Who Am I?

In the recent months, I have been forced to do some incredibly deep soul searching and over the weekend I was assessing what I have discovered about myself.

Who Am I?
I am Bethany. I am simple, low-key, hates to be the center of attention type of person. I like to watch movies with a bowl of popcorn on Saturday nights rather than getting all done up and going out to clubs. I hate beer. I hate drinking. I like to organize and to be organized. I like to workout, but only under my own ambitions and will. I love my family and cherish ever minute with them. I am a dedicated, hard worker. I don't procrastinate. I would rather have 2 or 3 really close friends rather than having 50 or 60 so-so friends. I hate peanut butter. I love Oreos. I love to cook, even though I am not very good at it. I have dreams, but they don't overwhelm my everyday life that if I don't accomplish them, I know I have still lead a good and satisfying life. Some may call me a prude, but I am just very conservative in many aspects of my life. I would rather be early to anything. Being late makes my heart race and feel apprehensive. I am an in control type. Don't read it as "controlling" though. I mean that I try to remain in control of myself and my actions. I need structure and routine. I love the ocean and it's salty smell. I love animals. I want to help people. I don't really like children, but I do want a family. I work hard not to fail. I am not a perfectionist, but I try hard to do my very best. I am a worrier (which I am working on on a daily basis to overcome.) I enjoy cookouts and the smell of the grill. I like everyone to be happy. I like peace within a family unit. I like to take naps. I like to walk my dog. I hate cigarette smoke, but I love the smell of pipe tobacco. I want to live in Paris. I try to look at the glass half full. I am not the spontaneous, adventurous type. Like I said before, I like structure and organization. I am level headed. I am independent, but I like knowing that there are some people out there I can really rely on when I need them. I am not exceptionally girly, but am very feminine. I love to laugh - it's the best medicine for the soul. I am not a huge jewelry person - I would rather have a closet full of clothes. I don't feel that I am money hungry. Having all of the bills paid and food on the table is good enough for me. (Plus, I am working on getting out of debt. Go Dave Ramsey!) I love my God. He can do anything. He is my provider and he will take care of me no matter what happens in my life. I am a hopeless romantic, only if my husband did leave me! I think I might have trust issues with men from now on (with good reason.) I would love to have many dinner parties with friends and family if only I could get my act together and plan some! I like art photography and shooting whatever catches my eye. I try not to be bitchy, whiny or naggy. That type of person is no fun to be around. I really just try to go with the flow, but it isn't always easy. I hate board and card games. I love football. I am not a night person. I get very sleepy and have to go to bed at around 10pm.

Bottom line, I feel that I am a fairly simple person who is easy to please. I don't need lavish things. I am just trying to lead a good, respectable life, contribute to society and my family and have fun while doing it. I am not grandiose, showy or flashy. I am not overly sexual or flirtatious. I am a sweet girl who loves to smile. To my dad I am his "Sunshine Girl" and their for a minute, my husband almost stole that from me...