I got the number 6! Usually I dont do these, but here you go! 1) I was a math major in college. Still love math. I will lie in bed and do Mensa puzzles for fun before going to sleep. I also love to write non fictional short stories. I would love to write a book one day. Something along the line of David Sedariss work. Autobiographical non fiction. But I wish I could write like Jonathan Franzen. I thought Freedom was a great book, as was The Corrections. But Kurt Vonnegut is probably my favorite author. 2) I worked as a store manager and regional trainer for Victorias Secret for 7 years before going to work for Ethan Allen as a design consultant. 3) John and I had been dating for only three weeks when he proposed to me. (Eleven years ago!!) 4) I have absolutely no fear of spiders or snakes and will usually intervene on their behalf to save rather than kill them in most situations. HOWEVER, a Mississippi cockroach within a two mile radius will send me completely over the edge. John was so shocked by my reaction to them when we were dating that he actually researched it and was surprised to find that I have a text book phobia case against them. Lets not talk about it anymore, okay? 5) I love music (and musicians, obviously). I have lots of favorite artists, but the ones I listen to the most are Elvis Costello, The Rolling Stones, Tom Waits, Gillian Welch, Pink Floyd, Keith Jarrett, Jeff Buckley, Bruce Springsteen, Grayson Capps, and Madonna. Dont try too hard to make any rhyme or reason out of that. 6) I have been so lucky to get to meet so many wonderful and fascinating people in my life (mostly through John!), but I will say that one of the most amazing experiences I have had was getting the opportunity to meet and shake hands with the Dalai Lama. Of course, that didnt get as big of a reaction from my friends as when I posted the photo of me with Jimmy Buffet, but I can assure you it was a much bigger experience!! Definitely something I will never forget.
Posted on: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 04:31:47 +0000