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1. I sang the role of Pitti-Sing in my school's production of The Mikado - 8th grade. I was twelve.
2. I had a near-drowning experience when I was 5 or 6 years old (held under water by my older sister), and in spite of officially learning to swim, I have been nervous in the water ever since.
3. I learned to play the violin in 8th grade (using my grandfather's violin) and was privileged to play in a massed orchestra at a Christmas concert in Ottawa. We played the Toy Symphony.
4. I have a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. Not so long ago, I had both my front and side splits. Working to regain that.
5. I met my best friend in 3rd grade. We are still in touch every day or two.
6. My three sons wore my christening gown for their baptisms. It was handed down from my mother's family. My granddaughter was buried in it. (I made my daughter's gown, as she was too big for the family gown when she was baptized.)