Question 5: Do you like or dislike surprises? Why or why not?
This is a trick question. Some surprises are good, some are bad. When I wrote this I was thinking of good surprises. You know the ones that make you feel all warm and fuzzy? Yep. Those right there. I don't like being told what gift I am going to be getting. Surprise me! Let me be excited when I open it up to see you got me...crafting vinyl or Twizzlers (just because) or a Great Big Sea album I don't have. I also like to be surprised whenever. One of those just because surprises because you love me.
Question 6: What is your biggest fear?
I have multiple fears and they seem to rotate depending on my surroundings and what is going on in my life. Currently my biggest fear is having another seizure. We are currently dealing with the possibility of changing my medication which most likely will result in me having a seizure OR being put on "house arrest" for a couple of months to be monitored. I haven't had a seizure in over five (5) years so yeah, I'm a little scared.
Question 7: What did you want to be when you "grew up"?
I wanted to grow up to be a teacher. I was one of the weird kids who loved to spend time at school. I remember spending time with my fourth grade teacher, Joyce Wilson, who is a long time family friend (plus my mom babysat her kiddos). I also spent a lot of time in the Art Room with Mrs. Ruth Smoot. It was just the place to "hang out" before and after school. I remember one summer, my best friend, Boone and I, helped move the art room from one end of the school building to the other. "Be careful with Oscar and don't bleed on the floor." We had a lot of fun together.
Later my interests went into being a firefighter. I loved the flashing of lights, the adrenaline rush, the smell of smoke (I know, strange), and the feeling of family that the fire service provides. After joining the department in what was essentially a "fire explorer" program, I started a fire prevention program. It was geared towards kids and senior citizens. I loved it! To me it was the best of both worlds.
Now I have the best of both worlds - I homeschool my daughter and am the Assistant CERT Operations Chief for the City of Fort Lauderdale!
Question 8: What's the oddest thing you've seen a driver do behind the wheel?
Monthly I drive my daughter to various homeschool functions and it is not uncommon that we see some strange things. Last week was no exception. While driving to West Palm for our monthly STEM Challenge, I look over and as I am going 70 mph a gentleman is shaving! As in with shaving gel and razor. The whole nine yards! All I could think about was him hitting a bump in the road or avoiding an accident and cutting himself. Only in Florida right?
Question 9: Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without?
This is a tough one. Quite a few of my friends said soda or coffee which in my book equates to caffeine (I may be wrong.) I have a strong addiction to that myself. I love me some Mountain Dew. I also love Twizzlers, Hersey's Chocolate Bars, Rice Krispie Treats and Butterfingers - all recent purchases in our home. Now that I have thought a little longer on this I think the answer would be...my new phone.
I haven't been asking my friends why for reasons on everything but I think it helps clarify or explain more about the answer. The reason I chose this is I can call my husband, parents, friends, and co-workers. I can receive text messages from all the above plus my daughter's little friends. I can edit documents and send emails. Then when all my work is done, I can play games, watch a TV show or movie, listen to music or read my book. Ah, the world of technology!
Question 10: If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? (Healthy or unhealthy, no judging!)
Since the question said "meal" I have decided on a hand-tossed pizza (preferably ham, bacon, and pepperoni), Caesar salad with shredded cheese and bacon, slice of Angel Food cake with a glass of water.
In our household we always get two pizzas (sometimes 3 depending on the special). One is a hand-tossed ham and pepperoni and the other is a pan pizza with sausage and mushrooms. I love Caesar salad and could eat it just by itself. AND Angel Food cake is the best (in my opinion).
Question 8: What's the oddest thing you've seen a driver do behind the wheel?
Monthly I drive my daughter to various homeschool functions and it is not uncommon that we see some strange things. Last week was no exception. While driving to West Palm for our monthly STEM Challenge, I look over and as I am going 70 mph a gentleman is shaving! As in with shaving gel and razor. The whole nine yards! All I could think about was him hitting a bump in the road or avoiding an accident and cutting himself. Only in Florida right?
Question 9: Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without?
This is a tough one. Quite a few of my friends said soda or coffee which in my book equates to caffeine (I may be wrong.) I have a strong addiction to that myself. I love me some Mountain Dew. I also love Twizzlers, Hersey's Chocolate Bars, Rice Krispie Treats and Butterfingers - all recent purchases in our home. Now that I have thought a little longer on this I think the answer would be...my new phone.
I haven't been asking my friends why for reasons on everything but I think it helps clarify or explain more about the answer. The reason I chose this is I can call my husband, parents, friends, and co-workers. I can receive text messages from all the above plus my daughter's little friends. I can edit documents and send emails. Then when all my work is done, I can play games, watch a TV show or movie, listen to music or read my book. Ah, the world of technology!
Question 10: If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? (Healthy or unhealthy, no judging!)
Since the question said "meal" I have decided on a hand-tossed pizza (preferably ham, bacon, and pepperoni), Caesar salad with shredded cheese and bacon, slice of Angel Food cake with a glass of water.
In our household we always get two pizzas (sometimes 3 depending on the special). One is a hand-tossed ham and pepperoni and the other is a pan pizza with sausage and mushrooms. I love Caesar salad and could eat it just by itself. AND Angel Food cake is the best (in my opinion).
