"Here Goes Nothing"

In all actuality, here goes everything. I feel that if you are going to blog, you need to have a sense of transparency. I dabbled in blogging during my angst filled years of highschool. I cannot even remember what some of the posts that I made were about but I know that they had much to do about nothing. The same may be true this time around but at least I am more mature...I think.

I shared a bit about me in the "About Me" section but I figured I would begin by elaborating a little more. Some of the best things about me are the following:
-I have a big heart. This is generally a compliment that other people bestow upon you but I know it is true because of the family that I come from. My parents have always gone out of their way to help others, despite how much or little they themselves have or what it will cost them (time, money, energy, etc.). So with such genes and examples around me, it was second nature to do the same. I love people to their core and honestly try to see the good in everyone.
-My husband is 6'1" tall and I am 4'7" short. I have not grown since my growth spurt (if it can be called that) in 6th grade. How did he even see me?! That is the beginning of our differences and definitely not the end but for some reason, it works.  That is not to say that we have not had problems. We dated for 7 years (on and off) before getting married three years ago and it was not easy by any means (more posts to come about this later) but it has been wonderful.
-My friends are my family. I am quick to call someone "my bestie" because I am a very trusting person (possibly a fault?) and believe that if what I see of you within a few visits appears to be genuine, then that is all I need. Some call it naive but I disagree.

As for the faults:
-I am a magnificent multi-tasker...in my head. However, when it comes to actually completing many different things at the same time, I find this to be very difficult. That may be the reason I currently have 4 unfinished wreaths.
-I am terrible with money. Now, I am EXCELLENT at finding deals! I rarely buy a grocery without a coupon, discount, or sale. I scour the sales papers and online sources in order to plan trips to maximize my savings. I am not as good as the pros on Extreme Couponing (I still believe that they live in a fictional land where stores still double and triple coupons) but I come close. The problem is that when I get the bug, I feel like I have to do it again and again. So I have saved a ton on groceries one day but that was all tarnished when I spend those saving on two or three more trips that same week! One definition of stubborn is recognizing that what you are doing is crazy but not changing. Well, I also have a huge weak spot for Kohl's :)
-I can drone on and on about the most random things (as you can tell if you are still reading this post). I go off on tangents (as you might discover if you choose to continue reading more of my posts) so i appreciate your understanding :)

Well, I  think that is enough for now as there is plenty to come out later on.

take care,
Little