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Saturday, February 7, 2009

25 Random Things about Myself

My colleague Geoffrey Philp, author of Uncle Obadiah and Alien, Florida Bound, Grandpa Sydney Anancy's Stories , Benjamin, My Son, Hurricane Center, Twelve Poems and a Story for Christmas and his soon to be released book entitled Who's Your Daddy?: And Other Stories has tagged me. He recently posted a list of 25 random things about himself on his blog and has suggested that I too participate.

Here goes

  1. I hate and fear only one animal and it's not the shark. It's the cockroach. They are everywhere here in Florida.
  2. I speak English and Spanish, and I am somewhat versed in American Sign Language.
  3. My husband and I have been married for 21 years.
  4. My favorite fictional novel is Wuthering Heights.
  5. My least favorite subject is math.
  6. I was born in Cuba, but my parents immigrated to the US when I was a year old. I have yet to see my birth place.
  7. As a child I lived in Louisiana and New Jersey before moving to Florida.
  8. I live in Florida but North Carolina is where my heart is.
  9. My grandmother is 100 years old. I just hope her genes made their way over to me!
  10. I love Pearl Jam, Creed, Andrea Bocelli, Shakira, Jimmy Buffett, Billy Joel, Elton John, Juanes and U2. I know... I know... what a mix!
  11. I met my best friend Iris in 3rd grade, many moons ago, and we are still the best of friends.
  12. When I was a child, I wanted to be an actress. Although I am "not" in films or movies, I am a teacher and therefore a performer.
  13. I drive a Chevy.
  14. I am surrounded by many truly wonderful people.
  15. I made my singing debut at Pat O'Brien's in New Orleans, Louisiana. Those were the good old days!!!
  16. I lost my fear of deep water snorkeling off the Florida Keys.
  17. In my twenties, I had a near death experience. I will write about that one day.
  18. I truly believe that opportunity does not find you; you find opportunity.
  19. I love open spaces, fields, pastures, woods and mountains.
  20. I am not a follower.
  21. Believe or not, I am allergic to salt.
  22. I am a big Dave Ramsey fan.
  23. I love sushi.
  24. Life has not made me bitter. Instead it has made me wiser.
  25. I am very blessed.
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15 comments:

  1. Ray GratznerFebruary 7, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    Hello,

    it is always pleasant to get to know more about the person behind the blog. Tahnk you for sharing...I like it. Happy Blogging

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  2. JessicaFebruary 7, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    Very nice! Allergic to salt, that must be tough!

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  3. Geoffrey PhilpFebruary 7, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    American Sign Language! Wow, I didn't know.

    Thank you so much for giving my books a plug. You are a wonderful person, Fearless and I am glad to know you in the virtual and non-virtual world.

    Blessings,
    Geoffrey

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  4. Reflections Magazine editorFebruary 7, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Ray

    Thank you for your constant support.

    Jessica

    It's actually a lot tougher on my family since I cook with little or no salt. I actually don't mind it at all.

    Geoffrey

    The pleasure is all mine.

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  5. Miss ShirlFebruary 8, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    I know how food allergies go. I'm allergic to everything under the sun. I could only imagine salt as the most difficult food allergy. They put it in every thing. I am feeling for you. I know how difficult it is to omit food from your diet.

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  6. MattFebruary 8, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    How cool to learn these things about you. You have an interesting life, it seems. I have at least a couple of tings in common with you. I have many allergies, and I have a wide mix of music and artists I like.

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  7. Azure AccessoriesFebruary 8, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    I enjoyed reading your info...allergic to salt is unusual I think??? Interesting...your heart is in North Carolina and mine is split between the Caribbean and Florida!!!

    I was tagged a couple of weeks ago but haven't done it yet...I'm hesitant as I have a difficult time putting myself personally out there so to speak...will have to get at it!

    Cheers

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  8. RethabileFebruary 8, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    You know and work with interesting people, which is normal I guess seeing as to how these 25 describe you.

    My wife and I hitched up 21 years ago, too, in February. Seems like yesterday.

    In #10, I'm confused, no Stevie Wonder? Marvin Gaye?

    ;-)

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  9. PattiFebruary 8, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Thank you for sharing! I was tagged with this on Facebook and will make every attempt to post it there soon!

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  10. Patricia RockwellFebruary 8, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    I lived in Louisiana for 13 years and my sister made her singing debut at Pat O'Brien's in NO. I wonder if you sing as well as she does.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    here's mine: http://washwords.com/words/2009/25-things-about-me-and-you/

    I love reading and writing these, no matter how well I know (or don't) the subject.

    I agree, you have lived an interesting life. I once was fluent in spanish and ASL, too. alas no more.

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  12. Reflections Magazine editorFebruary 8, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Shirley and Matt

    I am glad to see we share somethings in common.


    Azure

    I did not discover my unusual allergy until I started breaking out and my hands swelled after eating very salty or spicy foods. As soon as I diminished the amount of salt I consumed, the swelling and discomfort lessened. I now eat a very low sodium diet. I must admit I cheat every now and then, and boy do I pay for it.


    Rethabile

    I do work and know some absolutely amazing people. I am blessed. And yes I actually did listen to Marvin Gaye and Stevie wonder when I was younger. My list is only a partial list. I could add so many more. Thank you so much for the visit.



    Patti

    I look forward to reading your top 25 random things.

    Patricia

    If you are familiar with Pat O'Brien's, then I am sure you must know "exactly" how well I sing. LOL I loved living in New Orleans. As an adult I visited many times and had such a fabulous time. French Quarter, the Mississippi River, the Superdome, Mardi Gras, the trolley, the old cemeteries...so much history...


    Washwords

    I have been lucky. I work with foreign students and disabled students, so I am constantly exposed to so many languages. I have even learned a few words in Chinese, Russian, Creole, Italian, French, Portuguese and many others. Working with deaf students also provides me with ASL practice and so I maintain some fluency. It's interesting that you too studied ASL. I wonder how much more we might have in common. I am on my way to read your post.

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  13. NardeeismsFebruary 8, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    Great list...I'm an exact 5, 14, 18, 19, a strong 20, and an even stronger 23-25. This was truly good reading...~Nards

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Interesting!
    I am always in awe of people who can pick up different languages.
    I have On Star in my car and when I would try to call out a phone number, the on star phone service couldn't understand my Southern drawl. My husband said that is pitiful when a machine can't understand you.
    Anyway, I guess if you can understand me, you could count me as another language. lol...Pamelaguese.
    Oh, I did know sign language in high school. I just never had an opportunity to use or practice it.(That was a long time ago.)

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  15. Paul EilersFebruary 9, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    I have lived in Arkansas now for nine years, but North Carolina is where my heart is too.

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