The Real Me – Things I’m Afraid To Tell You
Jul 06, 2012, Updated Aug 31, 2018
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I’m not perfect.
There are lots of things about myself that I try to hide because I’m afraid people would think I’m nuts. That’s when I saw this article on Oprah and it inspired a change. I want my readers to know the real me. I want them to know my craziness. It’s what makes me…me….you know?
So here it goes. This is me. This is the raw, crazy me.
1. I’m an extremely jealous person. Anytime I’m happy for someone I also have a big feeling of jealousy rise up in my gut. I hate this about myself but at the same time cannot seem to beat it.
2. When I get angry I often say out loud “I hope they break a toe!” It’s just about the least horrible physical thing I can wish upon a person.
3. I’m horribly overweight. The frustrating thing is that I know a lot about food. I know how the body works, how it’s processed and what’s healthy and what’s not. I just have a really good (bad?) habit of ignoring my knowledge and eating crap anyway. Plus it doesn’t help that I’m an emotional eater. I’m sad. I eat. I’m happy. I eat…sigh. Also, being overweight makes me nervous when I met new people. I’m afraid they won’t like me.
4. I love the idea of eating organic more than the actual process. Sometimes I’m lazy and I want to just buy a bag of already cut up lettuce.
5. I DVR WAY too much tv. The shows I watch are horrible and some of them are geared towards high school age kids. Now I’m going to share those shows with you. No judging!
- Americas Next Top Model
- Hell’s Kitchen
- Sister Wives
- Toddlers & Tiaras
- Dance Mom’s
- The Bachelor/ette
- Bridezillas
- Food Network Star/Next Iron Chef
- Top Chef
- The People’s Court
- Judge Judy
- Craft Wars
- The Soup
- Tosh.O
- Vampire Diaries
- The Client List
- Switched at Birth
- Jane by Design
- The Lying Game
- Pretty Little Liars
- Louie
- Melissa & Joey
- Psych
- Any movie thats on ABC Family, Lifetime or Hallmark.
6. I was previously engaged to a not so nice guy. I was going to get married because I just figured that was going to be my life. Then I finally got the guts to leave. I’m now engaged and getting married in October (squeal!) and couldn’t be happier. Art (my fiancee) is caring, sweet and funny. In other words, he’s the best 🙂
7. I’m scared to death of flying. I hate hate hate it. We are going to Aruba in August and anytime I think about it I start to have a panic attack. I don’t understand how people can like flying.
8. I have a massive fear of dying and am always worried about it. I won’t even wear a scarf while driving because I’m scared that if I got into a crash it would somehow strangle me. Also, anytime I have a pain in my leg I start freaking out because I thinks it’s a blood clot.
9. When I was 7 years old I stole a rabbit. I took it home and told my mom I found it in the yard. She wouldn’t let me keep the rabbit and made me put it back in the yard. I’m not sure what happened to the rabbit. I still feel horrible about the whole thing.
10. Sometimes I want to make a fake Twitter account just so I can talk about all the food bloggers I can’t stand. I know it’s really immature but sometimes I really can’t stand certain people. Don’t worry. If you are reading this it’s not you 🙂
11. When I was 14 I was diagnosed with PCOS and it screws up my entire body. Apparently this also means I’m not supposed to be able to conceive children. I always have mixed feelings about this. I have never felt like I was the “motherly” type (I know that’s weird since I’m a nanny but it really is two different things) so I like being childless. However, I don’t really like having that option taken away from me either. I feel as thought I would rather be childless by choice rather than childless by medical issue. PCOS took the option away from me and that really bugs me.
12. I’m snarky.
13. I hate doing laundry. I would rather buy new socks than do the laundry.
14. I’m a very outgoing person but get extremely nervous in social situations. I’m always afraid people are judging me.
15. I graduated from college over 3 years ago (I went to college late) and have still not found a “real” job. This really bugs me and makes me regret going to college. That debt is a killer.
16. I haven’t had health insurance in over 8 years. Anytime I get a cold I get worried it’s going to be pneumonia and I’m going to die because I can’t afford health care.
17. I always feel bad when I see food bloggers work has been stolen. Then I insanely think to myself “Well wait…why wasn’t my work stolen? Is it not good enough to be stolen?”
18. When I’m trying to fall asleep I often think about what it would be like to win the lottery. I usually drift off when I start designing my dream kitchen…
19. I have a fear of swimming in “dark water” and hate anything that’s not a pool. The thought of living things inside the water (touching me….gross!) just really freaks me out.
20. I’m scared that on my wedding day people will be thinking “she has a really fat back….”
Ok. There are 20 things about me. Did I scare you off? Will you read my blog again?
