How are you defined?

The other morning while chatting with an acquaintance, she told me I was one of "those people" that was easiest to describe to her other friends. I was a bit perplexed by this and asked her what she meant. She said that I didn't hide the real me from anyone. She knew all about me. She used finger quotes.

WHAT???!

One of those people?? She knows everything about me??? I sometimes have forgotten what this woman's last name is. We are CASUAL friends. Like every few months, we may run into each other while buying milk; sort of friends.

So it got my mind racing of course....... how do folks see me?
Am I an open book? Do I not have moments of "me" that aren't all out in someone's face?
Am I easily defined by others?
Do their definitions effect how I see myself or how I project onto others?
Are they seeing the real me?

I did what had to be done...... I went to Facebook and asked folks to describe me.

 beautiful soul that makes me smile

 amazing

 multifaceted

 kind

 caring

 compassionate

 creative 

 sensitive 

 thought provoking

 funny

 Down to earth

 enjoys the simple things

 very poetic 

 free spirit

 Talented artist

friendly

compassionate

sensitive

supportive

authentic

beautiful on the inside and out

no inhibitions

outspoken 

thoughtful

nut job

warm

crafty/artistic

 genuine

witty

true all the way to the bone friend

Funny and encouraging

sometimes moody 

Extremely creative

empathetic

totally non-judgmental

Deep

thoughtful 

loyal 
Kaleidoscope...colorful and full of endless possibilities

Now let me just add "humbled" to that list.

WOW

I don't do fake well.
I'm really bad at faking being nice.
You will totally hear about it if I find YOU happen to be coming across as fake.

I try my very best to project my authentic self.
In my mind, the world would be a much happier place if fake just never happened.
I'm not saying it's all sunshine and glorious kitty kisses all the time.
There are plenty of times that I can be quite the little cloud of fire and brimstone and it's a good idea to keep a wide berth.

I'm a firm believer in energy and what you project outward is also what gets reflected back at you.
As I've grown older, I've done my best to draw into my circle those that  bring with them:

Laughter..... the kind that makes your sides ache

Silliness.... the kind that makes you feel young at heart

Joy... from the mere mention of their name in conversation

Honesty

Compassion

Inspiration.... for my artwork, my home, how to be a better "me"

and my closest friends bring me LIGHT.

Too many of my days are fought fighting the darkness of my soul.
I draw upon the Light of my friends to heal on those days.

From those that took the time to answer my question on Facebook, I thank you.
Your answers showed that I'm walking the right path.
Those are amazing ways to be described by others.
I promise to continue to be just who I am!
xoxox