It's already Monday afternoon, and the girls and I have been having a lazy day. I guess because last Friday was our last day of home school for awhile...we're taking all of the rest of June off! And because we had a full weekend, my head is a bit foggy today... So I thought what better time than to borrow this meme that has been floating around lately! Only...since this is a long one, I'll only start with HALF of it... I did this once before. Because after all, Half a meme is better than none! ;)
The No-Name Meme (Actually, it should be called "Have you Ever"!)
In your entire life, have you ever...Gone on a blind date? Well, since I met my husband on a blind date, then I guess I'm going to have to answer a resounding YES!
(Hubby and I during our engagement period...)Skipped school? Well, not actually went and then skipped off somewhere else...but I talked myself into being sick more times than I can count, during a particularly hard year.
Watched someone die? Sadly, I was at home when my dad passed away and was I the one to call 911...he had complications due to kidney disease and following surgery. I was 25 and living back at home....a very, very traumatic time.
Been to Canada? Yes, one time at age 16 with my youth group. Had a crush on one of the boys but, alas, he ignored me on this trip...
(Yep, that was him on the end, right side. He did like me sometimes, just not in Canada...)Been to Mexico? Yes, one time again!
With my family when I was 22, on our second California trip, we crossed over with my parents' friends to Tijuana...
Now, most people can't stand this city, but I thought it was it was magical being there in the evening and hearing the melodies of Spanish singers with their guitars drift through the night air and watching my mom try her hand at haggling a price for a leather purse...OK, I had led a sheltered life, but it was all very exciting!
Been to Florida? Never...but it's on my list of places I hope to visit!
Been on a plane? Yep...but I only fly when I have to. Not my favorite thing!
Been lost? I've been lost several times just driving in the city...and it's not very fun! But this year we now have one of those magical GPA's ...ours has a British accent. Sometimes her voice seems a bit testy if we don't follow her exact directions to a tee.
Been on the opposite side of the country? I was for the very first time, when ten days after my wedding, I was on a long plane trip from the west coast to the east...all by myself!
You see, my very new hubby had to fly back after we had only spent one night together in order to check in (he was in the Navy) and to find us an apartment in Virginia where we'd now be living. I had never, ever been out of the west so it was very much a new adventure in more ways than one!
Gone to Washington? As in D.C.? Yes, during our three years living in Virginia, we visited a lot of places on the east, and were in D.C. I think three times. But at each time, however, were we able to tour the White House, something I really had hoped to do!
But the highlight was spending the a 4th of July there, and sitting on a blanket on a hill, watching the fireworks show over the nation's capital!
Swam in the ocean? The first time I actually ever "swam" rather than just "waded" in the ocean was on our 10th anniversary trip to Hawaii. It was our first time there, and being use to the chilly waters of the Northwest, I just relished the feel of the warm, tropical ocean!
Had your booze taken away by the cops? Um, no!
Lettered in a high school sport? I went to a small private school...no lettering there even for the jocks (which I was not one of!)
Cried yourself to sleep? Many times...
Played cops and robbers? Possibly...but not usually!
I did, however, end up playing "Army" with my nephew, R. who was three years younger than me. (He and his family are the ones I posted about visited in San Diego this year.) I remember being talked into hiding in a grassy field by our house while he tried to ambush me and my invisible troops. Sigh...what indignities for a 13 yr old girl to endure...
Played dolls? Always!I had so many dolls, but here is a picture of my very favorite, Puddin', a life size Madame Alexander baby doll which I featured one time on Show and Tell...
So, I'll think I'll stop right there for now! Whew!
Blessings!
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22 comments:
Thanks for jumping in on this one - it's been fun. I am so sorry you had to be there when your dad died, but in another way, it is a good thing, I think. I was back living at home when I was 25 also - a hard transition after having had my own place. We got along great, I just needed my space!
That was fun! Your GPA with the attitude made me laugh.
I saw this meme over at Melli's place today and thought it was really neat. I may jump in myself here in not too long. I love your pictures and your memories.
Hugs,
Susan
Have a Fun June off of school!!!
