Yay for the Random Dozen! As always, thanks, Linda (and yes, this is THE Linda from my post yesterday).
I’m finding that I’m enjoying these questions each week. I think they are introspective, which is something I need.
So, on to the questions!
1. If you physically lock in one age for yourself, which would you choose and why?
I think my ideal age would be 31. I was still a full-time SAHM, I volunteered at the kids’ schools a lot, and I was working out at the gym. I felt good about myself all the way around. The kids were still young enough to like me, and I was down in South Florida surrounded by really close friends. I miss the afternoons I spent at the park or at friends’ houses…chatting away until it was time to go home and get dinner ready.
2. What is the best dish that you cook or bake (your piece de resistance?)
Dessert-wise, my chocolate chip cookies are to die for. Trust me. I kid you not.
Snack-wise, I make a mean deviled egg. Coupon Queen taught me how a number of years ago, and I’ve proven to be a good student.
Entree-wise, I recently discovered this recipe for Chicken Marsala. Oh my, but it’s easy and so delicious!!
3. When you feel blue, what is one strategy you use to help yourself back to normal?
I eat chocolate. And I pray. And I cry. And I take a nap. Somehow, things seem better after a little sleep. Yes, that’s my ONE strategy. It’s all-encompassing.
4. When was the last time you danced in public?
Yesterday, I think I did a little gig at school during class (don’t tell my kids). I LOVE to dance. Always have, ever since I was in high school. I have danced with my kids in the house, I’ve car-danced with my kids’ friends in the car (Shakira’s song, “Oh Baby When You Talk Like That” brings on groans from my children). I’ve danced impromptu with one of Chicky’s former soccer coaches in a restaurant (out on the patio).
Um, yeah. Sometimes I’m not shy. Or rather, I can be egged on rather easily.
5. Do you consider yourself a realist or dreamer?
A realist. I am so practical, it’s disgusting. Sometimes, though, I can dream, but then the realistic side of me will try to figure out how to make that dream happen. Case in point…finishing my college degree. I dreamed about it for a long time. I finally went back to school a few years ago and got my diploma. Second case in point: I used to dream about working in the school system. I finally applied and obtained a position (my tech position at a middle school). Now I’m subbing in hopes for a teaching position. Sometimes being a realist is not bad.
6. As a parent, what is one thing that you have done well?
How to be a contributing member of the family. By that, I mean that my kids are independent, and they understand that the house doesn’t cleaned up by itself. They can sweep, wash clothes, hang clothes on the line, take care of the dishes, clean their bathrooms, and even cook (Rooster is starting to get better at this).
One other thing I think I’ve done well is that I’ve taught them the value of money. I always gave them allowances and allowed them to spend them, not tying them into chores (see previous paragraph). Yet, I didn’t buy them the things they wanted. They learned to save their money. They learned to do extra chores (clean the windows or wash the cars) if they needed extra money. Chicky now how her own bank account, credit card, and check book. She takes care of business. Rooster is not far behind.
7. Which is your favorite character on the Andy Griffith show?
Can I be honest and say that I never liked this show?
8. On a scale of 1-10, how much do you know about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Probably a 6.
9. What is your #1 driving pet peeve?
People who honk at you a tenth of a second after the light has turned green. C’mon people! This isn’t a race!!
10. Which color best represents your mood today? Care to elaborate?
Yellow. Yellow is happy, bright, and cheery. Today, I was teaching my students about indefinite nouns and verb agreement. I realized they didn’t know anything about prepositions (a must for the lesson), so I went outside the box (i.e. went beyond the teacher’s lesson plans) and taught the section on prepositions.
I watched as the lights went on in those students’ brains. They put the pieces together and GOT it! That made me happy!
11. If your spouse were an animal, which would he/she be?
The Mr. is a grumpy sort…a bit of a brooder. Of course, he is married to Your’s Truly, so that could be part of the reason. I don’t really know what kind of animal would describe this behavior.
12. What activity takes up the bulk of your time on an average day?
Reading blogs.
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