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Mother, Sister, Daughter, Artist, Musician, Poet, Gypsy, Dreamer, Biker-Wench, Student of Life,Friend 'til the End... Hello Everyone! Since this is my first entry, I thought I'd go ahead and introduce myself to any of you who may venture in to take a peek. Rather than boring you with the (ughh!) all too predictable "mandatory description", I'll just tell you a little about myself & my life here in the beautiful mountains of north-east Alabama... I'm not entirely sure what my journal will contain, but it'll come to me eventually! Originally from New England,I moved south to Kentucky at age 13 after my mother re-married. Having always been a "daddy's girl", I wasn't exactly thrilled with the prospect of moving so far away from him and pretty much proceeded to make life hell for my Mom and step-dad for the next few years. I left home at the ripe old age of 17, but somehow managed to finish high school & continued on to college after that; despite the fact that I was on my own. It wasn't always easy, but anything worthwhile in life rarely is, right? More about that later... I traveled extensively throughout the USA during my 20's ~ Looking for a soft place to land I suppose, and in addition to meeting many interesting individuals I accumulated ALOT of adventures along the way. There were good times as well as bad, but, looking back I wouldn't have done it any differently. My joys, sorrows, struggles, achievements,successes and heartbreaks were all a factor in helping me become the woman I am today. It took quite awhile to "find" myself, but once I stopped trying to conform to everyone elses idea of who I should be, I found out that I was a much happier person! I am who I am; nothing can change that... I tend to think with my "heart" rather than my head and that often times results in my getting hurt. After awhile, one tends to put up walls against the outside world in order to avoid being damaged further, which goes against my usual open & forgiving nature. I've just learned over the years not to trust others as easily as I've done in the past. In relationships, I give more than I take and when I fall in love, I fall hard... the people I love are a part of me forever. I'm usually the person that people's problems are laid upon even though I have trouble dealing with my own ( LOL... Go figure! ) and am considered to be a loyal & trustworthy friend by those in my inner circle. I like to think that I'm a good judge of character, but my idealism and morality is sometimes confusing to others. I can be stubborn and opinionated at times, and am fiercely protective of the things that matter most to me (Family & Friends) ~ I often joke with folks who don't know me well by saying, "I can be your best friend or your worst freakin' nightmare; the choice is entirely up to you!" Hmmmm... there's alot of truth in that statement as I basically treat others the way they treat me. I can't stand being stereo-typed and despise a condescending attitude. One should never judge a book by its' cover, right? I have no tolerance for prejudice, perversions involving children, cruelty to animals, or mean-spirited people. Other than that, I'm pretty easy-going and fun to be around ( just don't piss me off LOL! ) I'm driven by curiousity & a thirst for knowledge; it's only through new experiences that I feel a greater connection and understanding of myself & the world around me. I don't really consider myself to be a "people person" but I most certainly enjoy meeting folks with similar interests. People who are strong enough in their convictions to stand up for what they believe in ... who aren't afraid to "go that extra mile" for others when need be, and who aren't bothered by the concept of sometimes being labeled by society as "different" (like that's a bad thing?? LOL) People intelligent enough to remain interesting, yet still humble enough to recognize their own short-comings. The ability to laugh at oneself is crucial, so a good sense of humor is a plus, as is a strong sense of self-worth no matter what the circumstances. I have an excellent , though sometimes warped, sense of humor which I somehow managed to pass on to my children. Laughter has gotten us through some tough times along the way... I'm the proud mother of two bright and beautiful children ages 17 and 13 who are a constant source of pride & delight for me. They are, no doubt, my most worthwhile accomplishment in this life. Even if I wasn't their "Mom" I'd still want to know them. Their intelligence, kind hearts, loving natures, talent (music & art), wit, and wisdom well beyond their years make them the sort of people anyone would love to know! I come from a mixed heritage: Passamaquoddy Indian on my Fathers' side and Irish-Armenian-Welsh-Lithuanian on my Mothers' side of the family. I connect as deeply to my Celtic roots as I do my Native ancestry & my Spiritual Path reflects this... Any thoughts or entries I post that are of a "spiritual" nature are merely a representation of my personal belief system & are in no way intended to offend, antagonize, or anger anyone with spiritual beliefs that differ from mine. My beliefs are strictly my own & are a combination of family teachings, metaphysical study, Celtic lore, Native American philosophy and MANY years of personal research, growth & experience. I believe strongly in the concept of TOLERANCE, religious and otherwise, and it's up to YOU to decide what you believe. Do your own research and look for your own Truth. That is the true nature of the Divine Spirit in us all. That's about all for now...I hope that you've enjoyed getting to know a little bit about me and having a small glimpse into my world. There have been many adventures along the way, so I hope you'll check back with me from time to time! ~ Many Blessings ~
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