ICLW - April 2010

HAPPY ICLW!!!!!

Last month I did the ABC's of Me. This month, since our IF history is summarized on the side, I thought I'd do '10 Odd Facts about me'.  Enjoy!

Fact 1: When I was in college and they asked my racial background, I needed a 'mutt' category (I had to select other). Culturally, I have English, Welsh, Scottish, St. Kitts, Portugese, Native American and some sort of Asian heritage. I carry Bermudian and British passports.

Fact 2:  I grew from 5'4" to 5'9" between my 14th and 15th birthdays. I am currently 5'11" and would love my chiropractor to give me that last inch to make me 6'.

Fact 3: When Gene Kelly died, I was in my senior year in college in Atlanta. I was so distraught that my dad had to calm me down via the telephone. He then told me to go to Best Buys and purchase all of the Gene Kelly movies that I didn't have (he'd pay the credit card charges) and watch the movies to celebrate this life. I did just that!

Fact 4: When Frank Sinatra died a few years later, I did the musical/movie tribute for him as well. My dad didn't pay for this one, and didn't have to console me over the phone. I now have a greater appreciation for Frank Sinatra.

Fact 5: My favorite name as a kid was 'Artemis'. This was due to my dad reading greek and roman mythology to us as bedtime stories. I have since named my insane white cat 'Artemis'. She is a true hunter.... pretty cool that we got it right!

Fact 6: I have a line item in my monthly budget to purchase items via Amazon and eBay....

Fact 7: When I was 16 I had a debutante's ball. I pinned my glove to my dad's lapel when I had to put the flower on him.

Fact 8: I was the youngest person in my MBA graduating year. I was also the youngest person in my doctoral cohort for the first 3 years of the programme (and managed to hold a 3.9 GPA...) - I'm ABD (all but dissertation) for the doctorate currently...

Fact 9: I was at the Civil Service College in Sunningdale, Ascot, UK when the events of Sept 11th took place. I had to fly back to Bermuda on Sept 14th and got to see a tank inside of Gatwick Airport. A few months later I ended up in therapy for PTSD. Ever since I have had no problem going to see a therapist when life gets a bit too overwhelming.

Fact 10: I used to be able to name Star Trek: The Original Series and Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes within the first 5 seconds of the preview (before the titles). I am a bit rusty today.... However, I still know most of the dialogue for Star Wars Episodes IV, V and VI, Singing in the Rain, An American in Paris and Sound of Music.