My Life in 150 Words? Seriously? by Reese Turner Your Life in 150 words writing prompt entry |
1948, Austin, Texas, born, raised, rowdy…
Worked grocery stores, construction, oil rigs.
Navy, age 20 to 24, Far East. PO2 Communications. 1974, Graduated, U-Texas, International Business
First corporate job: New York City, Rockefeller Center, 1975, Temporary residence in Hong Kong covering Far East. 1976, Returned to Texas, new company. Bought first house 1977, Married Massachusetts Yankee (I had been drinking!). We’d met in NYC
1978, First daughter born: healthy, beautiful, sweet 1979, Second daughter born: healthy, beautiful, challenging 1980, Bought second home, much work modernizing 1982, Career change. From selling oil production equipment to PLASTICS! 1985, Third daughter born: Healthy, beautiful, surprise. Still. Daily… Plastic sales took me to twenty-five countries. Never wealthy as dreamed, but never broke as feared. Survived a million airmiles, taxis in Third world, heart attack, 3 daughters, 47 years married to my Yankee. What a ride! (Did I mention Tex-Mex food? Golf? Bourbon? Sauvignon Blanc?)
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