Every now and then, I have to remind myself that I'm more than a writer. And that believe it or not, I have other talents. So here is my reminder list:
Five Random Talents (not connected to writing)
- I am a pro at Diaper Ball. Seriously. Michael Jordanette. Any angle, any shot, *swoosh!* Two points, in the trash . . . er, I mean basket.
- I can pour 6 oz. in a bottle without measuring. In my sleep, too. I know! Impressive, right?
- I make a mean spaghetti sauce. Mean. You should taste it.
- I can remember the price of every single item in my grocery cart. Yep. About every other shopping trip, I find a mistake, so they get a runner to check the price. Not to brag, but I'm always right. Very useful.
- I can carry a baby, diaper bag, purse, bag full of library books, and ten bags of groceries up 3 flights of stairs, AND unlock the door without dropping anything. Isn't taking a second trip back down and up an easier option, you ask? That's besides the point. :)
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:) I loved this post! Definitely. Being a writer is a pretty consuming thing, but there's so much more to each of us!! :)
My random talents include:
Kicking butt at Super Smash Brothers
Not giving up
Loving to try new things
Playing pretty good defense at basketball
and being totally dedicated at things I put my mind to. :)
Oh, and I can sautee some pretty tasty mushrooms. :D
Your non-writing talents way supass mine, Janet. I failed miserably at diaper ball.
Writing does because all consuming. My kids are always asking me if I'm thinking about my book. Apparently I have a thinking-about-my-book expression that appears on my face frequently. :)
Very impressive! I have to remind myself 'I'm not just a writer' but also 'I'm not just a mother' and 'I'm not just a wife'. lol. Um, let's see- I can whistle like you wouldn't believe. I make home made pizza that will rival any restaurant. Just ask my husband:)
I find that more often than not there are price discrepancies in the stores. If I don't watch the items being rung out, without fail I'll get home and see I've been overcharged for something!
I love this post. It is really important to remember just how well rounded we really are.
Some of my talents:
- I can tune people out really well without them realizing it.
- I am a world class BS artist when it comes to writing papers.
- My pepper jelly is amazing
- I am the "pop culture princess". Friends fight over being on my team at Trivial Pursuit.
~Jenn
http://jennyburd.blogspot.com
I rock at diaper ball too :)
you are proof mommies have special powers!
Fun topic! I definitely feel like I need to find myself again after being deeply immersed in rewrites for five weeks.
I can make balloon animals, even complicated ones in which smaller baloons are floated in large ones: Jonah in the whale, peas in a pod.
I'm a champion laundress who can scare off some of the most heinous stains.
I make and can jam so good, people get into fist fights over it. :-)
I can recite most of the lines in Amadeus.
I was up and coming with diaper ball… but my wife has taken care of most of that duty lately. It’s a shame; I was getting up there in the rankings.
- I can make a drum set out of most anything, and yet still play on a real set when the opportunity arises
- I can forget my maps on a cross country road trip (two separate occasions) and still not worry about being lost... my wife thinks I’m freakish and believes I was a navigator in a previous life.
- I’m proficient in 26 languages… one of them spoken and the rest related to computers
- I can dirty seven pots and pans, two mixing bowls, and a host of measuring and mixing devices all before 7 in the morning
- My vacation pictures look like postcards (yet I still buy postcards just in case a photo doesn’t turn out)
By the way, congrats on 100 followers!
Great talents there Janet.
Hmmm, here are my non-writer talents:
-I drop things on a regular basis.
-I draw/paint. That's what years of art class at school does to you. lol.
- I make a mean sandwich but a rubbish cup of tea -according to my family - since I only make it the way I like it. :)
Those are some great talents, Janet! Especially #4. It'd be so helpful because I can't remember anything to save my life. :)
A non-writing talent I have is that I am wickedly fast at Tetris.
Diaper ball pro! What a great talent! I make decadent ice-cream cakes.
Fun post. Finding balance is tricky when immersed in one's art, I find.
