50 Things About Me
1. The last jobs I've had are: Campground Host, Home Depot Manager, General Contractor, Prison Guard
2. The last places I've been on vacation are: Portland, OR., Olympic National Park, Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park (Hope to one day see most of the National Parks and Monuments)
3. My favorite foods are: pizza, mexican, ribeye steak and just about any kind of chip
4. The last books I've read are: Becoming an Ironman, Total Immersion and Triathletes Bible
5. I usually read: True survival and adventure stories such as Everest, K2, sailing, kayaking, treking
6. Movies: I like movies based on true stories, especially sports or adventure related.
7. Sports I do: I swim, bike and run... don't have time for any others.
8. Sports I watch: I LOVE the Seattle Seahawks and NFL football. Really enjoy watching the Olympics
9. Pets I've had: snake, mice, rat, hamsters, hermit crabs, box turtles, frogs, chameleons, pirana, tropical fish, salt water fish, dogs, cats, finches, conure parrots, horses... hmmm, am I leaving anyone out? I currently have a 20 year old blind, deaf 2 1/2 pound chihuahua and her plump 15 pound sister.
10. My partner and I have been together 13 years! How does she ever put up with me??
11. The hardest job I ever had: Retail Manager... having to work really long hours and dealing with irrational pissed off customers.
12. The easiest job I've ever had: My current one... owning Peaceful Pines RV Park www.cheneyrv.com
13. Places I would like to be right now: Hawaii, Sedona, AZ., Olympic Nat. Park
14. My favorite tv show is: Survivor!! ...and LOST. I used to be a reality tv junkie, but it's all gotten so corney that I don't watch it anymore.
15. Music I listen to: Classic Rock, Baby!! It's the best! Also like most 70's, 80's and 90's pop/top 40 stuff. Same stuff I listened to in high school!
16. Newer artists I really like: The Goo Goo Dolls, Macy Gray, Ashley Simpson, Alanis Morissette, Barenaked Ladies, Jewel, R.E.M., Hoobastank, Coldplay, U2
17. I came out as a lesbian when I was 20 years old.
18. I own 3 bicycles. One short of the optimum amount.
19. I was a cigarette smoker for 24 years.
20. I have bought 12 homes and have lived in 10 of them... one twice.
21. I was a competitive swimmer from age 7-15.
22. I was "into" bodybuilding in my 20's... that was the mid-eighties when Cory Everson ruled the Miss America crown!
23. I love Dibs ice cream bites.
24. After never being a soda pop drinker, I got addicted to Vanilla Coke. Switched to Diet Vanilla Coke to cut back on the empty calories. They quit making it!!! Now I drink an occasional Diet Vanilla Pepsi.
25. I have an AAS degree in Administration of Justice.
26. Both my older brother and I am adopted.
27. I have found and have met my biological parents.
28. I have a strong relationship with my biological father.
29. I don't wear make-up, but would probably be more attractive if I would.
30. My favorite blog to read is Iron Wil/ Through the Wall. She is an inspiration and an exceptional writer.
31. I hate to cook (even though I was a cook for 5 years). My partner loves to cook, and is very good at it. One more example of how I'm SO lucky!
32. I would love to spend a year traveling the United States in our motorhome. I'd make do with 3 months.
33. Aside from all the pets I've had, I've never had any children.
34. My mom always said I'd be a veterinarian. I thought I'd be an archeologist or work in forestry. Ended up in Corrections and have owned my own business twice.
