Picture Retirement

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’ve made up a game called Yes, this is True to help you get to know me a little better. I’d like to know more about you too, so please leave a few truths about yourself in the comments.

Truths About Me

1. I was born in Florida and have never lived anywhere else
2. My husband is my best friend (I know we all say that, but it is true)
3. I eat red meat at least two times per week
4. If I was inclined to have a pet, it would likely be a cat (that doesn’t shed)
5. I am/was an ordained Deacon in the Presbyterian church
6. I created a publishing center for children in a public elementary school
7. I served as PTA President for two years at my daughter’s Elementary School
8. I am a self-proclaimed domestic goddess and love home decorating, entertaining, re-decorating…crafting, sewing, floral design, and tablescapes
9. I value authenticity and individualism in my friendships and on-line connections
10. I was a swim coach for tykes and toddlers
11. I think of myself as being creative
12. I value education and life-long-learning
13. I have a ‘Potty Mouth’
14. I was an original founder of my community Women’s Club (now in its 17th year)
15. I wrote a journal writing workshop in 1996 and conducted sessions several weeks per year for 2 years
16. I jumped out of an airplane, once and would definitely do it again
17. I love zip-lines, aerial obstacle courses, paddle boards, kayaks and outdoor adventures in general
18. I once won an upgrade to a Celebrity Suite on a cruise ship while playing Bingo
19. I was a member of the Miami Ski Club for several years
20. I know how to use a variety of power tools
21. I kept a daily journal for nearly 30 years – they are all boring as hell
22. I am most comfortable in jeans, a tee-shirt and flip flops
23. I prefer natural nails
24. I hate small talk
25. I will call ‘bulls**t when I hear it (even if I know there will be consequences)
26. I once owned a horse named Rocky
27. I don’t have any tattoos and only my ears are pierced
28. I don’t like dark chocolate
29. If I were a fruit, I’d be a Pineapple – prickly on the outside but sweet on the inside
30. I can’t tolerate people who smoke cigarettes, but I will take a puff or two of a very nice cigar
31. My favorite sweet treat is vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce
32. Everyone knows my favorite color is blue
33. I am an eternal optimist

Happy Valentine’s Day

Your Turn

Please share (in the comments) at least 5 things about yourself that I can’t get from reading your blog. Or better yet, write your own list of ‘truths’ and link back to this post so we can all get to know each other better.

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