5 Fun Facts About Katrina Ariel
This should be fun! Thanks to @ameliabartlett for nominating me to do this post!
You might already know that I’m into yoga, I love cats (especially big ones), and I’m stoked on Steemit and the potential of the blockchain for the future of the world.
Here are a few things maybe you didn’t know:
1) I was once a biker babe.
Sorry for the blurry photo, it's the only one I have. I graduated high school in full leather, got a motorcycle when I was 18, and rode from Chicago to Sturgis, SD, for the big biker rally there. That's me wearing a bandana instead of a helmet (not something I'd do now). I was young and invincible, and rebellious as f*ck.
I don’t ride motorcycles anymore, though the sound of a Harley still gets me excited. I outgrew my little Honda Rebel and the crew I was hanging with, sold my bike, bought a snowboard and moved to Canada.
2) I went to art school.
I have a BFA in multimedia, with a non-official minor in video. I’ve done some freelance graphic design and had a video business for a while, but for the most part I’ve used my art degree for my own work. Who knew it would come in handy for Steemit? Lol!
My most recent design work was the cover for my book, Wild Horse Heart. Here it is, hanging out with my 12 string.
3) I played harp and cello… but only for two years each.
I played harp when I was young (like 4 years old), and cello in grade 5 and 6. I wish I’d kept up with them, especially cello. I tried renting one and picking it up again, but I didn’t have the time to give to it. One of these years I’ll get a piano, maybe a few lessons, and give that a go.
I wish I had a picture, but I don’t. Instead I’ll drop this video here, of a talented cellist playing a new take on one of my favourite songs:
The Piano Guys: Moonlight
4) I’ve had a lot of fun vehicles.
The BOT (Big Orange Truck) was an old Toyota 4Runner that went anywhere, as long as you didn’t want to get there in a hurry. Yes, that is a custom paint job. Sunkist orange.
I imported a Mitsubishi Delica (a 4x4 van) from Japan, and turned the back into a bed. The steering wheel was on the right hand side, which made a lot of people look twice. I took it on a month-long solo road trip and lived out of it, bathing in creeks and rivers along the way. Went from BC to Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and California. What an epic trip that was. Sorry, I have no idea where the pics of that have gone. shrug
Ah, the Mini. I drove this thing waaaaaayyy too fast. It handled like it was glued to the road. Fun little car. Here we are at Mt. Shasta, in California.
Now I have a tank of an SUV, and I drive like a mom. Lol!
5) I’m in introvert. No, really.
Yes, I’m hugely outgoing on Steemit, bubbly in my comments and happy to say hello on Discord, but I have a lot of introvert tendencies. Most of the time I live in my country home like a hermit, and though I’m not especially shy in some circles, I spook easy. I’m the one at the party hanging out with the cat, or escaping to go for a walk.
I also have a strong dislike of small talk. I’d rather get to the heart of things, have an intelligent discussion, or talk about something meaningful. This is one of the reasons I love Steemit, because I can learn about people’s passions, get a dose of humour, or contemplate deep thoughts, and then continue the discussion.
Did you learn something new about me? What about you? Have you done a #fivefacts post?
I'd like to nominate: @soyrosa, @randomwanderings, and @cooknbake to do posts so we can learn more about them. :)
Thanks for reading!
Peace. @katrina-ariel
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Wow! Amazing post dear and I had no idea you were a biker girl 😉 cool! I love Harley bikes
Really fun with those 5 facts posts as you learn new things about each other.. Lol
I love your positive spirit and how open you are.
Cool cars you have and the environment is amazing. You have many talents and I love cello
I played the flute and clarinet for many years.
Really fun to get to know you better and I love the.. Goes right to the chase instead of small talk I am that way to. Awsome post! 🤗
I agree, these five facts are a great way to get to know each other better, and we have so much in common! :) Flute and clarinet are wonderful instruments! Yes, skip the small talk and get right to the chase. Yay for people who understand that! lol! ((hugs))
Wow! these are great 5 facts. I just learned so much all in one place. I can relate to having introvert tendencies as well so totally get that. I love that you are musical and artistic and a biker babe! wow! I didn't see that coming. So cool. This was a fantastic post to read for sure. Liked getting to know this stuff.
lol! I'm a Gemini. I like to try a little of everything. (Well, maybe not everything, but you get the idea.) Thanks for reading. I love these 5 facts posts... I see @saffisara nominated you to do one, too. I hope you do! :)
Moms drive fast too btw 😂
Love your mini, I just love red cars I guess
lol! Yes, moms drive fast too. Sometimes I still do, but my big truck slows me down (probably a good thing.) I love red cars as well. They're so fun! :)
I'll write a more detailed post one day, I originally come from Paignton, Devon, UK. A lovely beach. There is an organisation known as BMAD (Bikers Make A Difference). Every Wednesday night in the summer, bikers come from all around the local area and pay £1 to park their bike for the evening. It all goes to charity. Every May Day bank holiday weekend, they hold a 3 day festival. Now, that is another story.
One other thing, I'm am introvert too, or should say I was, but now I'm a teacher. Remember, some of the most successful people are introverts.
That's a great story! Most of the bikers I've known are big teddy bears with massive hearts. As for the introvert thing, I teach yoga. I'm okay in a leadership position, but less comfortable just hanging out. ...shrug... Thanks for sharing more about yourself! :)
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Nice to know, fun facts about you:-)
Introvert is an interesting thing to be, I'm also an introvert but not here or on Discord, lol. I hardly get tired of talking at all. But in real life, I need to be left alone and need to have my space and so on...
Thanks for sharing your 5 facts about you, nice to read!
Ha! We definitely have that in common, then. Introvert/extrovert tendencies. So glad you enjoyed the post. Thank you for taking the time to say hello!
Thanks for sharing. Now we know your secrets!
lol! Thanks for reading. And I've kept a few secrets to myself. ;) Are you going to write a 5 facts post? Would love to see it! :)
I aloud you dear my @katrina-ariel, this is put together so very well!
I enjoyed reading & finding out more about you, happy to call you my steemit-sibling! Are you on discord btw?
Uh, I almost flipped out when you said you had a Delica!! I use to too when living in Okinawa, I loved that van.
I too am an introvert, although it doesn’t seem that way.
I am an INFJ after the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator, have you heard of it?
I wish you an extraordinary superb weekend❣️ Huggins from Germany 🇩🇪
Hello my Steemit-sister! Yes, I am on Discord. Love playing there. And YAY for Delicas! They are such awesome vehicles. I think I've heard of the MB indicator, but I've forgotten most of it, lol! ((Hugs)) from Canada.