Because of my profession and being mom, I think I sometimes hide my “quirky” side. Maybe some would call me odd or weird or eccentric or eclectic or just annoying. Co-workers who have visited my classroom know I love to decorate with apples and smiley faces. Perhaps annoying because it’s bright and happy, but I find it fun and inviting. At the same time, that “Sound of Music” – type side is coupled with a side that I hint at, but often hide from the general public. It’s the dark side where I enjoy horror films, love vampires, go to Hot Topic and Spencers to buy merchandise, and sit at home in my capri pants and an “I heart My Geek” baby T with my Nightmare Before Christmas blanket wrapped around me while I read books like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. I suppose I just enjoy many things and they happen to be at opposite ends of the spectrum. At school, people kinda see it when I decorate my classroom for Halloween. I put up signs and lights including my favorite: the dead tree, which is the size of a medium Christmas tree. It’s black, looks wilted, and covered in orange lights. It is light, happy horror which I do continue in my personal life. Here’s a couple examples:
Awesome PJs courtesy of my honey
Alice in Wonderland purse and Nightmare Before Christmas wallet courtesy of Spencers
I love the skull PJs. I’ve also seen skulls with little bows on their heads, which I think is too cute – others would think I’m wacky since I’m a 33 year old mom and teacher. My mom bought me the purse and I bought the wallet here in Tampa. My mom is worse than I am; she’s fascinated by the oddest things and finds things others would think are “sick” funny so I guess I was influenced by her. Joel is often shocked by her, but I think he’s gotten used to it and tries to get to her first. It’s cute. I hate myself for finding my mom embarrassing at times because what I’ve discovered while shopping with mom in Tampa is that we’re really similar in what we like and find funny. She also likes horror movies so I have someone to watch movies with because Joel hates horror movies. Then, there’s vampires. We’ve continuously watched the new series The Vampire Diaries on TV and mom is currently reading the Twilight series while I’m reading my zombie book. If my concentration continues to improve, I’ll probably read that series too. I know if I was a teenager; I would be a die hard Twilight fan.
You know, the more I think about it. This is a weird post and maybe I’m not that quirky. I guess I just like a variety of things.
A simple hat...
...that's reversible and covered in skulls, that's me.
PS: Scarf courtesy of Mami (Joel's mom). Isn't it cute?
I got each of these hats at Icing for $2 each! $6 for 3 hats! I love clearance and bargains. Another mom and me thing that I think drives Joel crazy. “But honey, it only cost two dollars!” Tee-hee.
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I love your quirkiness, but I still think you’re mom is cRaZy!
Quirky is good. Celebrate your uniqueness! Thanks for sharing!