Sometime between now and when David first wrote about the face behind his blog, I’ve been meaning to write something up myself. I thought it was a terrific way to let readers get to know who their reading a little better. So far time has gotten away from me this summer however, and the post went to the wayside.

Then Paul tagged me with 8 Things You Don’t Know About Me. Finally I thought what the heck, I’ll combine the two. Here now, on my birthday as it happens, is a recent shot of my “30-something” mug and some things you don’t know about me…

Myself, husband John, daughter Shiloh, and son Chance. This was taken last week on Shiloh’s first birthday.

1. I’m a real live red-headed step-child and left-handed even! How’s that for a double whammy? (By the way, this reference was for humor only – my childhood was actually a happy one.)
2. I always have to be doing something mentally engaging. If I don’t have a computer in front of me, a book to read, a movie to watch, or a game to play – I get very bored, very quickly. The exception is when I travel.
3. I have three tattoos. I’ve also been known to ride a Harley, smoke, drink and swear like a sailor. What a sinner, I know.
   
4. My best vacation ever was 10 days in Athens and Mykonos, Greece. Beautiful people, fabulous food, and my first time snorkeling. First time to the beach ever in fact – and I loved it! Next stop, Costa Rica (in February).
5. I’m an organizational fanatic, and a bit Type A, so everything has a place and I can’t stand a cluttered house (likewise with design).
6. I’m a World of Warcraft addict. I’ve been hooked almost since it came out. Currently my two main characters are a Night Elf Rogue (Rhapsodi) and a Blood Elf Mage (Sonjie). I recently had to request that a good friend put time restrictions on my account for me. It’s embarrassing, but addiction comes in many forms.
7. I was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army – serving 2 yrs on active duty in Germany, and 6yrs in the Wyoming National Guard. After I met my husband, I let my enlistment expire in favor of having another child and a more settled life. I loved being in military however, and will always hold it in high regard.
8. I believe in serendipity, because I’ve experienced it first-hand! Before John and I met, I was working as an independent contractor to redesign the intranet for the corporation he still works for. I saw him in a photo of a company picnic one day and asked about him. Soon after,  my contract came up and I moved on. We never met. Three months later, by coincidence, a mutual friend gave him my number. He decided to call on a whim. When we finally met, it was like we just knew it was right. We were married 6 months later. :)