Thanks to MrsFatass @ Did I Just Eat That Out Loud? who is sweet and gracious. Apparently I am to tell you all 10 items of honest crap and pass it on to 7 others. Oh, did I say crap? . . . I mean, scrap. So, here we go.
- I am 5'11 1/4" and I was this tall when I was 11 years old. Seriously. I was the tallest person in my elementary school (including my older brother) in the fifth grade. Excluding only Mr. Wheeler the 6'6" 5th grade teacher.
- I wear size TWELVE shoes. The earliest size I remember is size 9 in third grade.
- I have always, and always will be proud of my height. Even when they called me Jolly Green and Mark Eaton's daughter. I relished being the most of something. I don't know how that happened. But kudos to my parents!
- I have a BA in Art History. I know. Totally useless right? NO. NO. Your parents, economists, the entire world is wrong. Art History is useful. It has changed my life. Completely. I can now name on command almost any artwork that appears in mainstream media. I can also get annoyed and point out flaws in Dan Brown's books.
- I can sew. At fifteen I made my own queen sized quilt top. I saved up my little monies and bought everything myself. Why? Because I am totally weird. Now that I am a more appropriate age, I can't be induced to touch the machine. Back in my heyday I made doll clothes for little sisters, strange culottes, prom dresses and wedding line dresses.
- I finally pulled out my machine this past Christmas. I needed a skirt and the stores did NOT have what I wanted or the length I wanted. Sewing is not like stores. You can't try it on until it's just about done. Can we say light bulb moment?When I tried that puppy on, I couldn't even get it all the way up! DENIED. Hubbend's Christmas vacation was totally wasted. But my denial was busted. So, there is some positive to it.
- I can also crochet. I've crocheted four or five different labor intensive afghans. More recently (this too has fallen by the way side since the arrival of MY CURRENT LIFE) it has proven an extremely useful skill. Chickadee has started literally wearing her hair out where she touches it so much. So, it's breaking off. I've started making hats like this only way cuter and fuzzy all over so she can pull the fuzzy instead of her gorgeous hair.
- I can't dance. Don't ask. There is only one person in the whole world who can coax a modicum of grace out of these gangly limbs. That is why I married the multi-talented Hubbend. He has worked many a job before landing his white collar wonderjob, and one of them was ballroom dance instructor. He knows all my facial quirks, and my stumbling patterns.
- It takes me five months alone in my living room every day pressing repeat over and over to learn a dance or routine. This girl that could rip up a basketball court is completely defeated when it comes to step, step, kick. Miss THANG is taking ballet so that she will have combat skills against this defect.
- I turn into a 5 year old child when it comes to holidays. I pull out my window markers and color a birthday message on every glass surface in the house. Birthdays are awesome. Think microwave (outside) mirrors, oven door, glass top tables, I would probably do the blender. I love to decorate and make huge paper chains. Then the best part is tearing it down and throwing it ALL AWAY!
So, now for 7 others. Here are 7 bloggers I want to know more about:
Leslie @ Something Brilliant is Brewing
BEE @ The Next Biggest Loser
liz @ Shedding the Fat-Suit
The Svelte Gourmet
Roxie @ Gravel and Rust
Big Girl Bombshell
Kristina @ Off the Couch
Feel free to answer or not. I just wanted to share the love!
Awesome list!! I really enjoyed reading it.
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on your award. You totally deserve it. Enjoy!:-)
Great list. We have several things in commom :)
ReplyDeleteHi JBS - Thanks for the award. And congratulations to you for yours - well deserved. I love your list of ten things. It's great that you're so tall, and have always felt good about it. Big ass feet, huh? Mine are 10s, and I've found it hard to find shoes I like at that size at times. I feel better about it now.
ReplyDeleteIt's so funny to read this stuff and consider how I think I would have pictured you at about 5'5". Don't know why...and it cracks me up when you say call the spouse "hubbend".
Have a great night, and thank you again for the award. I'm taking a day off from posting so I don't have to come up with something clever to say. Never have before - why start now?? Har har. Tomorrow I'll do my own list.
Time to go say some incantations for my achin' knee. It's been a mofo today!
I am such a fan of Dan Brown, I always am totally skeptical of what he says in his books though... sometimes I look up his claims online. Its awesome that you can just spot his mis-claims!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I can't believe you are that tall. You're like a super model :) Can I buy 4 inches from you...lol.
ReplyDeleteI love art. I have actually thought of majoring in Art History!! I still need to finish my bachelors. I took a drawing class and 2 art history classes a couple years ago and loved it.
Thanks for sharing all these fun things about yourself...
You sound so much like my sister - she's 5 foot 12! Thank you so much for the award and I look forward to sharing your journey, as well. We are all in this together.
ReplyDeleteAnd speaking of sewing, I'm getting the urge again myself. Or perhaps knitting - something to do with textiles and creating, I guess. I've put some classes on my activities calendar, we'll see if I follow through.
Thank you for the mention! I'm honored that you want to know more about me and I'll try to come up with my 10 things. Thanks for reading and commenting...I appreciate the feedback and support! =) Your story is amazing and I'm behind you all the way, however I can help!
ReplyDelete@Amy- You are so kind! And thank you.
ReplyDelete@My Lipstick LIfe- Oh. Now I'm so curious! Which ones?
@Leslie- Totally flipper feet. I had a roommate as tall as I am with size NINE. The cosmos are so unfair. I cannot imagine 5'5". I have no idea how old I was when I passed that up. Eight? I have to confess I stole Hubbend from mine leetle seester. She calls my dear brother in law that. I'll say some incantations for your knee too. o_O
@The Sweet Tooth Obliteration Operation- The worst one: Madonna of the Rocks could not be lifted off the wall and used as a shield. It's over 4' by 6' and the weight would be more than two people could handle.
@Lisa @ "One Mom's Weight Loss"- NO YOU CAN'T. I mean, sweet of you really but I'm kind of ATTACHED. ;) Art History is great, but the more museums you get into the better. Poo on hours in front of slides.
@Roxie- That's hilarious! I do it because I want to deliberately not be like men. ALL MEN. Every single one. All Men add 1" to their height. That's how I married a man 1" shorter than me. He lied.
I propose you don't. I hate having things that stack up like weights on my head. I don't like feeling guilty about recreation.
@The Svelte Gourmet- but of course! You're welcome, I do love the premise of your blog, and I appreciate your support!
thanks for the honest scrap
ReplyDeleteill be doing mine as soon as possible