I posted this on Facebook today. It is a thing going around that I thought you might enjoy too:
25 Random things about me
1) I love having daughters. I learn something from them every day.
2) I met my husband when I was in high school and he was in college at Georgia Tech. We met skydiving.
3) I excel at repetitive tasks. I have a drive to make things more efficient.
4) My favorite food is chocolate - especially those yummy Lindor balls. Beyond that, I'll eat anything, that does not involve killing an animal, and probably like it.
5) I am an adventurous cook. I love finding recipes from other cultures on Allrecipes.com
6) I love to watch travel shows. And travel. Planning is truly half the fun for me. Paradoxically, I just love to stay home and be lazy on the weekends.
7) I don't like the cold. I sleep under 2 down comforters, a quilt, and 2 blankets.
8) I used to gross out my friends when I was little by sucking in my stomach because they could see my ribs so clearly.
9) I took Kung Fu for 3 years. I can't actually remember what level I was at when I stopped. Somewhere below a black belt.
10) I'm good at analyzing data and sifting facts. Things like surveys and polls. I would love to work for the Gallup organization.
11) I'm very proud that I've been a vegetarian for 18 years, through 2 pregnancies, and breastfeeding.
12) I am frugal. I recycle. I care deeply about the environment and feel that humans should tread lightly.
13) I feel trapped and panicky when I'm on a bus, on a tour with strangers, in a car when I'm not driving, or in my own car if I'm in a traffic jam.
14) I took piano lessons for many many years but really am only good at playing by ear and memorizing. I was never able to sight read.
15) I have fun staying on top of the latest computer and technology fads.
16) I have NO fashion sense (but you probably knew that, didn't you). Anything you see me wearing that looks nice probably was given to me by my sister (Thanks Lynne!).
17) My favorite color is red. It used to be pink but pink just seemed too uncommitted.
18) I love being a Girl Scout. I never volunteered for anything until I became a GS Leader.
19) I enjoy painting - not artistic painting but "painting the walls" kind of painting. I get into a meditative state and am transported. Also, see #3.
20) I love to read. In a well-written book, I never see the words but see the story that the author is telling. I love fantasy, sci fi, adventure stories. I even like non-fiction some.
21) I read the Lord of the Rings 9 times in High School and college.
22) I love the Internet. I am continually wondering about things and the Internet gives me instant gratification in finding the answers to all of my questions. I love information.
23) I am an archivist. I keep writings, pictures, and mementos. I scan things in. I catalog them. I get great satisfaction from preserving things for future generations. I feel like I don't really own but am the steward for my family antiques. I have a family couch that is 175 years old.
24) Before I had children, I loved to research my genealogy. I like to imagine my ancestors in their times and what their lives were like. Since a lot of traits are genetic, I look for similarities in my own personality.
25) I love speed. I like roller coasters and driving fast. However, I don't skydive and I don't snowboard anymore.
