I found this over at Addict’s place. You’re supposed to list eight secrets about yourself. Here goes…
- I didn’t get my period until I was 15 years old.
- I lost my virginity at age 21.
- I was in a physically abusive marriage for five years. I’ve been divorced for seven years now.
- I am ashamed of my sexual history - in particularly, the number of guys I’ve been with. If I could go back in time, I’d make some serious changes.
- I’ve never been fond of babies. A guy at work is constantly emailing me pictures of his baby. I delete the emails without even looking at the photos.
- When I was taking Chemistry in high school, before the exams I would write out all the formulas I thought I’d need to know. I’d have a blank sheet of paper underneath the paper I was writing on. I’d bare down as hard as I could so that the indentions would be left on the second sheet of paper. I’d then use that “blank” sheet of paper as my “scrap” piece of paper while taking the exam. That’s the only time I ever cheated in high school or college. I really struggled with chemistry, and even having the formulas handy during the exams didn’t help much. I made a C, and I felt like a failure. I made straight As in the rest of my honors curriculum.
- I tried an illegal drug only once in my life.
- One of the best friends I’ve ever had is serving life in prison without parole for a murder that he committed in 1998. Though I don’t agree with what he did, he is still my friend. I keep in touch by mail as often as possible.
Whew. Can’t believe I just said all that stuff! For those of you who have balls of steel, feel free to post your own secrets! And Addict, thanks for giving me the guts to go through with this!
September 17th, 2006 at 2:24 pm
Holy crap Tish, you went all out here.
Last October I made a “100″ list. It had 133 lines on it. I read that thing probably thirty times. I am glad its gone but I still remember it. It was cathartic but troubling at the same time. I wonder how long you will leave this up.
September 17th, 2006 at 2:32 pm
There is something freeing about hitting the publish button isn’t there!
I’m pround of you
We are all afraid (to some degree) that if we reveal ‘our real self’ that people will run from us… but the opposite is true. There isn’t anyone among us who doesn’t have secrets, your example of courage and introspection will help someone else share something they need to talk about either here or IRL.
And I really could have used your chemistry “tips” in microbiology!
I don’t know if I’d consider that so much cheating as ‘creative research’.
September 17th, 2006 at 2:37 pm
Dale ~ It is indeed cathartic and troubling at the same time. When I posted, I wasn’t sure how long I’d leave the post up. I’m still not.
Addict ~ Thanks for the kind words, and yes, it was definitely freeing to hit the publish button! So sorry I didn’t know you when you were taking microbiology. I would have been happy to share my creative research with ya.
September 17th, 2006 at 3:26 pm
Your an awesome chick!
September 17th, 2006 at 9:14 pm
Wow. Just wow.
15 years old is a good thing but I remember my friend who was 15 was SO upset.
21 is late! Not that that is a bad thing. And yes I would change my number too if I could go back, but live and learn right?
Your friend murdered someone? It’s just so surreal. Wow.
Very interesting stuff Miss Tish.
September 18th, 2006 at 8:15 am
1)I don’t think I’d miss it.
2)Nothing wrong with that
3)Glad you left this behind
4)You shouldn’t be ashamed; I doubt it’s anywhere near the number of relations most guys have.
5) to each their own
6)I think Addict had it right with “creative research” lol
7)you did better than most I think
8)happens
peace~art
September 19th, 2006 at 9:43 am
Wow, it was brave of you to post this stuff!
September 19th, 2006 at 12:54 pm
hahah tish i wonder if that guy at work reads your blog! hahaha… kiss!
September 19th, 2006 at 1:26 pm
You are a brave lady… I think I will opt out of this one for now!!
September 19th, 2006 at 5:29 pm
you are very very brave! I don’t know if I could do that… gah!
September 19th, 2006 at 9:10 pm
I commmend you sharing personal events in your life. This helps with the healing process.