What I like

As one who has a hard time distinguishing emotions, I thought it would be good to determine what I actually enjoy. I also want my kids to some day be able to know what their mom was like when they were young. So here in no particular order is my list:
-I love football. I know it is partly because my father is a huge Ohio State fan, but then, in Ohio who isn't? I also loved being in the band in high school and going to every football game. It is such a great reminder of fall for me which brings me to the next point...
-I love fall! The crisp air, the crunch of leaves, the beautiful colors, I can't quite decide what I love most. God knows best what a sacrifice it is for me to live in Southern California every October (for 14 years now!)
-I love my friends-but let me qualify only those who have known me for at least a decade. It takes quite a while to gain my trust and those that do have to work long and hard at it. Once they do, I am attached deeply. Just yesterday I cried in prayer for one of my friends from high school who is struggling spiritually.
-I have a fear of adults. I can talk to any kid but I get so nervous around parents or anyone older than me. My parents tell me I have always been shy around others so I don't see that one getting better any time soon.
-I hate small talk. I am not good at it. I have a hard time getting to know new people and this may be why.
-I am a true introvert. I NEED time alone. When my kids were babies, I could not wait for them to go to sleep so I could stay up late and be by myself. My husband couldn't understand why I didn't get right to bed. Now I understand that my need for time alone often overpowered my need for sleep.
I hope some day my kids will be able to look back at this and see that their mom did her best be able to look past the flaws and disagreements. I am still a work in progress.