When I was young and having trouble sleeping, I would imagine my life with Mr. Right and 2 or 3 kids. Yeah, right! If I had only known, it certainly wouldn’t have been the thoughts to put myself to sleep! Don’t get me wrong, I love my life, but it certainly isn’t the classic fairy tale.
I was a late bloomer for the marriage thing. My starter marriage at 29 was a desperate attempt to avoid getting hit by a terrorist (pre-9-11!!) When I finally found Mr. Right at age 37, he came complete with 2 kids, (1 severely handicapped), 1 stalker, and no job. Whatever happened to the fairytale? Someone really needs to outlaw these fairytales… or at least rewrite them! Though maybe that’s the reason so many nursery rhymes are scary!
At age 40, after a 18 year career in aerospace, I had my first child. For some unknown reason, I’m trying to have more. Seems they should be easier in pairs. I was working part-time in my field, while being a full-time mom, and man, was it a steep climb! Loving it, killing me… feeling wussy. The good news and the bad news is that my job ended due to lack of funding… A new adventure begins. What to do next? Part-time engineering jobs from home don’t seem too abundant, especially in today’s job market.
List of non-essential items about me
- Engineer by profession, artist at heart and in practice
- Happiest when creating something, whether quilts, glass, jewelry, furniture, or photographs
- Can’t imagine being bored – too many things to do and enjoy
- Bad day is when I finally have free time, but don’t FEEL like doing anything!
- Furry facials are my best form of daily therapy. Warning – not all cats are good therapists.
- Cooking for a party – yeah! Cooking for dinner – ughh – could we skip eating today?
- Master improvisor in cooking and everything else – thanks mom!
- Have the Compulsive part of OC – check out my fabric “store” in my basement if you’re questioning this… or count the quilts I’ve made.
- Addicted to bargains, antiques, and anything bright and shiny
- I have a burning need to make cookies and brownies every week or so, but don’t always get around to turning the oven on… they seem to disappear anyway.
- Potato chips or salty roasted broccoli? it’s a toss-up.
- Addicted to carrot soup, deviled eggs and Cheez-its
- Have a serious case of Half-heimers – though maybe it’s closer to 3/4.