I honestly believed I could sing until I had to forfeit from a solo choir competition because I refused to try and hit a high note. lol

~Ali
http://simplyali.blogspot.com

I honestly believed I wasn’t creative until I started selling my stained glass projects. Now you could say jewellery (except I still don't sell it).

I honestly believed I was a good singer until I was asked to leave the high school choir.

I honestly believed I was afraid of blood until my eldest son cracked his head open and needed stitches. I didn't fall apart until the next day.

There, take your pick!

ani

I honestly believed I was only a cat person until I let my husband talk me into a getting a dog... and then I adopted a second dog, and sometimes we talk about a third... though we still have two cats. ;)

It's the only one I can think of at the moment. I remember when Ellen did this on the Supers thread, and I think I missed it there, so catching up here...

Sam

I honestly believed I was an open-minded Mom, until the first time my daughter wanted to go to the movies alone with a boy, and I was like, "Uh-uh, no way, will never happen!"

That was two years ago, and she is now allowed to go to the movies with a boy, just not alone. It has to be a group or it's a no-go.

I honestly believed I was the kind of person who would have an impeccably dressed child until I actually had children and realized purple tights, a red and white cheerleader outfit and pink Pooh moon boots (in May) was perfectly acceptable grocery shopping attire.

-Tasha

I honestly believed I was found in a dumpster until I realized how much I look like my dad.
Yes, there is a story. My parents - mostly my dad - have an off kilter sense of humor. My dad used to joke and tell my older sister that they got her at a bllue light special at Kmart. He kicked it up a notch, and told me he and my mom found me in the dumpster behind Kmart. Being all of 2 years old, I believed him for a short period.
Of course he also liked telling people he made a mold of his face and stamped mine with it as soon as I was born... yes my family is full of characters. (And interestingly enough, now more people tell me I look like my mom.)

Hi, Jeannie!

What a fun post! Let's see...

I honestly believed I wanted a huge family of my own (say, six kids or so) until I had my first child. I'd always loved reading those stories about real-life families of say a dozen kids (some adopted), and thought how fabulous that would be. Then the reality of caring for a family hit home, and let's just say that with three, I count myself quite blessed enough :)

I honestly believed that I wanted to be an engineer and struggled diligently through many a math/physics/engineering class until I hit the wall sometime during my junior year. (I may have also burst into tears in my advisor's office.) I finally realized that I really wasn't very good at or happy with my choice of major and although I finished with a degree in engineering (barely! All those classes where I anchored the curve didn't help my GPA any! ;)), I've never worked a day as an engineer.

I honestly believed I wasn't a dancer until a classmate complimented me after class one day and I realized that just because I didn't take my first class until I was 17 didn't mean that I hadn't done some catching up since then.

And one thing last thing that I used to believe was that I was the adventurous/travel-the-world sort... Watching a season or two of the Amazing Race showed me the error of my ways quickly! Call me an adventurous armchair traveler! :)

I honestly believed I wasn’t going to parent like my parents until I hear my mother's "voice" come out of my mouth as I said - You can look with your eyes not with your hands.

I honestly believed I had copyrighted this game until I saw it plagiarized on the internet.

I honestly believed I was an exceptional parent until I had my second child. (Turns out I just had an exceptional first baby. Rats.)

You guys are too funny. Can't wait to read your book, Jeannie!
Ellen

P.S. It's stealing AND bribing if you rip someone off and then try to make them feel better with a plug. Bad Jeannie. ;-)

His Secret Past May 2008, Harlequin Superromance
www.ellenhartman.com

I honestly believed I was never going to get another pet until I went to Longwood Gardens with my husband and they have the friendliest cats that actually "work" there and I remembered how much I enjoyed having pets in the house.

I honestly believed I wanted twins until I had my first child and that first week nearly killed me. It was such a learning curve. It's a wonder the poor kid survived. Her first bath took what seemed like forever. She survived in spite of us.

So looking forward to your book, Jeannie. I don't see many 'librarian' books.

LindaC

I honestly believed I wasn’t ever going to get my drivers license until I passed my driving test on my first try. I was 36 at the time.

Ellen and I have come to a settlement over the intellectual property issue and I am happy to announce that Ellen has offered an autographed copy of His Secret Past to a registered Cigars reader! So that'll be four books we're giving away on Friday.

Thanks, Ellen!

Match Game!

I honestly believed I was a good actor until I saw myself on film. Man, I sucked!

I'm so entertained by the comment tail that I can't even think of anything 'I honestly believed'. You ladies crack me up. And as Kaelee said...this is a great blog. :P

I honestly believed I was patient until I tried to respond to this ?.

Honest this is my third try I hope this one comes thru