by Clare Stella
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January 15, 2006

100 Interesting Things About Me

April 30, 2006 06:35 PM EDT (Updated: April 30, 2006 06:41 PM EDT)
views: 284 | rating: 10/10 (15 votes) | comments: 34

Are you serious??!  I'm just not that interesting.  I think I can come up with ten though:

1.  I have met an albino black person.

2.  I am currently learning to shoot a semi-automatic rifle.

3.  I am the granddaughter of a woman with one blue eye and one brown.

4.  I got my bachelor's degree when I was 50 and my master's degree at 58.

5.  I have to get all A's or else.  Once I got an A- and got really depressed.  Like clinically. 

6.  I once filled my water pitcher with white vinegar because my son's friend used to help himself to anything in the refrigerator and drink right out of the pitcher.  And yes he did!

7.  I hid in the bushes at my son's prom so I could take his picture entering the school.

8.  I hid in a parking area behind a car so I could take my son's picture at another prom.  (I like candid shots.)

9.  I saw a priest drop dead on the alter.  (Tell me that doesn't make you wonder about God.)

10.  My first boyfriend was the model for GI Joe.  (Well, this is a bit of an exaggeration but not much.  Read my article.)

   

 
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Comments: 34

Faith H. Apr 30, 2006, 6:44pm EDT
go Clare, go! and I saw a priest fall out on the altar, not dead but certainly gives one pause. I love that you are learning how to shoot a rifle!
Clare Stella Apr 30, 2006, 6:50pm EDT
Dianna, my boys still kill themselves laughing about the time that their friend Mike drank the vinegar. I really enjoyed the event; what does that say about me? He was just driving me crazy with his bad manners! Faith, what is it with these priests? Candida, I am honored that I am one of your heroes. I wonder what you'd think if you knew me in real life. Ha ha!
Kathryn E. Apr 30, 2006, 6:51pm EDT
Very good sense of humor, Clare. And that is the way you just naturally are !!! Hiding in bushes, now THAT's a first, I've never heard of before. I remember your first boyfriend being the model for G.I. Joe from your excellent article. Thanks for this. Now, when I find some time, I have to get cracking on my list !!!
Christina F Apr 30, 2006, 6:52pm EDT
Considering drinking directly from a communal carton is one of my pet peeves, I wish I had come up with a similar plan a long time ago! This list leads to me to believe there are more interesting things about than just these 10!
Clare Stella Apr 30, 2006, 6:58pm EDT
Katherine, I had to hide in the bushes! I have been the family photo-taker forever and my boys just get this look on their face whenever I take out my camera. I wasn't able to see Billy before the prom on these nights (he was living with his Dad at the time) and I didn't want him to go running if he saw me with a camera....thus I had to hide until the opportune moment for a good shoot. I got some really nice pix both times.
Nancy S. Apr 30, 2006, 7:24pm EDT
Clare, I think you forgot a number of interesting things..... but maybe I will save them for an article of my own!
The 2 degrees are amazing, and you deserve full credit for that!
0000-doublel-0000 Apr 30, 2006, 8:22pm EDT
The one with the vinegar is priceless, Clare. I think you missed your calling for a P.I. seeing as how you like to hide in bushes lol.
jessie voigts Apr 30, 2006, 8:46pm EDT
clare! i love this. what a hoot!! is your secret career for the nat'l enquirer? gathering minds want to know.
Stephen Schneider Apr 30, 2006, 9:01pm EDT
White vinegar was priceless.
Pearl 2 Apr 30, 2006, 9:06pm EDT
Congratulations on #4... What an accomplishment!

These lists are fun to go thru... I'm reading all of them! Now I have to go look for your G.I. Joe story!
Sandy (Site Psychic™) Knauer Apr 30, 2006, 9:06pm EDT
I'm a little concerned about this woman who likes to hide in bushes and is learning to shoot a semi-automatic rifle. LOL.. Hope Big Brother isn't reading. I loved the vinegar story, too. You sound like a lot of fun, Clare.
Carolyn Madden May 1, 2006, 2:42am EDT
Clare you are very frightening. As Sandy points out thre is much to be concerned about here.. add the perfectionism to the doctoring of liquids to the jungle ambushes and fire-arms training, i think perhaps you learned a little too much from GI Joe. hehe, very entertaining and interesting!
Serina Matteson May 1, 2006, 9:31am EDT
Clare, you are an amazing woman and an inspiration. #4 is truly awesome. I told my son I wanted to start back to school again so I could get my bachelors degree and he scolded me saying I couldn't go to school for the rest of my life. I already have 154 credit hours they just don't match up enough for a degree.

