About Me? I've lived in Fairbanks Alaska since 1985 and this is the best place I've ever lived. My interests run the gammut from dancing, reading, writing, and community service to skiing, biking, and kayaking. I enjoy the theater, the symphony, blues, big band sounds, opera, and rock n roll. I've got studded tires on my bicycle and a headlamp on my helmet in the winter What a hoot it is to ride in the cold and snow. And it saves on gas!
I love to laugh and do a lot of it! My wonderful friends are important to me. Learning is a life-long passion (second in importance to my children). I work a lot but always make room for fun and adventure. I like (no... I NEED) new adventures in my personal (and professional) life. In fact, there is not much I do that doesn't feel like an adventure and I usually succeed in making it fun!
So... if you think this sounds a bit like a profile for an internet dating service, you are actually right! It stared out that way, but since is actually a pretty good description of who I am, why re-write it? Here are some more details, adjusted for the audience, of course:
http://ideaphoriaworks.blogspot.com/2008/05/introductions-please-this-is-terri.htmlI love to laugh and do a lot of it! My wonderful friends are important to me. Learning is a life-long passion (second in importance to my children). I work a lot but always make room for fun and adventure. I like (no... I NEED) new adventures in my personal (and professional) life. In fact, there is not much I do that doesn't feel like an adventure and I usually succeed in making it fun!
So... if you think this sounds a bit like a profile for an internet dating service, you are actually right! It stared out that way, but since is actually a pretty good description of who I am, why re-write it? Here are some more details, adjusted for the audience, of course:
My job: I have a sort of Portfolio career ... This is evidence of the character trait that has shaped my life, I call it "Ideaphoria." For more about Ideaphoria you can click on this link to a blogposting assignment I wrote during a class I took this past summer.
- I have several rentals (which, unfortunately, do NOT meet the "fun" criteria).
- I'm Adjunct Faculty at UAF where I teach Public Speaking, Business and Professional Presentation, and Internet Marketing and eCommerce (I love teaching!) .
- Self-employment: 1) Mediation for AK Court System for Adult Guardian-ship Disputes; 2) Internet Travel Agency; 3) Career, Retirement, and Entreprenurial Coach; and 4) Contract w/ AK Division of Vocational Rehabilitation providing employment services to folks w/ disabilities.
My Ethnicity? I'm an Army Brat and proud! Sort of a Mutt-mix Caucasian American from a New Mexico family. I moved 14 times between k and 12 and so have lots of experience with lots of kinds of people. My parents taught us how to enjoy wherever we lived. I am proud to call myself a Fairbanksan... as I said, it is the best place I've ever lived.
My Education:
- A.S Dental hygiene from Ferris State University in Michigan
- Twenty years later, I attended UAF - earned a BA in Communication (training and development )
- Then a Masters in Professional Communication (facilitation and health communication, training and development).
- I'm working on certification as Career/Retirement/ and Entreprenurial Coach.
- I'm always taking seminars, workshops, and university classes including: various mediation and facilitation courses, weaving, travel and vacation professional training, wine-tasting, etc
So.... any comments?
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7 comments:
Terri,
A very interesting post. I especially like the winter bike experience, since I have embarked on that one my self. NOT A GOOD EXPERIENCE!!!!! But I like the Fairbanks area too. I will be retiring soon (hopefully) Then I'm going to really enjoy the North Star
OH I forgot very nice picture!!!
Sounds like you have a very fulfilling life.
It seems as thought you have done a lot in your life. I have to give you a round of applause for the biking. Anything below 70 degrees I am going to need a enclosed warm area to travel. :) By chance do you bungee or free base?
NO WAY! I am not into extreme sports like bungees. I don't even know what 'free base' is. I guess living in Fairbanks is kind of an extreme sport isn't it?
The key to cycling in winter is to dress in layers. 'Cause the real problem is over heating! I wear a snowboarding helmet (it covers the ears and is really really warm. and it has vents in the top to let the steam out.) and I have a light on the helmet and on the bike. The studs on the tires prevent me from slipping around. (More than one guy has made the smart aleky remark "So... can I put babes on my tires?" HA HA Giggle is all I can say to that.
Yep Amy my life is pretty full filling. I'll be all of yours are as well. I hope you'll tell us about yourself. The more we know each other, the more we can help each other learn.
You seem like a busy gal! It's good to know so much about an instructor, makes you feel a little more connected! thanks! :]
This was a very interesting post. You must keep a busy schedule with your careers, family and adventure. I could sure use some help on time management! haha! I think it would be awesome to have lived in as many areas of the US as you have. I was born and raised in Alabama, and this is my first time living out of the state. Fairbanks is absolutely gorgeous!
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