Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Things about me --- for my child

so I have a new thing I want to try (again another "steal" from someone's blog I read!) - along with my photos quotes (which kind of fell off the map), the Letters to my Son, and just regular blogging!

The idea is 30 things in 30 days for your children to one day read, but that ain't going to happen like that. So let's just try to do the 30 in the year!!! lol  So what should I start with?!?!?!?
THE LIST:
1.  List 20 random facts about yourself.
2. Describe 3 fears you have and explain how they became fears.
 3. Describe your relationship with your spouse.
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.
5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now?
6. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?
7. What is your dream job, and why?
8. What are 5 passions you have?
9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
10. Describe your most embarrassing moment.
11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.
12. Describe a typical day in your current life.
13. What’s the hardest part of growing up?
14. Describe 5 and weaknesses strengths you have.
15. Describe when you knew your spouse was the one or how I fell in love.
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
18. What do you think your spouse loves most about you?
19. How did you feel the moment you became a parent?
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
21. Describe your relationship with your parents.
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
23. What’s your favorite holiday and why?
24. What’s your favorite and least favorite thing about parenthood?
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
28. What’s your favorite quality in your spouse?
29. What are your hopes and dreams for your prosperity?
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.



#8 5 Passions I have........
Well my first passion is children.  It always has been and always will be.  From a young age I knew I wanted to be a teacher - in fact Kindergarten was the start.  I had the BEST teacher, Mrs. Hupp.  I can vividly remember my first day of school and her warm nature and sweet smile as she presented me with my apple name tag.  From then on I knew one day I wanted to be that for other children.  I babysat at the age of like 12 for a neighbor and it went from there.  My dad gave me some flack for a few years about getting a "real teaching job" but in my heart I knew what I was doing mattered and made my heart fill with joy.  I wish that for anyone in their life -- do what gives you joy!
2) Photography -- As long as I can remember I had a camera in my hand. I remember having those "flash card" things on top of my camera.  You got like 5 flashes out of them.  I thought I was so cool.  I would go through film like crazy and was stubborn to finally give into the "digital world."  There was always something about capturing moments in photos.  I've always been nostalgic - not quite sure why , but I love things with history and meaning.  So I think that's why I gravitate to a beautiful photo.....it tells a story.   I love OLD photographs!  I didn't really nurture my love until recently when a friend brought it out in me.
#3 passion --- Dance.  I love to dance. I love music.  There's something about expressing yourself through movement.  When I was younger I did ballet and jazz and tap.  I loved ballet the best.... the softness to it and the elegance.  I even got to pointe and felt like such a ballerina.  I had body issues so I didn't follow that passion as much as I wish I had - but I never quit dancing.  I remember just turning up the music and creating my own dance routines - just expressing the passion, love, angst, sorrow and happiness I was feeling at any given moment.  Though I don't move as well as I did then I still dance -- as everyone should.  Dance like no one is watching -- I sure do!
Fourth passion is Music....... Music soothes the soul.  I used to lay in my room as a teenager with my favorite songs in the CD player (or even record or tape player --- sad my kid will never know these things!) and just lay on my floor in the dark as I closed my eyes and listened to the words sung.  I used to write down lyrics for their poetic words as I felt they would describe the feelings I had inside.  I joined choir for one year and loved it but felt I was more of a shower singer!! lol  I still love to sing and all types of music.  Seriously my CD collection has anything from Bach to George Strait to Pantera to Lynyrd Skynyrd to Madonna to Usher to Beastie Boys to Soundtracks (and everything in between!)  I grew up listening to pop and "Woodstock" tunes!  Probably even some Disco!  I hope to infuse that same love of music to my son!
My last passion is writing!  I used to journal ALL the time.  I hate looking back on them but it's nice to have all that written down for recall!!!   There were many a nights where journaling probably saved my sanity.  It was like my own shrink! lol  I even wrote poetry at one time.  I rarely share that stuff - but one time I did with a friend who wrote music.  I might hear one of my "songs" on the radio one day!!! ;)  not really -- but writing can really soothe a soul sometimes.  I'm glad I can blog now.  I don't share everything I "blog" with you guys -- so I guess one day when I'm long gone -- someone will have to crack my code and see what other thoughts and ramblings I had in here!!! lol

Can I have a 6th one?!?!   My kid!  Trevor is my everything.  He was perfectly planned.  Yes that's right I planned him -- big shocker eh!??! lol  He is my biggest accomplishment and greatest joy!  He is the passion in my life - what I live, breathe and die for!  But really what he is is family -- that's a passion too!  I love family, family moments, family traditions, etc.  I think that's why I want to share so much with him.

What are your PASSIONS??!?!!?

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