BeBa

If I tagged you it’s because I want to know more about you. So write 16 random things about yourself and tag me back — and pass yours on to 16 other people (and ask them to tag you back).

1. I love food and cooking.

2. I taught myself to knit from a book. I haven’t done anything too complicated, but have made a bunch of stuff, including a couple simple sweaters. Someday maybe I’ll have time to pick it up again – it’s a very relaxing activity.

3. I am an avid reader. I read a ton of fiction and I read it FAST – usually at a rate of a book per week. I rarely go to sleep without reading first. It’s also a great way for me to recharge.

4. I am an introvert and homebody. I could be at home for a week and not leave the house and not feel even the teensiest bit of cabin fever.

5. I do 90% of my shopping online, including groceries.

6. I’m a fan of pedicures. But I rarely wear makeup, do my nails, dress fashionably or cut/color my hair.

7. I don’t have cable. Pretty much the only thing I watch off TV these days is American Idol. Mostly we netflix movies and TV shows that interest us, if we watch TV at all. Lately, the whole family is addicted to BBC’s newest Dr. Who, though.

8. I am addicted to potato chips. Lays Classic, preferably. VICE. It’s best to not have them in the house.

9. I don’t hold grudges, but when I get mad it takes me awhile to cool off. Like a couple hours sometimes. Mostly only poor Scott has to deal with that aspect of my nature, though. Bless him for his patience.

10. My baked beans (grandmother’s recipe handed down) are nationally famous.

11. I was on reality TV once. After knowing each other online for 6 years (and being virtual business partners for 4 years), Nancy and I finally met in person. Our first in real life meeting was filmed in San Francisco for Life Moments – a syndicated NBC reality show (now defunct). It was very painful to watch. I rarely like photos of myself and video – ack! I have a great face for radio.

12. My kids do their own laundry – even the 8 year old. I don’t make Jake do his (yet), though. They have quite a few other daily chores as well. <crack> goes the whip!

13. I wish I could sing, dance and figure skate.

14. I’m a better editor than I am writer. In spite of that, I dream of writing a book someday. I read such GREAT fiction, though, that my performance expectations are incredibly high. I don’t know if I can match them!

15. I am a damn good editor. Gifted, even. (However, I’m not editing THIS for typos, etc.

16. I used to think I was a dog person, but now I think… not. Maybe the problem is I’m just too overwhelmed with the demanding human creatures who are dependent on me at this stage of my life. Love cats; hate the shedding.