never judge a book by its cover...

"I am more than the sum of my parts"...I am the lyrics behind the music I love...I am the bits and pieces of each book I read and each person I meet. I am not defined solely by my religion, or by being a woman. I am many things to many people. I am a wife, a mother, a daughter, a friend and I believe very strongly in the possibilities of each of these roles. I may not always make the "right" choice or say the right words, but I myself am still growing and will never pretend to have all the answers. There are some things that just don't matter to me. I do not put much thought into age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or political views...I am not here to judge others, but to learn about myself through them. Everything has intrinsic value and that is at the heart of my position. I love all that is real and genuine and while I may appear rather plain and simple on the outside, I am full of adventure and wonder on the inside. Everyday I learn something new or see things in a different light and I am overwhelmingly fascinated at the human potential toward goodness. I will not apologize for being sentimental-I treasure the days I have lived. I will not apologize for my contradictions-I reserve my right to grow and change. While I cannot promise to understand all things, I can do my best to recognize the uniqueness each thing contributes to thought. I am not overly complex, but "I am more than the sum of my parts".