a little bit about moi

A few weeks ago Racquel of the lovely Perennial Garden Lover blog tagged me with a meme to share seven little known facts about myself.  I've been such a bad blogger lately that I'm just now getting around to it ~ sorry Racquel!  Aside from being a lame poster (of late), I've also been very hesitant to share much personal info (aside from the garden) so participating will be a big step out for me.  But *deep breathe* here goes.
1.    I am a girly girl to the max.  Love the make-up, nail polish, jewelry, etc. but never fear ~ I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty ~ I'll just cover the dirt under my nails with polish afterwards.  Just kidding!  or maybe not...

2.    I'm a freak for Persian cats.  You would think I'd have a few having said that, right?  The odd thing is I don't.  I used to have two ~ a Blue Point Himalayan and a Silver Tabby Persian.  Both were gorgeous, sweet girls that have both passed away.  boo hoo.  Luckily I'm not "catless." ~ as you've seen pictured many times ~ I am now the proud "mom" to one Persian-mix "boy" compliments of the pound.

 

3.    I am a self taught sewer.  In fact, I even considered starting my own business sewing for people a few years back but decided I am really not that good at it.  Well, good enough for me, but maybe not for paying customers.  I had no interest in sewing until I got married and went to order a custom valance for my living room and suffered sticker shock.  That was the moment I decided Singer and I needed to become best friends.  The wonderful thing about sewing is you can make-over an entire room (on a whim) with just a little fabric and imagination.  This summer I did just that to my kitchen sewing the valances shown in the photo below:

I also made the seat cushion and all the accompanying pillows for the window seat in my daughters room:

4.  I practically live in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and have never set foot (or tires) into them.  *gasp*  Every year I say I'm going to pack up the car and venture up but I never do.  In all reality, I think I'm perfectly content to just look at them.  Now if there were an ocean in the same proximity, it would be a completely different story.  

5.  I have single-handedly painted the whole (aside from three rooms) interior of my house this summer.  Now you know why I haven't been blogging!  In case you're interested, the color (that I see even while sleeping) is "warm sand."

6. I have a secret, longtime dream of writing a novel or childrens book.  It's one of the many reasons I started my blog ~ to get me into the habit of writing on a daily basis.  (and here you thought I just wanted to swap garden photos/stories with you!!)

7.  I must be one of only a handful of people in America (or the world?) that is not infatuated with cell phones.  Mine is rarely on and I can count on one hand the people who even know its number.  If you're one of them, I highly doubt you feel lucky, probably more like frustrated since I'm horrible at picking it up.

Okay, that's it in a nutshell.  If you've stuck with me till the end, kudos to you ~ it's a quiet, simple life I lead.  Now I'm going to disregard the rules and not pass the meme along because I never know who wants to participate.  Please feel free to pick it up and play along if you're so inclined ~ it's always fun to learn a little something about an Internet buddy.

Comments

[tina]

I think it is great you are a self taught sewer. As someone who truly fears a sewing machine I can appreciate the determination it would take to teach yourself. The valance is way cool.

[Jacqueline D'Elia]

Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed reading it.

But what is a meme? I see it all around blotanical.com and I assume it has something to do with sharing about yourself???

[Jill]

I didn't know that about you and cell phones! And I'm going to make it a mission of mine to get you into the mountains!!!! Talk to you soon.

[Gail]

I suspect that you are more than good at artful or crafty tasks you put your mind toward! Love the dahlia with bee shot. That is a cleverly disguised self portrait, too! gail

[Shady Gardener]

Thanks Kathleen! That really was fun. And, yes - if I lived closer, I'd grab onto you and head for the mountains, too! :-)

I've been asked to participate in this meme, also. I'm just as pokey - or moreso. I just haven't had time to think about it yet.

(I have no idea from where the word "meme" came. It's just a participatory way to get people involved with each other or in a special project or theme, and learn a little something along the way.) Hope that's a satisfactory definition of sorts.

[Catherine/gardenerprogress]

I enjoyed reading more about you. I'm not surprised you are a talented sewer, you are so creative in the other things you do. I love the window seat cushion! I'm with you on just looking at the mountains, we live close to the beautiful Cascades here, and aside from driving across the pass I've never spent much time there :)

[Tatyana]

Very interesting, Kathleen! You need to start that childrens' book, while my kids are small yet!
I like your valance!
As for the #7, I beat you here. I don't have a cell phone. Thanks for telling about yourself!

[Robin]

That was fun to read; it's nice to get to know you better!

[Janet]

Great post Kathleen, as always, reading a little more about my electronic pen-pals is fun. I fully embrace my cell phone, though now that my kids have graduated and are working full time I get fewer calls. Good job on the sewing! I can, but I don't, very often. My mom is a great seamstress (made my wedding dress!) and sister is a super fab quilter...me? If I have to sew I make up the pattern as I go.
:-D

[Sweet Bay]

Thank you for sharing this Kathleen. You sound just like my aunt (who flunked Home Ed btw); she is self-taught and can make anything with a sewing machine.

Beautiful cat and I love the picture of the dahlia!

[Nicole Anderson]

I feel like I know you even BETTER now, haha! That's pretty good seeing as how that is the closest I have ever gotten to seeing your face (in that last post!), LOL!

I am not surprised that you are a master seamstress. What craft could you seriously NOT be good at? Hugs, Nicole

[Elaine]

You forgot to mention you are a wonderful, thoughtful, caring daughter and sister who shares her many talents with her family. We think you are beautiful! Mom