7 Random Facts
I was tagged by Valaine :) The Rules: I am to share 7 weird or random facts about myself and then ask 7 others to do the same by commenting on their blogs, list them and link back to the one who tagged me.
Let's see...this week I was told I was not "normal," so it should be relatively easy to share random and weird facts about myself huh?
1. Bursts of energy - I've always been energetic, able to survive on very little sleep...these bursts of energy sometimes has me going in many directions at once...however, when focused, I can accomplish so much! It also causes me to be weird because I get bored and have to entertain myself and bring joy to others in random ways. (I used to be shy, but have come out of my shell in the last few years because I really like people.) So, here's what I do at school, I ask them "Is your Mama a Llama?" It's a popular children's book that rhymes. It takes people aback and makes them laugh. I have a few people at school whom I ask quite often, and now I say, "is she?" It's hilarious. When I went traveling this spring, I found llama signs on buildings and even a no crossing llama sign. It's been fun to use with my kids at school. Then I ask if she's from the Bahamas and wears red pajamas and creates llama drama.
2) I LOVE to learn! You can find me taking classes in just about anything. I like all kinds of subjects and have varied interests. I like the challenge learning brings me. I also like overcoming those difficulties. (Right now, art is kicking my butt! But I will conquer one day!!!) This week an 18 year old in my class was really curious why I was "going back to school," and I said, I'm just continuing my journey and will probably take classes the rest of my life. She was quite puzzled by that...
3) Adventure sports - I haven't done a lot lately, but to overcome fears, I do adventure sports. I've been skydiving, bungee jumping, white water rafting, and cliff diving. I still have a fear of heights, but I'll go if someone goes with me. I still can't be first. (don't know why)
4) roller coaster junkie - give me ANY rollercoaster, and I'll do it! And yes, I'll be first and up front on these. I've always wanted to go to Cedar Point , but it's so expensive...we just might get there this summer. If not, definitely next summer.
5) I ADORE music and have always wanted to play the piano...so I began teaching myself. I do okay and can read the treble clef notes, but have a difficult time memorizing bass clef. Now that I have more time on my hands, I can probably conquer this..but we're back to the I have too many interests going on right now...maybe I'll pick it up this summer. I'd love to be like Valaine with the guitar and play for hours, but it doesn't sound that great yet. Time and practice, as always.
6) I inherited my grandmother's piles...My grandmother was wheelchair bound for about 30 or more years, and because she couldn't bend down or reach or gather...she kept envelopes stacked in the pockets of her wheelchair...so even when she seemingly couldn't make a pile she did! And now, even when I don't want to, I find little piles of papers I don't want to file or incomplete tasks. I really hate it!
7) I'm just a weirdo...I love having fun and making people laugh...I make random noises like growls or laughs or saying outrageous things like the "your mama is a llama thing..." just to see a smile or change up someone's name. Joy is what it's all about.
I'll have to tag someone later because my husband is bugging me to go get coffee and he's tired of waiting! ha-ha... Have a blessed day.
