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Recieved my first set of books
According to mom, I received my first set of hard cover books at Christmas when I was one - mostly chewed on them! -
My father read every evening
The newspaper was ready for my father to read every evening when he got home from work. I would sit on his lap and pretend I could read too. -
Mrs. Curran
My first grade teacher was Mrs. Curran. It is because of her that I decided to be a teacher. Once I learned to read, there was no stopping me. -
Library Card
I received my first library card -
3rd grade spelling bee
I entered my first spelling bee in 3rd grade. I did not win but had a good showing. -
Girl Scouts Musical
My girl scout troop presented "Pirates of Penzance". It was my first time on stage and memorizing lines and songs. I was hooked. -
5th grade debate team
In 5th grade I joined the debate team -
Saw my first "movie picture" with my dad
My father took me to the movies for my birthday when I turned 11. This was the first time I had ever seen a movie in a theater. It was like a book coming to life - incredible!!! I wanted to read and see more. -
Joined the choir at church
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Took up the piano
In approximately 1971 I learned how to read sheet music and began playing the piano. -
Nancy Drew series
My favorite book series was The Nancy Drew Mysteries. My nose was always in a book - even during dinner. -
7th Grade drama class
In the 7th grade I took a drama class. My choices were cooking, wood shop or drama. That was a no brainer! I loved memorizing my lines and being on stage. -
Entered talent show singing
In the 9th grade, I entered a talent contest at school. I did not win but had a really good time performing. -
Joined the Drama Club
I enjoyed the drama class so much in 8th grade that I decided to join the drama club as a Sophmore. I stayed in the club throughout high school. -
Got the lead in Our Miss Brooks
In my junior year of high school I got the lead in the play "Our Miss Brooks'. There were so many lines to learn but I remembered them all. -
High School Graduation
I graduated high school in June of 1976. I was asked to read the pleadge of allegiance to the audience to begin the procession. My father was very proud. -
Voted for the first time
It was a presidential election year and I voted for the first time. My dad showed me how to read a practice ballot. It was all very exciting. I felt like I was part of the system. -
Began college at NMSU
I started college in 1978 at New Mexico State University. I already knew I wanted to be a teacher but it was much more practical to take business classes. I was in colledge for 2 years and then got married. -
Married in 1980
I was married in January of 1980. Time to settle down and have children. I worked for a Real Estate Office and ready many contract documents all day. -
Having babies means no time to enjoy a book
By 1984 I had 2 children and no time to think much less read! -
5 Children total
By 1994 I had a houseful of children, a career, husband and dog. My favorite thing to do was lock myself in the bathroom and read the latest edition of Ladies Home Journal. -
I love reading to the children
I love reading to the children at bed time but I do long for the days when I could curl up with a good spy novel and get lost in the pages. -
Back to college
By 2005 the children were grown and I was bored. I decided to go back to school and finish that teaching degree. I work 40+ hours a week but I figured I could squeeze college in - one class at a time! -
2008 - musical production of Dear Edwina
In the fall of 2008 I was approached by the drama teacher at TCC Northwest. He was auditioning for a children's play and remembered me from a previous drama class. He thought I would be a good fit. It was so much fun! I had to take time off from work for the matinee shows but it was totally worth it! -
1st Grandchild arrives
It's a girl!!!! My first grandchild arrives. Our favorite book is "Guess How Much I Love You". -
Reading while on airplanes
I now have 5 grandchildren. Not all of them live here in Texas so I spend many hours in cars and airplanes going to visit them. My favorite books are lawyer tales and my favorite author is John Grisham.