While writing my 20 things I learned I’m scared of a lot of things. I need to read a self-help book I think. Either that or drink a few more beers….
Now it’s your turn – share. What are you afraid to say out loud?
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I got the idea for this post from an article I read on Oprah. After reading the article I learned that is stemmed from an original posting by the blogger Jess Constable who runs Makeunder My Life. From there it turned into something larger thanks to Ez who invited others to join in on the journey to share the truth 🙂 *Main image courtesy of Ez.
Stop reading your blog? You have GOT to be kidding. After today it will be one of the staples in my pantry of blogs not to miss. What you did took courage. I’m going to do the same with my close friends and see what happens – will they respond in kind or just read what I have to say and keep their issues to themselves? Interesting…
Thank you! It felt so good to share myself with everyone. I’m glad I didn’t scare you off 🙂
Oh boy, stop reading your blog? Posts like this are why I <3 you! I think it's pretty amazing, not only that you're courageous enough to share this with us, but also that you *really* know yourself. (So many people don't want to admit the truth, even to themselves.) But really, knowledge is power.
You are a great person and friend, and I wish all the best for you. XO
Thank you Faith! You’re the best food blogger friend a girl could ask for 🙂 I was actually amazed after writing all of that out how much fear I have. It’s going to take a lot to get over all of that.
I know we don’t comment on each others blogs much, but I definitely enjoy following you. You sound like you are a beautiful soul inside and out! BUT you also sound like you get nervous over many things, I say enjoy life, every ounce of it. I finally realized I was never going to be little, so I had to love who I truly am. I have seen pictures of you, you are truly beautiful!! Who cares what people say, they don’t matter than, what matters is what you think. Life, people, everything can be intense if you make it that. Try to stop and enjoy every moment, we are only given one shot at this life, why waste it on sweating small stuff right? Thank you for sharing, Have a beautiful day, Hugs, Terra
Thank you Terra! I love what you said about “life, people, everything can be intense if you make it that way.” That is so true. I know I need to learn to relax more. I think opening up and sharing these fears have made me even more aware of them. I think that is going to help me get over some of my issues.
Wow! That was super courageous of you!! I feel like you and I could bond over some things. I have similar worries about what people think of me and my weight. Not to mention, we watch a lot of the same TV shows. Like everything on ABC Family!! I loooove Pretty Little Liars. And Dance Moms (which I know
I should act like I don’t, but I can’t help it!!)
Anyway, thank you for doing this. I think I’m going to make a list like this just to see if it could help me in any way.
Thank you Victoria! You should make a list for yourself. It really has helped me a lot. It makes me more aware of my issues that need changing. Also, I LOVE Dance Moms! I could totally talk in depth about that….haha
I love you! I want to get in on the Dorito eating girls night. I have so much to write but my kiddo is crawling all over me and I’m pretty sure he needed a diaper change an hour ago. #motheroftheyear 🙂
Hahaha Katrina you crack me up 🙂 BTW I’m really looking forward to Dorito night…haha
What an honest and raw post and beautiful. Big kahunas to share it and bravo to you – and so glad you found an amazing man and didnt marry the not nice one!
Regarding PCOS, I know MANY women personally who have PCOS and conceived…some with no help, some with some moderate help, but they have kids so it’s not a finality – just saying this as a ray of hope if you ever want kids 🙂
Thank you Averie 🙂
Thanks for sharing! I appreciate your bravery and the chance to get to know you better. Congrats on finding the perfect guy.
Thank you Christine! I’m glad I didn’t scare you off 🙂
I always enjoy posts like this and have been meaning to do some myself – I like getting to know everyone better!
I’ve always thought it would be funny to have a fake healthy living blog showing the very same picture of oatmeal and smoothies every day, but then I feel bad and snarky 🙂
Oh, and I hope we get to hear more about your wedding plans- congrats 🙂
What a great post!! So glad you got the courage to share this! I can relate to lots of your points, so you are not alone, that is for sure!!!
You are so brave!!! For putting it all out there. Some of these things are surprising because I don’t think of you that way at all. For instance you come across as very confident and extremely outgoing as well as fun, light-hearted and easygoing. I can’t imagine anyone not liking you. Plus you have the BEST smile and almost every time I see a picture of you on Facebook you’re flashing your pearly whites. I have some of your same fears – of dying, of never finding the right guy (had more than one bad one before), of flying and I like teen shows too like the Vampire Diaries and – don’t laugh – ICarly. OK you can laugh. I’m watching Family channel right now – Harry Potter for the 100th time.
Anywhoo I’m happy you found a good guy! It means there’s still hope for me. Can’t wait to see your wedding pictures. You’re going to be a beautiful bride!