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100 Things Sunday
28Jan
100 Things About Lucy
Sunday, January 28, 2007 Most bloggers create this kind of post sooner or later - usually when they hit 100 posts. Well i’m way overdue. I started this several times and could never get to 100 easily. Til now.
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1. I’m over 1/2 century old
2. and prefer the first half - when i was a size 6.
3. I will never be a size 6 again - i admit that.
4. I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Nancy, Becky, Ricky, and John.
5. Both parents are now gone.
6. I lost my dad in 2002 to Lou Gherig’s disease.
7. and my mom in 2005. Smoking and no doubt the care of my Dad was a contributor.
8. I do not smoke - never have.
9. I do have an occasional glass of wine.
10. I was quite chubby in my early 20s.
11. but lost 80 pounds.
12. That’s when i became a size 6.
13. I was a single parent for 15 years
14. and survived.
15. My son is 27 years old. His name is Chance.
16. I also have 2 step children from Tom’s previous marriage. Ted & Amy
17. and 1 step daughter from my first marriage. Her name is Rebecca
18. I rarely blog about the kids — for privacy reasons.
19. I worked for 30 years @ Caterpillar Inc.
20. and retired in 2003.
21. Tom has the books smarts - i have the street smarts.
22. If you think not — re-read #20.
23. He really has both.
24 I’m just jealous.
25. I went thru depression in 1996.
26. Depression is real and difficult to explain to others
27. even doctors. Some said i was OK
28. I was not - but could not explain it at the time.
29. So Tom did it for me. He can explain anything.
30. and then i recovered with medication and his support.
31. We were not married at the time.
32. He was and still is my rock.
33. I had PMS - bad for many years.
34. meaning i was sane about 1 week a month between 16-45
35. I’m convinced my depression was related to peri-menopause.
36. I cannot sing, draw, or play any instruments.
37. but i did play softball
38. and use to run 2 miles a day
39. to become a size 6.
40. I was a computer support person for 10 years.
41. In the c:\ days.
42. I worked with the same gal for 10 years.
43. We supported 30 people in year 1.
44. And 400 people by year 10.
45. Just 2 gals.
46. I never want to help people with computer problems again - ever.
47. So now computer help lives in India.
48. Fine with me - except when i need it.
49. I was an aerobic instructor when i was 27
50. and a Den mother @ 33
51 when i was a size 6.
52. I love the smell of fresh cut grass
53. and wet pine straw.
54. I don’t read novels — i like current event stuff and blogs.
55. but i use to read Nancy Drew.
56. I was 10.
57. I love country music.
58. Martina McBride, Keith Urban are 2 favorites
59. and the Dixie Chicks — rock on!
60. I like Bill Clinton
61. At least he can talk.
62. I sew and love it.
63. I have sewn all the window treatments in our home.
64. We have 34 windows.
65. 10 Windows are done.
66. I’m slow at it.
67. What’s the hurry - i’m retired.
68. My favorite movie is To Kill A Mockingbird
69. I read the 9/11 report
70. and wish George would too.
71. I watch the evening news every night
72. and use to watch the Today Show.
73. I miss Katie Couric
74. My condo was broken into when i was 25
75. I was insured
76. and a size 6.
77. I bought my first home when i was 33.
78. I paid 31K
79. I redecorated it 4 times in 10 years.
80. New carpet, paint, furniture.
81. I got tired of the colors.
82. I redecorated our current Kitchen twice in 5 years
83. I got tired of the color.
84. I’d change it again
85. but we are moving.
86. I’d change the interior color of my RV if i could.
87. It needs to last at least 5 years.
88. But my color patience won’t last that long.
89. I have owned 14 different vehicles since i turned 21.
90. A Vega, Pinto, Lemans, Monte Carlo, Cadillac, Mustang, Corvette, Celica, 2 Corlloas, Altima, Chevy conversion van, Accord, and a VW Beetle.
91. I liked the Altima and Corollas the best
92. The Chevy Van and the VW Beetle the least.
93. I have my eye on a Rav 4.
94. A red one.
95. My feet are a size 6.
96. Tom wonders how i stand up on them.
97. He’s the funny one.
98. At least something is a size 6.
99. Maybe i can be a size 8 someday.
100. Just not today.
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Reader Comments (11)
Aren't we better, smarter, stronger? Isn't 50 the new 40? OK - just let me keep pretending.
"Our lives have been down many of the same paths."
We are closer to getting a new MH! I am going to be daring and get the Calypso decor. Eric wants the Hydro Hot! I will keep you and Tom posted.
I knew you and Lowell had a lot in common. Her feet are a size 6 also. I once lost 150lbs. Unfortunately she turned up again. Now I just cope with it ( her ).
When do we get to read Tom's 100? That would be interesting.
Roy
This is the funniest list I have read in ages (since I was 6...) haha