Un-Secret

1. I was born and raised in CA and never lived anywhere else until I moved to Portland, OR in 2007.
2. I spent the first year and a half of my life living with my parents at a camp where they were Camp Counselors. Crazy hippies.
3. We were pretty poor growing up because my parents were committed to my mom staying home with me. My mom also didn’t drive, so we rode the bus a lot. I cost 10 cents.
4. My dad had an office job and also did a lot of “dumpster diving” to find treasures. We had yard sales and sold at the flea market to make ends meet.
5. I am half Irish and half Turkish Jew, but technically 100% Jewish because my mother is the Jew.
6. I’m a Leo and an only child. Yeah, I’m not an easy one.
7. My parents are both queer, though didn’t “come out” until I was a young teen.
8. My parents are not only the best parents, they are amazing humans. And my best friends.
9. When I was young, I loved to listen to “Hurray for Captain Jane” on the record player. My dad’s partner somehow was able to get in on a CD for me, through the magic of technology. It’s one of my favorite CD’s
10. I like even numbers. I will often pump gas until it hits an even number or round out a restaurant tab to make it even.
11. I have 3 tattoos. The 1st I got when I was 19 and I don’t much care for it. The 2nd and 3rd, I love. EDIT, 1 more!
12. Music kept me sane growing up.
13. I can sing. And well.
14. I’m a spiritual person and have been active in “New Thought” for many years.
15. I love TV crime shows like Law & Order, CSI, Cops, The First 48, etc
16. I’m addicted to books about addiction even though I am not an addict.
17. I own WAY too many pairs of shoes. And wear less than 50% of them.
18. I’ve been to a number of US states, Canada, Mexico, England, Ireland, France, Holland, & Belgium.
19. I identify as queer, and believe in loving humans regardless of gender. I’ve loved plenty of both
20. I’m kind of a sheet snob. High thread count is a must.
21. I don’t care much for honey or mustard, but like honey-mustard dressing and dip.
22. I broke my ankle several years ago while attempting to be a kind neighbor in delivering their mis-delivered mail. It was the first time I ever used crutches. It was a nightmare.
23. My first car was a 1982 VW Jetta. I had an insane amount of fun in that car.
24. I love modernist sterling jewelry…I have a few pieces.
25. I was a vegetarian for 10 years. It eventually was the bacon that killed it. I still haven’t had a hamburger since I was 15.