Born On a Rotten Day

I took a stroll down to my local library today. I practically live in libraries. I should've gone for a library science degree. I saw this one little book that piqued my interest.

Yes, I'm somewhat addicted to astrology. That is my shameful secret. Not that I believe what I read. I take it all with a huge grain of salt. I just find it interesting. And sometimes-- like with this book-- the similarities are eerie.

I'm a Libra. The only sign of the zodiac that isn't a living thing. I'm represented by scales. So unfair. And ironic considering I spent most of my life battling the scales in one way or another. Here are some tidbits from the book that I feel totally describe me:

Favorite Pastime: Smirking.
Favorite Book: How to Marry Yourself.
Dream Job: Devil's advocate.
Key Phrase: "On the other hand.."

Your sole purpose in life is to be right all the time, and you constantly change your mind in order to ensure that fact..

You are a font of useless minutae, forever analyzing your problems, like a cow chomping its cud..

You don't want a partner; you want a clone..

However, you are also capable of pursuing a goal with a singleminded determination that borders on obsession..

You believe in living in the moment versus planning an uncertain future..

Scarily enough, all are true about me. I've even said those very things about myself before. So I looked up the kids.

The Boy is a Taurus. About my little Raging Bull..

With practice, you can spot an imminent charge. His or her face darkens visibly as the temper rises. The eyes veil, the jaw juts, or sets, ever so slightly. Some unconsciously lower the head a bit and look up at you as a real bull does before it charges. Depending on how self-controlled yours is, you have from one second to a few minutes to brace yourself.

Taurus is the laziest sign in the zodiac..

That's him alright.

Now The Girl, on the other hand, is a Gemini...

Gemini is headstrong, not independent. They skim through life. Twins demand freedom, but it's the freedom of a teenager. They are too busy rebelling to listen to any other point of view. Being born without the objective-assessment gene has voided the ability to see any other opinion but theirs as valid. Argue with one, and suffer an interrogation that could make a trained spy crumble. Win your case, and Gemini will say, "That's just what I was trying to tell you."

Is it any wonder that I'm not completely sane?

Not that I ever was completely sane..