35. I received a college scholarship in music and never went.
36. I've taken piano, percussion and mallet keyboard lessons. I currently only play the Ukulele.
37. I was on the drumline in highschool.
38. I ran my first mile at age 40
39. I'd love to get a tattoo... but i want it to be special and I've just never come up with the "right" thing.
40. I was in Drum and Bugle Corps for 2 years. I played marimba.
41. I wish I had a running and biking partner.
42. I feel very, very fortunate to be healthy enough to swim, bike, run and do triathlon.
43. Swimming in open water scares me. I tell myself to deal with it and "suck it up".
44. When I retire, I'll probably live in a motorhome full time.
45. I like to sleep on my stomach, but it makes my back hurt.
46. I love warm places that have palm trees.
47. My biggest supporter in training, racing and life is my partner.
48. I am very thankful for the life that I have. I am truly fortunate.
49. I try to take nothing for granted.
50. I thank my lucky stars every day that I have my partner.
2. The last places I've been on vacation are: Portland, OR., Olympic National Park, Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park (Hope to one day see most of the National Parks and Monuments)
3. My favorite foods are: pizza, mexican, ribeye steak and just about any kind of chip
4. The last books I've read are: Becoming an Ironman, Total Immersion and Triathletes Bible
5. I usually read: True survival and adventure stories such as Everest, K2, sailing, kayaking, treking
6. Movies: I like movies based on true stories, especially sports or adventure related.
7. Sports I do: I swim, bike and run... don't have time for any others.
8. Sports I watch: I LOVE the Seattle Seahawks and NFL football. Really enjoy watching the Olympics
9. Pets I've had: snake, mice, rat, hamsters, hermit crabs, box turtles, frogs, chameleons, pirana, tropical fish, salt water fish, dogs, cats, finches, conure parrots, horses... hmmm, am I leaving anyone out? I currently have a 20 year old blind, deaf 2 1/2 pound chihuahua and her plump 15 pound sister.
10. My partner and I have been together 13 years! How does she ever put up with me??
11. The hardest job I ever had: Retail Manager... having to work really long hours and dealing with irrational pissed off customers.
12. The easiest job I've ever had: My current one... owning Peaceful Pines RV Park www.cheneyrv.com
13. Places I would like to be right now: Hawaii, Sedona, AZ., Olympic Nat. Park
14. My favorite tv show is: Survivor!! ...and LOST. I used to be a reality tv junkie, but it's all gotten so corney that I don't watch it anymore.
15. Music I listen to: Classic Rock, Baby!! It's the best! Also like most 70's, 80's and 90's pop/top 40 stuff. Same stuff I listened to in high school!
16. Newer artists I really like: The Goo Goo Dolls, Macy Gray, Ashley Simpson, Alanis Morissette, Barenaked Ladies, Jewel, R.E.M., Hoobastank, Coldplay, U2
17. I came out as a lesbian when I was 20 years old.
18. I own 3 bicycles. One short of the optimum amount.
19. I was a cigarette smoker for 24 years.
20. I have bought 12 homes and have lived in 10 of them... one twice.
21. I was a competitive swimmer from age 7-15.
22. I was "into" bodybuilding in my 20's... that was the mid-eighties when Cory Everson ruled the Miss America crown!
23. I love Dibs ice cream bites.
24. After never being a soda pop drinker, I got addicted to Vanilla Coke. Switched to Diet Vanilla Coke to cut back on the empty calories. They quit making it!!! Now I drink an occasional Diet Vanilla Pepsi.
25. I have an AAS degree in Administration of Justice.
26. Both my older brother and I am adopted.
27. I have found and have met my biological parents.
28. I have a strong relationship with my biological father.
29. I don't wear make-up, but would probably be more attractive if I would.
30. My favorite blog to read is Iron Wil/ Through the Wall. She is an inspiration and an exceptional writer.
31. I hate to cook (even though I was a cook for 5 years). My partner loves to cook, and is very good at it. One more example of how I'm SO lucky!
32. I would love to spend a year traveling the United States in our motorhome. I'd make do with 3 months.
33. Aside from all the pets I've had, I've never had any children.
34. My mom always said I'd be a veterinarian. I thought I'd be an archeologist or work in forestry. Ended up in Corrections and have owned my own business twice.
35. I received a college scholarship in music and never went.
36. I've taken piano, percussion and mallet keyboard lessons. I currently only play the Ukulele.
37. I was on the drumline in highschool.
38. I ran my first mile at age 40
39. I'd love to get a tattoo... but i want it to be special and I've just never come up with the "right" thing.
40. I was in Drum and Bugle Corps for 2 years. I played marimba.
41. I wish I had a running and biking partner.
42. I feel very, very fortunate to be healthy enough to swim, bike, run and do triathlon.
43. Swimming in open water scares me. I tell myself to deal with it and "suck it up".
44. When I retire, I'll probably live in a motorhome full time.
45. I like to sleep on my stomach, but it makes my back hurt.
46. I love warm places that have palm trees.
47. My biggest supporter in training, racing and life is my partner.
48. I am very thankful for the life that I have. I am truly fortunate.
49. I try to take nothing for granted.
50. I thank my lucky stars every day that I have my partner.
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