8 Things about Me

This is "8 things you don't know about me." For some, you may know these things, others may not know any of them about me, so here goes.
1. I was in gymnastics as a child and dreamed of being the next Dorothy or whoever the best was that Olympics season. I loved it the two years I was involved and always regretted not going back. I look forward to the Summer Olympics each season, just for the gymnastics.
2. I love to paint, but never seem to find the time. People who see my work say I have talent, but it is pretty raw. I get frustrated that I don't practice and the ideas I have never quite gel into the mental image I have of the piece. Though, recently I was talking with a friend about a painting I did for her and I have a thought for a new way to create. The painting I did for her was somewhat in the genre of pop culture. It was an ocean landscape but very comic-like, very stylized. I'm wanting to try my hand at art in this way for a while...see what happens. It would be a way of forming my own style, rather than continuing to copy others. Still, I would like to go back to school and hone my skills. In my next lifetime perhaps. *smiles*
3. I enjoy writing and recently joined an online writers group. It is a group dedicated to Flash Fiction...which are very short, short stories. So far I just lurk, watching the other writers submit pieces, listen to the critiques offered. I offer critiques but have yet to really jump in and write much. Stay tuned.
4. I would love to finish my degree in art and become an art restorationist. Though I keep being pulled back to the idea of finishing my accounting degree, which is a much shorter journey and would pay off immediately, since I'm already an accountant. Both have to wait until Jake's a little older, but I still need to decide a direction.
5. I have three best friends. That is incredible to have three, I'm so very fortunate. Does it sound weird to call someone your 'best' friend in front of another one of your best friends? Doesn't the 'best' signify one is rated higher than any others? Well, I give up on trying to decide that word play...they are all three my best friends and I love them tons!
6. I love long hair. I cut mine off a year ago to look more professional and I miss it. My hair grows fast, so it'll be back soon enough. When you're pushing the envelope of pleasingly plump and live in So Cal...with the beautiful, cosmetically engineered Cali women...it's nice to have at least one vanity, one thing about your image of which you can be proud. Mine is my thick, long hair.
7. I would love to have a dozen kids. Not very practical, I know, but being a mom is so amazing...and I actually think I'm pretty good at it. *smiles*
8. I would love to ride horses well and plan to take lessons with my son when he's old enough. Is it possible to be a horse person and not like country music? lol
So, that's 8. If you feel like playing too, please let me know where to find your list...I'd love to read all about you. *smiles*