Friday, April 15, 2011

The ABC's of Me

I saw this on a blog I read so I thought I'd give it a whirl. For my one follower, maybe you'll learn something else about me.

Age: 61
Bed Size: Queen
Chore you hate: spring cleaning
Dogs:  Love them; maybe I'll get one when I retire
Essential start to your day: a good night's sleep
Favorite color: currently sage green
Gold or silver?: silver
Height: 5 foot, 10 inches
Instruments you play: piano, HAH!
Job title: Bond accountant
Kids: 1 grown
Live: in a house in Lexington
Mom's name: Bessie
Nicknames: Wilt the Stilt (from my childhood days, because I am tall); Camel and Wide-track Pontiac (from college days because of my figure)
Overnight hospital stays:  three (one for childbirth)
Pet peeve: Whining
Quote from a movie: "Something vexes thee?" From Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves
Right- or left-handed: Right
Siblings: Two, alas, only one living
Time you wake up: varies; I sleep like an old person - I wake up a couple of times but then go back to sleep
Underwear: Old lady type
Vegetables you dislike: Only boiled okra
What makes you run late?: Nothing, unless I oversleep
X-rays you've had: Lots, mainly for my knees
Yummy food you make: Strawberry shortcakes with home-made whipped cream
Zoo - favorite animal: penguins

1 comment:

Danielle said...

Yes, you do make the best strawberry shortcake. Hint, hint. Good thing strawberry season is coming up!