Nibbs XXXVI (Page 32)

mchally - 2009-01-23 2:42 PM

I just took part of this in facebook and I thought that it could be fun to do here. 

Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose up to 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.

(To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag up to 25 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click publish.)

The Basics
1. I am bipolar, OCD, ADHD, and stabilized by treatment. Although considered disabilities, these all contribute to many of my strengths.
2. I am compassionate and enjoy helping others
3. I am brilliant, but sometimes am ditsy and absentminded
4. I am determined and at times can be stubborn
5. I am a perfectionist and have high standards
6. I am open-minded and not judgmental of others
7. I am a hard worker and efficient...most of the time
8. I am a loyal and trustworthy friend, honest and open (maybe to a fault)
9. I can talk incessantly, but I also am a good listener
10. I am a triathlete...and loving it

Fun things that I have done lately
11. It was awesome having all the snow here. I really wanted to pass the snow experience on for others to enjoy. The thing is, most people here were already overdosed. I thought over all the people I know, trying to decide who a bit of winter wonderland would mean the most to. And I decided...
I made a special insulated gift box and stuck it in the freezer and the morning of the 23rd of December I filled it with snow (after placing in a well wrapped block of dry ice) and prepared it for the post office. I over-nighted it to my BT friend, Mike. From what I hear, there were some really excited girls in Bartow, Florida on Christmas eve.They experienced snow for the very first time, despite the fact that it was sunny and 75°F.
12. I am working on a horticulture degree and beginning to establish myself in the field
13. I installed a Solatube in my mom's bedroom on Labor Day weekend-I made the measurements quite a few times before I took a saw to the roof.
14. I found a tree frog in a pile of snow on rattlesnake ledge. After giving him a thorough lecture I escorted him a mile down the mountain to an area that was more suitable (decomposing logs, ferns, salal, moist soil, etc) I think that the sudden arrival of winter caught him by surprise...or maybe one of the other hikers had carried him up there. I realized after the fact that he was probably a frog prince, but I will never know because I neglected to kiss him.
15. I have done a lot of landscape renovating and my favorite tool (by far) is the mattock. It has done wonders for my biceps.

Other Interests and Activities
16. Sailing, mostly a 26' soling
17. Quilting
18. Wandering bookstores for hours on end
19. Working with plants and soil, playing in the mud
20. Backpacking, snow shoeing, hiking, camping (snow camping too)
21. Beading-I work with semi-precious stones, pearls, czech glass, crystals, gemstones, and precious metals. I also do some wire weaving, it is limited mostly by the cost of silver.
22. Home improvement-I do it all! (plumbing, electrical, painting, installing gas fireplace inserts, installing new windows, insulation, lighting, wiring...)
23. Romping with the dogs (and chasing geese)
24. Climbing trees, doing just about anything outdoors
25. oh, I almost forgot...I talk to plants and critters. Sometimes they tell me things ( but never verbally )
 

QueenZipp - 2009-01-23 3:20 PM And I neve would have suspected that (lol)

Artemis - 2009-01-23 6:50 PM Hi Nibbs!  How's it going?

kaqphin - 2009-01-24 3:58 PM

Morning Nibbs - just about to head out for the Tri Girls ride...i would be better off in bed...because vodka drinks, then tequila shots with beer chasers are not great for getting up the next mornig...

But since Im expected there Im going...just hope I can stay upright on my bike...someone pass the panadol!!

kaqphin - 2009-01-24 4:58 PM

Morning Nibbs - just about to head out for the Tri Girls ride...i would be better off in bed...because vodka drinks, then tequila shots with beer chasers are not great for getting up the next mornig...

But since Im expected there Im going...just hope I can stay upright on my bike...someone pass the panadol!!

mchally - 2009-01-23 8:28 PM

Actually, there probably weren't many surprises in that big old list...I am pretty good at talking about myself. 

kaqphin - 2009-01-24 4:58 PM

Morning Nibbs - just about to head out for the Tri Girls ride...i would be better off in bed...because vodka drinks, then tequila shots with beer chasers are not great for getting up the next mornig...

But since Im expected there Im going...just hope I can stay upright on my bike...someone pass the panadol!!

TriAya - 2009-01-24 8:39 PM

Hi Dee! Am I stalking you?

Artemis - 2009-01-24 7:00 PM I finally finished that 25 Things about Me note on Facebook.  It was tougher than I thought it would be.

QueenZipp - 2009-01-24 5:54 PM   I found it hard too.  Fine line about the things our family and friends know about us and the things we're willing to put out here that is accessible on the net for others to read.  (plus there are some things better left unsaid)

QueenZipp - 2009-01-24 8:54 PM I found it hard too. Fine line about the things our family and friends know about us and the things we're willing to put out here that is accessible on the net for others to read. (plus there are some things better left unsaid)

Artemis - 2009-01-24 5:58 PM

That was part of it.  I also don't think I'm that interesting and there isn't too much interesting about me that people don't already know. 

TriAya - 2009-01-24 7:55 PM

Hi Judi!!!!

I wound up getting a new bike, but not the one I thought I would ... this one is a Felt, it's BLUE, and I thought of you!!!! I will be channeling your awesome bike mojo!

Artemis - 2009-01-24 8:58 PM

That was part of it.  I also don't think I'm that interesting and there isn't too much interesting about me that people don't already know.