15 Non-Crochet Questions

I know, I've already done one Q & A on the blog. After watching the latest podcast from the Secret Yarnery I thought the fifteen "non-yarny" questions that Christa answered were so interesting that I decided to give them a go:

1. What was your first concert?

I saw Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band with my friend Charlie in 1978. I know, that was almost 50 years ago. I'm old. :)

2. What was your dream job as a kid?

I wanted to be a doctor.

3. Do you have any quirky collections?

Bracelets. They are the only jewelry I wear every day, but not to look pretty. I use them to remind myself which hand is weakest by wearing them on that particular wrist.

4. What tiny moment in your life felt way bigger than it should have been?

Seeing some white roses tucked in a tree on top of a mountain in Tennessee.

5. What personality trait have you had your entire life?

Shyness.

6. What's the most unnecessarily unnecessary thing you're weirdly good at?

Darts.

7. What's something you always do even though you know better?

Not wearing gloves when I wash dishes.

8. What is your most irrational "this annoys me more than it should" thing?

People who constantly look at their cell phones, especially when they're walking or dining out.

9. What kind of chaos do you secretly enjoy?

My dogs playing in the yard, which is usually pure chaos. They make me laugh.

10. What part of the day do you secretly look forward to the most?

Night time, after I finish all my work and chores. That's me-time.

11. What's something small that instantly improves your mood?

A good book, a pretty fabric or a skein of beautiful yarn.

12. What's a decision you made that turned out better than you expected?

Firing my agent and going freelance. Best thing I ever did for myself as a writer.

13. What's something you said yes to that you almost didn't?

Writing for an overseas publisher (twice) and negotiating the contracts myself. Worked out great.

14. If your personality was a room, what would it look like?

A library or study with lots of books and watercolor art on the walls, a great big comfortable chair in front of a fireplace, and quilts and crochet throws everywhere.

15. If your life had a theme song right now, what would the vibe be?

Easy listening.

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

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