I'm Tagged...

I am tagged, but I have no one else to tag since the only ones I am 'blog-attached' to are my girls and my niece, Brook. They have already tagged themselves and it's been fun to read the 8 random facts/habits about each one who has written. I already knew some of them... since they are my girls, but it was fun to see what they think about themselves and what is memorable to them.

The Rules:

1. I have to post these rules before I give you the facts.

2. Each player starts with 8 random facts/habits about themselves.

3. People who are tagged need to write their own blog (about their 8 things) and post these rules.

4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose people to get tagged and list their names.

5. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

My 8 Things:

1. Though I've always been a Texan, I was born in Oklahoma... and now have a daughter and her family living in Oklahoma... as of TODAY!

2. I have a strong desire to become a writer. Well, daylight's burnin'. I'm 57 years old for Pete's sake!

3. I was 1st runner-up in a beauty contest when I was 19.

4. I was accepted for an audition into a musical group that traveled all over the United States, but couldn't try out because my parents thought I needed to work that summer. I was crushed and am still sad when I think of it.

5. One of my favorite things to do as a child was to pretend I was a mermaid when I went swimming.

6. I have a secret desire (well, I guess not anymore) to sing with our praise band at church, all members of whom are in their 20's or early 30's. Well, I still feel that young in my mind.

7. God has given me a dream of having a beautiful place of refreshing and rest for those who need a day or a weekend to get alone with God; a pretty storybook cottage on our property with a lovely garden all around it. A place my parents might enjoy as well when they come for visits; and for me, as a get-away for my writing on days we did not have guests.

8. I would like to get physically fit once more before I am old; would love to travel the US and beyond; experience new places, cultures, and people from other nations; see all four seasons in the Northeastern states of America. (I know, that's kinda like 10 things instead of 8, isn't it?)