1) I am female.
2) I am 46 years old--which is actually the new 26, isn't it?
3) I love an arrangement of red roses and white daisies, loose, in a clear vase.
4) I was born in Cleveland, Ohio.
5) My birthday is December 31st. I was a tax deduction for my biological father that year; not that he deserved it.
6) I grew up in the coal fields of West Virginia, for the most part; spending only summer and some Christmas breaks in Cleveland between my parent's homes.
7) My maternal grandparents raised me.
8) I have 1 living half-sister and 1 deceased, 3 half-brothers, and 3 step-sisters. I only met my blood sister once. We never really knew each other. I have always been closer with my step-sisters, and 2 of my half-brothers through the years. We knew each other well-- still do.
9) My biological parents have been divorced since I was a year old.
10) I graduated from college with a 4-year degree--the first of my mother's family to do so. Made me feel good; but not smarter than others in my family who didn't go.
11) I love pasta; many kinds of pasta. My favorite is as always, the traditional italian sauce which is an all-day affair for the making.
12) I like Roseanne Barr. So shoot me!! I think she is the shit. If you'll take a look at her show from the 80s, (hysterically funny) you can see that 'neath the blue-collar carryings on of the "Conner" family, there was always a great deal of love; which after all, is the most important thing in the world needed to make any family function well.
13) I am married to "Sam".
14) I have a beautiful daughter who came to my life via foster care. She has a sister who we also consider very much a part of our family, though she wasn't with us in care very long.
15) I love dogs--I have 2 toy poodles. My husband calls them "puddles".
16) I also love cats, but I hate litter boxes and lots of shedding fur.
17) I am highly allergic to dust--go figure!
18) I am very nocturnal--Sam's fault; he worked midnight shift for years. Got my days and nights mixed up.
19) I attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia where I received my BA. degree from the college of education.--doesn't make me any more special than I was before I went there; and, no more special than anyone who didn't go to college.
20) I love to drink lots of water--guess that's a good thing.
21) I majored in Speech/Language Pathology in college--it wasn't my one true love, but it is a good field to study and make a living with. Funny, I am not doing this job now.
22) I minored in English. I love English!
23) I love drama/acting. Did lots of plays through highschool and college years.
24) I talk too much sometimes--but, don't ya' think that's just a girl thing?
25) A quarter of the way there!!
26) I burn very easily in the sun--my sisters, Stacey and PJ. probably remember some awful burns I suffered as a youngster. I know my sister J. does. J. packed cold compresses on my chest one summer as it bled from sun poisoning. Bad, bad day!
27) I grew up with my cousins in the south. Both cousins I speak of were killed in car accidents within 2 years of one another. They were 22 and 28. An extremely difficult time in my life.
28) I have a few freckles on my face.
29) I used to be thin. I think it was in 1980.
30) I've been to all kinds of churches--learned about all the major denominations. Never visited a Jewish temple. I am of Christian faith; I am not a zealot or fanatic about my faith, and I don't oppose other's who believe differently than myself. I Find God wherever I am. Don't need the buildings to do that.
31) I believe the glass is half full.
32) I believe if a tree falls in the forest, and no one is there to hear it fall, that is does still make a sound. This kind of thinking represents FAITH to me.
33) I am uncertain about reincarnation. True believers make reasonable arguments, but I have all I can do to handle this life to which I am presently assigned .
34) I have had sleep apnea since I was a small child.
35) As A child, I was afraid of amusement park rides that went too far off the ground. I always wished to overcome that fear. I finally did, but now, with age, I can't handle some of those same rides for other reasons.
36) I mutilate my fingernail cuticles quite often, but I have never bitten my nails!
37) I love Easter. I have very fond memories of Easter from my childhood. My cousins would come to my grandparent's home where I lived. Egg-coloring the night before Easter, always made for a festive time at the homeplace!
38) I usually light my Christmas tree with red and white lights. I have used green and white; also, green and red, and all white a time or two.
39) I love to eat; therefore, I love to cook. Sometimes, I get frustrated because my husband is such a picky eater. Grrrr....
40) Only 60 more to go--hmmm. Oh, and I curse a lot!!
41) I have problem knees, (bone on bone) fibromyalgia, mostly on the right side of my body, and pinching nerves. I am a mess basically! I must keep on "keeping on!"
42) I love sweets--dark chocolate, bakery-fresh lady locks, (pastry filled with cream) bananna nut bread, ice-cream, the list goes on and on. God forgive me!
43) Mystery books and movies are the DEAL!
44) I wear a size 7 1/2--8 shoe. You thought I was going to tell you my pant size didn't you?
45) When I was a kid, I watched soap operas with my grandmother.
46) The thing in life I most want to accomplish is: completing my master's degree in something. I want to be able to finish something I started so long ago.
