I was tagged by Stacie for this… 

I (verb)

I am: graduating today at 2pm with my Master’s Degree in English
I think: our values have become grossly misplaced
I know: that I was meant to be Minnow’s mom
I want: to change countless lives as a teacher
I have:nothing but love for my children’s birthmother where ever they may be
I wish: that racism, prejudice and hatred would all go away
I hate: standardized testing–it makes me question “whose standard”
I miss: my youthful idealism
I fear: that my son and daughter will only be judged by their skin color
I feel:like an impostor
I hear: the love and happiness in my son’s laugh
I smell: fresh flowers
I search: for peace
I wonder: what it will feel like to hold Peepers for the first time
I regret: not respecting myself more when I was younger
I ache:for all the birthmoms who so generously allow us to be the parents of their children
I care: about each of their suffering, sacrifice and gift
I always: look for the good
I am not: cynical
I believe: that everything happens the way it is meant to
I dance: as though I was dropped as a young child
I sing: very loudly and very badly
I cry: during intense emotional moments on TV
I don’t always: do what I should do
I fight: for the equality this world deserves
I write: because it is part of me
I win: when I am honest
I lose: when I am not
I never: to take life, my family, my husband or children for granted
I confuse: easily when I am tired
I listen: to Minnow’s laughter and smile
I can usually be found: in front of the computer or playing games with Minnow
I am afraid of: of letting down those that I love
I need: to be a better wife
I am happy about: finishing this stage of my life and education

If you read this consider yourself tagged–don’t forget to post a comment and a link to your list when you are done…I want to know who you are.