You know, when you run your mouth as much as I do, it's hard to think of 5 things that may not be public knowledge....

But to humor Jay Thompson per his blog earlier today, here goes (more in depth than my comment, Jay). =)

1.  I'm a classically trained pianist and vocalist.  I was forced to take piano starting at age 6, fell in love with it by age 9 and have played ever since.  I teach a few students on the side just for fun!  My beloved middle and high school chorus teacher, Ken Young, showed me that I had vocal talent as well. At the time, I was the accompanist for the school choruses, and didn't think I was any good.  I wound up in a lot of competitions, sang in college, more weddings and funerals than I can list here, and spent 10 years singing with the Charlotte Symphony (currently on a break because of the kiddos and bedtime conflicts).

2.  I was a woman sales rep for Husqvarna.  yep, it WAS as much fun as you might think!  It was eye-opening to be a woman in a man's world, to say the least.  The corporate honchos trotted me out at a lot of trade shows to show how progressive they were...and I drove 5000 miles per month on average, flew out of town at least two weekends a month, was moved into new territories every 11 months to trouble-shoot.  Long story short, that got old!  Did enjoy the annual sales meeting in Stockholm though.

3.  I'm a certified OSHA logging safety instructor.  Of course, that ties in with my Husqvarna days!  i can tell LOTS of stories about logging.  It's somewhat like you imagine, and then again nothing like you imagine.  I won't share the photos I used in safety class, they will turn your stomach!

4.  I paid for college by bartending.  I had a full ride at Florida State University as a National Merit Scholar, but then made some changes-decided I didn't want to be a music major after all and was homesick, so I transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  I lost the scholarship $$ when I moved, but kept all my credits.  Got a job waitressing and bartending and finished my bachelor's degree in 3 years total.

5.  I'm a certified USSSA softball umpire.  Another job I picked up in college for cash (and yes, to pick up guys!).

 

How's that?  More than you ever wanted to know I'll wager!