Getting To Know the "Kitties" Series: Me {Kerri}

Me {Kerri, KittyKerri}
33 years old
I've known me since the day I was born.  Hee!

I know I've shared a lot of things about myself on here already so far but I'm sure I can eek out some more.  Okay, lets see...

Just in case you haven't noticed, I cannot pass a clearance section without stopping and looking.  Possible even buying.  A good deal is something I cannot pass up.  It's something I'm working on but at least when I'm spending money I'm spending a little instead of spending a lot.  I get giddy when I find clothes for less than $5.00.  Giddy!  So much so I buy just about whatever I can get my hands on that fits.  Which is possibly why I have several tank tops, shirts & sweaters that are all the same only in different colors.

I cannot get enough of scarves, shoes, purses and jewelry.  I have far too much of each, yet I need more.  If I like it and don't have it, I must get it!  It gives me a way of staying interested and changing things up instead of wearing the same old thing everyday.   My scarf collection is so bad that I can't even guesstimate how many I have.  I just know they are hanging on a hook rack on the back of my bedroom door and they totally block out any signs of a door being behind them. 

I am obsessed with all things birds & cats.  There is not a room in my apartment that does not have both in them in decorations.  The obsession flows into my jewelry, accessories & clothing selection. 

Will once told me I was like a Disney Princess (I can't remember if he referred to me as Cinderella, Snow White or someone else) because I "talk" to animals, take in strays, and will notice a animal when walking, driving or doing something that does not involve looking for animals.  I think it was the first time (possibly the only time) someone commented on that habit without calling me weird or making fun of me.

If I'm afraid of something or afraid to do something I ask myself why.  If the reason does not involve me getting hurt, I challenge myself to do it to get over my fear.  I started to do that after I realized I was afraid of too many things and was missing out on too much. 

When that doesn't work I have someone Triple Dog Dare me to do something.  It's the only dare I can't say no to.  And by someone, I mean Karie.  She's the only person who can TDD me. 

I refuse to bend to peer pressure.  Always have.  There's only been a couple of occasions when I was younger that I have and that was only with my BFF's.  Even if I want to do something, if I feel you are trying to pressure me into it, I won't do it.  Ask me repeatedly if I want a drink after I say no, I will not take a drink the whole night, just because it feels too much like pressure.  I could be dying for a drink/beer but it won't matter.  It makes me uncomfortable.  Cajoling, begging, pleading, and calling me names will not change my mind either.   

I love to make lists.  I carry them around but rarely remember to use them.  Usually, it's the grocery list I forget the most.  If I'm trying to make a decision, I make a list.  If I want something, I make a list of why.  If I have things to do, I make a list.  I don't know what it is but making lists are calming.

I am in love with the color of purple and all its hues.  It's one of my favorite colors but my other favorite colors are blue & green and all of their hues (or the mix of the two).

I get cold if there is air blowing on me or the temperature is below 78.  I almost always have a sweater with me so I don't freeze to death in places (like movie theaters, restaurants & office buildings).  

I'm extremely klutzy but I've only broken one bone during my life so far.  *Knocks on wood*  In 2008, I broke the pinky toe of my left foot by walking my foot into the door frame of the laundry room of my old apartment.  I'm a rock star though, it was Jessica's 25th birthday that day, and we were going out dancing that night.  I just went and bought a pair of wedges that held my toes snug together and danced the night away.  And by dance I mean hobbled because even with the shoe brace, the mass amounts of alcohol, and all the fun, it still hurt like a #*&%@.

I didn't meet my sister, Beth, until I was in the 5th grade.  She's 14 years older than I am and was not raised by our mom so she didn't have much of a relationship with her.  Circumstances and life kept us from meeting until then.  I'm pretty sure the moment we meet we were totally SISTERS and it didn't matter about that missing time.  She's the sister I have the most common with so I think that helped, even back then.

Apparently 5th grade was a BIG year for me.  It was also the year I got my ears pierced.  My sister, Beth, took me to get them done when I was out visiting her in California for summer vacation.  Or maybe Spring vacation.  All I know is it was the second time we'd met and I thought she was the coolest person of all time.  She introduced me to Adam Ant & Oingo Boingo. 

That's all I've got for now so thanks for sticking with me on this.  Hope it wasn't too boring.