Five Random Things About Myself
trans-parenting tagged me and challenged me to list five random things about myself. I wish all challenges were this easy.
- My family went to the World's Fair in Spokane, WA in 1974. I don't remember much about it. I only recall fleeting bits, and I sort of remember the cabin where we stayed. President Nixon presided over the opening ceremonies, but he resigned before the fair--and the summer--ended. I don't remember any of that, of course. I was too stressed out about starting kindergarten to care about Watergate. I actually remember the skills test my teacher gave me before school started. I aced it. I was good at kindergarten.
- I have very nice handwriting, and when I was in the 3rd grade I was tasked with writing the class letter to Washington Governor Dixy Lee Ray.
- Despite my lovely penmanship, I can't draw for shit. I'm really quite awful. The thought of drawing an animal makes my hands sweat.
- I have religiously taken birth control pills for over 25 years, and I can count on two hands the pills I have missed over the years. That said, I can't remember to take vitamins more than three days in a row even though I have bottles right by the kitchen sink and my work computer. I clearly resent having to take vitamins.
- I usually never shop early for Christmas, because I typically end up giving the gifts away ahead of time. I can't wait! "Want to know what I got you?!!" It's pretty pathetic. This year I shopped early, and I'm practicing restraint. It's killing me.