Fearless Fun Friday: Random Facts…

Hello…and welcome…

I hope you are relaxed as you come to this space..may you enjoy what you read today..

For it is *very* entertaining…

Meredith, from The Enchanted Earth, blessed me with the Beautiful Blogger Award…Thank you, Meredith.  I treasure this kindness from Meredith because her blog inspires me creatively.  Absolutely magical in many ways….from the photos which are stunning, to her words which are inspiring, to her love of gardens…As you know, I am a butterfly and glitter girl, so my soul appreciates the delight that I find in Meredith’s space..I often wish I could visit one of the gardens, or smell one of the flowers, or soak in the magic of it all..Then  I realize *I can* and I do…just by appreciating what Meredith shares…The magic is within, and I love to be reminded of that!

So, for the award, I am to present to you ten random facts that you do not know about me..Since I am in a playful mood, with a most happy heart..I’m wearing a flowing sundress, the sun is shining, the wind is whooshing through the harbor, a scented candle is burning, and I have music playing in the background…I shall share with you ten random things that might surprise you about me…

1.  I belly dance…yep…I like to be unique and one day many years ago I was at a taping of a TV show. During the intermission, the host asked for audience members to share unique talents with the audience..This girl stood up and did a few hip shimmies in her street clothes..Well, I was intrigued, and that moment I knew I wanted to learn so I could have a talent that would wow someone…And, boy do I know how to wow:)  Took years (I’ve been dancing for nine years now) and is actually excellent exercise.  A few years ago, my then boyfriend told me he loved the sword dance…so I learned it..belly dancing with an actual sword that nicked my shoulders until I learned balance…and I am the only one in “my circle” who has an actual silver sword encased in a black velvet sheath to match my hip skirt…And..I am well balanced now *grin*

2.  No one likes to play truth or dare with me…Do you know the game?  You pick if you’d rather tell a truth or do a dare..usually outrageous for either…Well, I always tell the truth, and I actually enjoy the dare..in either category, the more outrageous the easier it is….

3. I do not have a favorite anything…This perplexes people, but I think it’s easier to understand when you spend time with me.  I live mindfully present in this moment..and I live through my senses…so if something delights my senses in that moment it is my favorite.  As moments change, my favorites change.  I love *this* sun rise when I am looking at it full on, noticing the wisps of colors extending across the canvas of sky, the sun’s rays illuminating the local hilltops…I would say in that moment sunrises are my favorite..and celebrate it fully.  Ah, but then the sun rises and is out in full glory..warm, radiant, lighting my world, and I think oh my surely, full sun is my favorite..and so forth..With everything: people, music, food, experiences–a buffet of favorites….

4.  Here in butterfly and glitter land (or So Ca.) I love to be as naked as possible when outside because I love the elements on my skin…ha– I told you that I was in a playful mood:)  But this is the truth.  I love the feel of the warmth of the sun on my skin, the wind gently caressing, water gliding….(raindrops, pool water, ocean water).  I love to be in a little sun dress so the elements may love on me..my body glows, my heart soars, my Spirit sings…I sleep with the hatch above my bed open so I may feel the wind and the moonbeams…When I run, I do so at water’s edge, so I may feel the ocean water lapping at my legs, along with the wind and sun…When I sail I wear my bathing suit and board shorts so that I may get ‘sun kisses’ along the way..I thrive in the elements..absolutely…

5.  I love to laugh, but more than that I love to make you laugh..your laughter makes my heart so happy…and man, if I can put a twinkle in your eye.. I pretty much soar.. Your smile lights my heart, ah but your laughter is magical to me..even in written words in this space..I will do, say, concoct, perform, delight in whatever way possible to coax your laughter along…I’m all for physical comedy if necessary or an unexpectedly outrageous play with words, or whatever..when you smile, I am happy, when you laugh, I am ecstatic..

6.  Along with that..here goes…I love irreverent, off the wall and also dry, sarcastic humor…I love the “Jackass series” I laugh out loud, belly laugh..I know they are a bunch of young ones stoned and drunk, getting paid exorbitant amounts of money to do the inane…but I enjoy it.. And “The Hangover” movie..love it..And many British comedies…And Tony’s humor which isn’t irreverent, off the wall, dry, sarcastic or British..but I love it just the same..thank you Tony:) 

7.  I am romantic at heart..You would never know this..most people do not…I am busy being the mom of two young ones, captain of my boat, creator of my life…But my heart delights in Love…When you are in love, I listen to your story and soak it in and celebrate it..Love with your significant other, your child, your God, your world, a flower… whatever you are in Love with–I celebrate.   I love flowers, dancing in the moonlight, special words, nervousness, candlelight, special dinners, being folded in, beautiful music…One of my favorite movies was “City of Angels” until  I saw “Australia”…oh man…Love and beautiful scenery…

8.  I love the farmer’s market…my senses enjoy all of it–the smells, the colors, the juiciness, the flavors, the people, all of it..I enjoy walking each aisle sampling everything, then I go back through and make my purchases and often have a picnic with the freshest of ingredients.  There is an awesome market about one hour away and I enjoy bringing my friends there.  I can spend hours there, just browsing, talking, soaking it all in, tasting…I will know that I am *in love* when my special friend delights in the market as much as I do, and we take our purchases and make something delectable from them…

9.  I delight in being the mother of my children…shoot I bet you already know that…I truly believe that God blessed me with two Angels…I know that my role as mom is to guide my children to be independent adults, so I enjoy this time together immensely.  Whether we are just occupying the same space, or I am watching them delight in their own space, or we are interacting together…I delight in it…People say that grandchildren are a joy–I think why would I wait for grandchildren when I’ve been blessed with these lovely little ones..who teach me much even as I delight in all that we share…

10.  I am an excellent sailor…For a long time, I was content to be the passenger, I didn’t even think about captaining.  Then one day my sailing friend asked me why I didn’t captain–it never crossed my mind.  My sailing friend is the most knowledgeable in our county–I listened to all that my sailing friend shared–soaked it up like a sponge.  I spent every day on different boats out on the ocean.  I learned on all levels.  I would charter boats to the islands or wherever the clients wanted  to go.  I joined the local race circuit.  I thrived on heavy weather sailing–if the wind was up and the surf was high I was there.  I partnered with people who excelled in certain areas so I could learn…I earned a local reputation.  Sailing is typically a male sport, so that I’m a female in a stereotypically male world is pretty cool.. 

An afterthought…. I am exactly as I present myself in these pages…I am a butterfly and glitter girl who sleeps in the moonbeams and basks in sun kisses… I love fully, I live in the moment, I allow my senses to lead, I am thankful for each moment, I am truly interested in your stories…when I say “I love you” I mean it…I dance, I laugh, I play, I sing, I create, I hope, I love, I believe…with my being I believe….

May you share with me one thing I may not know about you?  Because I would love to know this about you….

Much peace,

Joy

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