100 New Jayne Trivia

It is time for me to write a new 100 things about me post. My first 100 things is here.

As strange as it is, I believe I have changed somewhat in the past six months from blogging. My friend Tree theorized that: "the Internet, computer keyboards and Blackberries may be re-aligning our brains. Unlike a pen or pencil or a remote control a keyboard uses both hands. Both hands. This means both sides of the brain are engaged. This potentially means more integration of the brain, more neuro-pathways into more of the brain. This could well save the planet (if all of the computers and waste and by-products of computer technology don't get to it/us first) by having less fixed mechanistic thinking predominate in our power structures. This integration may even change what we feel/intuit as power, powerful."

Yet another friend I'm trying to bully into starting a blog. She has a fascinating, nimble mind.

Anyway, here goes, some might be the same (such as # 1)

1. I get off on writing about myself ; )
2. Not a day goes by that I don't strive to understand how to be in the world
3. People fascinate me
4. I am a little spiritually needy, according to my husband
5. Otherwise fiercely independent
6. Some have told me I am full of contradictions
7. Most people I know are that way to some extent
8. I am soft spoken
9. But an aggressive lawyer
10. New-Agey, hippie people with soft minds make me uncomfortable
11. Even if I am on the same spiritual page as them
12. I like to be clean
13. I hate smelling other people who aren't clean
14. I do not like (am allergic to) synthetic perfume
15. I beat myself up for not being tolerant of unwashed people
16. I think, Jesus washed the feet of lepers . . .
17. You know?
18. From what I have read about the historical Jesus, he was very loving
19. Worked with the poor, feeding and healing
20. I like to read about inspiring people
21. I have no idea what most Christians are thinking
22. I pretty much hate most organized religions
23. I believe to my core in the separation of church and state
24. I am less religiously tolerant than I used to be
25. I believe we can expand our consciousness
26. And be compassionate
27. Without the archaic notion of an external, personified God
28. I like to meditate, it calms my mind
29. Okay, enough with the religion versus spirituality
30. I am married, to a wonderful man, The Pilot
31. Who for some reason puts up with my shit
32. We're not breeders - "child free" not "child less" thank you very much
33. But we have 2 dogs and 2 cats (all rescue animals)
34. And I believe the greatest environmental threat to the planet is overpopulation
35. ESPECIALLY in this country, because we consume so many resources
36. My biological clock must be broken
37. But we plan to adopt one day because unwanted babies and children make me so sad
38. Mad love to all you breeders out there, no offense, okay? Your kids are darling and I'm sure you are wonderful parents.
39. I love it when mature, intelligent adults who want kids have them, actually
40. I am pro choice and pro sex education and pro self-esteem in young girls, good god anything and everything to keep unwanted pregnancies down
41. Sometimes political issues get me all riled up
42. And war
43. And violence against women
44. And sexual exploitation of children
45. And cruelty to animals
46. And corporate greed
47. And deforestation
48. And pretty much any injustice . . .
49. But I don't let apathy overtake me
50. I am a "slacktivist" in a way - write letters, get the word out, from the comfort of my home
51. I have recently come to believe I write/blog mainly to persuade
52. Not for artistic expression or social reasons or just to pass on information
53. I really want to be a catalyst
54. Weird, huh?
55. I don't know how far I will go if things keep getting worse in this country
56. There is a darkness, anger and violence inside of me that scares me sometimes
57. But mostly I am nice
58. Really
59. I am pretty laid-back
60. A low-maintenance friend
61. I am vain
62. I like recognition
63. I am ambitious
64. I'm not proud of that
65. It is refreshing to me when people think for themselves and don't just do things because their parents, society, some celebrity did something
66. I love witnessing the "ah-ha" moments when people break free of "the matrix"
67. And when they realize how powerful they are
68. And realize (bring into being) their potential
69. I love pizza
70. We are learning about wine a bit
71. I have always had a sweet tooth but am trying to cut down on sugar
72. I read food labels, don't like to eat chemicals, pesticides, etc if I can avoid it
73. I used to post "half-nekkid" pictures of myself here
74. Until it felt too cheesy to continue
75. I like my body
76. But I'm not so into sexual attention from strangers
77. Who knew?
78. It's more important to me to be intellectually provocative
79. Stimulate an idea or action
80. I don't feel taken seriously when people are commenting about my sexual desirability
81. Sometimes I take myself too seriously
82. More often, i am able to laugh and laugh at the absurdity of it all
83. I am a movie freak
84. We don't watch TV (killed it years ago) but we watch several movies per week
85. I'm learning how to make movies
86. I read a lot, too
87. I have been preferring non-fiction lately
88. I grew up overseas, for the most part (lived in the Middle East, Africa, Caribbean, Europe)
89. At one time in my childhood, we were on welfare
90. At another time in my childhood, we had servants
91. Because I did not grow up here, I never feel I "fit in" with American society
92. I relate best with those who straddle cultures, in a way
93. Native Americans
94. Gays and Lesbians
95. The liminal, the in-between, interests me, resonates with me
96. If you're into categorizing people, I'm Aries, born in the year of the Rooster, um, INFJ (Introverted. Intuitive, Feeling, Judging if you are into Meyers-Briggs), younger child of an older brother, late Mature soul if you're into reincarnation . . .
97. Sometimes I believe in reincarnation, sometimes I think we all die and turn to dust. I'm fine with not knowing. I'm a lazy Taoist, I suppose.
98. Crap, I went back to the religion, sorry
99. I love irreverent, dark humor
100. I spend too much time in my head