Love this post! My random talent is I can guess the sex of an unborn baby. Honest! I have about a 95% accuracy rate. It isn't the shape of the mom-to-be's tummy or how high or low she's carrying. It's just a feeling a get. It's like I hear -- no, I feel "male" or "female." And it's as easy as that. I've only been wrong twice. Ever. Pretty good, huh?
Very cute, Janet! I can totally relate. Just last week after I finished my novel, I got into a baking frenzy. I had my apron on and was busy mixing up some muffins. One of my daughers walked through the kitchen and nearly fainted with surprise. :-)
I know I get into a groove when I'm in writing mode. It's nice to be done and have the time to do other things now. But I find myself already missing having a WIP! (And it's only been two weeks!) I'm still editing, but I know I'll need to start working on the next book soon!
Well, I AM impressed! You are SuperMom, for sure.
Let's see...I can move a piano across the room by myself.
I wrote a cookbook for my kids and they loved it. We're not talking big publisher, here, but it was a hit with the family!
I can sew just about anything without a pattern.
I can lay ceramic tile like a pro.
Great post! You have some mad-skills...
5 skills I have...hmmm:
-I can fold towels three differnt ways (depending on whose cupboard they are for).
-I can cook in bulk (for freezing future meals).
-I know how to make a proper cup of tea (English).
-I'm good at sorting the trash into the correct recycling tubs.
-I'm really good at counting.
-I'm pretty good at decorating.
In my house, diaper ball is played by throwing the diaper into the bathroom. It's more like a diaper bomb, meant to be picked up later.
I honestly can't think of any random talents right now. Going to bed on time is definitely not one of them. Hmmm...
I am so impressed by your price-memory.
I laughed at the price check talent--I do the same thing!! That's the downside of ever sending husband to the store because he rarely bats an eye at them unless i specifically tell him to watch the price of an item I told him to get that was on sale. . .Talents? Too dazzled by my charmed friend's :) Ok, well, I can make good comments in Sunday School. . .Judge that bread mixture is at the right temperature to activate yeast without a thermometer. . .be late to everything (I only wish it wasn't a talent.) appreciation for other peoples cooking. . .
My diaper ball skills have faded since the little ones became potty trained. SERIOUSLY jealous of your price tag memory. I check that I have the lowest price option for what I want and 20 seconds later couldn't tell you the price.
Ha! I love your talents. I suck at diaper ball. You'd think after 6 years of practice I should be a pro, but nope. I have quite the green thumb though. I can grow watermelon in the desert and rescue late season tomatoes from the frost.
Writing doesn't take up too much of my time since I'm not a writer, but Photoshop and pictures seem to make my day slip away a little too quickly! BTW, you need a cute catchy header for your blog (I can say that since we've been friends for about 20 years now!! Wow, that makes us sound old!). I do have some pretty mad skills to help compensate for my photoshop habit.
I make the best cookies and/or treats in the neighborhood according to my 75 year old neighbor, and Tim's coworkers. No one ever complains about my "Milkyway Surprises."
I can sing many of the Barbie and Disney princess movie songs.
I hold the record for the "Double Shot" mini basketball game in all of my family and friends.
I have a built in timer. In spin class, when the teacher says "You're going to be at this level eight for three minutes!" I always know right when they are going to say "One minute left!" Or "5 seconds left." I really have a built in timer! I just know.
I remember phone numbers very easily. Tim always asks me for random phone numbers, and I usually know it.
Hi, just wanted to say thanks for following my blog! As for random talents...hmm... I am really good at throwing parties, procrastinating, and being excessively honest (trust me, it's possible).
I'm totally with you on #4. I used to work in the pricing dept of a grocery store, so I automatically pay attention. And because I shop at a store with a 'priced wrong and you get it free' policy, I usually end up with 10 bucks in my pocket in refunds every grocery trip. :)
This is a good reminder to remember we are more that our books, blogs, critiques, etc. Thanks!
Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse
You crack me up, girl!
I can rock my DVR at mach speed 4 and hit it exactly when the commercials are done.
I can walk and run perfectly in heels.
Hmmm...I'll have to think on this.
Love this post, and your mad skillz, yo.
Those are great talents. ;) You rock!
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