Kim Klassen’s Wisdom Texture Added
In Susannah Conway’s book, This I Know (paid link), she challenges us to write a post about 10 Things You Might Not Know About Me. This week, in Kim Klassen’s Beyond Layers Class, she asked us to write 10 Truths About Ourselves. Then, on Sally Gentle Drew’s blog, she shares her 10 values that she lives by and encourages us to think about ours. I just happened to do that a few weeks ago while reading another book about being an on-purpose person. These things are not normally what I write about on this blog. But, in honour of my birthday (today), I will combine these three.
10 Things About Me (updated 2023)
1. I’m a dual citizen (Canada/U.S.), Canadian by birth. After 25 years in the U.S., my husband and I are moved back to Canada in 2012. Part of my heart is still with dear friends in the U.S.
2. I am Frank Sinatra’s biggest fan (in my own mind) – always the romantic. Music is essential for my health.
3. After college, my best friend and I drove across Canada to Vancouver, B.C. with very little money, no place to stay, and no job. Luckily, we found jobs and a place to stay. Although we only stayed six months, it was a big adventure, one of the best memories of my life.
4. The big tragedy of my life was without a doubt the loss of both of my parents when they were in their 50’s. We missed out on a whole new level in our relationships. And, I secretly worry I won’t make it past my 50’s. Update: I did.
5. I am an extreme introvert and have to push myself to socialize (but am usually glad when I do). However, I have a few deep, lifelong friendships that mean the world to me.
6. Besides my marriage of 40 plus years and my three great kids, my dog Daisy is the next best thing that ever happened to me. Daisy passed away in August of 2015, a week shy of her 16th birthday. I miss her every day and no, we don’t yet have another dog.
7. I treasure freedom, authenticity, trustworthiness, and especially openness to different ways of seeing.
8. I’m a recycling queen and cannot throw out anything plastic.
9. My downfalls and great joys are good bread, great wine, and chocolate.
10. I used to sleep a lot, averaging at least 8 hours per night. It’s hard for me to get up in the morning, which as a photographer, means I miss out on the best light. Update: I now have trouble sleeping – ugh! But, I still don’t get up for the light.
Tell me something about you I don’t know. It will be my birthday present.
Happiest of birthdays! Wishing you a year filled with creativity and joy.
Like you, I am an extreme introvert. Thank goodness the digital world allows us to connect with others in a way that is more comfortable for us.
Thank you, Brenda. Introverts unite.
Thanks for sharing, Kim 🙂 I love your blog and your photos. Keep shining your light! A very happy birthday to you!
Thanks for sticking with me, Eileen.
Happy birthday a day late, Kim! You share a birthday with my sweetheart, Stephen; both good Geminis! Something you don’t know about me (which would be EVERYTHING about me!) is that I long to learn how to use a non-point and shoot camera and take photos that move people as do yours. xoxo
Thanks for letting me know I share a birthday with Stephen! And, I hope you get your wish. 🙂
happy belated birthday, kim! loved reading this! i am not a morning person either and can relate to what you wrote about being introverted although i think that is something that has developed and i wasn’t always as introverted as i can be now. another secret about me is that while i’m no domestic diva, i secretly wish i was martha stewart/june cleaver.
i’ve been struggling to update my blog and i think you’ve given me some inspiration. . .
‘hope you had a wonderful birthday and that you have an even better year ahead!
Hi Kim,
I know you wrote this last year, but your 2013 birthday is just over a week away. Here’s a pre-birthday toast to you! I have long enjoyed your photography. I also share your Canada/US affinity and many of the other “things you might know about me.” Who knows, some day we may run into each other in real life — Canada can sometimes feel that small. It’s a lovely day here in BC. I’m glad I scooted over here from Twitter to read your blog. Keep writing and photographing!
Thank you, Sheila! You made my day (and birthday).
Ready to start a class. I will keep reading and figure out where to sign up. Your site is big and well done. Your own work? I have created 2 sites and truly worked quite hard on them; had lots of help to get them anywhere close to yours in quality. Yours is so interesting. Lots to read. Later – P
Oh Kim, this is lovely. I share quite a few of these with you – specifically, your # 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 above. Strangely, this does not surprise me one bit. 🙂