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August 2011

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35 Random Things

My friend George challenged me to write a note with 35 random things, facts, habits, or goals about me. 35 things? Are you kidding me? Here goes…

  1. I would love to learn to play the harmonica.
  2. I am a bit of a geek.
  3. I have 4 children. (3 grown and 1 tearing the nest apart, piece by piece)
  4. I get cold when temperatures fall below 70.
  5. I’m not a fan of big crowds.
  6. I am much more comfortable in the country than in the city.
  7. The girls in my family are short vertically challenged.
  8. I dream of one day owning a really nice camera.
  9. I am a grandmother.
  10. I love most anything in nature, except snakes, spiders, and mosquitos.
  11. Time down on Padre Island brings me peace.
  12. I don’t much like being closed in.
  13. No matter how old I get, I am still afraid of the dark.
  14. The smell of fresh brewed coffee brings me comfort.
  15. The one challenge I have still have not beat is quitting smoking.
  16. My beliefs tend to be on the conservative side.
  17. I shy away from heated political discussions.
  18. My sleeping habits are not ruled by the clock.
  19. I don’t dream of great riches.
  20. I am fascinated by the power of thunderstorms.
  21. I drool in tech stores.
  22. I do not enjoy malls or shopping in general.
  23. I can’t remember the last time I wore heels.
  24. Finding my keys and cell phone is a never ending search.
  25. Drama irritates me.
  26. I can remember my phone number from 3rd grade.
  27. I can’t remember my own cell phone number.
  28. Did I mention coffee? I love coffee.
  29. I’m fixin’ to turn 50 this year and I am okay with it.
  30. I’m left handed.
  31. My cats drive me crazy but I adore them.
  32. I’m known to wear my heart on my sleeve.
  33. New programs give me goose bumps.
  34. I own too many domain names.
  35. I think Caller ID is a gift from heaven.

Now, I am supposed to choose 25 people to be tagged. It’s supposed to mean that I want to know more about you, but the truth is, if I had to do this, so do you! (evil grin)

Cricket Walker