Things He Didn't Know About Me

The other day Clint, my longest standing guy friend, and I were talking about eye color. Having seen me cry countless times, he noted that my eyes are prettiest when I cry. I later had the thought that my most recent significant other (SO) never saw me cry, so I he couldn't possibly have known this. We met while vacationing abroad, and proceeded to develop a relationship with 1,000 miles between us. Because we only spent a total of three weekends together, I began to think of all the things that he couldn't possibly know about me; the nuances that one can only come to know over time spent together. These are the little things that someone who loves me should know about me; not because I made a list, but because they have experienced these things themselves and have grown to know and love them as being part of my charm.

• How crystal clear blue my eyes get when I cry.
• That my handwriting is a messy mix of cursive and print, so my Rs are cursive and many people think they look like Ns.
• That I feel complete when I'm writing.
• When I find a song that fits my mood, I put it on repeat.
• One can tell how under control or chaotic my life is depending on whether my living space is immaculate or looks like the aftermath of Katrina.
• I eat the same things day after day because it's efficient.
• Incorrect grammar annoys me. (This goes for my grammar as well.) Especially on social networks.
• I'm not good at keeping all of my thoughts in one journal, so I have six. When I decide to write, I just pick the one within proximity.
• I am so afraid of tornadoes that I become physically ill when I hear sirens or the weather warning on the TV go off.
• The best compliment anyone can pay me is to tell me I look too thin.
• I find it nearly impossible to accomplish school and job work in the home setting.
• Sunday is my favorite day of the week.
• I have the most energy on Mondays.
• Conversation or noise before my first cup of coffee in the morning is positively lethal.
  
• I HATE feet, including my own.
• I scar easily, so my legs are marred from bug bites and shaving nicks.
• Freshly cut grass always makes me sneeze.
  
• The amount of pleasure I derive from making lists and calendars is frightening.
• I'm really not picky about something until I figure out what I want.
• I love wearing red lipstick. 
• I have as many red shoes as I do black.
• There are more Ann Taylor labels in my closet than any other brand.
• When it comes to material things, I prefer quality over quantity.
• I love handwritten notes.
• I hate the pressure of organized gift giving on specific occasions.
• Office and organizational supplies make me happy.
• When I got to a restaurant and I'm handed a napkin with my utensils inside, I always place my utensils in their correct positions on the table.
• I heart chick lit.