Did You Know?

So here are some tidbits you might not have known about me. Not that it matters because I'm not very exciting but anywho here's some random crap...just so we can feel closer to each other.  For even more fun... read these answers to questions YOU asked!

1. My name isn't really Chief. At least not on my birth certificate. Somewhere along the way Duke nicknamed me Chief and now those who are closest to me, call me Chief (you are all considered close to me so feel free). Duke nicknames everyone and most of the time they aren't very nice names. Someday I will post about them. My real name is a bit unique and if you read through my blog you just might stumble upon it.

2. I love to go to work. Sometimes I feel like I should be ashamed of this so I get really defensive when the subject arises in conversation, especially at church functions. I stayed home for years when the kids were little but even then, I had a salon in my home where I worked on hair clients. Once they were both in school, the opportunity arose for me to go to work and I jumped on it.

~sigh~If only these were my real legs, and I could kick that high without tipping over

3. I pee a lot and I am also very gassy. My bladder is very small and whatever the nerve is that tells your brain that you have to pee is, well mine is on speed. Most times I will think I am going to burst only to trickle. I pee often but not a lot. Duke claims I am the greatest farter on the planet. I even embarrass the boys. I eat too much fiber I suppose, I just want to take care of my colon.

4. I started a k-9 charter school with a group of strangers who quickly became fast friends. Bud went to the neighborhood school through third grade and we didn't have a very good experience. I searched for years for a place he would excel in and had almost decided I needed to go back to work to pay for a private education when I met up with a group of parents who were starting a charter school. The charter school movement in our state was still in its infancy so it was a true leap of faith. We worked our butt cheeks off for 6 months getting the school built, staffed, and furnished (someday maybe I will elaborate on this if anyone out there is interested). The journey was worth it and I know we have one of the best schools money can't buy.

5. I work at above mentioned school. In a crazy turn of events I was offered a position as the Curriculum Coordinator shortly after the school opened and the rest is history. Yes, the school is a major part of our lives and has been for 5 years. I now run the Library, Curriculum and Purchasing/Procurement and love it 99% of the time. the 1% is the 6:00 alarm every morning when I used to wake up whenever I wanted because as a self employed cosmetologist. I made my own schedule (I also made 4 times as much money). I do love being around my kids all day, seeing them interact with the friends, getting the occasional nod in the hallway, (small enough that no one will notice of course).

6. I love dogs. It's too bad the Mormon church doesn't teach reincarnation because I would whole heartily believe I either was a dog in a previous life or will become one in the next life. I am every one's dog sitter because they know I will treat their animal better than I do my own children. I am sick.I know. My dogs love me.

Maggie and Moose

7. I am addicted to Grey's Anatomy. It is one of my guilty pleasures. I would run over my own grandmother with a car if it meant I would not miss an episode. I feel so bad about this. Really I do.

8. I am fat. Although I am trying not to be as fat as I once was. I have lost 30 pounds and while that sounds good, it is a far cry from where I should be to be healthy. I don't want to be thin, just fit comfortably in an airplane seat and to stop sweating in between my fat rolls. For a glimpse into my run-in with the local gym check this out.

9. My bedroom is a mess. I am not sure what is under my bed but I know it makes a helluva racket when the dogs go exploring in the middle of the night. Puppies have been birthed under that bed, and I know that is where all of my missing silverware must be. The other day, I was looking for a shoe and pulled out a shriveled banana peel. I have dressers and a closet but I still seem to accumulate stacks of clothes everywhere. I know this is due to my weight fluctuation between fat and fatter. I insist on having clothes in 4 different sizes just in case I wake up thinner on any given day.

No, we do not sleep in bunkbeds...although the thought has crossed my mind. Thanks google, for the pic.

10. I swore I would never blog. Who could possible be interested in my ramblings about my over-active uterus, marriage, and general family dysfunction? Then I started writing and I realized I couldn't get enough of myself.

So there you have it. There's nothing else to say...that's about it.