I have always enjoyed writing and have been told I don't completely suck at it. I've also been told to write about what I know. There's a lot I don't know. I don't know how to rebuild an engine, I don't know how to do a cryptic crossword, I don't know what tropical sand feels like between my toes, I don't know how to speak another language and, as I recently realized, I don't really know how to use Excel (I'm working on it).
That said, There are a lot of things that I DO know. I know my husband, Simon (although I just learned tonight that his favourite pie is blueberry. I have never seen him take a bite of pie in 9 years.) I know my cats, Tommy (orange tabby) and Riley (grey tabby) and turtle (a Red Eared Slider named Ludwig). I know that I love Theatre, my family and friends, good wine and good books. I know what I'm NOT good at and am learning that I have a pile of skills that I never knew I had. I'm good at doing laundry and ironing, but I really suck at putting the clothes away. I'm great in the kitchen - especially with baking - but don't know the first thing about gardening. I want to learn though. I don't have the foggiest idea what I'm doing as a parent. Does anybody? I seem to be doing a pretty good job at it - despite myself. I like working out, but haven't figured out how to do it with an infant and a husband who puts in long hours at his own business.
I'm a laid back, secretly type A personality. I usually get my way without others realizing it. I don't like confrontation, but will protect/defend those I love with everything I have. I have a classic Irish temper, but I hide it (fairly) well. I'm very sensitive. I also hide that well. I wish people would just do what they say they will. I wish I was rich so that I could say I'm eccentric. I'm not, so I'm just nuts. I'm an odd individual, but I'm okay with that. I can adapt to most situations. I'm versatile like that.
So that's a very little bit about me to help you know where I'm coming from.
I've been writing about various topics since I gave birth to my beautiful son, Brendan Wade, on May 7, 2009. I'll be posting them here as I get a few minutes (translation: if I sit up with a glass of wine after the kid and the hubby have gone to sleep). I suspect that this will be my "Mommy Therapy". Feel free to comment, offer suggestions, advice or constructive criticism (just don't expect me to listen). Enjoy. I think I will.
