Babyslave
Shy, Stubborn, and His
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- Jan 1, 2011
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I'm 46 and have three grown stepsons. I became a stepgrandma not too long ago.
I haven't had the chance to meet my grandson yet, 'cause they're in Japan, but thank goodness for Facebook and YouTube.
I've worked for the same company for 25 years. I'm rumored to be a slut by the office staff. Completely untrue (no, really! Strict rule - Work and Private life are separate, no exceptions) I work with an all male team, and 97% of my business contacts are men as well. When dozens of men are seen coming in and out of my office every week, and usually leave smiling, well.....
I love to read anything I can get my hands on and always have 2 or 3 going simultaneously, one light reading for the commute, one non fiction and one either technical or whatever trips my trigger at the time.
I have a small group of forever friends. REALLY important to someone who is extremely introverted, pretty private and who needs prodding when at a party or other sort of large gathering to get the ball rolling.
My alcoholic beverage of choice is vodka, mostly because it only takes 2 glasses of wine to make me tipsy, which seems to result in me doing outrageous things that will take years to live down. Vodka allows for common sense to prevail.
I enjoy music of all types, and go to whatever concerts I can get to in my area. But I'm happiest when playing in a dixieland or swing band. I also fill in for other local bands, when I'm able, for musicals, marching bands or church groups.
I LOVE to be outdoors no matter what season it's in. Walking, hiking, biking, camping, gardening, painting the garage, you name it. Oh! Can't forget camping!
I've been daring myself to step out of my shell recently. Things like - every day I must speak with three total strangers whether on the street, in a store, the post office, wherever. To wear something at least once a week that is SO not part of my work persona.
I also believe in retaining some child-like ways. Like? Hopscotch, jump-rope, kickball, snowball fights, and building forts.
I've been putting off going to the eye doctor 'cause I just KNOW he's going to tell me I need bifocals. Sigh.
I haven't had the chance to meet my grandson yet, 'cause they're in Japan, but thank goodness for Facebook and YouTube.
I've worked for the same company for 25 years. I'm rumored to be a slut by the office staff. Completely untrue (no, really! Strict rule - Work and Private life are separate, no exceptions) I work with an all male team, and 97% of my business contacts are men as well. When dozens of men are seen coming in and out of my office every week, and usually leave smiling, well.....
I love to read anything I can get my hands on and always have 2 or 3 going simultaneously, one light reading for the commute, one non fiction and one either technical or whatever trips my trigger at the time.
I have a small group of forever friends. REALLY important to someone who is extremely introverted, pretty private and who needs prodding when at a party or other sort of large gathering to get the ball rolling.
My alcoholic beverage of choice is vodka, mostly because it only takes 2 glasses of wine to make me tipsy, which seems to result in me doing outrageous things that will take years to live down. Vodka allows for common sense to prevail.
I enjoy music of all types, and go to whatever concerts I can get to in my area. But I'm happiest when playing in a dixieland or swing band. I also fill in for other local bands, when I'm able, for musicals, marching bands or church groups.
I LOVE to be outdoors no matter what season it's in. Walking, hiking, biking, camping, gardening, painting the garage, you name it. Oh! Can't forget camping!
I've been daring myself to step out of my shell recently. Things like - every day I must speak with three total strangers whether on the street, in a store, the post office, wherever. To wear something at least once a week that is SO not part of my work persona.
I also believe in retaining some child-like ways. Like? Hopscotch, jump-rope, kickball, snowball fights, and building forts.
I've been putting off going to the eye doctor 'cause I just KNOW he's going to tell me I need bifocals. Sigh.

