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5 Things

Friday, January 19th, 2007

So, I got tagged with this thing where you have to tell people 5 things that not too many people know about you a couple of weeks ago, and haven't had time to think up a bunch of trivia about myself. I've been a bit busy, what with coming up with technical gems for Lotusphere attendees. I figured I'd tackle it now, while I'm procrastinating packing for the trip. That'll be relevant in a few minutes.

1. When I was in high school, I participated in a junior version of Toastmasters. I wasn't the best speaker in the world or anything, but I'd like to think that it prepared me for speaking at Lotusphere and other conferences. Speaking in front of a room full of 1,000 Lotusphere attendees might be scary, but it pales in comparison to speaking in front of a room full of grouchy teenagers.

2. Before I was a techie, I was an accountant. No, I will not do your taxes (though I do prepare taxes for my more IRS-fearing friends).

3. I can pack enough clothes, cameras, and toiletries for a 14 day trip in one 20" carry-on suitcase. In less than 20 minutes. That's right, I'm that awesome. Deal with it.

4. I may or may not have one or more tattoos.

5. I am a distant relative of Father Michael McGivney, who founded the Knights of Columbus. (Oddly enough, a CSR on a recent call to American Airlines recognized the last name and tied it in to the KofC reference, which is more than I can say for the staff at the museum at KofC headquarters when I was there a few months ago!) I am one of only two people currently alive who is a blood relative of both the founder of the Knights of Columbus and a founding member of the American Legion. (If you can't tell, I'm kind of a history geek.)

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Posted by: Kathleen McGivney at: 01:32:01 AM