Five Facts About Me - A Steem Challenge

My dear @abigail-dantes threw down the gauntlet on this challenge which I happily accepted. I am to share 5 facts about me. I had fun writing this post. I hope you have fun reading it.

Fact 1 - Walking billboard

I'm a natural promoter of things, books and ideas I believe in. I'm an edifier of people and causes I care about and love. I've been told for years by my friends that I should blog about everything I enthusiastically tell them about such as my love affair with of double-strand dental flossers.

I would say something like,"Have you ever tried one of these?! I used to hate flossing but now I love it! All because this floss has the extra strand. It makes all the difference." Then I would end up leaving behind a handful of double-strand dental flossers.

Fact 2 - Details matter

I research the heck out of everything that interests me. The other day, as I was melting wax, I thought it would be good to get an essential oils diffuser for aromatherapy. I learn about the nuances of lavender, orange, bergamot, etc. I read independent studies on the purity of oils from different manufacturers. I even found various essential oil recipes I wanted to try out.

As I'm researching, my shopping cart with Amazon is filling up. Then, the bombshell. I learn that certain essential oils may be dangerous to cats. Because I have 3 cats that hang out with me, I immediately deleted my cart and made note to circle back around to learn more when I have time.

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Fact 3 - I helped my husband ask me out

I met my husband 17 years ago when I got put on the same church flag football team with him. He was Iceman and I was Cougarette. It took us a while to get it together as a couple. He thought I was too old for him... and I thought he was too immature. We became best friends. I finally called him and said... "I think I like you and you're not reciprocating." It turns out the feeling was mutual. 😍

Fact 4 - Alpaca obsession

I love all animals. However, I'm obsessed with alpacas. In my dreams, when I look out the windows of my home, I see alpacas. To me, having a herd of alpacas represents freedom and tranquility. It means we were able to step away from hustle and bustle of the big city and live in a rural area that's still close to a big city. It means that the concrete jungle is now a field of wildflowers.

My husband is all for it because with the land, he can get a tractor to ride and backhoe to dig holes. He helps to fan the flame by bringing me places where I can see, touch, and hear alpacas. He even ordered an alpaca calendar to hang by my desk for the new 2018 year. I doodle them, have names for them, and know that they are part of our future.

Fact 5 - Prostate massage advocate

Years ago, I worked for a manufacturer of prostate massage devices for men with prostatitis, BPH (Enlarged Prostate) and ED (Erectile Dysfunction).

My job entailed speaking to groups of men, women and healthcare professionals about how applying pressure on prostates, for prostate cancer-free men over 55 years old, can be beneficial to their health and well-being. I have spoken to countless men who could finally sleep throughout the night because they didn't need to pee as much and men who could finally live without pelvic or lower back pain. Women were grateful that they could point their loved ones to a viable non-medicinal, non-surgical way to address some serious issues.

And, yes, the obvious side effect of putting pressure on a man's prostate is that the next time he had sex, his head would apparently explode and smoke would arise from where he once had a head.

Wow, I can't believe I found the perfect gif for the previous sentence!

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Nomination time

I nominate @fukako because I can only imagine what we'll find out about her! Hopefully, she can put aside her sniffles and accept this challenge.

My challenges co-tormentor

We torment each other with these challenges. Be sure to check out @abigail-dantes 5Facts post. You'll learn that as much as I am a researcher, she's a planner. The smiley face on my flosser was inspired by the smiley face on her wooden peg.

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