10 More Random Emmy Facts

1. I collect art books. Mainly they are collections books that you can get from a museum. I like reading through them, learning the stories about the artists and the pieces, and just relieving what I may have already experienced.  

2.  As a result, I know a lot more about art than one would think. I took one too many art classes in college – a result of being at a liberal arts college where I could take art classes and meet requirements for graduation. I took an African Art class that ended up being more a study an anthropology, than art. A Women in Art History class that ended up being more history.  A design class and a landscape painting class.  I often look at a picture I’ve taken and hear one of my favorite college professor’s voice in my ear asking “is that interesting?” He was a college icon – everyone had to have him to understand what made him such a great professor.  
3. I can go days without showering – particularly when I haven’t been working out. It’s why camping never bugs me.
4. I am the defending champion for the family fantasy football league. I took great pleasure in beating the hell out of my brothers that season because they both consider themselves football experts and expected that they would be the only real competition out of all of us.  They ate crow fast. It is why I wasn’t invited to be in their league the following year.  My sister-in-laws upon hearing this made fun of them and their fear.  My Monday night player had better do well, because there is a risk he could beat me this week. And I have to start off right. My sister-in-law who is joining us – well she’s kicking ass beating my dad 105 to 45.  I knew I liked her. 
5. I find it easier to keep my mouth shut online than I do in real life. I think it is because I know how easy it is to misinterpret something someone can say online, so I want to be really clear if I’m not happy with a situation. Plus, people can be selective readers. While people can be selective listeners too, I find I realize that is happening quicker and can correct it. Harder to do online where things seem to drag on and on and on.
6. I like quotes. I collect them. Such as:

“How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.”  ~Wayne Dyer

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”  ~Plato

“Reputation is character minus what you`ve been caught doing.” ~Michael Iapoce

7. I have read all of the Sookie Stackhouse books – the books the show True Blood is based off of. While the show as its own work is okay, I prefer the books. They are better.  I had a chance to see the author speak this summer. I walked away wanting to read everything she wrote. She kept telling all of the gushing women that they need to remember to not escape in her books too often – there is a lot of real life to be lived.  
8. I watch the online show The Guild religiously, yet I have no real interest in online games like World of Warcraft.
9. I frequent coffee shops or restaurants where the employees make me smile. I figure if the employees are happy and seem to want to be there that it would follow the food or drink will be better. So far, it is a decent theory.
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10 Comments Add yours

  1. Ashly Star says:

    Great post! I always enjoy learning more about you since I think you’re an interesting woman. 🙂

  2. Greg says:

    I also like to collect good quotes. I put them on my bulletin board for inspiration.

  3. Vixen says:

    I’ve wondered about those Sookie Stackhouse books. Now that TrueBlood is over for the season I may have to look into them.

    And I agree, you are a very interesting person. I love when you post these 🙂

    xo

  4. I love quotes too…I have lots of books full of famous quotes and you will find some hanging on my walls too.

    I also have bunch of art books….I know nothing about art really but love to look at them.

  5. BluEyedBader says:

    I agree with number 5.. I tend to hold my tongue too, especially if it is something completely ridiculous and the comments are driving me nuts.

    But then I realize people thrive off the negativity and try to make people feel bad, like the anonymous trolls that spout hatred and racism… it really, really bothers me, but I dont want to get sucked into their little game.

    I cant do fantasy football, it tends to ruin my weekend.. I like to watch and if I have to pay attention to the stats it gets too tense for me…

  6. Ms Scarlett says:

    Love this post, especially the quotes… I might steal this idea for an upcoming post!

    XO

  7. Alpha Za says:

    Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” ~Plato

    Which is why we should smile at everyone…all the time. But in a non creepy I want to convert you fashion.

  8. Fusion says:

    I have a small collection of quotes on my blog.
    One of my coworkers watches The Guild at work on his Droid, and I’ve watched over his shoulder. Funny stuff.

  9. Maggie says:

    Quote collectors unite!

  10. Aurore says:

    First, I am totally stealing this idea for a post.

    Second, I love quotes. I can spend hours reading them online. Words can be so powerful.

    Third, you are a wonderfully diverse, multifaceted woman and I love finding out more about you.

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