1. Share a favorite song, book, or movie title containing the word green...
2. Ralph Waldo Emerson is quoted as saying, 'Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.' Would you agree? Are you a believer in luck?
Hmm, I would say even stronger men know that there is no such thing as luck, or simple cause and effect, but rather God who orchestrates it all!
3. Spring water, Hot Springs, handspring, spring fling, spring break, spring fever, offspring...which 'spring' word best applies to something in your day, week, or life right now?
I would say "handspring" - as our family has made a huge decision that has, in one sense, sprung us forward, and in another sense, left us right where we are. Does that make sense? no? See the "random thoughts" below to understand... :-)
4. What's something you do to make yourself look or feel more confident?
I dress in things that I know make me look good, don't remind me of the extra pounds I need to lose... and I avoid doing things like Facebook and Amazon shopping while at work, instead I plow through projects, no matter how menial some of them may seem... at the end of the day, I know I've gotten work done.
5. It's National Celery Month...are you a fan? If so, what's a snack or dish you enjoy that calls for celery?
Blech. No thank you. I only use it if I know it is absolutely essential for crunch factor...
Oh gosh... where do I start? Seriously, the things I wish I could tell my younger self!
- go easy on yourself and enjoy getting to know your babies when they are newborns... don't frustrate yourself trying to do everything right all the time...
- date your husband, go on hikes, laugh...
- play with your kids while they want you to play with them... and record as much as you can!
- and the list goes on, and on, and on...
7. Would you like to own a second home? If so where would you want that home to be?
Owning a second home hasn't ever been a goal of mine - but my hubby's family has a beach house in the central coast of CA, and it has been such a wonderful place of common memories and experiences, that if I could have a second home, that is what it would be... a place, in the woods or at the beach, where all family members could gather and share their dreams and experiences...
So - a week ago my husband was offered a full time permanent position with the company he has been working for (on a one-year-contract) - the only caveat, is the position is 2000 miles away from where we live now. And our eldest son is going to be a senior next year. And my job is in a crucial transition point... so, after a LOT of praying together, we have decided to stay here. For my hubby to come home, to really push his company forward, and to be together through it! I'll admit, it's hard knowing we are passing on a 6-figure salary with benefits... but we are at peace with our decision, so surely it must be a God-thing... and we are definitely ok with that!
