First, the obligatory list of roles, in chronological (not necessarily due to importance) order: Daughter of refugees of the Killing Fields and proud American citizen, typical bossy big sister, Kaufman County spelling bee champion, high school salutatorian, first to attend college in my family — Aggie (Gig ’em!), Terry Scholar, sorority president, lawyer, moot court coach / mentor, dog-mom, marathoner (pre-kids), wife, triathlete (pre-kids), mom of 3 (8, 6 and 23 months), Peloton-subscriber.
Now for the details:
I’m a recovering overachiever, overcommitter (is that even a word?) and people-pleaser with many lapses — with mile-long to-do lists (one for work and one for personal) and unread books neatly piled all over the house. Hubby thinks I’m a borderline hoarder.
Some people collect things – but I like to collect people and collect ideas and connect them to each other. I think the connections that we have with each other make our lives so much richer. In that regard, I want to be the richest person in the world.
I believe in the the big picture although I still sweat the small stuff, when I shouldn’t.
If you are in my inner circle, I will give you all that I have. If you are not, I might still be willing to share.
Sometimes the world makes me really sad if I let it. Quick to laugh and cry, I still wear my heart on my sleeve, even though life has taught me to do otherwise. A fair warning: even commercials and songs can make me cry, especially ones about babies and dogs.
I often have opinions although I am slow to share them because I prefer being more agreeable than disagreeable. I probably care too much about what people think, but I’m also my worst critic. Working through all of that with my therapist….
I don’t really have an inside voice — and I get even louder with just one glass of wine.
One of my favorite things to do is to dance in the car. Another is to hug. Beware – I am an overhugger and an oversharer. I unintentionally assault true introverts daily. I use the word “true” because I’m a closeted introvert aka ambivert. If given the choice, I prefer being alone with a good book.
I really like trying new things, even if it means figuring out that I hate it. I am impatient with people who aren’t even willing to try.
I believe that you shouldn’t underestimate the power of kindness and a genuine smile. Eye contact is a minimum requirement. Everyone is worthy of being seen.
Even before the economy tanked, I thought and still believe that the best investment you can make is in good people. You always get a return, or least, you hope that it is paid forward.
My nemesis: parking garages (the parked cars always come at me!), bean sprouts (they taste like dirt) and the billable hour.
And one last thing – while I love my job, I am not my job –so my opinions are my own (and do not reflect or necessarily connect to the opinions of my employer).
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