For the Love...

So... A Blog.

Alrighty then.  Here goes.  For the five two people who MAY read this, here's a random list which make help to understand the rambling posts which are sure to follow. (Occasionally)(When I feel I have something to say)(Which?  Oh, please... when DON'T I have something to say) (A-hem) 

1.  "Real" Name: Cheryl.  What most people call me?  Charlie (that was my dad's concoction) (When I was 11)(so, NO, I don't think its because he suddenly had wished for a boy)(I don't think)

2.  I'm really, REALLY good at demolition.  I own a house built in 1841.  This means lathe and plaster walls.  The demo stories?  Inevitably don't end the way I want them to (although I keep trying)(And I run a mean Sawzall)(whilst wearing my pearls)(I have standards, people)

 3. The RE- construction part which comes after said demolition?  Yeah, Not so much. (I'll no doubt have MUCH to say this summer as I attempt to frame the wall I took out)(A year ago)(What? I got busy)

Wall Demolition, Summer 2012 (what? The soccer game was cancelled, we had to do SOMETHING)

4. I work in the world of Pageantry (No, not honey Boo-Boo)(Although I DO count "Mr.Todd" from TNT as a close friend)(Ummm...Toddlers and Tiaras?)(No, I don't watch it)(Oh! Umm...Unless you're on, Todd!  Then I am, of course, GLUED to the screen) My pageantry world?  Marching Band and Colorguard. (I call it"twirls")

5. My two chickadees mean the world to me (except for when they're driving me crazy)(It's not a far drive)(but still)

6. My car is a wreck.  I blame the chickadees (It's my own fault)

7. I operate a small dance studio and teach Pilates/Barre class.  You know, to like, grownups.  About 3 months into teaching said class?  I realized I should maybe "put up or shut up"  So, I'm in the process of losing some pounds.  This becomes a tedious process.  I refuse to give up coffee creamer. or gin.or wine.  So, more exercise it is.

8. There are days I will skip dinner in order to have a cocktail. (Not enough that it's a problem) (Trust me, I've asked around)(It was a very scientific study)

Detroit Airport. Terminal C. Ummm...They know me there... is that bad?

 9. I'm attempting internet dating.(ah-gain) Prayer is welcome

10. I'll never pretend to be a serious writer.  I have an overwhelming love of parenthesis.  I write how I talk. (I have a problem staying on task)(true story)(I'll get to my point)(eventually)

11. I'm trying to become a runner.  I kinda suck at it. But it makes for interesting stories.

I actually don't run in Chucks.  But they're way cuter than my running shoes.

12. I live in the middle of dairy farm country, and favor stilettos and black dresses. (I totally blend).

13. I have no idea what I'm doing here.  But my FB friends think this is a good plan. (If they say it on Facebook, it must be true)(right?)(....crickets....)

I'm now going to fly in the face of convention and leave this at 13. (bad luck?)(oh please)(wait til you hear read about me TRYING to fly anywhere)(Every.weekend)(all.winter.long)  

....and here we go :)  Thanks for coming along for the ride...ummm, Read? Yeah. Read.