I'm going to write a little bit (or a lot, depending on how long I feel like writing) about myself.

I'm 20 years old, but I'm turning 21 on the 19th of November. It will be my first birthday away from my family in my entire life and my first birthday apart from my husband in 4 years. I'm living in Normandy right now, doing a 10 month long study abroad program. (I'm American.) Three weeks after my arrival here (I arrived in September), my husband asked me for a divorce. It came as a shock and it still hurts, but I know that it is his loss. We were approaching our two year anniversary, which is just five days after my birthday.

I don't know if I will ever get married again. I don't think the problem was that I was too young, which most people are wont to believe. I know I could be wrong, but I have my reasons for thinking otherwise. I suppose you can ask me about it if you want.

I've been through a lot (good and bad) and I have a ton of stories to tell, which makes me a fun person to be around. Weird things happen to me. Yesterday, a dog chose me out of all the other patrons in the store, to make love to. I was looking at Christmas decorations when I felt something warm rubbing against my leg. Typical...and funny. I can smile about it.

I've been a member of DeviantART since 2004 and I joined it as a writer. I haven't written in the last couple of years. I like photography, but I haven't taken any classes or learned anything about how to properly produce this sort of art. I also don't have the sort of camera I'd really love to play with, but I hope that one day I will be able to afford one.

I used to go through phases when I would delete my entire gallery and start over...but, a year or two ago I decided that I wouldn't delete anything because I liked the idea of being able to see my personal growth over time.

I have a list of character flaws I've been working on changing. I'm happy to say that I'm pleased with my progress. I haven't been throwing my life away and knowing this fact makes me feel worthwhile.

I spend most of my time in the pursuit of laughter. If you can make me laugh, you'll win over my heart- and even if you break it, I'll still respect your sense of humor and admire you nonetheless. I'll consider this unfair in some way, but that's the way it is.

I'm honest to a fault. Seriously, don't ask me a question if part of yourself doesn't want to hear the answer.

I'm trust-worthy.

I can dish it but can't take it.

I'm non-confrontational.

I'm hurt easily, but getting better about it.

I suppose that this is enough about me...I love to converse, so if you want to know more, all you have to do is ask.

<3's to anyone who wants one.