I’ve been tagged by two separate, yet equally savvy, gals, first Jen Wilbur and then Holly Matson, to share 7 facts about myself that you don’t already know. The rules also require that I tag 7 people to do the same. Here goes nothing. Let’s count down from 7.

7. I was not popular in high school. In fact, I hated high school with a passion. I was a nerd and everyone knew it. I remember being disliked just for getting good grades, and teased for being a teacher’s pet. The big rumor was that my dad, a teacher at my school, most have had something to do with my perfect GPA.

6. I loved my job at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. I worked for the Bean on and off for about three years during college and shortly after graduation. I credit the job for bringing me out of my awkwardness and social ineptness, teaching me the value of building relationships with customers, and helping me get a real business sense for corporate America. I still remember all the regulars’ drinks and find myself referring to customers as their drinks when I compare notes with Kyle (who is the General Manager for the Mission Hills store), like, “oh I remember her, she’s large flavored with 1/4 scoop NSA chocolate, Heather.”

5. I’m perfectly happy eating a bean burrito and triple layer nachos from Taco Bell. It’s the $2 lunch I’m ashamed to admit I love. Another $2 meal I love is a bean burrito with onions and hot sauce (from authentic taco shops only).

4. I get anxiety from watching sports. I’m a sports fan. I get emotionally invested in Charger, Padre, and UCLA Bruin games. If a game is a critical, I have a hard time sitting down and just watching the game. I yell at the TV constantly, and I’ve even been reduced to tears on several occasions.

3. I’m a Republican. It’s like this secret I carry with me for fear of being ostracized on sites like Twitter. It’s trendy to be a Democrat, but my ideologies are more aligned to the right. It is what it is.

2. I could have died in a car accident. Those who have been reading this blog for over a year may remember my Black Jack With a Devil post that recounts the horrific car accident that could have taken my life and my brother’s life as we drove through New Mexico en route back to San Diego. I didn’t realize how much I loved living until I was in a car flipping end over end. There’s a million things that could have changed the outcome of that night, but we walked away unscathed from this…

1. Angela and I became best friends over coloring books and Thelma and Louise. @abull is my not only my best friend but my female soul mate. We too met at Coffee Bean, but we weren’t immediate friends. I was so intimidated by her presence—she has an aura—that it took us awhile to bond. We initially connected over the F word, a trashy dive karaoke bar that we both know all too well. We didn’t become best friends until I was jilted by a customer who texted me, à la Berger in Sex and the City, that he couldn’t see me anymore. I was distraught, so Angie rushed over and brought flowers, wine, coloring books, crayons, and Thelma and Louise. I’ve loved her immensely since that day. I may never find true love with a man, but what I have with Angie is far superior.

Tag

The 7 people I tag are:

1. Empirebetty, tech bunny and New York transplant, because she’s not afraid to put it all out there.
2. Angie, the best friend
3. Matt Browne, my office partner from time to time and the CEO of Integral Impessions
4. Faryl, the Fearless Blogger
   
5. Dan Larsen, a Qualcomm IT guy who happens to kitesurf with the pros
6. Keith Booe, another Qualcomm guy with the greatest wife ever
7. Sarah Carr, a San Diego social media savvy gal who makes me laugh everytime she tweets

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