If someone who’d never met me before were to say to me, “Tell me about yourself. Who are you? What are you like?” I’d probably blink and stare. I’m not so sure I could use words to tell anyone who I am and have it make sense because I’m not so sure that I make sense. Some people may see one side of me and others me see the opposite. People who see all of the conflicting traits of my personality – like my husband – just hug me and stroke my hair while saying “There, there. You’re crazy … but it’s going to be okay, baby.”
Some Paradoxes about me:
- I’m an extremely shy extrovert
- I’m an outgoing and flirty introvert
- I loathe parties but I can easily be the life of one
- Can’t stand looking at myself in the mirror but I like the way I look
- I can qualify to join MENSA but I’m deathly afraid of sounding stupid
- I’m a blind-folding, throat-choking, limb-binding, adventurous and likes-it-rough freak who thinks casual sex is a bit extreme
- Being on center stage terrifies me but I enjoy being the star of the show
- Story ideas come easily to me but I have a hard time getting them out
- I’m constantly at a loss for words but I talk way too much
- I hate jerks that I love
- I’m bold enough to bluntly speak my mind but I’m often afraid to
- The idea of alien abductions and visitation frightens me a bit but I love watching, reading and writing about alien visitation and abductions in romances
- I’m a we-are-the-world, save-the-dolphins-and-the-children, empathetic tree-hugger but I’m not sure that I really care
I’m a living, walking paradox. Am I the only one?
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Oh my god!!! I am exactly the same!
But I'm completely different…..
Riddle me that young lady!
LMAO
You're so awesome, Fubsy!
I think there's a bit of paradox in all of us. People are often surprised when they meet me that I'm not as confident and outgoing as I sound online.
Funny thing is, I think I'm actually a little more confident and outgoing in person than I am online. I know that the anonymity of the internet makes some people bolder, but the fact that whatever I post could be available for the entire planet to see forever humbles me greatly.
A clever idea for a list. Thanks for sharing. I think each of us are a contradiction on some level. Happy T13!
I think you’re right. Thanks for participating!
I love your list! I can totally relate to 1 – 3 as well as 10 and 11.
*smiles* Thanks Kya!
MENSA is waaay overrated. I'd rather be impressed by someone's intelligence and charisma then have them flash me a badge that tells me they're supposedly smarter than I am.
Then I take their lunch money.
I was going to agree with until you threatened to beat folks up.
#1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 11 are me as well. We would had a blast getting together!
Heh, sounds like it. We're going to have to try to make that happen some day!
Cool list! Very creative TT!
*hugs*
Paige
My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/
Thanks Paige!
I can really relate! Very good and thought provoking list. Thank you for sharing!
*smiles* You're welcome – thank you for reading!
I love the idea of this list. For me? 1, 2 and 11….
Looks like more people can relate to those than I was expecting …
Great list! I think people are often contradictions. It's what makes us interesting. After all, if we were the same all the time, there'd be no mystery.
Happy TT!
I think you're right. I also think we'd be interesting if we were all naked all the time …
I love this list. Especially number 6. Heh.
*giggles and whispers* #6 is my favorite, too
Fun list. the contradictions are what make us interesting.
I agree. Thanks!
How long ago did we have this conversation?
*hugs and smooches and gropes* Contradictions are sexy.
*gropes you back aggressively then turns away, blushing*
I share 1 through 4 with you.
Oh yeah? Interesting to know, Wil …
Yep, you've got some paradoxes going.
Hmm, somehow your comments got caught in my spam filter, Audrey. I'll have to check it more frequently …
No you are not alone. I am the same way. Sometimes I confuse myself but I chalk it up to being a Gemini
Yeah, at least you can blame it on being a Gemini. I'm a Leo, I'm supposed to never feel shy or introverted or insecure!
Thanks for visiting, Blu!
1,2 & 8 are all me. No wonder we get along like a house on fire.
More like a whole block on fire! (But I like it)
You know what sucks? If we wrote a character based on our REAL character? It would never get published. "She doesn't make sense! She isn't consistent!!!"
You know what? This is SO true! It's like characters almost have to be extremely "something" instead of being portrayed as inconsistent or hypocritical as people are in real life. Very interesting observation, Jennifer.
Great list.
Happy TT.
Janice~
Thanks Janice!
LOL Ok, I can confidently cosign on all of these except 7 and 10. As for #11 that will change after you turn 40. Trust me.
Heh, are we that much alike?
And actually, I believe you about #11 changing after I turn 40. I can see me crossing over to the dark-side more and more each year.
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