some superficial things about me

*i am a selfish, independently driven shopper. i do not like to be helped. if i see a salesperson come near me i will, at times, walk out of the store, or be very rude. this is not a reflection of who i am normally, but simply the "me" that surfaces while i am shopping. do not bother me. i may need help, but i am too proud and selfish to ask for it. so i will keep browsing.

*i love CVS pharmacy. i could shop that store for hours. and i don't just browse. i purchase. all kinds of unnecessary items that are just too tempting to resist. (of course i return half of my purchases the next day...another reason i love CVS)

*i get an idea of something i want in my head, and it will not leave my head until it is mine, and i own it. i will search and research for months sometimes just to find the best deal, but every little thing that pops into my head at any given moment that i decide that i want (this includes something i see on another person that i like the look of), i usually will end up having it within a very short amount of time. this is extremely problematic. and not something i am proud of. and i've been this way my ENTIRE life. just ask my mom.

*i am really particular about smells. i was reminded of this today as i "browsed" around sephora, and could only find one scent that i actually liked in the entire store. and it was the scent i've been wearing for about 10 years.

*sometimes i judge people based on what kinds of shoes they wear. and if their car is a stick. and if they smile a lot, and are good tippers. (hint: all of these things could work generously to their benefit)

*i am a really fast reader, if you give me a book that captures my attention. otherwise, it will be read over the course of years and years. but if i like it, i can finish it in a few days.

*i am a fast everything, actually. i type fast, talk fast, eat fast, walk fast...you get the idea. and for some reason it really bothers me when people ask me if i am in a hurry. no, i'm not in a hurry. why?

*it also bothers me when people tell me i look tired. it happens like everyday. and it kind of insults me everytime (I mean i know i have dark bags under my eyes. i can't help genetics)

*reality shows make me cry. bachelor, biggest loser, those singing shows...all of them. i try to limit my consumption.(not really)

these are just a few things that have stood out to me in the last few days about myself. as i become a more self-aware person, i am not always pleased with what i am discovering. but in a weird way it's sort of comforting that there are things that actually make me Catherine, that set me apart. i am glad that there are things that are consistent to ME, at least.
let your freak flag fly.