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Me-Me Me-Me Double Me!

By Rita Taylor

Real Estate Agent with None

July 16, 2007 02:26 PM

Okay, I'm not trying to be vain - I got tagged twice.

I must apologize - Marchel Peterson tagged me with a MeMe several weeks ago and I have waited too long to post. In the meantime, Ashley Drake Gephart tagged me again.

If I read the rules correctly, I need to find 5 interesting or unusual things about myself and post them. Sine I got tagged twice I will try to come up with ten things. It will be tough - I'm not exactly living the lifestyles of the rich and famous here!

I love turtles - I don't know why I just do. If you see a minivan on the side of the road in Central NC and a crazy lady helping a turtle across the road that could be me.
I am an avid reader. I don't read to expand my mind - I use it as an escape. My husband is always griping that I have too many books - tough!
I dream about visiting the medieval castles of Scotland and England. I like to read about history from the regency period.
I hate raw tomatoes. Don't put a slice on my sandwich - don't cut 'em up in my salad - and if I order it with no tomatoes I really mean it!
I wish I owned a small convertible. A Mazda Miata or something like that would be great. Not a practical car but I would love to own one anyway.
I am fascinated by older homes. I would like to live in an old restored farmhouse - the history of old buildings draws me in. Sometimes you can almost feel the people who used to live there.
I do not like to let the gas tank get below 1/4 full. My parents used to run out of gas all the time and we had to walk. Make fun of me if you want, just get some darn gas!
I love to cook. Again, my mother didn't cook much growing up so I enjoy cooking and trying new things. Just don't call me Martha Stewart!
I hate cleaning! I know this doesn't go with the one above but I hate cleaning. I'll do it when I have to but I'm not going to enjoy it.
I hate the smell of the fake Vanilla soaps and air fresheners folks buy. I don't know why but the stuff makes me feel sick.

I would nominate someone else but most of the people I can think of have been meme'd several times. If you want to do one send me an email and I'll tag you.

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Susie Roscoe

Signature Realty Associates - Brandon, FL

Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL

Yo Rita!! I'm with you on the loving to cook but hating to clean! I love how it looks and smells when it's clean but don't enjoy actually doing it. (unless I'm ticked off and need to vent) This goes for the cooking and not wanting to clean up after...why should I do both? LOL I've also been known to rescue a few turtles in my time...my boys love it! Sometimes we take'm home!

Jul 17, 2007 12:15 AM

Chris Tesch

RE/MAX Bryan-College Station - College Station, TX

College Station, Texas Real Estate

OK, put the tomatoes on my sandwhich (share them between Thesa and I) but I'm on with #2, 3 (I did visit 10 midevil castles about 8 years ago in England, I dream of going back), 5, 6 (I go to Galveston just to visit the antibellium properties and swear I do see them sometimes!), 8 and 9. Excellent meme

Jul 17, 2007 02:01 AM

Tina Howell

RE/MAX DFW Associates VI - Little Elm, TX

Little Elm & Frisco Area Real Estate

Nice post Rita -- but, pleasure reading . . . what is that? I think I'll get to take that back up once my kid hits 18 ;)

Jul 17, 2007 04:31 AM

Rita Taylor

None - Sanford, NC

Sanford NC Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Sanford North Carolina

Paula,

Thank you for stopping by - I am glad we have a few things in common.

Thesa,

You can have my tomatoes! I am surprised at all the comments and the chance to learn about so many other folks.

Mana,

I haven't read those before - I'll have to put them on my list.

Susie,

I don't even like to clean when I'm mad - I usually find a good book to make me forget or sometimes I take a walk to clear my head. I love the smell of clean just as long as it isn't vanilla!

Chris,

You've visited Medieval castles in Europe? I'm jealous! Antebellum homes are cool - we have a few around here and they are fun to visit.

Tina,

I read after the kids are in bed - it is one of my few escapes. Half of my closet is full of bookshelves.

Jul 17, 2007 11:16 AM

Christina Lackey

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties - North Syracuse, NY

Syracuse Central New York Real Estate

You are very interesting- and don't let anyone tell you any different! It's hard to come up with these things, isn't it?

Jul 17, 2007 11:30 AM

Rita Taylor

None - Sanford, NC

Sanford NC Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Sanford North Carolina

Christina,

I just commented on yours, which was a bit eerie for me!

Jul 17, 2007 01:14 PM

Jack Haydon

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater Beach, FL

Clearwater Beach Condos - Real Estate Homes for Sale

Rita - it's great to learn so many new things about you - thanks for sharing

Jul 17, 2007 03:34 PM

Ashley Drake Gephart

Drake Intel Group - Albuquerque, NM

Rita great meme. I think I am your parents! I have to say my mother taught me how to make dinner, I can make reservations like a pro! As far as the gas goes well let's just say if it wasn't for my husband I would be calling AAA more often. He went out of town for 3 weeks and had to remind me by phone for several days before I finally got more gas in the car.

