{my first grade photo}
It's the bits of random that really tell us about other people. Not all the shine and sparkle - but those embarrassing, revealing, unique little quirks that set us apart. I love noticing these in others.
So, here's a few bits of random about me:
- My name is pronounced uh-lee-suh (been kindly correcting folks my whole life :)
- I read magazines back to front.
- At five years old I put this on my Christmas list, "I want to dance on stage with Bruce Springsteen." still hoping...
- In elementary school I wanted to be an architect. I sketched books full of blueprints for deluxe log cabins.
- I've been vegetarian/vegan almost entirely since 4th grade.
- I am mostly deaf in my right ear.
- I climbed Half Dome in Yosemite. I cried the whole way, but made it to the top.
- I dream of someday owning enough land to rescue animals.
- I have always set my alarm clock for odd numbers like 4:03 am.
- I wave at other drivers when they do something nice.
- Every summer I choose a nonfiction topic to read about like impressionist painting or apartheid-- though the last 4 years have mostly been business + babies.
- I've attended over two dozen country music concerts. They make my heart smile.
So, please tell me something wonderfully random about you! I truly would love to hear.
