So, officially, Hi.

I’m Kim. not Kimberly, not Kimmer, NEVER Kimmy, justKim. (did ya see what I did there? Lol!) It’s always been like that with only a few minor exceptions: kids under 5 and friendships of more than 20 years. I’ve a native of Charlottesville, VA, did a 5 year stint at Virginia Tech, (got my B.S. in psychology/sociology with a minor in philosophy), and a current resident of Haymarket, Virginia. That’s me, justKim. Like Popeye, I am what I am. Always have been. You’re here to see if I’m your cuppa tea. If not, no hard feelings, I'll wish you well on your way! But if you’re a fan of justKim doing justkim stuff, hang around and see what happens with me! I’m really thinking this might be fun. :0)

Okay so let’s be brutally honest – as you’re reading this you’ll need to know a few things up front. First off, you’ve probably noticed, I use WAY too many smiley-emoji-ticon-whatevers. I really don’t know why. Honestly, don’t care too much either. I am, generally speaking, a happy type person and lots of times I want you to know I’m smiling! :0) or I’m being terribly cute ;0) or I’m super excited :0D or WOW 80D. My smileys - most aren't even the good ones!!!! They’re the old texting faces before smart phones brought us the adorable emojis for every situation.

Second, I seem to be selective about the grammar rules that I use. Capitalizations, many times, don’t seem to fit with my mood – I know, pretty weird – but still true! Annnd I sometimes make up words because I’m pretty sure you heard what I meant. Sometimes “beautiful” just doesn’t cut the mustard. It WAS the “BEAUTIFULLEST!!!!” On the other hand, if you mis-use "your/you’re" than you are seriously just dead to me. Seriously.

Annnnnd I’m occasionally going to clue you in on the inflections in my head. Did you read that last “seriously” in a highschool-valley-girl voice? You totally should have. Like, totally. (see – you got it that time, right?)

Oh you also needs to know that I am absolutely not perfect (FAR from it), nor will I ever pretend to be. That's both a promise and a threat - cuz it's just too hard to pretend. Who needs the pressure! So please don't judge me when my garden is overgrown (my beautiful mess!) and I'm behind in my weeding - or when you see dirty dishes in the background of my seedling shots, (my greenhouse doubles as my kitchen!), or when I have to share that amazing picture - but it didn't come out tack sharp - cause sometimes shit happens, but it's still worth sharing. :0)

Ok. I think that pretty much covers it. 

Wait. AKA "Dandy," "Kimothy," & that "BadassBohemianBarefootBitch!" :0D  i'll add more nicknames as they emerge. But whatever you want to call me,

i'm justKim. ;0)