Ruth

I like to sing/dance/act in local community theatre. It's something I love to do on the side but not something I pursue as a career. I've got decent talent singing (wish I were a diva!) and acting. I also play piano well. It's all on the side but it's tons of fun!

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When I was 13, my mother went away for almost a year to try to regain her mental health (it didn't work!). My parents had 6 kids and 4 were still at home. During that time my father was extremely sad and while he provided the necessities, I took care of my younger 2 siblings. My sister, 16 at the time, was mostly gone or when she was home she caused a ton of grief. In short, I feel that I grew up that year which is early. I developed a strong determination and sense of responsibility.

There are two main accomlpishments: when I was about 20, I believed my mother didn't treat us well and I wanted better for my sister. Moving out at 21 and taking legal custody of her at 17 and being able to support us is something I'm proud of. I worked hard on my career to make that possible. The other accomplishment is my marriage. It's only a few years old, but it is one of the most important aspects of my life and that is it so incredibly loving give me a sense of accomplishment.

At my first technical job, I used to sing in the server room early in the morning as I checked backups. One morning I was in a tad later than normal and I was singing from The Phantom of the Opera - loudly and BADLY - in an attempt to improve of course, lol. I'd just finished a good high part and in a few seconds I hear the door badge click. A manager walked in and told me, "while we all love to hear you sing... we're trying to have a meeting in the main conference room!!!" *dies*

Don't have one but let's say "Moulin Rouge"

Um.... Daily Show? Scrubs?

Good hair & lips

I'm pretty darn comfortable with most subjects. I think I would only have a problem if someone were expressing genuinely hate-filled sentiments. I.E. I can take (and tell) very offensive jokes, but only all in good fun. If there is true maliciousness in the person, that's a problem. This is probably because I'm light hearted and also can be amused at the riskee, but my serious side has a strict moral code. I believe it is important to be able to discuss any subject in an open minded way.

Just an imaginary one, lol. Oh! I have ear piercings - TWO OF THEM!!!!!

Not much but to the straight-laced... everything! If there is an environment where it is acceptable socially to be uninhibited, all my goofiness can come out. Example: in my younger days at parties, other people may be high or drunk. Sometimes I would not be drinking at all but since everyone has become less inhibited, I would relax and act extra-silly just for fun - they would just assume I'd been drinking, lol. Doing comedic roles in theater is another good outlet for excessive goofiness.

I think my friends would say that my best qualities are loyalty and strength. These are things that you don't know about someone when you know only their personality but I am steadfast and strong when needed. They might also say my sense of humor.

It is possible that friends would refer to my occasional lack of tact. I'm actually very good at tact when I'm consciously on guard - I have been in customer service for years. However, when I decide it's unecessary such as when I get too relaxed assuming people understand I mean no harm or when I intentionally let go of tact, then my mouth can get me into trouble.

I like that I love to have fun and that I'm a good reliable and strong person to have as a friend or an employee. I like that my hypothetical moral code matches my actions in almost every instance. I also like that I'm very open about everything although this can cause problems as not everyone can handle that.

I wonder if I doubt myself more than is necessary. Example: I've had many doubts about myself in my career and my performance at my job. I know that I would be even better than I am if my heart was more focused on my current career. Yet in spite of these doubts, I learn on the sly that I got the best review this year of anyone in my department. So I'm a great employee to have, yet I still see my shortcomings. If I doubted less I would probably do even better than I do.

I have other interesting points of history: I studied Kung Fu in China for a month. Good Times. People that know my goofy side are sometime surprised to learn of my sensible side and visa versa. Other stuff: my goal in life is wrapped around me getting a degree and changing careers to one where I can use my natural talents to help people. I have a strong interest in alternative medicine after some personal experiences. I like chocolate milk. Heck, I guess that's it! :-)