a simple yarn

Feels like a schoolyard game of tag these days.

Catching up on my blog reading, and I am inadvertantly learning many randomy bits of information about others. There is the ‘7 Random Pieces of Information’ version and the ‘8 Random…..’ version floating out there. Have found that I, too, have been tagged by Teresa and so will give you the ‘7.5 Random Pieces of Information’ about myself…which I suppose ought to be different than the ‘Weird Things About Me’ meme…

1. I have studied Russian language on and off for about 8 years (more off than on, I’d say). As my kids are Russian in their heritage, I thought it would be a cool multi-cultural thing to do. They couldn’t care less. I think it’s quite fascinating. Can’t really get past childish grammar structure, but I can get around St Petersburg.

2. I am constantly told by people I meet that I look like someone they know…a neighbour, a school chum, a cousin, etc. Must have an everyday, ordinary type of face or else should work as a spy.

3. The only piece of furniture we brought to Ireland was an antique trunk, given to me by Husband-Will. We had been dating for 6 months and that was my birthday present. Knew he was a keeper after that!

4. I’m not much of a water person. I grew up near creeks and rivers, but never had a great urge to jump in ‘em. Maybe it was the camp counselor whitewater rafting summer that scared it out of me. Am more of a woodsy girl. Love to walk along the beach though, but again, no urge to jump into the sea.

5. My personal library is filled with antique copies of North American classic children’s literature. When I feel out of sorts, I will pull LM Montgomery or Louisa May Alcott off the shelf and be reminded of a simpler time.

6. I do not like ballpoint pens. Nor rollerballs. I can’t seem to keep control of them. My handwriting looks limp and wimpy. Need a thicker flow of ink, so I generally use a fountain pen with a medium nib. Wish I did more handwritten correspondence…

7. My husband is notoriously un-fond of cats. Me? I quite like them. Guess I am a true knitter then.

7.5. One of my deepest secrets is…well, as I can only tell you half of this one, guess I ought to stop there.

Right, all done. As I received grumblings from the last people I tagged on the ‘weird’ meme, I think to preserve my friendships, I ought to leave it at that. And also ought to get back to posting photos. Fairly text-heavy posts of late…