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Day 3 Who am I?

We always read Winn Dixie. I love the part when Opal asks the preacher to share 10 things about her Mama because she is 10. 

I am 45. 45 is a BIG number.   I was going to share 45 things about myself  but I think I'll  add the digits.  9 is more reasonable.  

So here are nine things about me and my life.

1. I am a native New Yorker born and raised in Manhattan. 
2. I'm right ✋ handed. 
3. I'm a former runner. I ran over 30 races after my 40th birthday. 
4. I am a bulldog mom. My baby is Bella. You will hear a lot about Bella. 
5. I am a wife,  mom, stepmom and grandmother.
6. I love the outdoors!
7. A perfect date with my husband would be cruising on our electric unicycles through the city. 
8. I get to teach some pretty cool kids. 
9. I'm an omnivert. I can be the quietest or loudest person in the room. 

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  1. Omnivert! I love it...and can completely relate to it. You have a great "this is me" list and I appreciate getting to know you just a little bit more.

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  2. Thanks! It's super hard to be vulnerable.

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  3. Looking forward to hearing about Bella! Those electric unicycles look awesome. I’v never seen those before.

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  4. Love the unicycles and the idea of an omnivert!

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  5. Omnivert = new vocabulary word of the day! This is awesome!

    My wife works with a woman who is a bulldog mom. Her bulldog's name is Winston and I'm sure he and Bella would become fast friends.

    The unicycles are sweet! I've never seen an electric unicycle before (not really good on gravel roads I'd suppose), so I'm wondering, how long can you ride before they need to be charged?

    Thanks for the "me" slice! I love getting to know people a little more with these slices! :)

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