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My kids & myself

What are you most proud of in your life?

When my kids were young, between 14 and 10, I became seriously ill with depression after the divorce of their father and me. I soon after became addicted to drugs and ended up in prison. Their father drank a lot but provided a safe home for them to grow up in and they are young adults now that don’t use drugs, they are all in good jobs. They work hard and now that I’ve been out of prison for 4 years, drug free, we have reconciled. I am proud of them. I am proud of myself. I do however, give God the glory and chose to stay humble because life is hard and I’ve been known to make bad choices so my pride must always stay in check lest I fall.

I value being alone

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

I am outgoing, always smiling. I’m easy to talk to and I listen really well. I listen really well because I don’t care to share, I keep my inner being to myself. I prefer solitude to a party. People are surprised when I tell them I’m introverted because I’m so outgoing open and friendly!!

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What do you like most about your writing?

I really love the way I feel when I write. I feel most alive and empowered when I write.

Myself

“If you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then don’t write, because our culture has no use for it.” 

― Anais Nin

I literally have cried and sung.I mean,there are times when it takes you away and your there…in the pages….and you feel the emotions that your putting down. Its a drug in a way. Euphoric.

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What does your ideal day look like?

The ideal day never comes. Today is ideal for him who makes it.

 That perfect day, that magic moment that we’re all waiting for, is right now

Everyday we wait for things to be perfect, will for sure be a loss. Perfection is not attained by circumstance but in acceptance.

That is my wisdom on the subject. However, I do prefer that day where I can drink coffee and blog in relative lonesomeness, to get my thoughts together and organized without the pressure of also cooking and taking care of the kids, spouse or animals! I like to be alone, to get things done around the house. If he is home, I’m endlessly distracted by him lol!

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Thank you Mindy Postoff

I enjoyed my blog challenge and hope to participate in more!! I met some cool bloggers and I wrote even when I was tired or busy, a good habit to make and my procrastination though lingering still, I feel like it is a habit I am willing to break!!! Take care and hopefully will see each other again soon!

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How do you feel when you look at the stars?

When he shall die,
Take him and cut him out in little stars,
And he will make the face of heaven so fine
That all the world will be in love with night
And pay no worship to the garish sun.”

― William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

Of course Romeo and Juliet must have the honors of my first thought. Then of course I will say I feel infinitesimal which I believe means very very small! Oh, but I also feel as if there is a magic and wander about it all, life and love. I feel full of expectancy and hope because the God of all Wonder created that sky, then I know my life is full of promise! Also, I feel a little dizzy! Looking up like that just does lol!

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Describe yourself as a tree

If I Were A Tree

The willow is my favorite tree. I grew up near one. It’s the most flexible tree in nature and nothing can break it – no wind, no elements, it can bend and withstand anything

~Pink

I would say a willow and I think Pink says it really well. The strength and resolve of the Willow to survive by bending describes me well enough. Willow has extremely strong and well developed root. It is often larger than the stem. There is more to me than you see, just like the tree. Raindrops that are falling to the ground from the drooping branches of willow resemble tears. That is how weeping willow got its name. I tend to be emotional and cry a lot! Willow’s ability to absorb shock without splintering is why it is still to make cricket bats and stumps. The bark is fibrous and pliable – ideal for making rope. Willow is well-known for its use in making wicker. An overall useful and resourceful tree and I think I am pretty much that as well!!

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How are you changing the world?

“Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.” 

Neil Postman

I change the world with raising honest, compassionate, hard working, ethical and loving children into the world as grown men and woman who are honest, compassionate, hard working, ethical and have hearts that love.

My greatest accomplishment are my children. I have watched them grow into mature adults with great pride.

Myself

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What is your favorite part about yourself?

I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.

Audrey Hepburn
I believe happy girls are the prettiest
Smile!

My favorite part of me is my……, hmmm….I like that I make people smile. That I am usually always with a smile. I genuinely like people, I love my job and I am learning to love myself more every day. I also like that I stay positive.

“The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.”

― Mark Twain