1. My nickname is Higgies. My dad is usually the one who calls me this name though it has been used to name fictional jalopies my sister Angela and I invented. The origin is iffy at best, but supposedly it's because I have cheeks to kiss.
2. I hate my cheering voice. Since my normal voice is very low and is often confused for a man's voice (really it has many times. Don't worry I've coped.) This has held me back from many pursuits: a less confidant cheerleader tryout in high school, lack of desire to go to any games in high school and then in college which still is a regret I have missing all those BYU games, (or unable to cheer my cousin Chad Lewis, you know Eagles star of the almost Super Bowl twice former BYU player cousin Chad Lewis :)). I especially detest the way it sounds when we sing the BYU Fight Song. To compensate, I usually over exaggerate the lowness or do an obviously silly voice. I am getting over it quickly now that I have openly admitted it. Too bad it's a little too late to enjoy the games in person. (at least more then once a year)
3. I was in the New Era. Well, anyone really can do it. But, I did. It just so happened the Q&A section was dealing with something I was struggling with and had a lot to say. You should try. It's fun to run a search on your name (my maiden name Rachelle Cromar) and find a link to yourself.
4. I have played the Carillon Bells at the famous BYU Bell Tower. Yes, there is a live person who plays the bells up there and I got to go up twice. The first time was one a date with Fernando my Freshman year of college. He tried to convince me that someone really plays up in the tower. To prove his point he dragged me and the other couple to the base of the tower and in his loudest voice yelled "Brother Bell Player" until someone poked his head out. It looks like a giant organ with pegs for keys. Brother Bell Player even let us have a go after showing us some techniques. The player clenches his fist and proceeds to slam the pegs in an intricate fashion in order to play.
5. I would love to host a cooking show. Ever since I was old enough to cook by myself, I would pretend that I would be preparing it live on tv. That's right, I would talk to a pretend camera about the recipe I was making. Although I didn't ever see, I am sure my family was weirded out by my apparent lapse of sanity. Unfortunately I lack natural talent in cooking/baking and need to get over my voice issue.
6. I love singing and dancing. Again, not really a natural, but who cares. My favorite calling in the church is Primary Chorister. All the songs are way out of my range. Poor kids, I sing loud and proud anyway. One can often find me improv dancing in my house with my kids watching on in confused amazement. I have taken classes at BYU my favorites being latin ballroom dance. Once my kids are old enough and Fernando is available more, I plan on taking classes again and even attending the BYU Summer Ballroom Dance Camp for adults who can't get over their dancing addictions.
POST SCRIPT
Ok, this is more of a confession then just an unknown. I love blogs and blogging. This mode of communication is my very own reality show. I hop from blogs all the time and love seeing what is going on in other people's lives. It's wonderful to read about their joys and giggle from clever commentary. I never know about the correct etiquette. I feel like I should have a formal invitation in order to keep looking and have their link on my blog. . .what do you think?
6 comments:
Well, having been mistaken for you on the phone MULTIPLE times - BY YOUR MOTHER - I must comment on the low voice thing. Perhaps it's why I feel such an affinity to seals - when listening to a recording of my voice I find it sounds very similar. Though I must say, I never thought your voice sounded strange or too low, but we are always more critical of ourselves.... When I think of you and cooking, I think of Shepherd's pie, not sure why....
Aha, I found your blog again and now we are friends. Thanks for the comment. Love the blog.
Some unknowns were more unknown than other unknowns, what ever than may mean - I must respectfully disagree about the cooking thing. I love what you cook, I only wish you were a bit closer to share some of those delightful dishes!
I was entranced by the bells video. I can't believe you got to go up there! I am truly jealous and now feel cheated by my BYU experience. I'll work on just being happy for you. ;)
Hey, thanks for the comment! Rebecca Ockander took our pictures. She charges $35 for the sitting and all the pictures. You can take them outside. We went to the Del Webb part of Alamo Ranch. It was a great day, and I'll be posting more of them. I'm glad you liked them! She's so fun to have take your pictures!
I love blogging too - it is like reality tv - what a great comparison. You deserve an Emmy by the way.
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