Four or five blog friends have tagged me to list 5 (and 7) things you/they don't know about me; or unusual things about me. I have been rude long enough - time to respond.
1. I love natural light and leave all curtains open. I don't have window coverings on most of my windows. I even sleep with my bedroom curtains open.
2. I am not a nudist, but I loathe wearing clothes; especially around me legs. I walk in from work, strip off shoes, jewellery and skirt or pants within seconds. All knocks on the door result in the cry of, "Wait a minute I have to find some clothes." This causes problems with number one (above), not for me, but new neighbours. No problem for waiting visitors, I have a bench by the front door for this purpose.
3. I don't hear music. That is, there is nothing wrong with my hearing but my head does not let music in and I have a whole rack of pre-2000 (when I gave up buying music) CD's that I have some of idea of the first song and no idea of the rest. I put a CD on, Maire Brennan is a favourite - consciously listen to the first few lines then even if I am still in front of the stereo my mind has tripped off elsewhere and only remember I put music on when I see the stereo light flash. Conversely there is a beat inside my head that I like to dance to sometimes.
4. I did, however, grow up hearing Slim Dusty belt out his country ballads over and over again. My anthem for many years was, "Biggest Disappointment" and the chorus is:
And the biggest disappointment in the family was me
The only twisted branch upon our good old family tree
I just couldn't be the person they expected me to be
And the biggest disappointment in the world wa-as me
I am now accepted by my family but as I drive along in the car, or after a couple of drinks by a fire, I will belt this song out with more energy than style. If Dad is with me he will join in with gusto. The tree above is one I see regularly as I walk and it always brings this chorus to mind.
5. I can not like or respect people who are cruel to animals; any animal, ever.
6. I taught myself to read before going to school and still read several books a week; biography, autobiography, mystery, drama, history and when all else fails; whatever trash I can get my hands on.
7. I love fresh food but do not buy fresh onions. I have dried and frozen - organic and tear free.
7 comments:
I had a good laugh over the "no curtains" and "no clothes"....that should be cause for some great stories! I usually take off my shoes and immediately change into something comfortable but I don't want to scare my neighbors so I don't think I'll go nude!!
Can't say I've ever heard that song but it sounds like one I'd like! I think some in my family really wonder about me.
Thanks for giving me a couple of smiles today. I totally agree with #5, and I read all the time, too.
Agreed on the onions: watery eyes detract from the experience.
Regarding #2: I keep a bathrobe by the door for just such occasions.
You have interesting traits! I stay fully dressed in jeans and t till bedtime, but I bet if I lived in the hot Australia summer I might change my ways!
Thanks for sharing.
julie, thanks for sharing. it is fun.
How funny! We don't have curtains either but our neighbors are 1/2 mile away.
I had already figured out the animal part.
I'm glad you're accepted now.
Hugs,
Sherry
Love photos of the animals, and I hope I meet more "twisted branches" they are far more interesting than new smooth ones- who knows what wondrous treasures you have yet to show....I have only seen a small part of what you have to offer, and that is incredible.
Hi Julie, When I read your number 4 a song came into my head 'Welcome to Wherever You Are'(yes, it's a Bon Jovi!) I'd like to say give it a listen but number 3 prevents me! so I will email you the words when I get a chance. Anyway, theres a line I'll give you now...."Remember that you perfect, God makes no mistake."
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