47) During college years, I loved the "Eagles", "The Doobie Brothers"," Simon and Garfunkle", "Peter, Paul & Mary" Hell, you'd think I went to school in the 60s instead of the 80s.
48) I also always loved "The Who"--still do! Who doesn't? "Rolling Stones", etc. and so on...
49) Throughout my life, I have also enjoyed a bit of country music--grew up with it in the coalfields of West-by-god Virginia. Some of my favorites were and are: Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Patsey Cline, (deceased) Elvis, ( I believe is deceased) Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson.
50) Though Sam and I haven't been in a while, I love to camp out in nature by a creek or river, in a pop-up camper. Cool starry nights, campfire, coalman lantern, plenty of marshmallows for roasting and warm quilts to cuddle 'neath with Sam.
51) I am 23 years younger than my mother and 23 years older than my daughter.
52) I feed my dogs "Purina One" dog food--chicken or lamb flavors.
53) I love the "Animal Planet" channel--especially the dog shows!
54) When fried, I like my eggs over-medium or basted. (cooked covered)
55) When scrambled, I like my eggs scrambled very light--almost wet.
56) I first learned how to drive in a red "Plymouth Duster"--1976?
57) I am excellent when it comes to parallel parking! Compliments to my grandfather for making me practice over and over and over again in a place he had sectioned off for me in our backyard "down home" when I was 16, and practicing for my 1st driving exam.
58) I don't have any reason to be terribly fond of my father, though I care somewhat; he helped put me here. I guess that's it. Just felt like saying that. I guess because I realize more everyday what a wonderful father I had in my grandfather--that's all that matters!
59) I like sorting things. Possibly some autistic characteristics here. :)
60) I love autumn. I married Sam during autumn.
61) I detest okra--no matter which way ya' "fix" it!
62) I like the way Rosie O'Donnell describes happiness as being "yellow". Coolness!
63) I have survived great loss beginning at an early age.
64) I learned a long time ago that life is not "all or nothing". Sometimes it takes a while to learn though.
65) I am allergic to certain kinds of metals--must wear nickle-free jewelry or 18k. gold.
66) I dream in story fashion.
67) I like abstract art.
68) I would rather vacation in the mountains or in a large city, than go to a southern beach.
69) I love to drive--sense of something I can have control over, and freedom. Of course, I have absolutely no control over other drivers sharing the roadways with me. Scary!
70) I'm so glad I use "Dial" on the most important parts! How I wish everybody did...
71) I have never been to an opera.
72) I have never been horse-back riding.
73) I smoked cigarettes from the age of 20 to 28 or so. Mostly through my college years, and a little afterwards.
74) Cigarette smoke chokes me to death now--can't stand to be around it.
75) I adore home decorating! I painted my kitchen red as soon as we moved here last July. Always wanted a red kitchen as far back as I can remember.
76) I still dream of world peace.
77) I married Sam in a lovely park on October 16, 1993.
78) It is difficult for me to watch my mom become elderly.
79) My stomach has become an old friend.
80) I would like to live to this #.--at least!
81) Always wanted to go to Alaska, Australia, Italy, and England.
82) I have never canned garden vegetables--a big "no, no" for a southern homemaker.
83) I need a larger computer screen.
84) I have never been afraid of water--even before I could swim.
85) An all-time favorite sandwich for me is: lettuce, tomato, mayonaise, and cheese on soft white bread. Loved it since childhood.
86) I love Italian wedding soup!!
87) I hope Brittney Spears will grow up before having more children.
88) I believe St. Jude's Children's Hospital is a wonderful place.
89) There will never be another Johnny Carson...
90) I have fortunately gotten to know really nice people who happen to be homosexual, and would do anything in the world to help a neighbor. (any person)
91) I do part-time respite care for a retarded girl who is 26 years old.
92) Love black and white photography.
93) Desperately want to go on a cruise someday!
94) Very much enjoyed Disney World when I visited at 15. I haven't had the chance to go back, but would love to.
95) My aunt (mom's sister) and uncle took my cousins and myself to Disney World (1975) on the premise that we were on our way to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Eddie & Tammy (cousins) and myself, slept a lot while traveling. We were none the wiser about this trip (in those days, we rode in the back of my uncle's pick-up truck with camper top) until I woke up from napping and noticed a sign that said Orlando, Florida. We went crazy with excitement! Eddie was 10 and Tammy was 8.
96) I like original Crest toothpaste better than any I have tried through the years!
97) I don't have to shave my legs as much now as when I was younger.
98) It wouldn't matter anyway because I hardly ever wear a dress. When I do wear a dress or jumper, it is usually long enough that I wouldn't need to worry with shaving my legs.Though I do shave them more in summer whether they need it or not, because I still wear shorts.
99) I love the study of linguistics! It was my FAVORITE class in college.
100) Voila' I did it! I made it to 100. Hope I can say that for real someday...