Comments

[Amethyst Rising]

Hmm... I'm an INFJ too... I learned quite a bit about you that I didn't know... It's been almost 2 years since I did the "100 things about me", I'd be willing to bet there's a lot that has changed about me, too...

[Shephard]

Spooky... I always did a whole new 100 Things list today. And then I didn't.

Nothing on the list surprised me except that you sometimes think it's possible that maybe we just turn to dust. I didn't expect you to say that. Unexpected! Oooo. I am thinking if that's true, that our dust should at least be flavored according to our personality. I think you would be Tang. Sharp, refreshing, sunny, quenchingly good for you, and popular with astronauts.

I esp. like #39, and wish there were classes for this in high school. Or forced ones with marriage licenses. :)
~S :)

[SBW]

Please don't tell me that you meant that you are not proud of being ambitious? We need more ambitious women that actually like kicking ass and taking names. I think that many women are this kind of women but sadly they are not proud of it for whatever reason.

Come on Jayne, join me at what I have termed the "Ambitious-Prideful Woman" clique! My membership is still relatively new though..... ;)

[Larry Jones]

Hi Jayne! Are you sure you want to say that you "get off" on writing about yourself? Would that be auto(biographical)-eroticism?

[caroline]

Oh, girl. must write you a separate email on your 100. really. and woot! you nailed it on what I call TRIBE. I call it those who walk in two (or more) worlds. And have you read Jane Lindskold's book: "Child of a Rainless Year"? The title alone sets shivery ripples going up my arms. The entire book is about liminal reality(ies). It's hard to classify, but Borges would recognize it as would Ursula K. LeGuin. But it is set in the present day and...elsewhen. And have you seen the blog "Making Light"? It is written by the incredibly brilliant (I mean fucking genius level) woman who edited Jane's book, and her husband as well. You can get lost in the comments alone. She has to have the most intellectually omnivorous and lightning fast minds ever in her readership. you'd fit right in. mwah.

[Pops]

Ooh! 99 was me, wasn't it!?

[Todd Elliott]

We're learning about wine too. I liked your list, it almost seemed like a poem.

[Hill]

Most things you write sound like a poem.

I almost regret reading this, for I was hoping to learn at least 98 of these items on Saturday...

BUT, somehow, I suspect there are 100 more fascinating tidbits to unearth about Jayne, and I can't wait to start digging!

See you soon.

[Jayne]

Amethyst: Yes, I'd love to read your new 100!

Shephard: Tang? You crack me up. Add some vodka and I'm sold.

SBW: Well, I was writing that I'm not proud of being vain, needing recognition and being ambitious. I could stand a little humility on occasion.

Larry: I'm ignoring you.

Caroline: The book and blog sound fascinating! But what, no link? Gonna make me work for it? I can't wait for your e-mail. : )

Pops: You just skipped to the end again, didn't you?

Todd: Ooh, maybe I'll put up a geeky wine post one of these days, why 2002 Napa cabs were the best, my favorite cheap pinots, etc.

Hill: You are too funny. You will learn more about me than you can ever hope to repress later. I just hope we're not too jet lagged so we can be decent company! See you Saturday!!!

[Stephen]

Well I just read your 100 things, wow I think I'm in love, possible with myself though, as reading your 100 was like looking in the mirror. It's nice to know I'm not the only lazy Taoist out there.

[Jayne]

Stephen: A fellow lazy Taoist?? I hope you come back again soon, when you feel like it : )