7 Things You Never Wanted to Know About Me
Ms. Frizzle tagged me for this meme. I wasn’t going to do it until next week but I’m procrastinating on laundry, so here goes.
1. I asked my husband for a vacuum for Christmas. I got a special Bissell vacuum just for tackling pet hair. I’m very happy with it, and its myriad pet-hair-eliminating properties.
2. Though I grew up in a tiny town called Guilderland, just outside of Albany, I was born in Manhattan and lived on Long Island until I was 8.
3. I lived in the same town on Long Island as Joan Jett and we used to trick-or-treat at her house. According to my sisters, she gave out the best candy.
4. I went to boarding school for a year, when I was 10, in Northampton. It’s called the Clarke School for the Deaf.
5. While I was there, I beat up a girl for being annoying. Then, I felt so bad, I threw up all over the place. I never did it again.
6. I’m a total space cadet with a serious follow-through problem.
7. I quit my job. My last day is January 29th.**
**This is the big news I was saving for after the New Year but I might as well spill the beans now. I’ll think of some other big news to share after the New Year.
Jonathan wrote:
Whoa!
What are you doing next? Out of work for a while? Something lined up?
Tell.
Tell!
Please.
Posted on 21-Dec-07 at 6:41 pm | Permalink
Nancy Cavillones wrote:
I’ll be a housewife for a while, taking my new vacuum for a spin.
I’m passively looking for consulting/freelance work but I’m not in a hurry at the moment. I’ve never not worked before and I kind of want to enjoy it!
Posted on 21-Dec-07 at 7:35 pm | Permalink
rabi wrote:
HOLY CRAP.
!!!
Posted on 21-Dec-07 at 7:46 pm | Permalink
ms. frizzle wrote:
oh my god!!! what are you doing next? what made you make this decision? is it a leaving a bad decision choice or a choosing something better choice, or something else???? wow. this IS bigger than a baby (maybe).
Posted on 21-Dec-07 at 8:25 pm | Permalink
ms. frizzle wrote:
heh. i need to learn to read. you answered a lot of my questions. enjoy your time off!
Posted on 21-Dec-07 at 8:27 pm | Permalink
Mommy wrote:
Holy cow, Nani!!!. You dont tell your mother you quit your job?!!! I have to hear it on a blog? What is this world coming to? but Kudos! you have been working working working all your life. Im happy for you. may the force be with you.
Posted on 21-Dec-07 at 9:29 pm | Permalink
Nancy wrote:
@ Mommy: Thanks, Ma. I was going to tell you, I swear!
@Frizz: I promise, a more reflective post on this whole thing is forthcoming!
Posted on 22-Dec-07 at 3:49 am | Permalink
Emily wrote:
I am so, so jealous! Congratulations…savor it!
Posted on 22-Dec-07 at 4:38 am | Permalink
Julie wrote:
You made me gasp! Wow!
I have to say, my first instinct is definitely to say congratulations! (Is that normal??)
That is really exciting! Can’t wait to hear more. Good luck and have fun with the vacuum!
Posted on 22-Dec-07 at 9:20 am | Permalink
Morale… « ms. frizzle wrote:
[...] N. up and quit! Good luck to [...]
Posted on 22-Dec-07 at 12:21 pm | Permalink
yomister wrote:
There are many paths to follow. And I wish you the greatest success with your new beginning. Your blog provided me with moments of hope when I felt most isolated as a beginning teacher a few years ago. For that, I extend my sincerest thanks.
Posted on 22-Dec-07 at 5:37 pm | Permalink
Nancy Cavillones wrote:
Thanks, Mister. I appreciate that. I had no idea!
Posted on 23-Dec-07 at 6:24 am | Permalink
corie wrote:
congrats (jealous!) and good luck! what a nice way to begin a new year.
Posted on 23-Dec-07 at 7:20 am | Permalink
ms. frizzle wrote:
er, I meant, is it a leaving a bad SITUATION choice or a choosing something better choice… oops. coherence<–something to strive for! LOL
Posted on 23-Dec-07 at 8:36 am | Permalink
Nancy wrote:
mmh…it’s really not one or the other. i think it was mostly a mental health choice. more to come, i promise.
Posted on 23-Dec-07 at 8:38 am | Permalink
X wrote:
CONGRATULATIONS! Look at what I miss when I don’t use the internet for a couple of days! Aagh!
Kate, btw, says “Damn!”
Posted on 24-Dec-07 at 4:12 pm | Permalink