Joyce is such a dear for hosting this weekly meme. Post your own answers and link back on her blog. Now…on to this week’s questions!
1. How many times in your life have you moved into another house?
I’ll start counting from the time I was ten years old (I am the daughter of a single mom who moved countless times before I can really remember). Let’s see…I moved from my house in Colorado to a HUMONGOUS, plantation style house in south Alabama. Then, after I got married, I moved to my first apartment with the Mr. He was finishing school at Auburn University. After he graduated, we moved to an apartment in Tallahassee. Then we moved to a nicer apartment (an upgrade, if you will). After Chicky was born, we bought a duplex (our first house). A few years later, we moved to a rental home in Miami. A couple of years later, we moved to an apartment in Coral Springs. A couple of years after that, we moved to a house…another duplex. Then we packed up again and moved to Podunk, USA. Our first home here was a rental house. A few months later, we moved into the home we were building. We’ve lived in this house for almost eight years. So, if I can count correctly, I have moved nine times since I was ten years old.
Whew!
BTW, with each move, I’ve lightened my load…gotten rid of tons of extra, unused items. Moving often helps keep a person from becoming a pack rat.
2. What subject would you study if you had a year to devote to it?
Hmmm…tough question. I am completely burned out from school right now as my certification classes have been very time consuming and difficult. If I could take a subject by choice, I think I might select a foreign language…maybe French.
3. What in this world breaks your heart?
Animal abuse is one of those things that just makes me cry. Having three fur babies of my own has made me appreciate that animals have personalities and emotions. Yet, they depend on humans for their care. I feel a lot of anger when I hear of people who are negligent or physically abusive toward these helpless creatures. Sigh.
4. What is one item that symbolizes the times in which we live? Why?
I think the cell phone best symbolizes the time in which we live. We are a nation of people on the move, so we want and need to be able to multi-task. Today’s phones can do just about everything…they keep us connected to our jobs, family, and friends.
5. Share a favorite bumper sticker or t-shirt slogan.
My favorite bumper sticker was one that said, “Is that your face or did your neck throw up?”
Yeah, I know it’s gross and juvenile, but when I saw it, I laughed so hard. Obviously, I never forgot it.
6. How do you like your spaghetti?
I like my spaghetti with a non-meat, tomato sauce on top. My favorite thing to eat right now is Olive Garden’s Spaghetti Pomodoro. YUM!
7. What is one piece of advice you would give a recent or soon to be recent graduate?
This is appopriate because I teach a class of seniors. My advice to them is to always strive to do their best and not settle for anything less. I want them to hold themselves to the highest standards possible. Doing so will help them stand out in the working world and will allow them to put their heads on their pillows at the end of each day knowing that they’ve made the most of every moment.
8. My Random Thought
Last week, I told you about the problems Chicky was having getting hired for a governmental lifeguarding job. Well, I am happy to report that the very next day, Chicky got hired to teach a preschool class at my church’s summer preschool program. She also filled out her paperwork to be a lifeguard for the Red Cross. She and Rooster took their CPR recertification exams last weekend, so they will be working together for the second year in a row. She also filled out an application to work in my church’s nursery. She’s hoping to be called two or three nights a week. So, thank you for your prayers. I love it when God answers quickly and in such a tangible manner.
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LOL @ the bumper sticker! Funny how those silly things we read while waiting in traffic make us laugh that we can’t forget them (wouldn’t put them on our car though). My dad has one that says “please crash into me, I need a new car” or something like that, I used to think it was stupid then I examined the car, now it makes sense, it’s a rust bucket!!
Ahh… yes, moving does de-packrat us doesnt it. We’d much rather give it away or throw it away than pack it and unpack it again later!
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I agree, moving does help with the decluttering. It can make you realize what is truly important and essential.
Moving often definitely keeps us from accumulating too much ‘stuff’. Congrats to your daughter-so glad she’s found a summer job!
lol on bumper sticker. Moving does help get rid of what we accumulate:) Congratulations to Chicky on her summer job!
Animal abuse is very close to my heart, too. I volunteered at our local animal shelter for a couple of months…oh the stories I can tell!
Great news about Chicky’s job(s)!
animal abuse… oh my… that tears me up everytime too…
I guess the fact that I’ve lived in my house for 25 years is my excuse for having so much STUFF!!!
Totally with you on #3 – I cannot imagine how people can abuse a little being who’s sole purpose in life is to love you.
Ah, the cell phone — I think that’s been noted in every post I’ve read so far.
Glad Chicky got the job, and I loved that bumper sticker (like you, I know it’s juvenile, but it’s truly funny!).
I have to agree about cell phones. Congrats to your daughter on her jobs!
Love the bumper sticker and maybe I need to move. I definitely need to get rid of some stuff. Actually I’m working on it and I’m not planning on moving. I’ve held on to too much stuff for too long.
I think I need to move to get rid of some of this stuff! Thirty years in the same house makes for quite a collection. Our kids were all lifeguards too. It’s a great summer job and a valuable skill. Have a great day!
Oh, I can’t stand the thought of animals, children, or the elderly being abused…just can’t wrap my head around it. That’s exactly how I like my spaghetti, too…with a big slab of garlic bread alongside it. YAY for Chicky landing a job! I told you it would all work out! We’re hoping Britt will be able to find a job, but we’ll see. She won’t be home until next Tues. evening, so that puts her behind the curve. Hope your Wednesday is going well!
That’s great news about Chicky 🙂 Yay!!
Moving a lot definately helps with uncluttering! I’m new to the HP, and it’s been lovely to meet you.
As much as I hate to move it is the best time to get rid of things! Animal abuse is horrible and they are all so loving. That is great news on Chicky.
WOO HOO, yea God! Thank you for working children!!!
Really enjoyed your answers! I had to think about a couple of them this week–that Joyce can sure come up with some tough questions.
Oh goodness–you teach seniors? You brave soul you! LOL
That bumper sticker is hilarious! I agree that it’s good to move every now & then to get rid of stuff!
Hey small world…my husband works at SEU (he’s in the IT department a computer tech guy!)…so I’m very familiar with Southeastern. I also have a cousin (a sophomore) who goes there and plays soccer on the guy team. It’s a good school 🙂
I’m so glad Chicky got the job! Yea! Go God Go! (And as an aside, can I just shout out a huge kudos to you for always being one of the first ones to post a linky on Joyce’s Hodgepodge? I’m so jealous… I’m lucky to remember it’s Wednesday! I’m going to be in so much trouble once school is over next week… 🙂