Happy New Year!

One January 1st- I turn 54. OH- you may be thinking- darn that's old. Yep it may be. Birthdays never bothered me- so at this point they never will!

So here's 54 things about "me"

1. Born 1/1/58, Dayton, Ohio on an army base- 2nd baby born the New Year.
2. Middle child- one sister two years older, one brother three years younger
3. Married over 35 years
4. Have three children- One daughter, two sons. AND now one son in-law, two daughter in-laws, two grand girlies
5. Love animals- have 3 rescue dogs
6. Loved to entertain when the children were growing up
7. Cherish my friendships that have lasted from childhood, and my new friends through networking
8. Impatient. Very.
9. Go to sleep way too late. Every night
10. Get up way too early. Every day
11. Started college many times- loved taking classes
12. Finished college at 47, B.A. Communications. My oldest grand daughter (age 4 then) attended my graduation at University at Maryland
13. Worst subjects- math and chemistry- best subjects history, english
14. Worked at Montgomery College for about 10 years in the HR department- loved the retirees
15. "Disliked" my sister growing up- tattle tail!
16. Today my sister is one of my best friends
17. Always adored my baby brother, still do
18. Have lots of grand doggies (about 20 dogs total in the whole family)
19. Worked in theatre for over 10 years
20. Loved to dance, do choreography
21. Don't love to cook, but do. Sometimes.
22. Love to bake
23. Love to decorate
24. Love to "re-decorate" 
25. Love the color sky blue, always have
26. Winter is my fav month
27. Christmas is my fav holiday
28. Never was a big drinker
29. Likes sweets too much
30. Having grand children is the best
31. Favorite food- cake, chocolate
32. Favorite meal- Thanksgiving dinner
33. Don't eat red meat since 2nd grade
34. I had blonde hair, blue eyes- while my sister and brother had dark hair and brown eyes
35. My parents are still living
36. Dad is 81 
37. Mom is 78
38. I cherish each day I have with mom and dad
39. My husband's mom died at 52, and father at 65
40. I miss my husband's mother every day- she was amazing
41. I am short 5'2"- while my sister is tall
42. Did I mention impatient? Very. I like things done yesterday
43. I have great neighbors on the Eastern Shore
44. I miss my old home town
45. One day I'd love a boston terrier and call her "Lucy"
46. I can't sit still long enough to watch a movie- unless I'm doing something crafty at the same time
47. I own my own biz
48. I do like watching reality shows- they're short
49. I'm very proud the way by children have turned out as adults. Very
50. I never loved my "birth date"
51. Always had to go to church on the birthday
52. There were never any stores open on my birthday. Sad
53. I LOVE LOVE to shop- brick and mortar- on-line too
54. I am blessed for each year I'm here- after all there are so many people that have not be so fortunate.

Happy New Year to all- I hope this year is better than the last- and everyone has good healthily and happy times!