I was recently reminded of that universal truth.
It amazes me that I'm in my 30s and I still seem to forget that.
So here is a list of things about me that you would never know just by looking at me or hearing me speak.
I am a Christian.
I am not religious.
I drive a minivan.
I wish it was a Camaro.
I'm conservative.
I listen to hard rock or adult alternative music that has a lot of dirty words in it.
I talk really big.
I'm a wuss.
I'm short, plump, average.
In my head I'm short, thin and edgy.
I don't have any tattoos or piercings.
I wouldn't balk at having my brow pierced.
I'm a stereotypical, small town, conservative stay at home mom.
I'm not unintelligent.
I stand for the traditional.
I'm not close minded.
I don't support gay marriage.
I don't hate gay people.
I'm not everything I seem or what stereotypes or culture say that I am.
How about you? What wouldn't someone guess about you just by looking?
It amazes me that I'm in my 30s and I still seem to forget that.
So here is a list of things about me that you would never know just by looking at me or hearing me speak.
I am a Christian.
I am not religious.
I drive a minivan.
I wish it was a Camaro.
I'm conservative.
I listen to hard rock or adult alternative music that has a lot of dirty words in it.
I talk really big.
I'm a wuss.
I'm short, plump, average.
In my head I'm short, thin and edgy.
I don't have any tattoos or piercings.
I wouldn't balk at having my brow pierced.
I'm a stereotypical, small town, conservative stay at home mom.
I'm not unintelligent.
I stand for the traditional.
I'm not close minded.
I don't support gay marriage.
I don't hate gay people.
I'm not everything I seem or what stereotypes or culture say that I am.
How about you? What wouldn't someone guess about you just by looking?
22 comments:
I'm basically insecure. Not so good in social situations. Once I'm comfortable, I do lots better.
I hate public speaking, but enjoyed performing in plays.
I'm not so good with money, But tight fisted with cash.
I was raised a christian and still believe in the teachings, but am not religious now.
I think you and I aren't all that different. Wish we lived closer.
I'm a conservative with liberal leanings.
It causes many heated debates with my mom who is die hard republican. aka she didn't mail me my voter registration because she was worried who I would vote for. (yep, she's that kind of crazy.)
I really only listen to country, pop and crappy rap :)
Oh and I cry super easily. Yep, I'm a big ole tittybaby!
I'm a conservative with liberal leanings.
It causes many heated debates with my mom who is die hard republican. aka she didn't mail me my voter registration because she was worried who I would vote for. (yep, she's that kind of crazy.)
I really only listen to country, pop and crappy rap :)
Oh and I cry super easily. Yep, I'm a big ole tittybaby!
one should never judge a book by it's cover because you never know what's inside
People pretty much know what they get with me except that they would be surprised know how stupid I think many of them are.
I know that sounds arrogant but seriously I hear what is coming out of some people's mouths and my brain is screaming "how can you be so stupid". Not you though.
Everybody thinks I'm a snob just from looking at me. I cannot figure out why. In College, I was called the Ice Princess. All I was, really, was extremely shy and very very wary and cautious of people because I had just gone through a horrible ordeal with people so my guard was always up.
People think I am smarter than I actually am.
Socially awkward to the max like you wouldn't believe, which is true.
People seem to think I have many many friends and boyfriends. Nope, not true. I haven't had a boyfriend in 10 years, and my friends are very carefully selected.
I dated a guy who drove a T-top Camaro. I sure did love that car. Not enough to stay with the boy though. ;o)
You know what's weird? For the most part, I think I could be judged by my cover. I'm sort of an open book. I really did try to think of something that would be unexpected, and I was coming up with nothing. Goodness, I'm boring.
I hear ya! That's why I think you are awesome!
Being in the heart of the south, people would assume I'm a conservative Republican. They'd be wrong. :)
Oh, and a comment above made me think of something else. A lot of people, mostly women, take one look at me and assume I'm a bitch. I'm actually super sweet and easy going.
So.. you're not FRENCH?
Hmmm...nice to get to know you better.
xo
As a teenager people definitely didn't really know the real me-- but I think I am pretty open now and what you see is what you get. A lot if it has come from going through some hard times and coming out of them just knowing who I really am and being okay with it.
Though I do have a sarcastic side that many don't really know about as I keep it i bay more than I used to.
Nice post. We really are more than what we seem, aren't we? But, just by "knowing" you from your blog, I feel like I knew you were thoughtful and open, even though I think we have different political views. And, btw, I pretty much am *shocked* when I see myself in the mirror and don't see a thin, straight haired teenager. Ha!
Now that a Mormon is running for president, many people have told me they know everything there is to know about me, my religion, and my political opinions. I don't think it's fair to TELL anyone what they think. Isn't that the opposite of agency? I don't mind being labeled. I wear the labels of christian, wife, mother, blogger, runner, woman, neighbor, teacher, gardener, and mormon, with great pride. But I am also a lot more than my labels, and I do have my own opinions.
I really like your posts. Especially about the not agreeing with gay marriage but not hating gay people. I am so with you on that! I have gay friends who I love and adore but I still have my beliefs.
I wish I had known you were down here!
I think i agree with everything you wrote! except the Camaro...we're getting a harley.
I am six feet tall. People think I must play basketball or volleyball or both. I don't. I suck at both.
I love softball. I am good at it.
Around people I don't know, and in crowds, I am quiet. Reserved. Wallflower. People think I am stuck up. A bitch.
I am loud, crack jokes, weird, insecure, and a good friend.
I like all kinds of music.
Not rap.
I drive a mini van. Wish it was a mustang...red...convertible.
I don't support gay marriage either.
I hate no one.
Except maybe child molesters.
I will be singing "I'm a little tea pot short and stout" all day now. Thanks....
I love to organize...but I hate to clean.
I love to write but I don't think I have good grammar.
I assume that everyone is judging me....because I'm really bad about judging others.
In my head....I'm skinny. And blonde.
Ooh! I like this one...I think I'll steal it for a blog post. ;)
Love you, girl!
so many of my friends and family think i'm a complete extrovert and super outgoing...truth is, i'd prefer to be the wallflower instead of the funny girl.
i love what you wrote, though. spot on for me in a lot of areas too :) xoxo
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