The following are five unusual or interesting things you may not know about me.
1. In my spare time, I think of ways to survive (for as long as possible) against a zombie attack. Whether its holding up in the specific venue I am currently in, or the inevitable risky escape from said venue once the zombies have entered, this seems like a viable use of my time. Until recently I thought I was the only one who would run these scenarios through my head, but as it turns out my boyfriend does the same thing (now thats a match you dont find often!).
2. I create Handmade Greeting Cards. I actually get a lot of joy out of making hand made cards. In fact, I am toying around with the idea of selling them online and in specialty shops in 2008. Who knows - maybe it will be such a hit I could leave my current job and create cards all day! Wouldn't that be nice? :)
3. In college my nickname was Skittles because of the "rainbow" of colors I dyed my hair. I would bleach my hair virtually white and dye it a new - unnatural - color EVERY WEEK! Its a wonder I have hair at all these days, and even more so that it is healthy! Perhaps it is the 8th wonder....that or how my parents survived my many shocking fashion choices throughout my teen years!!
4. Shortly after college, my doctor found a lump in my throat. After some painful investigation, it was discovered that I had Thyroid Cancer. When I was 23, I had half my thyroid removed (along with all the cancer). Now, at 28, I am finally realizing everything I went through and will continue to go through as a result of my condition. Even with the minor scares and the continual weight fluctuation, I have accepted my condition and look forward to controlling it better in the coming years.
5. I wear a very special ring on my right hand that I never take off. My sister, Heidi, made it for me years ago (she is a wonderfully talented jewelry artist). To me, it symbolizes my bond with my sister (when I wear it she is always with me) and my dedication to my family (few things in life are as important as family). It is a constant reminder of my values and morals and an emblem of my strength in what I believe is right.
Here it is - simple but it holds so much...
