
2. Ella Fitzgerald
3. Susan Tedeschi

2 things I want to do before I die:
1. Live on a farm again
2. Finish/publish fiction

1 confession:
1. I have a mean streak that I occasionally indulge inappropriately.