I love to hear you and your hubby met on a blind date!:)
Guess what, I had a life size Madame Alexander doll, too! I still have her.
Blessings! Dawn
I enjoyed reading your meme and getting to know you better. I loved playing with baby dolls to.
Take care ~Lisa
Wow, Tammy, you met your husband on a blind date. That's pretty neat!
That was fun and interesting reading all your answers! I can't wait for part 2!
By the way, we're "sorta" off school. Joy reads all the time and mom is "making" her do a page of math everyday right now. Mean teacher...I know! lol!
Have a great day!
Tammy
I don't think we'll be done with this year's school work until 2010! :-O
I enjoyed the photos you added. It made it all more personal and interesting.
This was fun getting to know more about you :) Flying isn't my favorite thing to do either!
Hello dear Tammy:-)
I'm so glad you decided to do this meme as well, it's such a fun one isn't it!! I so enjoyed reading your answers to the questions. How very sad that you saw your dad pass away and were the one to call 911...very traumatic indeed. Gosh, I can't even imagine how scary it was having to fly across the country by yourself...isn't it amazing what we can get through, though, when we have no choice? lol
Tammy, I so enjoyed your Show & Tell as well...I know, I'm wayyy behind with visiting! Your little one looked just adorable at her kindergarten graduation and how wonderful that she was able to wear that little dress you wore at her age...that is so awesome!! xoxo
Me again - Let's throw out a challenge! I think it would be fun to see how many want to join us in losing 20 pounds and see how would be the first to succeed. I have to lose 40, but will take 20 at a time!
Nice meme. I enjoyed seeing your pictures to go along with it. I love the engagement photo.
Hi Tammy,
I like you new name for this meme!
I also enjoy memes that are illustrated with pictures:)
I enjoyed reading all your answers and I understand how difficult it must have been to have to call 911 when your beloved Dad passed on.
Having been in that situation a couple times myself, I know the pain that is involved. (although with Hospice, one doesn't call 911)
I'm looking forward to part 2.
xoxo
Kindergarten graduations, last day of home school, swimming....y'all have been busy! I've been gone and am catching up.
Of course you've done the blind date thing with meeting hubby and all...you must plan to go to Florida too sometime!
Hope your summer is off to a good start Tammy!
Wow! You met your husband on a blind date? I guess it's true that you never know where you'll find true love!
Hi Tammy, I've been spending a little time reading and catching up with you. I've enjoyed learning more about you in this post, too!
Oh, to answer the Mayberry question....Mayberrys is an ice cream/sandwich shop. But we live about an hour away from the fictional "Mayberry" town which the Andy Griffith show was about. I was sort of playing on words since I did the photos in B&W, and that's where we ate our ice cream.
My computer will be gone for a good while, and I'm going in for some treatments on Friday, so I won't be around much. Have a wonderful summer break!
Hugs,
Karen
We went to Maui on our honeymoon and we've always wanted to go back. It just didn't work out for the 10th anniv. but maybe the 20th!!
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Amy
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolhighlites
Great meme Tammy! Isn't it fun to learn all these little extra facts about our blogging buddies!? Yes, this is a long one, I should have split it up when I did it too.
It's been fun having this meme pop up around blogland. There are so many interesting tidbits waiting to be revealed. I love your answers!
Interesting meme!
Totally unrelated, but a life-size doll with blinky eyes totally freaks me out. *shudders*
But you love her and that's all that matters. :0)
Tammy- I'm finally back from my beach trip to Florida and catching up.... I love this meme and have seen it on several blogs. I had no idea you were there when your dad passed away. How traumatic. I liked your answer about skipping school - making yourself sick. I did that several times too, in 3rd grade, when I really got into reading big chapter books. Often times I was so into the book I was reading I couldn't bear the thought of not being able to read for a whole day while I went to school. Of course, my mom was on to me from the beginning, but I think she thought maybe reading all day "in bed" was just as good for me as whatever I might learn in school.
Wow. That was informative! Sorry to hear about your father. I can only imagine what a tramatic time that must have been. Hope God has provided much healing for you.
Funny that you met your hubby on a blind date...those rarely work out. Great stuff.
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