I bet you're wondering as you read this, "Why on earth is she saying sorry before she even meets this guy?" There is an answer to this madness, but I believe it would be best if I explain some things about myself first.

I am by no means a quiet person.

Some call it being obnoxious, I call it being excited. I am a very joyful person. Jubilant even. It's something that a lot of people don't quite understand.Whenever I talk about, well pretty much anything, I get really excited. Before I realize it, I've practically started shouting (at least that's how most people describe it). I don't realize just how loud I am. I have this one friend that every time I'm around him he tells me to calm down AT LEAST 10 times (in an hour). I also don't understand the term "stay silent". You cannot confine me to silence. I have so much to say! I mean seriously, I can practically talk to a wall.

I am a bubbly, people-loving gal.

I thrive off the energy of others. I love to be surrounded by people at all times. If you're hanging around me, you can expect that you will constantly be around lots of people. Investing in people is what I love to do, therefore I'm around people often.

I can't stand to be alone.

At least, I can't stand to be alone for long periods of time. I require a lot of love and attention (but I also give a lot back). If we're talking, we must communicate often, or I will begin to feel abandoned. I will give you space when you need it, but in turn you must find time for me (even if just means talking to me on the phone for a little bit longer that day).

I am emotional.

Look, I'm not expecting you to be perfectly in touch with your feelings, but you need to recognize that I am. Be respectful of this and take into account that I feel things deeply.

I am sarcastic.

It's funny that I'm both emotional and sarcastic, but hey, I was never one to fit a concrete mold. Just know that I will absolutely make sarcastic remarks towards you. They come from a place of love really. If I'm not sarcastic towards you, take it as a sign that I'm not into you...at all.

I am a family person.

Hear this now: do not try to keep me from my family, because in the words of Bon Qui Qui: "I will cut you." They were here before you, and they are going to be here after you.

I am no little girl.

I have never been a small girl, and chances are I never will be. Guess what though: I love myself. I think I look pretty dang good. If you don't agree, that's your business, but don't come raining down on my parade with your opinion (and p.s. your opinion is wrong).

One last thing about me, and the most important part...

I am a Christian.

If you have a problem with this, you might as well walk on out the door, because we won't make it. My faith is my everything. I love Jesus Christ before anyone else, including you.

Now that I have explained a good bit of who I am, I would like to apologize.

I apologize if you can't see the beauty in who I already am. I have for the longest time convinced myself that I am not good enough, but I'm done feeling like I don't measure up, because you know what? I do. Whether you are able to recognize that or not. I make NO apologies for who I am and what I look like. You don't get to tell me who I should be.

So again, I'm sorry if your not able to recognize all this greatness, and you can excuse yourself now.

With much love,

A truly sorry (but happy) girl