So the basic Idea of this list, for those who haven't read other's postings....is to write five little-known facts about onesself, facts that others might not readily know. I like making lists, so here you go!
1. I LOVE sentence diagramming. It all started with Mrs. Garn's English class, where I initially learned to diagram....and since then, when I read a complex sentence, or when I'm trying to figure out a part of speech, I diagram the sentence in my head. (If you're wondering what I’m talking about, go here... http://www.lifestreamcenter.net/DrB/Lessons/TS/diagram.htm ). I need to write that woman a thank you note...she needs to know of this passion of mine. (Interestingly, my boss and student worker share the same passion for sentence diagramming, and another co-worker gave us a book about it for Christmas!)
2. I'm not a Republican. (I hope Grandpa Larry doesn't roll over in his grave!) For the record, I'm not a Democrat either, nor an officially classified Independent. I like the idea of consistency in beliefs, and so far I haven’t found a party that does that. I think about politics a lot, and living in DC I really can’t get away from it. Admittedly, it’s nice to pretend like I can separate myself from all parties and look at each with both a critical and complimentary eye.
3. I used to say "brefkast" instead of "breakfast"...and everyone thought it was cute!
4. Over the course of my life, i've been alergic to milk, apple juice, apples, bananas, peanut butter, chocolate, red food dye, corn, popcorn, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, and most recently, MSG. Limits my caloric intake, that's for sure! Currently, I abstain from MSG, most Milk products, red food dye, and High Fructose Corn Syrup. The rest, I just deal with the effects (Which mostly include hyperactivity...and if you don't think it makes me hyper, just ask Seth!)
5. I once recieved a free 6 foot lovesac that I obtained through persistence...a list of 40 reasons why I needed one...and a little flirtation with the marketing director of Lovesac. He told me I could have a free one in the end if i sent him pictures of me in the lovesac...so I started dating Seth, got the Lovesac, and Took some couple pictures...sent them his way, and told him that I had indeed found Love in the Lovesac. :) (BTW, he's very happy for me!)
Tag, you're it Mary! (and whoever else reads this and currently has a blog, would like to start one, or who just wanted to send their list to me....
6 comments:
Cool stories Jane. I love the one about the Lovesac. We have one too and we love it.
Hello Janey! Enjoyed your list. Love you!!!
Now Janey... I wasn't aware of your love of sentence diagraming. That's a keeper skill!!! And dude...that's a big bean bag. Is that you with Seth. You look like a blondie. And glad you clarified on the entire political issue. Whew! Love ya babe!
Nice clarifications and informative about what makes you tick! You are really great, Jane. How I wish I could remember more about grammar and diagraming sentences--Wade would sigh less as he reads my writings!
Jane, a political party, by definition can never have the kind of consistency of beliefs that you refer to. A political party is defined by its members, and no two members of any political party will ever see eye to eye on every issue. Prominent political leaders also tend to define a party, though most intelligent people also are able to distinguish between party leaders and the rank-and-file members of that party (e.g. Bush is not conservative enough for many Republicans just as Clinton was not liberal enough for many Democrats). If you are looking for 100% consistency in beliefs from a political party, you will never find it. What I do, and what I think most voters do, is align myself with the political party that comes closest to my own views. And to me, the question of which party comes closest to my personal beliefs is an easy choice. While a political party will never give you the kind of consistency you're looking for, consistency in an individual or elected official can happen and should definitely be sought after. As President Hinckley has said, we've got to "stand for something" and I think we have to try to elect political leaders that "stand for something" too.
Jane what a fun activity! I'm going to do my own list! Thanks for the grandiose idea! P.S. You should teach us your mad skills at getting free lovesacs! Way to go!
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