Hello? Is this thing on?

Is anyone there? I've been gone for a while I guess. Just living life. Nothing particularly bad or good. It just is.

I've been thinking about posting again for some time, you know how it goes. But then Liz, who I discovered just a little bit before I stopped blogging and reading blogs, pinged me with the "6 things" meme. That's as good a reason as any to post again. Thanks, Liz!

So here goes.

The "rules" of the game are as follows:
1. Post the rules on your blog
2. Write 6 random things about yourself
3. Tag 6 people at the end of your post
4. If you're tagged, DO IT and pass on the tag

My 6 random things:

1.  I like mayo on tomatoes and salt on watermelon.

2.  I am a habitual volunteer.  If something needs to be done, I can't stop myself.  (Only if it's someplace other than home.  Lots of things need to be done at home, but I can't get myself to volunteer for those.)

3.  I've considered (and am still considering) taking my violin lessons far enough that I can begin teaching.

4.  (This is hard for me, I guess I'm out of the habit of blogging.)  I used to love my cats like children, until I had a child.  Now they've been demoted.

5.  I need lessons in walking.  And posture.  It seems like this should be natural, but my back/hip/neck pain suggests I'm doing it all wrong.

6.  I'm currently having a crisis of identity:  mama, scientist, PTA activist, crafter, what do I want to be?  (OK, this partially explains my absence from the blog.)

and 7.  I've been out of blogland so long that I have no idea who's already done this.  Plus I don't like tagging.  So I'm not going to tag people here.  Sorry for breaking the rules!

I have another post coming soon (I finally took pictures).  See you again soon!

Comments

[Bettsi]

Oh my dear, Amanda! I knew I should have written. I kept meaning to, but you know what they say about good intentions. I'm so happy to see you post again. I liked your six things- I love mayo on my tomato sandwiches and salt on my watermelon too!

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Sending big hugs to you across Bloglandia!

[Anna]

Welcome back!

[carabeth]

Hi! Oh, i'm glad I read bettsi's comment first, because i thought you had tomatoes,mayo, salt and watermelon all at the same time... I do love tomatoes and mayo too, and a toasted tomato and mayo open-faced sandwitch. have you tried watermelon and feta? I haven't but i know that its a classic comb.My sister lived in Greece for 9 months, and she ssaid the would frequntly snack on watermelon, feta and supersalty olives.

[Anamaria]

So good to read you again! I'm interested in hearing more about item 3. And, of course, item 6. I sympathize.

[liz]

hehe, i am the same way about volunteering- i just need someone to volunteer to do all the stuff i do at MY house! lol

[Kelli]

It is so great to have you back! Hope all is well in Flag!

[sarah]

so great to read you again xxx

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