On what occasion do you lie? It feels silly to credit a podcast with having so much influence on my life, but here we go. Judge John Hodgman has had many rulings regarding someone frustrated with a loved one for trying to lie or bend the rules. It’s clear that these lies stem from a …
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Question 6
What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Where to begin….Cleanliness, productivity, punctuality, tact. We really rate these so highly and we do not value thoughtfulness, patience, kindness. I was so relieved in my 30s when I realized that if I didn’t want to be close to someone because I learned they kept a clean …
Question 5
What is your current state of mind? Reflective. I’m attempting to track my days and learn more about what makes me most productive/happy/healthy. I know I can’t put off the things I want to do in the morning for the things I should do. I’ll sit for hours staring at my to do list thinking …
Question 4
What is your greatest extravagance? I wake up in a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home I share with 1 other person – my husband. Living in my home is the most extravagant thing by a long shot.
Quest 3
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? I really try hard not to deplore anything about myself. I can be really quick to anger or keep my guard up around others. This isn’t something I’m proud of but I also understand why I do it. I could deplore this aspect of me but …
Question 2
What is your greatest fear? Buried alive/locked-in syndrome. It’s knowing there’s nothing you can do to change your situation and it will get worse. I was climbing once and my belayer was pulling hard on my rope. Normally this is great. It gives you a boost and you feel really secure. Lead climbing changes things …
Question 1
What is your idea of perfect happiness? For a long time I thought of happiness was not having any responsibilities or obligations. no obligations sunshine pet/dog/animals now, Joe no obligations feels like freedom. It feels like riding my bike all day and talking to my friends. tea made for me every morning and I don’t …
Beep beep!
My improve team, Cults and Crafts, had a meeting last night. We went over all the necessary items – funds, format, marketing – played some games, and really have a plan for our show Sunday. I was running late to practice though, so I took a scooter. Plus I love scooters, so being late was …
My First Blog Post
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
A story a day…
A few years ago I worked with a woman who chronicled her year by creating something new every day. She would sketch, paint, sculpt, etc. I have no talent in that realm but it did make me think about how life passes quickly and I can barely remember anything that’s happened. I want to have …
Daily Anecdote 