10 Things - Day 1

My friend Spiced found these on  the post of a friend of hers and decided to jump in.  These were of interest to me, so I also decided to jump in, but not over 10 days - too organized for me today.  I'll post when I feel like it, but not in a row.  Too much else can happen that I may want to discuss.  I'll eventually get through all 10 days though.  The only thing I will guarantee is that it won't take 10 days. 

DAY 1 - 10 things about you
1 - Although I am a very organized person, my personal space is a disaster with piles of stuff I need all around me .  Housekeeping and cleaning are too far down on my personal "to do" meter.
2 - I am an unrepentent Hippie from the 60's and experienced as much of that cultural lifestyle as I possibly could while I was growing up.  If I had been just a couple of years older I probably would have run away from home which would have been a really stupid move on my part.  For once youth was a plus. 

3 - I am an adopted only child, born in Europe and adopted by European refugees who were living in the US.  It has given me a unique perspective and an interesting history. 
4 - I love "watching" TV.  By that, I mean having the TV on behind me, and occasionally turning around to see what the excitement is.  But there are very few shows that I will actually pay attention to and watch. 
5 - I spend too much time on my computer - it's like another full-time job with about 40 hours a week just at the keyboard.  Silly me. 
6 - I adore the clouds in all of their varied forms which is probably why I love tornados.  But their variety astounds me and I wish I had more time to lean back and just watch them as I did when I was a child. 
7 - I was a fearless child - climbing trees, walking across beams in homes being built, exploring abandoned houses, building forts, and running around in my neighborhood.  My block was kid-heavy and on any normal day there were more than eight of us playing at a time.  Add vacant lots and homes being built to the mix and you've got the perfect playground. 
8 - There were many things that I worked very hard at that I let go as I grew up.  I have an MA which I really don't use, and I was a very talented cellist and don't play any more.  I miss making music though, and have a great yearning to teach myself how to play the harp. 
9 - I hate growing old - at least bodily, mentally isn't so bad yet since experience is only learned through...well...experience.  But the body is a traitor and I am not fond of inviting traitors into my life. 
10 - I always have had my nose in a book since I was a small child.  I plan to continue reading until the day that I die because through those other worlds and viewpoints I can live and experience the greater world(s). 

And happy Year of the Rabbit.  Celebrate well, enjoy your families, wear red.  Even set off a firework or two (or three - I love fireworks).  I hope that this year will be fulfilling for you and happy for you and your loved ones.