Aparently... I'm "It".

Karen tagged me. This means I have to write 5 things most people don't know about me.
These kinds of things are hard for me. I never remember if I've told people something or not.
So if I repeat myself, well... forgive, yeah?

1. I read Dante's Inferno in the original Italian Dialect. It was really difficult, because, first, it's a medieval dialect, and second, it differs a bit from modern day Italian. (Did you know Italy did not have a unified, national language until the 1960's? S'true.)
2. I despise loading the dishwasher more than any chore. I'll scrub a toilet. I'll get on my hands and knees and scrub the floor. Just don't make me unload the dishwasher. I have no idea why. It's right up there with folding laundry for me. A miserable, miserable way to spend your time.
3. I am trying to teach myself to juggle. No real reason, other than it was on my list of things to do before I die. I'm not doing very well. Thanks for asking. :p
4. I am extremely loud. I yell when I'm happy, I yell when I'm angry. I just make a lot of noise. I really can't help myself. The one time I lost my voice my kids all thought I was really angry with them and would cry when I came in the room. A lot of hugging went on that day to make sure everyone knew I wasn't mad. I smiled so much my cheeks hurt.
5. I would consider myself an optomist. I think that, generally, I have a cheerfull outlook on life, and try not to wallow in the negativity. Not that I never feel negative. In fact, I tend to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. That way, if the best happens, it's a great surprise. If the worst happens, no big deal, I'm ready for it.

So.. 5 things about me that you may, or may not, know!
Mangia!

Oh! And since I'm here:
QOTD:
How do you pass the time during a flight?  What do you bring in your carry-on?

As if I fly often enough. :p
I read, or listen to headphones.
In my carry- on, I bring a snack, a water, and said book and headphones. Also, and extra pair of underwear and a toothbrush and toothpaste, and my wallet.
You never know when your luggage may decide to go on vacation without you.