100 Things About Me

Currently a work in progress.

Whatever you think you want to know about me, in no particular order.

1. I was Born on November 2, 1972 at North Miami General Hospital

2. My favorite stuffed animal was a Lamb that I received on my 3rd birthday. I still have it.

3. I described the man I wanted to marry 2 weeks before I met my husband. He was everything I described. We married 3 1/2 years later.

4. I have two wonderful boys, 6 1/2 years apart in age. When I was a child I did not want kids, now I can not imagine life without them. They keep me grounded as well as on my toes.

5. I wanted to be a high school teacher until I became a substitute teacher.

6. I learned to play the Cello in the 7th grade and wish I would have continued the lessons.

7. I started Piano lessons a few years ago and wish I would have continued the lessons.

8. I am currently attempting to master guitar on Rock Band.

9. My favorite female vocalist is Olivia Newton John.

10. I have 2 older brothers and 1 younger half brother.

11. I have always had dogs as pets, except for the cat my husband owned when we met.

12. I was a registered Republican when I was living in FL

13. I never voted for Bill Clinton, but he was a reason I changed my political views.

14. As do most people, I have major issues with public education.

15. I like watching sports and attending sporting events, but I have no energy or desire to be a fan of a specific team or player.

16. I began questioning religious dogma at the age of 4. My oldest son began questioning religious dogma at the age of 4. I was so proud.

17. I was initially drawn to Buddhism because of the idea of reincarnation, or what I consider a "do-over." I wanted to know more because I felt my dad deserved a "do-over" of his life.

18. I find comfort, answers, and companionship in books.

19. My favorite fiction....Poisonwood Bible.

20. My favorite self-help book....Living, Loving and Learning.

21. I was raised to know that all things can be forgiven and repaired as long as there is honesty.

22. I believe you can find answers to all your questions by sitting on the ocean shore.

23.In 10th grade I told my Computer Science Teacher I did not need her class because I would never work in computers.

24. My Computer Science Teacher was the only teacher to take the initiative to call my dad and let him know I was screwing up in school, which made my dad re-focus and could have played a role in me graduating.

25. My first car was re-built for me by my dad and my brother. It was a 1980 Cobra Mustang with a 302 Boss Engine

26. I accidentally outran a cop in that car.