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David Airey had the wonderful idea to start a “face behind the blog” meme, and I think it’s my favorite meme of all time. When I started using MyBlogLog, I enjoyed seeing visitors faces for the first time, and I always look for a picture on blogs that I frequent so I can put a face with a name. It’s been great to see everyone’s pictures and get to know them a little better! Dawud Miracle tagged me, so here goes….
This picture was taken just over 6 years ago when I had the privilege of marrying the brilliant and handsome Mark Clay.
Here’s me with one of our three cats. Mark didn’t even think he liked cats before we got married, and it was actually his idea to get all three! I converted him!
I actually majored in music in college and had a try at an opera career before realizing that it was a much better idea to do that on the side and get a regular job. Above are two especially scary costumes from some years ago. (I included these pictures so you could tell I am person with few insecurities… haha!) The one on the left is from Verdi’s Macbeth, and possibly was the worst costume experience of my career. It’s hot on stage, and then they put us in wigs, masks, gloves, and several layers of grey flannel and gauze. Oh… and then because it was such an old theater, the elevator was teeny tiny and we had to walk up the 6 flights of stairs to our dressing room! Ridiculous. The one on the right is from a production of Madame Butterfly. Most recently, I sang with the Chicago Lyric Opera chorus before we moved back to the Columbus, Ohio area after Jack was born. It was a wonderful artistic experience and a great opportunity.
This is my son, Jack. He’s 22 months old, and a continual joy and challenge. He’s a busy, busy boy, and like his mother, he likes to play on the computer!
Finally, here’s one of me and Jack last year on his birthday. You can see more pictures on Flickr and on my personal blog - I’d love it if you paid me a visit over there!
Now, who should I tag…? I’d love to see the face behind Tara’s Graphic Design Blog. She’s a talented designer- pay her a visit and be sure to grab her feed.
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May 25, 2007 3:32 pm
Great pictures Randa. Your wedding photo is stunning! You two make such a beautiful couple.
May 25, 2007 3:38 pm
Thanks Char - that’s nice of you to say!
May 25, 2007 9:36 pm
Randa,
Like Char, I think you’ve posted some great pictures!
It’s been a pleasure to take a peek into your family life, and what a beautiful little boy!
Do you think he’ll grow up to be a designer like his mum?#
I’m adding your post to the original list of participants now.
May 25, 2007 9:38 pm
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May 26, 2007 3:14 am
Nice pics Randa - What a career change, opera to design
. Do you still sing i you spare time now?
Thanks for tagging me. I have been reluctant to post pics, but I have been tagged twice now so will see what I can find thats not too embarassing
May 26, 2007 6:39 am
Oh… post some embarrassing ones! Look what I posted!
I don’t sing much these days except for church stuff and to Jack. The opera company here in Columbus is pretty good, but it involves A LOT of time for not very much pay, so I’d rather spend my time with family and designing stuff.
May 26, 2007 6:40 am
Great to see you, Randa! I like your cat!…
May 26, 2007 8:44 am
You have a lovely family, and an interesting background! Well done Randa! It’s good to see your face - thanks for joining in!
May 28, 2007 3:13 pm
Opera singer?! You don’t come across those very often
The picture with your son and the computer is simply brilliant. 22 months and already playing on it. Impressive 
May 28, 2007 6:38 pm
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May 29, 2007 11:59 am
Wow! I had no idea about being an opera singer. That’s incredible. It doesn’t matter to me if you don’t sing much anymore. It’s still an amazing part of your life.
…And Jack, oh he’s precious. Having a 14 month old boy, I know he keeps your hands full. My, don’t they grow fast?
Gosh, it’s so sweet to have a peek into your life. Thank you so much for answering the tag. Now I’m on my way over to your personal blog.
May 30, 2007 12:32 pm
You have a beautiful child! God bless!
May 30, 2007 2:43 pm
Great pictures! It’s so neat to see the face behind the blog… I’m going to have to do this too…. let’s see, where are those pictures???
Bev
May 31, 2007 3:31 am
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May 31, 2007 1:23 pm
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June 1, 2007 11:40 pm
excellent! love the picture of you and your cat
June 3, 2007 1:57 am
From opera singing to designing… life’s journey is an interesting one, isn’t it? Great pics Randa, and your trainee designer son is gorgeous.
June 15, 2007 1:10 am
Hai Randa! You and me have something in common! I see the pics that you on a great costume, join a theare… I also loveeee theatre! And, you know what.. I also have a 21 months son and my first son name is Clay! LOL…. I think your title : The face behind my blog is interesting. Visit mine, if you don’t mind… hm..but I will upload my ‘theatre’ face and link to this post as well… Have a nice day!
June 29, 2007 6:51 am
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August 12, 2007 10:05 pm
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August 12, 2007 10:35 pm
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November 22, 2007 3:49 am
Hi, it was your wonderful i really loved to view it again and again. you are looking good in your marriage photo. i was quite scared to see those two photo’s which you tried. Ah that your child, looking so cute.
Well Airey, i was one of the lover of Tara’s Graphic Design Blog. i also has seen her blog(The face behind my blog and shared my comments to Web designer Tara).
April 22, 2008 2:23 am
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