Wow! I don't know if my 25 things are very exciting compared to what I've read on here, but no one will tag me on Facebook
, so here goes:
1. I am 51 years old, but still feel 20 something most days.
2. My first job was packing blueberries. It was in an open building with a tin roof, and I passed out from the heat on my first day! I quit as soon as I made enough to buy a bathing suit!
3. As a young girl, my dream was to be a country singer. Alas, my drive was not that strong.
4. I gave birth to my first son on July 14, 1981 by c-section, and almost died from blood loss.
5. I gave birth to my next son on June 14, 1990 by c-section, and all went well. (And yes, I scheduled my youngest's birthday!)
6. After a couple of bitter divorces, I met the love of my life, and married him on 7/27/97. He is 9 years older than me, but acts 10 years younger! lol
7. I hate wearing shoes in the house. My grandmother was the same way, and it drives my husband crazy!
8. I LIKE being alone. If no one is home with me, the TV, radio, etc. are OFF. This may have something to do with working as a 911 dispatcher. After 12 hours of that, I CRAVE silence!
9. I hate crowds. Wal-Mart makes me want to run screaming into the woods!
10. I was an only child until I was 15, then my little sister came along, and we have been fighting and loving ever since.
11. My mother started reading to me as a baby, and as soon as I learned to read for myself, there was no turning back! I still prefer reading over most other activities.
12. My mom and dad were divorced when I was less than two, and he did not keep in touch. I finally met him when I was 18 years old, and found out I had a half brother and two half sisters. Dad had divorced the mother of his other two daughters, so no one knew where they were. Amazingly enough, I was googling their names for the heck of it on day last year, and found them! We all met and spent some time getting to know each other.
13. I have been a 911 dispatcher with the Sheriff's Office for over fifteen years now, and it is a challenging career. Some days I love it, and some days I can't wait for retirement.
14. I love to speed! I'm the middle age lady in the Buick Park Avenue that zooms past Mustangs! lol
I've never gotten a ticket, but when DH is with me, he makes me behave.
15. I was born in Kissimmee, FL, but have lived most of my life in NC. I have also lived in SC, KY, TX, CA, and OH. I've traveled to about half of the United States, but have never traveled out of the US.
16. I would love to visit Alaska and Canada someday.
17. Bungee jumping is on my list of things to do. DH thinks I am crazy!
18. I am very much a country woman. I love roosters; especially listening to them crow in the mornings, and I want to someday live in a log cabin on at least 12 acres of land in the mountains.
19. My favorite food type is Italian. I love garlic bread, but DH hates the smell of it, so I mostly eat it when he is working! lol
20. I am in the National Book of Dean's Lists for 1988 or 1989- I forget! Unfortunately, due to life changes, I didn't get to finish my degree.
21. My favorite books are cozy mysteries, christian women's fiction, and contemporary women's fiction.
22. The first adult book I read was Gone With the Wind, and I have read it at least 5 times. The movie just cannot compare.
23. I have no "best" friends, as my only best friend died of cancer at the age of 42 a few years ago. i am working on figuring out ways to make new friends, just because it's nice to have someone to talk to about stuff that would bore the hubby!
24. Housework is not my thing. I try, but never quite reach my goal of keeping a dust free home.
25. My Kindle was one of the greatest material gifts I've ever gotten!
Thank you!