Jul 17, 2007 04:10 PM

Lynda Eisenmann

Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA

Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Rita,

Since you like turtles take a look at this.

Baby sea turtle, less than 20 minutes old. They are protected in Zihuatnajo, Mexico. The eggs are buried in a large sand box (of sorts) at the edge of the time share we stayed in. Eggs are harvested every day or so and the turtles are collected. Several times a year they have a "release" of the turtles into the surf at sunset. Over 1,000 were set out to sea, they say fewer than 5% survive. It was quite an experience.

Jul 17, 2007 04:27 PM

Ginger S

Wilkinson & Associates, Wilmington NC - Wilmington, NC

Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation~

Rita, I am so with you on 9 & 10 . I will have your raw tomatoes if they are home grown and juicy.

Ginger

Jul 17, 2007 04:54 PM

Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor

Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ

AzLadyInRed

Rita, thanks for sharing with us. It's always great to get to know other Rainers here. So many interesting things about you.

Jul 17, 2007 05:02 PM

Leah Ross

Your Tampa Bay Mortgage Source - Tampa, FL

Tampa, Florida Mortgage

Great Me-Me Rita! Good for a chuckle this morning!

Jul 17, 2007 10:41 PM

Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI

Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

I love fresh homegrown tomatoes and can stand at the sink and eat them, but I don't like winter ones on salads or ANYWHERE. I don't even get them on Wendy's hamburgers, yuk.

I am also a avid reader, I read 3 -4 books a week. Well it has slowed down since AR came into my life. Thanks for letting us get to know you better, Paula. It is fun to see how much we have or don't have in common with our on-line buddies

Jul 17, 2007 11:52 PM

Rita Taylor

None - Sanford, NC

Sanford NC Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Sanford North Carolina

Jack,

Thanks for stopping by!

Ashley,

Run out of gas too many times and your kids may obsess over it :)

Lynda,

Thanks for the cute picture - I would love to have that experience.

Ginger,

Cleaning is never any fun, is it?

Teri,

Thanks for reading about boring little ol' me!

Leah,

Glad I added some humor to your day.

Missy,

Reading is one of my few escapes - I am amazed at how many people agree with some of these!

Jul 18, 2007 01:09 PM

Daniel Seider

BTRE Big Trees Real Estate - Arnold, CA

Rita

Thank you for your comment. You have really perfected the art of Blogging

Jul 21, 2007 04:51 PM

Judy Bowes

Heiden Homes Realty - Grand Junction, CO

I'm a newbie and still trying to get a grasp on this blogging thing. I really enjoyed your blog about yourself, it's a great way to get to know someone. I don't understand what being "tagged" means but I guess I will learn along the way.

Thank you for your kind comment on my recent blog try of "I'm a big, blogg, blooper". I did get several comments and it really made me happy that someone took the time to read it.

I even got a couple of comments on my blog about chronic pain. It was really gratifying to talk to two other people who understood the huge problem of finding doctors with the knowledge and courage to treat people in pain.

I am really enjoying this network and am looking forward to meeting more nice people like yourself. This business we are in can be fun and rewarding, but it can also be lonely. It's great to share ideas and I am so happy to have found Active Rain.

Best Wishes, Judy Bowes, Grand Junction, Colorado

Jul 21, 2007 05:21 PM

Judy Bowes

Heiden Homes Realty - Grand Junction, CO

Opps, forgot to hit the notify me button. I'd love to hear from you again.

Judy Bowes

Jul 21, 2007 05:22 PM

Rita Taylor

None - Sanford, NC

Sanford NC Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Sanford North Carolina

Daniel,

I am still learning more about blogging every day and Active Rain is a great place to learn.

Judy,

Someone a long time ago started this whole "me-me" concept. They wrote 5 things about themself and when they were done they asked 3 others to write about themselves. That is what I meant by being tagged - two nice folks I met on here "tagged" me in their last me-me. When I got to the end of this one I didn't tag anyone but I should have - if you want to make a try of it let me know and I will tag you.

Jul 21, 2007 06:28 PM

Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Hi Rita: Nice meme!! I saw some great sea turtles on vacation beside our boat. I was hoping to see some while snorkling but they got away before I was able to see them.

I love to read also. I read instead of watching television. I have always said you could never have too many books. I'm starting to think you may need room to have all those books as my daughter is taking that advise to a whole new level.

Jul 26, 2007 03:31 PM

Rita Taylor

None - Sanford, NC

Sanford NC Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Sanford North Carolina

Marchel,

I love turtles - glad to hear you had what sounds like a great vacation!

Jul 29, 2007 08:30 AM