Shawna's Standing on Her Head--Tagged by Monica M. Martin

2. Those who are tagged blog about the eight random facts and post the rules.

3. At the end of your blog, list eight people you tag.

4. Don't forget to leave them a comment that they've been tagged and that they should check your blog for details.

Here are eight random facts about me:

I adore shopping anytime but around Christmas.  The crowds create a retail feeding frenzy I'd much rather avoid.  To this end, I shop year round and pick up gifts well before the first snowfall.  When it comes to crowds, I only love them at parties and conferences.

If I hear a person's voice once, and learn their name, I'm able to identify them again—no matter how much time has passed. Same goes for faces. And I once considered a career in Forensic Pathology/Criminology.

One of my hobbies is researching ancient and unique sexual positions and practices.

I've encountered paranormal phenomena on several occasions.

I used to be able to stand on my head underwater for around five minutes.

My favorite Valentine's Day gift was a dozen lavender roses.  After I'd admired them for three days in a vase on my dresser, my boyfriend (later the man I married) plucked each petal, spread them on the bed and we enjoyed them together. Massage oil dampened our skin, so the petals clung and heightened the romantic experience.

One of my upcoming erotic fiction stories is partially based on an actual event in my life.

I still have the candles from my first birthday cake.  I'll always treasure them and the pictures my mom and dad took of the family party. From what mom once told me, I didn't have fondness for pastries back then and preferred some pureed fruit slush to the special cake.

Who I'm Tagging:

Jodi Lynn Copeland

Misty Simon

Kally Jo Surbeck

Sydney Somers

Leanne Burroughs

Cheri Valmont

Aleka Nakis

Sylvie Kaye