You sound like a blast to be around. I loved this list.
Mimi Mieux May 1, 2006, 12:38pm EDT
Clare hid in the bushes to shoot photos and is learning to shoot a semi-automatic rifle....As Serina said, you do sound like a blast LOL You are very interesting!
Clare Stella May 1, 2006, 2:00pm EDT
Wow, such positive comments. Thank you all very much. I don't think of yself as tough, more marshmallowish. I am goal oriented. Serina, go back to school. It's fun and a great way to meet people. You may qualify for funding or scholarships due to being on disability. You are an awsome woman (I read your list and loved it). And your model-type photograph made me vey jealous.
Gisela S. May 1, 2006, 2:49pm EDT
Clare - I too, am of the "parental papparazzi" inclination (they just refuse to pose naturally dang it!!!) Echo the classic vinegar retribution - you KNOW that's going into my memory banks with two teenage boys in my house ;) I learned to shoot a rifle when I was little, and recently took archery lessons - but automatic weapons make me nervous.

And - whoohoo! Let's hear it for the "back to school" girls! Are you gonna try for your PhD? Then we can call you "Doctor Clare!"
Clare Stella May 1, 2006, 3:03pm EDT
Gisela, I just love the term "parental paparazzi" and can't wait to use it the next time they get that "oh, god, she's got the camera out" look.
I gave you 10 stars because of #2.
Clare Stella May 1, 2006, 3:31pm EDT
The things that impress people!!
Cheryl C. May 1, 2006, 4:29pm EDT
You look fierce behind that weapon. Great list so far. Looking forward to the next installment.
Robert Leaverton May 2, 2006, 9:05am EDT
When I am at your home, I will always ask for a glass to drink from.

On April Fools day substitue salt for sugar.

All the best.

RKL
Clare Stella May 2, 2006, 12:29pm EDT
Oh Robert, I wouldn't give vinegar to YOU. And thanks for the wonderful April 1 trick. Gee, I have to wait a year. Can you do it on your birthday? Will they take the presents back?
Elizabeth D. May 2, 2006, 4:17pm EDT
Just not that interesting? No way!
Clare Stella May 2, 2006, 5:36pm EDT
"Thank you, Elizabeth," she says modestly.
Nancy S. May 3, 2006, 3:22pm EDT
Clare, what happened to your logo? I miss that silly baby!
Clare Stella May 4, 2006, 12:52am EDT
That baby had to take a rest. Sometimes it felt a little silly posting on a very serious site with my silly baby grinning like a bizzaro cabbage patch wannabe.
Nancy S. May 4, 2006, 11:39am EDT
oh. well, perhaps you can chose another logo. there are loads of pictures on freephoto.com (i think that's it).
Claire - seeing the priest drop dead at the alter must have been an experience with a difference. I saw a man drop dead while ballroom dancing with the person he liked most. But what better way to go than doing something you enjoy?

Magi
Clare Stella May 5, 2006, 12:53am EDT
I was a kid when the priest dropped dead on the alter. I don't remember much emotion just a sense of "Oh my God, what just happened?"
Lee Hereford May 5, 2006, 12:28pm EDT
What kind of semi-auto? Just remember to squeeze, not jerk, the trigger. Semi-autos are fun for "pray and spray" sessions, but for real long range accuracy you are better served with a bolt action or single shot. Enjoyed your list. Let's see some more!
Cat Givens May 5, 2006, 5:45pm EDT
Clare, you are awesome!!!!!
Clare Stella May 5, 2006, 5:50pm EDT
Lee dear, Of course I just squeezed the trigger. I told you I was good at this! I hit the target which was like a million miles away. The rifle is an AR-15 one which is what the US forces use. I wonder if I could enlist. I'm 59 but have my talents.
Pamela H. May 5, 2006, 5:54pm EDT
What a great list! And holy moly...the things you've seen!

The priest - geez that would make anyone wonder. Maybe it was just God reminding the congregation that they're all simple mortals.

#1 Floored me and I had to read it twice. Definitely not an everyday occurance.

BRAVO for #4

And #6 - LMAO. I'm going to have to remember that for the years to come.
becky soccer mom x1 p. May 25, 2008, 2:44pm EDT
i love the hiding for prom pictures

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