This is the first time I have done this "tag" game. I'm not really into this type of thing, but since I received a special invitation from Natalie to do it I will, just for her!
10 Things About Blanca De Alejandro Flores... Where do I start!?!
1. I have OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)...to the extreme! Saying this one statement can pretty much sum up the rest of the 9 things I will be talking about. I am a control freak, and it's not my fault...it runs in the family. Mom has it and so did grandma! So I am not the only weirdo here! lol It can be something as crazy as having to clean the kitchen immediately after I finish my meal, or color coordinating my closet, or even freaking out when a sign is crooked. Oh and I also have to count everything. I will count the train carts as they pass, the tree on the side of the road, stairs that I climb (no matter how many times I climb the same ones), and I have a problem stepping on cracks in the road or sidewalk! This is just to name a few... (btw, my mother does the same counting! We do it together sometimes!) moving on to the things that bring out the OCD...
2. I am on the go all the time, 100%...I have a hard time sitting down and relaxing knowing there is so much that needs to be done. Because of this, I hate going to the movies, not that happy about going fishing, can not read to save my life, and can not enjoy relaxing things like nature walks, etc. I have tried to do it all, believe me. But the whole time I am thinking in my head, "I could really be spending this time doing something useful!" Unfortunate, I know!
3. I got bizzerk when I hear someone smacking their gum or eating with their mouth full....CAN'T TAKE IT! I will literally tell you, stranger or not, to please keep your mouth closed. Or better yet, you will just get a "look" from me and you will know what I am thinking. Ask my mom...And it's not that she eats with her mouth open. I just hear it! Which brings me to #4...
4. I have the best hearing in the world, seriously...like BAT EARS!!! If I really wanted to, I could hear anyone's conversation in whatever room I am in. I have a hard time sleeping at night because I wake up constantly by the kids. And all they are doing is resting around in their beds. I hear the kids cry when no one else can. I can even hear the person my husband is talking to on the phone, when he is across the room...the whole conversation, word for word. This has its pros and cons of course! Pros- you can't get away with anything. Cons, I cannot sleep. All the noises from the outside cars passing, to the kids, and neighbors keep me up every night!
5. I am known as the "care-taker" of the family. Not financially or anything, but emotionally. Ever since I was little I remember always feeling like I needed to be the "man" of the family and take care of what needed to be done. Early on, I learned how to change a tire and change my oil so I wouldn't have to rely on a man to come and do it for me. I hated the thought of not being capable to do something. I always assembled and disassembled anything and everything so mother wouldn't have to get down on the floor and do it. I always told Mom when the time came for her to be taken care of, I would be the one to do that for her since she raised us by herself. She would never be alone! I feel like I am the one that people turn to for the "dirty work" to get done. I guess because I have such a big mouth. Again, pros and cons to that as well...lol
6. Back to the big mouth thing...yup, I have one! That's not too big of a problem if i just knew how to think before I opened it! lol I have gotten myself in a lot of trouble in the past because of that. Through my marriage, Chris (whom is very non-confrontational) has helped me learn to slow down and think a bit before reacting. I still need a lot of work but it's much better than before! Another thing that runs in the family, and ya'll know it does! lol
7. The biggest thing that I cannot stand about myself is my temper. I always wondered where I got such a temper. Mom has told me stories of grandma and how she didn't put up with anyone's crap. She gave it to you when you deserved it, and made some men rattle in their boots. But that couldn't have been it...it wasn't! The year before I got married I moved in with my cousins from my dad side of the family. They have told me stories upon stories of my dad and his infamous temper. It got him in a lot of trouble and ultimately ended his life! It's a lesson of learning just how much trouble one can get into because they can't control themselves. Now, I am nowhere NEAR my dad, but I will tell that if I didn't have the teachings of the church and knew what I knew...I am almost positive that my temper would have got the best of me...Scary to think about...am I scaring you!?!?! lol
8. I have trouble with patience. I just HATE waiting on people. I just feel like, if I can make it somewhere on time with 2 kids by myself, why can't someone else that has no one but themselves to get ready make it there!?! I guess since I move like 100 mph my mentality freaks out on people that can't seem to move as quickly. But I will say that the Lord gave me a son that moves like molasses, just like my sister Nomi. I guess he figured that since I couldn't calm my patience growing up with her that he would give me a child that would MAKE me calm down. mmmm...I'm working on it! lol
9. I LOOOOOVE to dance. Dancing is my passion. I don't know what I would do without it. I hear stories all the time of me dancing in my diapers. I really can't remember me standing still! My dream is to have my own dance studio based outside my home. (We just need to settle down first!) Whether it's teaching Ballet Folklorico, Hip/Hop, or Salsa, it will be something that will always be apart of my life. Thank goodness my kids love to dance as well. And thank goodness my husband understands how important it is to me!
10. I have the best family! Chris has been a huge blessing in my life. He has helped me become a better person and we have been so blessed because of his commitment to the ARMY as well as his commitment to the church. My kids are my world. Chris and MiaLuz couldn't be any more different, yet their spirits are so sweet and they each bring such joy and love to our family. I thank the Lord everyday for giving me the opportunity to raise such wonderful spirits.
Okay that's it....that was long, I know...that's why I don't do these things, I can't shut up! Okay, so I tag Monica, Shayleen, Nicole, Alma....GO!
5 comments:
where do I do my 10 things. On my blog? Sorry I am retarded, i have just never done one of these before.
Blanca- thanks for doing it! It was fun to read about you. For me, I had to think as I wrote ... yeah, this is me. I too, have a hard time relaxing and start picking up things while people are still eating! I go nuts if things are not in it's place. Chewing gum is your peeve? Mine is ice!! ARGGGG.. Thanks for sharing who you are and what makes you go!
so my husband read this blog for the first time today and told me that i was very "open" with the things i wrote...he says i may have scared some people and came across a bit crazy. so i am sorry if this is how you feel about my entry...i promise i am a good person, really! lol
to shay, yes. just write where you normally type in to post your blogs...
um...u r indeed a bit loca, but i stil luv ya! probably cuz i understand ya, since im loca too! oh, n thx for calling me out on bein slow as molasses. lol. i happen to think i move as fast as a sloth most of the time tho, gimme some credit! ;) heehee
It's a good thing we REALLy know you, because Chris is right, you do come across a bit crazy :p But, we love you nonetheless - you'll always be our Blanca!! And, we ALL have things that we are OCD about...
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