getting to know me: confessions.

Anyone on Facebook has recently seen the posts of "Little Known Facts" about everyone.  I've enjoyed reading them so much, that I've decided to carry it over to my blog.  
Since I'm fairly new around here, I thought that it would be good to let you guys in on some little known facts about me.

1.  My nickname is "Rowdy."  I've had it for years and some people don't even know my real name.

2.  I "punch" people to show affection.  I don't know why.  It's not forceful, just a little "love pat." ;)  I think sarcasm and violence are my friendship love languages.

3.  I was once attacked by a turkey, resulting in a random fear of them for years.

(sidequesting.com)

4.  I compulsively eat one thing at a time.  Fries, then the burger.  Sides, then the meat. (see #7)

5.  I have broken my nose twice.  I have an expensive nose.

6.  Our wedding music included an acoustic Metallica instrumental.

7.  I'm OCD.  I love, LOVE buying new cleaning products.  It's my favorite aisle in the grocery store.  Organization makes me happy.  I live to make lists and alphabetize things.  The Container Store gives me goosebumps.

8.  I count all the houses with Christmas lights during the holidays.  No idea why.  (see #7)

9.  I have not seen or read Harry Potter.  I suppose I should get on that...

(themovieblog.com)

10.  I love to laugh until I can't breathe.  It's my favorite.

What are some interesting little known facts about you?  Let me know in the comments, or post it in your own blog.

getting to know me: the sanguine.

It's very questionable......why I am who I am.

I'm the typical "sanguine", I suppose. Apt to procrastinate whenever the opportunity arises.

To those of you who were never forced to take the highly-popular "Four Personalities Test", let me explain.

There are four personality types: 1) Choleric, 2) Melancholy, 3) Phlegmatic, and 4) Sanguine. I am INCREDIBLY Sanguine according to this test. By leaps and bounds. I have just a smidge of Melancholy mixed in for good measure.

Sanguine is known as (surprise) the Extrovert, (another surprise) the Talker, and the Optimist. Some of the Sanguine strengths mentioned include:

Appealing personality, talkative, life of the party, good sense of humor, demonstrative, enthusiastic and expressive, cheerful, makes friends easily, loves people, prevents dull moments, and likes spontaneous activities.

So far so good. If it's possible for one to know the REAL me, this would be it. Scary. Of course, I'm not just one little positive super-human running around. Of course, I have those sanguine weaknesses as well. How true.

The weaknesses include: compulsive talker (who me?), exaggerates, too happy for some, has restless energy (amen), has loud voice and laugh, gets angry easily, never grows up, undisciplined, easily distracted (that's the adult ADHD!), hates to be alone, doesn't follow through.

While my Sanquine-esque ways practically rule the roost in my little brain, the Melancholy tendencies arise. Melancholy strengths include: talented and creative, artistic and musical, sensitive, self-sacrificing, sets high standards, schedule-oriented, perfectionist (OCD), orderly and organized.

Funny. I think I may contradict myself. Sanguine/Melancholy is pretty much the equivalent to being ADHD/OCD....or a "spontaneous planner".....a schedule-oriented procrastinator.....an organized person who lacks discipline. How does that work??

Oh well. That's me....according to a test. I must admit, it is pretty accurate.

Now excuse me, I have plans to do something totally unplanned.