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Rachel (Barnes)

Vancouver wa

Back in the Day

What sports, activities, or hobbies did you participate in?
Choir, reading, set construction, piano lessons, anything outdoors.
Favorite High School Teacher?
Ms Ragland
Favorite High School Memory?
Hoenstly, all of the choir trips. Specifically when we went to the MMEA convention with the girls choir.
First time you drank too much?
Not until i was 28. Had a work party at my apartment and tried all the alcohol brought. I didn't know you weren't supposed to mix types! I was so sick the next day. But honestly, never got drunk? I was in complete control the entire time, just knew I didn't feel well, and it the same now. I don't really drink, anyway but i don't really feel anything when I do.
Best party or event you attended?
I am anti-social. ๐Ÿคฃ I will sometimes go to the cast gatherings now at the Renaissance faires I vend at.
Favorite music genre or band in 1996?
country! I was such a country girl back then.
Coolest fashion style in 1996?
Did you see what I wore? i had 0 interest in fashion.
Worst fashion style in 1996?
stirrup pants? were those 90s?
Favorite hangout place?
Jills! she had the best basement and coolest parents
Favorite video game?
at the time, when I got to play at friends, doom or mario
First car?
Plymouth sundance
A breaking news event you remember?
in the 90s? nothing that sticks out. We weren't allowed to watch tv.
High school class that helped you the most?
Choir. i gained more self esteem and confidence thru choir and the after school set building

These Days

What do you do for work?
I am self-employed artist! I work at home making ceramic things, growing herbs and making teas along with a few other things that fit the witchy/earthy theme of my business.
Military Service?
nope
What do you do in your free time?
Hahahaha. Free time. That's funny! My free time is only during the off season for a couple of winter months. Between gig driving and catching up for the following event seaskn, i like reading and playing minecraft or fable.
Favorite vacation spot?
I live in my vacation spot. Somewhere quiet. in the mountains and forest.
Children/pets (names & ages)?
2 Legged: Zach 26, Tori 22. 4 legged Daisy and Buttercup 1.5yrs Beaks: Piper, Clover, Buckbeak, Fen, Cinnamon
Grandchildren (names & ages)?
nope
Favorite part of having kids or pets?
Getting to be best friends with my kids as adults. We are really close after going through a lot of shit. My pets, seeing their antics and personalities. The chickens are especially fun to watch.
Favorite thing about your significant other or someone special in your life?
After many years of living with a narcissist. I have the most caring, loving man one could find. He is a big kid which has its own issues, but his heart is so big, I couldn't ask for more. The rest can be trained.
Favorite music genre or band now?
I am ploygamorous. I listen to whatever feels right for the day. Favorite all time band Greenday
What's your idea of the best night out?
Nice dinner and a walk along the river front or a street market. Going to the farmers market and lunch in the park after.
Favorite places lived or traveled?
I am living in my favorite place. Travel wise, San Diego occasionally, and Seal Beach in Oregon
What's still on your Bucket List?
Going overseas. I want to visit scotland, ireland, england, Germany, france, norway, denmark, portugal. So many. But I have a feeling once i get to Ireland/Scotland I will not want to come back. Getting a chunk of land for the kids and I. I don't want them or any future generations to have to live the way we did. They need a place to always be safe and call home.
Secret that not many people know about you?
I'm an open book. Why keep secrets?
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