Buckeye Runner tagged me, so here we go....5 things about me...
1. I have never been an athlete. When I was little, I was so weak that I couldn't pull my shirt on over my head...so my parents signed me up for gymnastics. I took classes for lots of years, but was always pretty freaking pathetic. Invision this: 5th grade me with broken toe trying to do a one-handed cartwheel...falling on my butt and sitting in the middle of the mat, staring listlessly until the coach came over and dragged me to the sidelines...
2. I hate being cold. Enough said.
3. I'm a musician. I hate listening to music. I know, I know. It doesn't make sense. But, here's the thing. Listening to music makes me feel like I'm working. I'm no longer capable of just playing music in the background...I really have to wholely pay attention or I get a little sick to my stomach...like I'm cheating on the music or something. And then, when I do give music it's proper attention, I also feel a little sick...because I feel like I'm lusting after something that will never happen...kind of like staring at a boy you really like but know you'll never have. It's sad. I used to love to listen to music.
4. I love to read more than anything in the world (playing in an orchestra is at about the same level, mind you...both totally awe-inspiring and transcendental...maybe it's the liminal feeling, the being able to escape...both have that, you know?). I wish I could somehow get paid to read all day, every day. Steinbeck is my favorite author (East of Eden is my favorite book). I have a standard-sized pet poodle because of Steinbeck's "Travels with Charlie". Awesome book...check it out.
5. I'm a Scorpio. People say that makes me conniving and competitive, which I guess can be true at times. I'm not ashamed to admit that. But, I am also the most loyal person you'll ever meet...I'll do anything for my friends.
Okay, so...
now I tag 5 people.
Hmmm. I'm trying to remember people that haven't had to do this recently...not that it's bad...I think it's kind of fun, actually...but having to do it over and over might get a little over-the-top.
Okay, so I'll catch some blog newbies (along with some not-so-newbies)!
Little Blue, Runner Susan, TriSaraTops, Ta, and The Artist Formally Known as Jojo
7 comments:
Conniving and competitive in a good way? :)
I've been tagged! I can't believe it. I'm so excited. I'd like to thank the academy....
It's true Su, I do feel like you'd do anything for your friends.
Do you need me to take care of Baruch on sat?
Hey Jojo--
thanks for the nice comment. :)
and thanks also for calling last night. i crashed way early...but yeah, phil will be back mid-afternoon, so it wouldn't be for that long, but if you could get her from ta at around 9, and keep her for the day, that would be AWESOME. otherwise, she'll just have to go home by herself...and would probably poop all over the house. :(
Have a great holiday! See you Jan 2 or so!
ok no prob
jan 2 is when i leave! opposite vacationing. good for dog-sitting. bad for holiday fun with friends.
I don't think there is anything wrong with being competitive. Realistically you are most competitive with yourself. Because you really never know who is going to be on the start line with you or at the audition. You give your best for that day and if you did that you can walk away a better person regardless of the outcome.
I think a lot of people (including my close friends) think I am a "topper" like Bold posted about, but really I am out there topping myself. And if I am down on myself because I took 2nd instead of 1st it isn't because of the place, it is because I left something on the course, and I know it.
Does that make any sense?
So compete on girlfriend! You are going to be so amazing, I don't think you have even begun to uncover your abilities.
I was tagged by Rob the Runner too . . . see my post.
I hate being cold too! HATE.
Okay, so I'm a little slow....just realized I got tagged! hee hee I will get right on it! :)
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