this is originally a document that I sent to the other Liz, before we left for NZ, just to let her know a bit more about me, since, as i've said, we hadn't seen each other in 10 years! However, she wasn't originally able to open the document; based upon some of our experiences here, I recalled sending her this, & had to re-send it to her just now, in order for us to giggle about it, since I know myself so well! (does that make any sense to you, or is it too jumbled/too much of an inside joke?). anyway, here's the scoop on me, which my family & friends have been laughing over.
things to know about me before traveling w/ me (or reading my journal):
- I have a tendency to stretch out in public places
- I don't do sedentary well; be prepared for jiggling legs, if sitting for a while.
- I give excellent back massages
- I've been known to exist on PBJs & animal crackers, but I refuse to stint on quality icecream
- Contrary to the intimidating activity levels, I only like frou-frou drinks, like hurricanes & mochas
- I'm fine w/ helping to kill/get rid of insects, rodents, and/or anything slithery; however, be prepared to take out centipedes on your own. In fact, I will loudly & vociferously request your personal involvement in the removal of such monsters. If you refuse to do so, I will leave & never return.
- I wear t-shirts out. as in, out @ night, to clubs. I consider jeans "dressing up." just to forewarn you.
- If it's not a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, or t-shirt, I don't own it & it won't be w/ me.
- what do you think of biking thru-country?
- I hate signs that are misspelled simply for the alliteration.
- I do not have bail money; give it to me in advance.
- I don't like to talk on the phone & will not have one that works; e-mail is my life.
- I love to have pictures, but hate to take them; hopefully, this is your forte.
- My idea of a "good job" does not include anything from 8-5, M-F, anything in an office, or anything to do w/ math.
- I have weird friends who might come visit.
- I'm content to live in a tent if it means I get to live in a cool place.
- A dirty bathroom is a sign of disrespect & I will take offense. I will throw a hissy fit if confronted w/ it. Hair should only be attached to your body; if it is not, clean it up!
- If forced to sleep in close proximity to one another, do not steal the covers, or I will take revenge, probably with water.
- I refuse to pay for a TV or cable, but will go in on a kayak w/ you.
- I only shower after running.
- I don't enjoy cooking, but will clean up, especially if you hang out w/ me while I do.
- I'm not addicted to coffee.
- Mornings are not my strong suit; please wait to speak to me until a reasonable time has passed (you'll be able to tell what a reasonable time is, b/c I will initiate conversation w/ you.)
- Kitchens are also meant to be pristine, w/ no moldering food around.
- My friends claim that I can be quite crazy
- Mountains v. beach? almost always mountains
- I'd love it if you also like to take walks
- Big dogs are ok; cats are too. please, no ankle biters.
- I've wanted to go hang gliding, parasailing, & sky diving for quite a while; for some reason, bungee jumping doesn't appeal--you're on your own for that one.
- I'm a horrible gift-giver.
- I hope you like to decorate.
- I don't care if it makes your butt look big.
- I'm a cheapskate, unless it comes to performance shoes, sleeping bags, or rain gear.
- I'm of the slow-simmer variety; if something bothers me, I will attempt to get over it. If I can't get over it, I will put up w/ it, for a long time even. After that, watch out!
- I like to attempt to talk to people while I brush my teeth.
- Sometimes, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
- If you like to drive & are a good driver, I like to be a passenger, especially if that means I can read, check out the view, or journal. If, however, you're not a good driver or don't like to drive, I have no qualms doing so.
- I definitely prefer windows open, until it's 55 degrees outside, then it's time to snuggle in.
