QuiltCon is having a linky party so the attendees can introduce themselves. The challenge is to include a picture and list five things about ourselves that others may not know. It's the perfect post for
Really Random Thursday.
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| Profile picture |
So, for those of you who don't know me, I'm Rene' and I have been quilting for nine years and blogging for about three years. A few quilty items of interest: I am founder and past president of the
OrlandoMQG; I once traveled 1,600 miles to retreat with nine other quilt bloggers I had never met - these quilt bloggers are now my good friends and we get together once a year; the aforementioned events would once be considered way out of my comfort zone. A few personal items of interest; my husband and I have been married 28+ years and have two sons and one daughter; I recently became a grandmother which is the.best.thing.ever! Before becoming the family chauffeur, I was a CPA. I prefer being the chauffeur...more time for sewing!
Now for the five things you may not know about me:
#1 - I love to take photographs, but I hate to have my picture taken. My profile picture is how I prefer to be seen...
behind the camera. So you can recognize me at QuiltCon, here is a picture of myself on the other side of the camera lens. This photo was captured this past summer when I celebrated a milestone birthday...the one where AARP puts you on their mailing list!
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| Cheers! |
#2 - I grew up in a small town on the gulf coast of Mississippi. I lost my southern accent when I went away to college, but I still say "y'all". In honor of the 80's Dance Party, I thought I'd show my college ID taken in the 80's.
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| College ID - the 80's |
#3 - Rene' is not my first name, but rather it's my middle name. Don't ask me why because from day one, my parents called me Rene'. When growing up this made for a confusing, not to mention embarrassing, first day of school when it came time for roll call. (Do they even do that now?!) When I married, I took advantage of the name changing to officially make Rene' my first name.
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| I have the medal to prove it! |
#4 - Even though I do not like to exercise, I once "ran" a half-marathon. I met my goal of finishing the race and not being the last to cross the finish line. Just don't ask me what my time was.
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| Just a few of my notebooks |
#5 - I am a list maker and note taker. I am constantly making, revising and merging my numerous lists. I usually have multiple lists and journals in use at any given time. Even though I keep a digital calendar and make notes on my iPhone, I still prefer paper and pen(cil). The red leather notebook above is my latest favorite.
Are you going to QuiltCon? If so, I hope you stop me and say hi!
I am looking forward to the classes, lectures, quilts, vendors and meeting other MQGers!
