*~* Who Does Mary Think She Is? *~*

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This is yet another page about yours truly. Now you know why this is called a personal site...It's personal. Below are some random tidbits about me and how I see the world! Enjoy! - Mary Shaw

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I am attracted to people who are humourous, witty, spiritual, passionate, intelligent, strong communicators, adventurous, romantic, mysterious, extreme, and comfortable with expressing their sexuality/sensuality.

I like people who defy negative stereotypes and overcome societal stigmas.

I love God.

I consider myself to be open-minded about various things, but I do have certain standards that I abide by.

I procrastinate way too much.

I am a walking contradiction, and that's the way I like it.

I am not perfect and I don't pretend to be.

The first time my heart was broken was when I was 16.

I bounce back and become stronger after bad things happen to me.

I have written a 30-page screenplay which I am very proud of. It's called "It's All In Your Head" and it is a psychological thriller.

I dislike snakes.

I think that I'm nocturnal. I don't like going to sleep late, but for some reason, I always end up doing so.

I went on a one-week skiing trip before and thought it was fun, but scary going down those steep hills of doom.

I am not very good at rollerblading. I've fallen on my butt a lot while doing that, but I got right back up and tried again. *Smirk* Owww...my bum!

I can sometimes get very silly, if I'm with the right crowd.

Sometimes I act like a big baby (wahhhhhhh).

I consider myself to be considerate of other people's feelings.

I am most attracted to men who have naturally red, jet black, or brown hair....OR....who are bald.

I am a total sucker for dimples and goatees.

I enjoy deep conversations that provide insight.

I sometimes snore really loud.

When I die, I would like to be remembered as a caring and creative individual who inspired others.

I have a wild side in me that not everyone knows about.

I have been hurt because I loved.

I try to remain friends with my ex-boyfriends.

I am a feminist who believes in equal opportunities for women and men, within reason.

When Mike (my boyfriend) met me for the very first time, it was genuine love at first sight (He told me this).

When I was younger, everything I wore was either pink (mostly) or purple.

I don't wear too much make-up (just black eyeliner and the shiniest lip gloss) on any average day.

I have an obsession with eyes.

To me, size does not matter....*Grin* Good things come in small packages and people can be 'big and beautiful'.

I don't get drunk (I don't see the point). I will drink alcohol occasionally, but I don't care much for it. Usually I get a Long Island drink or something equally light. Strangely enough, I have a higher alcohol tolerance than one of my ex-boyfriends!

I am a self-confessed geek.

I am a sucker for intellectual articles that have a smartass flavour.

I like to read.

I got my 'less than perfect' eyesight from my mom's side of the family.

I have small hands and feet.

I'm 5'3" and I weigh about 95 pounds on a good day (a good day is my heaviest day). I wish that I was of average weight. I eat whenever I want and whatever I want, but my metabolism is naturally high (and has been so ever since I was in the first grade...*sigh*). Skinny women like me also suffer from low self-esteem and body-image problems just like those who are overweight.

I used to be addicted to internet chatting when I was in grade 9. I got over it. I now get on rarely, but when I do, I chat on MSN with friends.

I am an "80s Child".

People have told me that I am "mature for my age" with respect to my attitude. I've been mistaken for a university student ever since I was in the 10th grade.

I used to read a lot of young women magazines (like YM and Seventeen) as a teenager, but I got over them (finally!!!) and thankfully began reading intellectually-stimulating, informative, and more useful magazines like Psychology Today and Mental Floss (my favourites). I confess that I occasionally still flip through beauty/fashion magazines. They provide great laughter, especially after reading about just how 'cool' some celebrities think they are when they plunk down thousands of dollars on worthless, superficial, and ridiculous items...*pfffft*.

To me, a car is just a car.

I think that I look younger than my age.

I have always had a lot of vivid, intense, bizarre, morbid, entertaining, and funny dreams. I dream in colour, but sometimes sepia.

I have an overwhelming imagination, that I sometimes scare myself!

At least once a year, I have a nightmare having to do with snakes attacking me and/or a nightmare of my teeth crumbling! (Strange, I know!)

I want to get to Heaven.

I want to fly with wings.

I love angels!

I believe in earth angels (i.e. angels put on this earth to help humanity).

I am attracted to older men.

I like manly men, not pretty boys.

I don't agree with genetic manipulation or engineering.

I don't believe in cloning (people, animals, or plants).

People have told me that I'm really friendly. People have also perceived me to be extremely shy and quiet. Little do they realize that they have to earn my trust and that it's not a given. I am much more open with my true friends. They get to see the side of the coin that most others don't even get a glimpse of.

I am responsible.

I have been whistled at by guys.

I am troubled by the idea of abortion.

I helped a friend out before and after she underwent an abortion.

I am a Catholic and I am proud of it.

I am inspired by poetry and other forms of art.

I embrace individuality as long as some harmony exists.

I respect people (no matter if you are a squeegy kid on the street or if you are a wealthy-well-to-do person).

I am a loving person who sometimes doesn't get the same amount of love returned.

I am a good bull-shitter...(haha, I just added that last one to see if you were paying attention!)

I am a believer in miracles.

I believe in the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, and life everlasting with God.

I have strong faith.

I know two people, who used to (or still do) see ghosts and evil apparitions in their homes.

The supernatural freaks me out. When I get freaked out, I tend to pray a LOT more.

I have helped 3 friends of mine get out of suicidal ruts.

I have taken care of a drunk friend before and got her home safely. I will continue to help those who need to be helped.

When I was in Grade 6, and I was home alone, a guy tried to break into my house. I scared him off by yelling, "What the heck do you think you're doing?" It was a scary feeling...I was shaking.

I love to eat all kinds of exotic fruits (mangos, kiwiis, pineapple, etc.).

Although usually I am a happy person, sometimes I get down to the point of mild depression due to my sometimes-low-self-esteem and poor body-image issues. Other times, I feel beautiful and sexy.

I have straight teeth, thanks to the braces I used to wear, once upon a time.

I am an unrealistic optimist and a perpetual dreamer.

I believe that there is good in every single one of us. I don't believe Joseph Conrad's ideology of innate evil (by the way, he is the author of the book, "Heart of Darkness").

My favourite novel is "Frankenstein" (the original 1818 version) written by Mary Shelley.

I'm a girl even your mama would love. Haha.

Now it's time for you to roll your eyes, if you haven't already fallen asleep! *Poke* Wake up, sleepy head!