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20 Facts About Me.........Corpgents Wonderful Write-Off!Apr 06 '03 Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line A bottom line about me? Uhhhh, who knows...here are 20 facts though.
Wow, when I got an email that started with “Greetings” I knew that I had been sent something that was sent to others, but reading it and thinking about the challenge that George (aka corpgent) proposed I couldn’t help but respond in the affirmative. Since beginning to read all of the 20 Facts about me, and especially reading George’s I see that he is a young man that should always work in a leadership role. Heck, he’s only been around a little over three months and he is a Top Reviewer and is hosting his first write-off and he has a lot of epinion members responding. Great Job George! Now a little about me…that is a real challenge. As I’ve been reading I’ve been thinking that so many people are college educated, speak many languages, have traveled so many places, work fantastic sounding jobs and are so articulate. I feel I fall far short in these accomplishments and have really never done anything that wouldn’t bore others to tears. Here goes….. 1. When I was in elementary school I was picked to go and read to the kindergartners several days a week. They told me because I had a loud clear voice that they would also like me to be the announcer for the May Pole dance that we did for the school and parents. This was a great time and I felt accepted and valued. 2. I married my high school sweetheart, while we were both in high school……yep, we had our first baby 7 months later. I felt scared and excited at the same time. 3. I have been married to my second husband (Payso on epinions) for 26 ½ years. We met only four months after the break-up of my first marriage and married one year after meeting. I felt loved and renewed. 4. I have four living children, ranging in ages from my oldest who is 34 years old to my youngest who will be 21 next month. I’ve also been blessed with 7 grandchildren, ranging in age from 13 years to just over a year old. I feel as if I’ve been given a second chance at watching little lives grow up, but without the responsibility. I also have a daughter that was a stillborn who would be 22 years old now. Several years ago I wrote a review about her that can be found at: http://www.epinions.com/kifm-review-3871-8F82DD8-38A83A34-prod6 I felt and still feel blessed that God entrusted me with my children and grandchildren, His special gifts of life and love. 5. I guess it would surprise some people at epinions when I say that I am an introvert. I love people and being social, but I can only handle it in small doses before having to get back into my home. I had a psychologist tell me that an extrovert needs to be around people to recharge themselves and be able to be quiet and alone and an introvert needed alone time in order to recharge and go out be with others. This makes perfect sense to me. I feel contented when I am at home. 6. I’m a peacemaker and hate confrontation. I avoid confrontation at all cost and in fact feel nauseated and frightened if it seems as if there is going to be a big blow up between two people. I don’t even have to be one of the combatants, loud voices make me scared. This still makes me feel inadequate at times. 7. I am generally very much of an optimistic person. I always see the glass half full. Right now I’m struggling with that and that makes me feel angry and sad. I want my Pollyanna attitude back! 8. I abhor lying! I don’t like the feeling of wondering if someone is telling me the truth or if they are saying what they think I will want to hear. I’m honest with others but I don’t mean that I will cruelly tell someone something negative when it isn’t necessary but if I say I am going to be somewhere at a certain time…I will be. If I say I like something, it is because I do. What a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. ~ Sir Walter Scott I feel cheated and deceived when I am lied to. 9. I am very punctual. Almost too much so. I do feel that if you aren’t five minutes early…then you are late. In all honesty I would be about fifteen minutes early if I can be. This has caused a lot of waiting at places often before anyone else arrives, but if I’m running late I feel anxious and it just isn’t worth it to me. 10. I quit smoking three years ago after being a 2 – 2 ½ pack a day smoker for over 30 years. I prayed for the desire to quit and answered the call when I heard “put them away”. It was difficult, but I am so grateful to be an ex-smoker. I did however gain a lot of weight…that has made me feel sad. 11. On Cinco de Mayo I will celebrate 14 years sobriety from alcohol. I got sick and tired of being sick and tired. I feel accomplished, but also know that I am only one drink away from the insanity at any time. 12. My hubby and I prepared engaged couples for marriage for our church for 17 years. I felt honored to be part of young couple’s lives as they prepared for the sacrament of matrimony. 13. At almost 40 years old I drove myself to the Department of Motor Vehicles and got my driver’s license! I felt proud and legal….a very good feeling when driving a car. 14. I took care of my older sister for five years when she became unable to walk due to Multiple Sclerosis. Before I sound too noble…I was working at a bakery and her husband asked me if I would quit the bakery if he would pay me the same amount. This was a wonderful opportunity to get to know my sister better and it also taught me a lot about disabilities and all the abilities that my sister has. I felt capable and valued. 15. I took care of my Mom in my home for the last year of her life. She had become very weak and unable to walk, so staying in her home became impossible. This was one of the hardest years of my life, but also one of the most rewarding. I feel honored to have been able to be there for my beautiful Mom. It has been almost four years since she died and I still feel the pain of missing her everyday. 16. My husband and I packed up a truck 2 ½ years ago and moved to Wisconsin from California without any idea what we were going to do to support ourselves when we got there. Our oldest daughter moved here with her hubby 14 years ago, then our second daughter moved here about 6 years ago. When my son decided he was going to move I suddenly had three children in Wisconsin and one in California…..I talked with her (chalathra on epinions) and she and her hubby decided to move as well. Not only that, his Mom came as well. We caravaned with two big Ryder trucks and a car. I felt brave and scared……but I love it here! 17. I’m organized and do things methodically. Well, at least my hubby says I’m organized, I’m not so sure. I do like order and strive to have a ‘neat’ house, but I’m not a fanatic about clean. I feel serene when my house feels clean. 18. I’m a daycare provider…but have no kids to provide for at this time. I recently became Certified and I’m just waiting to connect with a little one that needs a Gramma type to care for them. I feel my heart warm up whenever I think of children. 19. Hurt me and I have a hard time forgetting. I may forgive but I have a difficult time letting go of the pain. Hubby says I hold a grudge, and I guess I do, I’ll have to work on that. I feel sad and challenged at the same time. 20. I am spiritual and I believe in a Higher Power and gain strength from His presence in my life. Prayer is very important to me and I love the feeling of being wrapped in the arms of Jesus. I feel unworthy and blessed. So there you have it...20 facts about me. I want to thank George for the invite and the challenge. It was fun and I am having the best time reading the others. :) You can find others who have written in the write-off by clicking the link below. http://www.epinions.com/content_3202850948  |
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