Meme Meme Meme Meme-8 of Me

I have been tagged with a meme. Never been tagged before -- thanks, Erin for making me feel important in the world of blogs. I'm trying really hard to find 8 "new" things about me for those who know me well!

The Rules: “Each person posts the rules before their list, then they list 8 things about themselves. At the end of the post, that person tags and links to 8 other people and then visits those peoples’ sites and comments letting them know that they have been tagged, and to come read the post, so they know what they have to do.”

1. I was the president of my sorority in college. Being "Greek" was one of the best things I did in college. I will encourage my daughters to be "Greek" as well, even if it's not in the same sorority as me.

2. I have traveled (more than once) to Syria, Jordan, Israel, Iran, Turkey, Greece, Egypt, Lebanon, & Ireland (only been here once). My advice: go while you can putting any misconceptions you have aside and be amazed by what you experience! My two favorite places on this earth are Damascus and Istanbul. I would really, really love to live in either city some day.

3. I like Harry Potter. I grew up in the "Halloween is evil" era (I think it still goes on today?) and I get it and the reasons behind it. But the Potter series is one of the most well-written, creative pieces of literature available today. I'm not convinced it's appropriate for a 7 year old, but I still love Harry.

4. I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. I have degrees in religion, music and law and am working on a teaching license and I am still confused.

5. I am a self-taught avid knitter since 2004. I love to knit, I just don't have the time or money to spend on doing it as much as I'd like to. I am currently working on a knitted nativity.

6. Speaking of which... I collect nativities. I must have about 15 of them. The more creative they are, the better (one is a miniature tea set)! I like to get a new nativity each Christmas (either as a gift or bought for myself).

7. I love all things Jewish and, lucky me, married a Jew (who became a Christian about 10 years ago). We celebrate most Jewish holidays in our home, but with a Christian twist. Thanks to my mother-in-law I've become a pretty decent Jewish cook.

8. I feel very fortunate to be the oldest of three girls only three years apart (total). I know that was very hard on my mother when we were young, but I appreciate to no end the bond and closeness I share with my sisters today (even though we still drive each other crazy at times).

I do not have 8 people to tag because I don't have 8 blogs I read! But I do tag Beth, Karin, Steph, Rachel...and that's all I got!