Really Random Thursday: Five Things

QuiltCon is having a linky party so the attendees can introduce themselves.  The challenge is to include a picture and list five things about ourselves that others may not know.  It's the perfect post for Really Random Thursday.

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So, for those of you who don't know me, I'm Rene' and I have been quilting for nine years and blogging for about three years.   A few quilty items of interest:  I am founder and past president of the OrlandoMQG; I once traveled 1,600 miles to retreat with nine other quilt bloggers I had never met - these quilt bloggers are now my good friends and we get together once a year; the aforementioned events would once be considered way out of my comfort zone.  A few personal items of interest;  my husband and I have been married 28+ years and have two sons and one daughter; I recently became a grandmother which is the.best.thing.ever! Before becoming the family chauffeur, I was a CPA.  I prefer being the chauffeur...more time for sewing!

Now for the five things you may not know about me:


#1 -  I love to take photographs, but I hate to have my picture taken.   My profile picture is how I prefer to be seen...behind the camera.  So you can recognize me at QuiltCon, here is a picture of myself on the other side of the camera lens.  This photo was captured this past summer when I celebrated a milestone birthday...the one where AARP puts you on their mailing list!

Cheers!

#2 - I grew up in a small town on the gulf coast of Mississippi.  I lost my southern accent when I went away to college, but I still say "y'all".  In honor of the 80's Dance Party, I thought I'd show my college ID taken in the 80's.

College ID - the 80's

#3 - Rene' is not my first name, but rather it's my middle name.  Don't ask me why because from day one, my parents called me Rene'.  When growing up this made for a confusing, not to mention embarrassing, first day of school when it came time for roll call.  (Do they even do that now?!)  When I married, I took advantage of the name changing to officially make Rene' my first name.

I have the medal to prove it!

#4 - Even though I do not like to exercise, I once "ran" a half-marathon.  I met my goal of finishing the race and not being the last to cross the finish line.  Just don't ask me what my time was.

Just a few of my notebooks

#5 - I am a list maker and note taker.  I am constantly making, revising and merging my numerous lists. I usually have multiple lists and journals in use at any given time.  Even though I keep a digital calendar and make notes on my iPhone, I still prefer paper and pen(cil).  The red leather notebook above is my latest favorite.

Are you going to QuiltCon?  If so, I hope you stop me and say hi!
I am looking forward to the classes, lectures, quilts, vendors and meeting other MQGers!