100 Jayne Factoids

I've seen these lists around; thought I'd get mine over with, then scoot the link over to the side somewhere soon. Mostly I want to push that earlier pity party of a post down a bit.

   1. I get off on writing about myself ; )
   2. I live in the Center of the Universe (California).
   3. I am VAIN and find it difficult to state my real age.
   4. I am an Aries and honest to a fault.
   5. I am 36.
   6. I'm tall - nearly 5'9"
   7. But I never felt tall growing up; family of giants.
   8. Green eyes, brown hair, medium build, a little freckly.
   9. I wear glasses and contacts (not at the same time).
  10. I'm married and have been for 4 years.
  11. We're not breeders.
  12. We've rescued a couple of neurotic animals.
  13. I was born in CA but mostly grew up overseas.
  14. I came back to CA for college - major culture shock.
  15. I have a couple of degrees - B.A., J.D.
  16. I do consulting work when I need to act like a grownup.
  17. We have a documentary film company - that's my aspiration.
  18. I am a fan of Jesus.
  19. Really. But not of churches or the bible. Or most Christians.
  20. I am a spiritual seeker.
  21. I am a Reiki master.
  22. I got a tattoo last year to commemorate it (raven, sun, on my back)
  23. That tattoo fucking hurt - it took 4 hours. I love it.
  24. My mom was mortified.
  25. She's on husband number 3 (this one seemed to "take" though)
  26. My husband's dad is on wife number 4.
  27. We waited until we were in our 30's to marry.
  28. My mom was a major hippie in the day.
  29. I lived as an adult in San Francisco for 8 years.
  30. I was militant in my youth. I'm a lot more relaxed now.
  31. But I did start a cult church the other day.
  32. I have a very quick wit and tongue.
  33. That can be both a boon and a bane.
  34. Sometimes I unwittingly hurt feelings.
  35. Walking on eggshells around sensitive people is no fun.
  36. I am a lot more sensitive than I let on.
  37. In fact, I can be a big, blubbering, insecure fool.
  38. I can also be a cocky, arrogant bitch.
  39. And a pure, loving child of God.
  40. I used to drink way too much.
  41. I did a lot of stupid things while drunk.
  42. I love Angelina Jolie.
  43. I dressed up as Lara Croft for Halloween a couple years ago, got drunk, and wanted everyone to feel my boobs.
  44. What I would give to feel Angelina's boobs.
  45. I've never had sex with a woman.
  46. But I would.
  47. I so don't understand homophobia.
  48. Generally, I prefer gay people to straight people. I know this is a generalization, but they already have 2 things going for them in my book: 1) courage for coming out of the closet; 2) often not breeding.
  49. I like children, don't get me wrong.
  50. We may adopt. Someday.
  51. I'm afraid I'd be neglectful and self-absorbed, like mom.
  52. She left us with my grandma when I was 5 for a couple months.
  53. While grandma and grandpa were in the midde of a divorce.
  54. Perfectly normal, perfectly healthy.
  55. My biological dad pretty much took off when I was 1 or 2.
  56. We moved around a LOT. I have lived in 6 countries, 3 states.
  57. My mom was on welfare for a while, going to school.
  58. But I don't have any  mommy, daddy, relationship, security, intimacy issues, nooooo, of course not. . .
  59. I have been to therapy several times. It helped.
  60. A shaman did a soul retrieval ceremony on me. It helped.
  61. I am insanely independent.
  62. Dependent women make me nervous.
  63. I sometimes take myself way too seriously.
  64. I sometimes crack myself up and laugh uncontrollably.
  65. I'm good in emergencies; I stay calm, organize folks, get shit done.
  66. I am terrified of spiders.
  67. I have had way too many non-ordinary reality experiences to take anything at face value.
  68. I don't watch TV. We don't have one.
  69. I am a movie freak, though.
  70. I have the hots for Kevin Spacey.
  71. Smart is sexy. I've always liked geeks.
  72. But I've had my share of bad boys.
  73. I believe in reincarnation.
  74. I believe I have been a man, a warrior, for many lifetimes.
  75. I have violent dreams.
  76. I am a pacifist.
  77. I do not believe corporations should be legal "persons."
  78. I do believe chimpanzees should be legal "persons" and free from captivity and torture.
  79. I could do a whole 101 list on Bush, Rove, etc.
  80. I believe in karma.
  81. I have witnessed the power of intention, of manifesting and creating our own realities.
  82. I'm a good manifester!
  83. I am a Reverend (Universal Life Church).
  84. I became one because a friend wanted me to do her wedding vows. Then she changed her mind.
  85. I sometimes catch myself being a hypocrite.
  86. I was a pretty tough kid, pushed a girl into the lockers once for telling on me.
  87. I had a stalker ex. about 10 years ago. Down with stalkers!
  88. I am a gentle person, but sometimes professionally aggressive.
  89. I want to do my part to make the world a better place.
  90. I have had glimmers, tastes of enlightenment and I want more.
  91. New Age-y, sappy, marshmallow people freak me out.
  92. People who are always victims bug me.
  93. I tend to want to come to the rescue.
  94. My best friend, Princess, is 12 years younger than I am.
  95. Sometimes, (esp. music and clothes) it shows. Kids today, I swear.
  96. Mostly, she's more mature and well-adjusted than I. A shining star.
  97. I've had a few Brazilian waxes. (Speaking of Princess. . .)
  98. I am usually introverted, love quiet time alone to recharge.
  99. I am pretty happy with my body.
100. I should get out of my fucking head more often and walk in nature.

