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Day 21: Five Unique Facts About Me




For the 21st day of the Blogember challenge to blog each day, I am writing five unique facts about me.

1.  I once hiked the highest peak in the state of New York at a height of 5,344.  It was a first date about 15 years ago, that did not result in a second date.  It ended up being a disaster when we had to spend the night at the top due to poor planning, surviving a thunder and lightening storm.  My feet were a disaster upon return, hadn't packed enough food, water or warmth and although it was 90+ degrees when we began it was cold and wet at the top.  But I did it.  I returned and my closest friend, who was so upset with the 'date' gave me her Mt. Marcy #1 pin to commemorate the occasion and remind me never go unprepared again!

 2.  I love sports.  Baseball, hockey, football to be specific.  And NCAA basketball.  When I was 12 my stepfather taught me to keep score for his little league baseball team, and once I learned all the rules I was hooked.  I'd rather watch a baseball game than nearly anything else.  After my team is eliminated in the playoffs, I find a new team to follow just to be able to get to the end.  I'm thrilled my daughter is also interested in learning the rules and joining in the excitement of what following sports brings to a life!

 3. When I was preparing for college I determined I would be a communications major.  Radio, TV, Journalism.  I wanted to be involved - and if it couldn't be sports journalism, I'd find something to write about!  So in my journey to find a career that fulfills me I've been a travel agent, run a bed & breakfast, waitress, soft ice cream server, and ended up in the insurance industry - in a role that fulfills me, allows me to work with amazing people and encourages me to grow on a daily basis!

 4.  Since I am vertically challenged, topping out at a whopping height of 5 foot, 2 1/2 inches tall - I find that when I encounter tall people I automatically think they might be famous … or at least rather important.  I assume they have power and influence.  It's an odd quirk, and yet somehow fits...

5. I spent four years living by myself, after my divorce in a wonderful little victorian apartment very close to the downtown area of a little city.  It was an incredibly important growth time for me to reclaim understanding who I was and who I wanted to be!  I spent time deciding how I would spend my time, and who I would spend it with.  I dated occasionally, and more importantly I discovered the value of friendship.  Those friendships were my lifeline through a very rich, learning time.  To this day I continue to ensure I have fulfilling friends in my life.  It makes all the difference!

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  1. Mary LongNovember 22, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Great list! I wish I understood all the rules to football and hockey. I like watching them and ask questions but I still don't understand it all....

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