I was tagged by Christy Tucker to share in the latest “random facts” meme … now up to 8. Since I shared 5 back in December, I thought I would add 3 more now:
From December:
- I have a bunch of hometowns: I grew up in itty bitty Lodi, WI and spent every summer with my friends and cousins at my favorite place in the world … Fish Lake. I now hop around among my adopted hometowns of Chicago, New York / Hoboken and Gouldsboro and get back to my original hometown of Lodi (to visit mom) as often as possible. [Update: Oooh! I forgot my very first hometown – I was the bi-product of a fun filled (apparently) vacation in New Orleans and my Grandma called me Dixie the entire time my then 40 year old mom was pregnant – too much information?]
- I had (but lost) many talents: In high school, I played the saxophone in the band, appeared in a handful of musicals, became the first girl on the boys golf team (we didn’t have a girl’s team), and was the captain of the volleyball team.
- I had (but gave up) a great career: After 16 years as an insurance underwriter, I gave up the bright lights and glamour to pursue my edtech geek passions.
- I want permanent “student” status: My goal has always been to have a current student ID card in my wallet. I have been largely successful in achieving this goal with student ID cards from University of Wisconsin-Madison (BBA in Finance ’85 – ’89), University of Illinois at Chicago (MBA ’94 – ’96), New York University (Instructional Design courses ’05) and Indiana University (MS in Instructional Systems Technology ’06+). Now, with this whole informal learning path I’m on, I see that the ID card isn’t mandatory in order to achieve “student” status.
- Go Badgers! ‘Nuf said.
… and 3 more now:
6. Today is my anniversary! Happy Day, hubby!
7. I’ve decided to turn in an application to Indiana University’s IST PhD program.
8. I adore popcorn (with lots of butter)!
… and my 3 new tags Durff, Ms. Mercer, Lee Baber … you are all “it”!