Comments

[gayefox]

Jayne we could definitely have a music listening party!! Share your musical tastes--AND Angelina Jolie--the most beautiful woman on earth if I may say so myself. Love your blog!!

[Pops]

Whatever you do, don't walk in nature. At least in your head there's nothing that you can rub up against accidentally and come away with a rash.

[Jas...]

Oooh, you're a Reiki Master? We might need to talk sometime, Jayne.

Okay, spit take moment:
38. I can also be a cocky, arrogant bitch.
39. And a pure, loving child of God.

Hahaha!

Don't adopt, don't have kids. If you don't think you're fit for it now, to REALLY won't be later! Trust me on this.

I like the idea of reincarnation also. I firmly think that I was a miner or some such thing during the gold rush era here in California. So many natural things out here are familiar to me it's scary.

:D
Jas...

[Jayne]

Gayefox: Music listening and Angelina party? You're on!

Pops: Thanks for the er, advice. I could do a whole list on how sensitive my skin is, but I'll spare you. However, the trails in my head are sometimes quite perilous.

Jas: I am a Reikivangelist, man. I will talk about that good stuff any old time. Yeah, that whole recognition thing is crazy. Deja vu. . . Maybe they changed something ; ) I have had past life readings that gave me the chills.

[Edge]

what is your position on bad geeks who used to drink too much?

[Neena]

Hi! Thanks for visiting. Number 8 for sure. Yeah, I think we're almost the same person. You're far more spiritual than me, however. Kevin Spacey, yep. Definitely not a breeder, and have no desire to be. Anyhow, nice to meet you.

[Adam Skye]

Honey girl, you are freakin' fabulous and a hoot to read. Meet your newest fan!

[Jayne]

Edge: Ooooh, my favorite : )
Adam: Welcome!!!
Separated at Birth Neena: Come on back any time. Jesus loves you ; P

[Robin]

I just don't know where to start. I love your list -- really really love it! I hope you come back and revisit these as blog posts of their own!

[Jayne]

Robin: Thanks for stopping by, you little funky bug, you. My spidey sense tells me these themes will be revisited, not to worry. . .

[Cherry]

Very good list. I really like your views on not breeding. And you do seem very spiritual. And very smart. VERY smart. I thought you were older than 36 just by the amount of experience/knowledge that you have. :)

I have really been enjoying your blog.

[Jayne]

Cherry: Thanks for stopping in. I've been enjoying your blog, too! Yeah, I've packed in a lot in 36 years. I usually have a lot in common with 50 year old women (and surly teens). I think it's the not breeding thing. Without kids to focus on, I can read and do more : ) I have met a lot of women in their 50's who have finally sent their kids off to college and then start with their own lives. I admire this, but am more selfish.

[moket]

Hola Jayne-

I found your blog via a mutual friend(Stephanie Klein), and I will make it a point to come back. Great post, and I loved your list. I like the fact that you have such a beautiful and open spirituality. I get a hard rap for that as a very spiritual(and moderatly celtic orientated) R.C. I am of the belief that what was said in Revelations-"There are many sheep that are not necessairily of this flock". Makes sense to me, at least! And the breeder bit? I was rolling-I have a furkid, and that's enough for me-point well taken! Take care, and I will be back.

[Jayne]

Moket: Thanks for stopping by! I like your horse : ) Yeah, I've gotten to the point (obviously) that I say what I believe; I think people are too afraid to express/admit their spirituality (see my Cringefest post if you want to read my take on that topic. . .) and that makes me sad.

[Princessa Moans]

Yay! I made it in the list!!! It is not that you are immature or I am mature, we are kindred spirits because we transcend age. You, my dear, transcend many more things. Yes, I think that should be your next list: things I transcend.
Hearts,
Princessa