MONROE, Oakley Leigh

all about me

Hey there, the name is Oakley Leigh Monroe, I am a twenty two year old from San Diego although I have been in Modesto forever. Forever meaning since I was twelve, so ten years. Why did we come to Modesto you may ask? Well that's simple, my father is a doctor, a Pediatrician to be exact, and he opened up a practice in Modesto, something about being cheaper and easier to set up than in the big city. My mother who was a office secretary, has no issues accommodating my father. Guess that's what years of being married to your high school sweetheart will do for ya. The other individual who moved alongside us was my brother, Jackson "Jacks" Monroe. He is a year older than me and hugely annoying, at least I think so. He is your typical big brother, bossy and overbearing and always right. ugh. Well the move went smoothly as can be with two children who didn't want to go, making life miserable for their parents for a good two months until we made new friends. But Modesto is my home now and honestly, I couldn't imagine leaving. I think Jacks even likes Modesto, he hasn't left either.

Well that's enough about my family. Now I suppose I will give you some insight on myself. The question of the hour, who I am! Simple enough really, to sum myself in one word, I would quickly and easily say RANDOM! But some other words to describe me include friendly, outgoing, clumsy, stubborn, spontaneous, easily scared, indecisive, adventurous, and outdoorsy, not to mention I am not patient. I am random because I am spontaneous, and I am spontaneous because I love to be random. Its sort of like this, when I get a thought in my head, I go for it. Whether it be a tattoo or activity like cliff diving, or to take a random three a.m. road trip. To me it is living my life to the fullest. My mother calls me a social butterfly due to my outgoing nature. I have many acquaintances and friends. What can I say, I like to have conversations. I get bored easily with the same people and gossip and talk, so I counter that with tons of people to talk to. That way you are never bored and you always have someone to talk to or visit or run into. Although I try and stay active, wanting to be healthy, me and certain activities don't jive. And by that I mean I am a total klutz. I fall over invisible things, its embarrassing really. I have broken bones, I have more scars than I can count and of course I have exiled myself from activities in which I could take others down with me. Might as well limit my destruction. So if I am to do any activity, it is to run. Decision making is never easy for me, I always toy around with two or three different choices, always hoping someone else will help me decide. As well, don't jump out at me. I hate it, freaks me out. I can be lost in my own thoughts and a sudden appearance will make me jump. Of course there is more to be, but I think that covers enough. Can't give away all my secrets can I?

Currently, I am renting an apartment in Modesto. My own private haven. Not that I don't love my family, its just that I needed my own space, no questions from mom about where I have been or what I have been doing. I am twenty two. I don't need a babysitter. That being said, I do go over there for home cooked meals... very frequently. I myself am not a good cook. I make enough to get by, but I couldn't cook for more people than me... nor would I subject them to my cooking. I pay my own way for everything via my job. I am a clothing store manager. It started with me working there afterschool. It was my first job at sixteen. Now at twenty two, I am one of two managers there. Its perfect for me. I am not sure the direction my life is headed so for now, this is the perfect job. My parents tried to get me to follow my fathers footsteps, but even as a nurse, I don't do well with blood and vomit. So that was a strike out. I am thinking of maybe being a dietician or maybe starting my own clothing company. But I haven't decided, remember, I am indecisive.

So to finish off about me, I am going to give you a quick list of my likes and dislikes. Of course it isn't all inclusive, but once you get to know me, you will find out more. So to start off with, I like, flowers and planting flower pots, painting (houses not art), swimming, camping, dumplings, music, traveling, dogs, reading, smell of fresh cut grass, Scentsy, and family. Some of my dislikes include, casseroles, cats (allergies), bad weather, being clumsy, broken limbs, scars, being late for any event, no cell service, sharks, working alone, not being able to talk, confrontation and the color purple. Also, my fear, which I try to keep secret... thunder. It is my crippling, hide under the blankets while covering my ears fear. Its embarrassing really.

Well I hope this sufficiently describes me, you can always ask me more, I am an open book, I'll answer anything.... for the most part. Thanks for reading.

 -Oakley