Friday, September 29, 2006

Priscilla's Challenge

1. I can play the guitar moderately well.
2. I can play the piano rather poorly.
3. I learned how to ski when I was a child. I don't remember a time that I did not know how to ski.
4. My father worked at Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort and we got free season's passes.
5. I can ski on intermediate slopes, but I prefer beginner's slopes because I'm a chicken.
6. I have been a nurse for 17 years.
7. I worked most of my years on the night shift at a hospital.
8. My first job was as a "feeder" in a nursing home. It was the best job ever because everyone was glad to see me and I had very little real responsibility.
9. I took Spanish each year in school from grades 7-11 and a year in college.
10. I didn't dare speak Spanish to Spanish-speakers until after I had lived in Bolivia, South America in my late 20's.
11. I was a missionary in Bolivia for 2 years and discovered why I had studied Spanish all those years.
12. While I was in South America I visited Machu Picchu, Peru and Iguazu Falls, Brazil/Argentina.
13. While I was in Bolivia, I taught a class about germs to a group who had never heard of them before. It was an amazing and wonderful experience!
14. I am a rather accomplished crocheter.
15. I cannot sew or knit.
16. I especially like foreign movies and documentaries.
17. I used to read a lot, but I don't as much anymore.
18. In Jr. High and High School I used to read while walking down the hallways between classes.
19. I read War and Peace just to be able to say that I read it.
20. I found it surprisingly interesting and boring at the same time.
21. I like a variety of musical styles.
22. I don't like classical or country music (especially the twangy kind).
23. I love Alison Krauss and she can sing as twangily as she wants.
24. I was married on Dec. 31, 2003 at age 36.
25. I had only ever had 3 boyfriends before I was married and each dating relationship lasted about one month.
26. I had a "crush" on a different boy each year through grade school.
27. My name in Spanish is Teresa.
28. My friends in Bolivia called me "Techi" which is a nickname for Teresa (it is pronounced just like it is spelled with a ch as in church.)
29. I didn't like it when people called me "Trrray-cy" with a Spanish accent.
30. The most unusual nickname I have ever had was "John".
31. I attended church camp the summers of grades 6-8 at Camp Magruder on the Oregon Coast.
32. I was a camp counselor at Camp Magruder for 1-2 weeks each summer for 4 years after college.
33. I used to lead silly camp songs like "The Little Green Frog song" and "All the Little Fishies".
34. My favorite age group for camp counseling was grades 5-6.
35. I never wanted to be the camp nurse because I was afraid that an emergency would come up.
36. I'm a caffeine addict - if I don't have my two shots of espresso a day I get a headache.
37. I go to Starbucks before work each day.
38. I especially like the pumpkin spice latte, toffee nut latte or iced caramel macchiato.
39. I usually get a grande sugarfree hazelnut non-fat latte.
40. Before I go to Starbucks, I go to McDonald's to get a sausage mcmuffin with egg.
41. I like dark chocolate.
42. I don't think that white chocolate should be considered chocolate.
43. I like rich, creamy desserts.
44. I'm not a big fan of pies, cakes or cheesecake.
45. I don't like carbonated beverages very much.
46. I especially don't like brown carbonated beverages. (that includes root beer)
47. I like adventurous eating as long as I'm in the mood.
48. I tend to order habitually in my favorite restaurants.
49. I don't like it when the food that I order does not taste the way I expect it to.
50. I can still sit cross-legged.
51. I learned how to ride my bike when I was 8. My dad took off my training wheels and I fell. So I had him replace one training wheel and rode like that for a day before going solo again.

Check out Priscilla's list here.

17 comments:

Priscilla said...

Oh, aren't these lists fun? I agree with you that white chocolate should not be considered a chocolate!

That's cool that you ski. I've only skied maybe 4 times. My husband skiis much more than I do.

Martha said...

One day I will surprise you all with a list on my blog... maybe.

kristina said...

These are fun. You make me laugh. I am going to try one too.

Tracy said...

Mom, Your comment seems to have not registered. I imagine that you already knew most of these things about me. :o)

T said...

WOW there actually was only a few things I didn't know about you... I shall take this test and we shall see.

Anonymous said...

this is her mother once again. What kind of a blog is this that refuses my comments. Is there a limit to how many words?
I wanted to mention that when Tracy was a "feeder" in the nursing home, the home was run my some Nun order, and the head Mother Nun told Tracy that she would never make it to be a nurse. I wanted Tracy to go back and see her when she graduated - - but she never would.
The other comment - when she worked at a hospital, it was one where your peers were able to evaulate you. What could this person approve upon was one of the questions - - and one of her co-worders put that Tracy could improve by working more hours....
(she already was working full time)
I thought it was a wonderful most positive negative.....
I have not been aware of a person that met Tracy that didn't like her. She has the personality that can relate to all persons no matter their age. She is compassionate, kind and most loyal. I am so proud that she is my daughter......

Tracy said...

Awww shucks! Thanks Mom. :o)

kristina said...

There are 9 things and 2 half things that describe me on your list.

I match #14 #17 #21 #22 #42 #43 #45 #48 #50.

And half match #16 I like foreign movies, not too fond of documentaries, and #36 caffeine addict but not espresso - I like plain black french roast.

kristina said...

What your mom said is so nice!

Rachel said...

Great list! How did you aquire the nickname "John"?

Tracy said...

It was sophomore year of high school. I took a math class that was mostly junior class so no one knew me in the class. The guy in front of me was passing back a stack of papers and I wasn't paying attention. He waved the stack and then said, "Hey John!" The name stuck. I don't think anyone in that class knew my real name.

Priscilla said...

That pumpkin spice latte looks yummy. I finally clicked on all the links here.

Unknown said...

so yah mine is finished.

Ruth said...

Tracy I really enjoyed your list. Most interesting and informative. I can't ski - having not yet actually seen snow!!!

I also don't like coffee - but agree with you - cakes and cheesecakes - sooo 'ho-hum'!!! :-)

Your mum is completely correct - you are an absolutely amazing women and I'm proud to be your friend, even though we've never met in person.

Tracy said...

OH, Thanks Ruth. Are you going to do a list? Are you inspired? You can see that this has been going around.

Priscilla said...

I am proud to be your friend too. Perhaps one day we should meet in person.

Tracy said...

thanks. I would love to meet one day. D and I love to travel and would like to come to NY one of these times.