Quirks...

I’ve been tagged and am supposed to write “some” (7 or 8?!) interesting/unusual/quirky things about myself. That “sounds” easy enough. But, can I figure out that many things that are worth mentioning and aren’t just boring or nervous mannerisms and/or a product of the advancing years???…. I’ve really enjoyed reading what others have written so… let’s give it a go.

From the time I took typing as a freshman from crazy, alcoholic Mr. R in high school I have had the tendency to type words, conversations, song lyrics etc. in my head with fingers (and occasionally my toes) flying. At times it drives me nuts and I’ll try to stop it but to no avail. I’ve found it best to try and relax with it and I can stop it sooner. Occasionally I'll also still try to play the few piano songs I know in my head complete with the fingers moving. I can play/type fantastically in my head. Problem is I look like I’m possessed should with fingers or toes flying. I’m betting that others have done this? Or am I the only jittery weirdo? Hmmm…maybe I don’t want to know.

I am compulsive about reading and have been since I was little. Once I start a book I like I have NO restraint. I will do anything possible to continue reading. I used to hide behind the haystack at the ranch. When I was little I would take a flashlight and read under the covers til mom would remove my source of light. Then I discovered the wonders of the nightlight in the little girls’ bedroom. I spent countless nights sitting hunched under the nightlight reading the night through. I’m sure that was a contributing factor to some of the illnesses I had in high school. To this day I don’t usually allow myself to start a book unless I know I have a block of time that I can read it without having to stay up all night. Otherwise I’m up all night and Ohhh, so cranky . So mostly my reading is limited to long weekends, school breaks or summertime. That’s one of the reasons I LOVE to go to the cabin! I can read to my heart’s content and not feel like I'm neglecting “duties” or stuff I “should” be doing. Currently I have been using audio books to get my fix as I drive to and from work and around town. The only problem there is I’ve been known to drive extra miles so I can get to a good stopping point in the story. I KNOW I have siblings who can share similar tales.





I love the way sweaters and long sleeved shirts look, but cannot wear them. Used to be that just having something on my arms was the issue. Now it’s a combination of that AND heat issues. I can wear a long sleeved shirt for about ten minutes before I find myself messing with the sleeves and either rolling or pushing them up. Can't do the turtle neck or high collar thing either. So the above pic, while quite colorful is a triple whammy long sleeves, turtle neck and hot. I know my dad has never been a fan of the long sleeves – though I think he’s able to tolerate it a little more when it’s cold.


I have been known to sleep walk and talk “rather” extensively. I haven’t done it too much of late. But early on in our marriage Chuck had to deal with me waking him frantically from a deep sleep telling him that someone was coming through the roof, in the house, under the bed etc. Or he would wake to find me hunched in the closet rooting around, or on the floor looking for a leak, or an animal ….? Apparently I even installed a kitchen cupboard door in my sleep. Probably the most dramatic time was the infamous dead bodies in the basement incident… Good times. Oh, and if there’s fruit salad or pie in the house, I tend to consume whilst I’m sleeping. What a waste eh? If I’m going to consume it, I should at least be awake to taste it while I’m adding the calories to my backside don’t ya think?

Ok. I'm out of time ... and ideas for the moment.

I tag Celiac and Miste!!! Oh and Amy Jo, Brianne and Ali and yeah... whoever :0)