me, myself, and i

Today I am reflecting on recent drama and quoting an amazingly smart friend.

"I try to focus on making myself better rather than making other people be more like me."

"I am a good person. I often make mistakes, talk smack and get hormonally moody, but I have a good heart and it's filled with hope."
-DP

Random things "I know" about myself

I have an opinion on everything; and if I don't -wait one moment. I will form one and even share with you if you asked for it or not.

I worry. I worry so much about my bubble and the typical Mom stuff -parenting my babies that they may grow to their fullest potential.

I can be a snob. I guess I could say I like things a certain way and it's not a judgmental thing. I like my towels folded correctly, my children dress well, and my house neat...and I really believe you should want these things too.

Over-talker. I love to talk and chat and talk some more. I often surround myself with people who can keep up with me in a conversation. I grew up in a house that was very verbal -not shouting, but competing for "talk-time" (breakthrough) this may also tie in to my opinionated 1# answer.

I love the power of positivity. I believe with all my heart that good things come to those who believe in themselves, humankind, and the world. I have noticed "non-positives" become extremely annoyed with my "Polly the Positive Parrot" routine. I say to those people please let me live in my rose colored world and you may live in your dark pit of despair.

Foot-in-mouth. I think this happens to everyone -however it happens more often to an over-talker. When you talk and talk; you have a lot to say about nothing and I have noticed recently that others are not as forthcoming with information. Long story short...I tend to let unknown cats out of unknown bags.

Needy. My poor husband, mothers, and friends they listen and always love me. Even when I am impossible and chewing on a problem until it has lost all of it's flavor, you are there for me.

Busy and planned. I like my days all mapped out and I become annoyed if I do not have plans for that day. It could be as small as grocery shopping, but I must have something to do. I recently invited a friend to "stop-bye" sometime...she informed me that I, Jodi do not enjoy a "pop-in". I argued with her a bit, but she was totally right.

I have a million projects, crafts, plans, ideas, and crap to do. Examples; make bibs for store, sister-in-law, friends at work, sew patches on jeans for Matthew, a pair for my Dad and Vince. There's much more...baby books and boxes, scrapping booking, knitting, the list is endless. My point being, I have a really hard time relaxing at night. I feel the need to work on something as soon as my babies are sleeping and I am so exhausted.

I believe I am a good person. I am working on a few minor details.
However...you are stuck with me; the good and the good.