Survey
My blogging friend from Life As Lou sent me these questions:
What talents do you have and which do you enjoy the most?
I usually find it hard to describe myself, but when I start to think about it I have a lot of talents. I am creative and innovative, both in artistic and practical ways. I can write fairly well, and sing too (although I am desperately afraid of singing in front of people, so no one has really witnessed that talent). What I like the most about myself is a little more intangible though. I believe I am kind and compassionate, and very empathetic. I feel like I can always understand where people are coming from emotionally, which seems to be a rare personality trait. I always try to see things from other people's perspectives, especially my kids. I think I'm a good mom, but I'm always striving to do better.
If you could 86 one modern invention for the good of society, what would it be?
That's a hard one. I'm tempted to say guns or bombs, but I also see the need for those things in certain situations. I guess my answer would be alcohol, although I guess that's not really modern. Alcohol is unnecessary and frivolous, and results in so many injuries (both physical and emotional). No more drunk drivers or drunk parents would be really nice. Oh wait- does Christina Aguilera count as a modern invention? She's scary...
What is the best book you’ve read this year and why?
This is so hard- there are so many! If I had to choose one, I'd say "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" by John Gottman, Phd. The science of emotional intelligence absolutely fascinates me. I think that all parents should read this book. If more parents were aware of the importance of teaching emotional intelligence to their kids, the world would be a much better place. A close second is "Protecting the Gift" by Gavin de Becker, and a close third is, well, Harry Potter. Harry Potter just rocks my world.
Are you most like a mosquito, a cutworm or a earwig? Why?
Well this question just grosses me out. I guess a mosquito, because the females go to such disgusting lengths for their babies. I would do anything for my kids, so I suppose that counts.
What is the most pivotal choice you have ever made? How does that choice affect you now?
That would absolutely have to be joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It filled the void in me that I had been so painfully aware of all my life. It answered all of my questions about life and death and purpose so completely and satisfyingly. It literally changed, and saved, my life. I am now living the way I always dreamed I would, and I know that becoming a member of this church is what did it.
What talents do you have and which do you enjoy the most?
I usually find it hard to describe myself, but when I start to think about it I have a lot of talents. I am creative and innovative, both in artistic and practical ways. I can write fairly well, and sing too (although I am desperately afraid of singing in front of people, so no one has really witnessed that talent). What I like the most about myself is a little more intangible though. I believe I am kind and compassionate, and very empathetic. I feel like I can always understand where people are coming from emotionally, which seems to be a rare personality trait. I always try to see things from other people's perspectives, especially my kids. I think I'm a good mom, but I'm always striving to do better.
If you could 86 one modern invention for the good of society, what would it be?
That's a hard one. I'm tempted to say guns or bombs, but I also see the need for those things in certain situations. I guess my answer would be alcohol, although I guess that's not really modern. Alcohol is unnecessary and frivolous, and results in so many injuries (both physical and emotional). No more drunk drivers or drunk parents would be really nice. Oh wait- does Christina Aguilera count as a modern invention? She's scary...
What is the best book you’ve read this year and why?
This is so hard- there are so many! If I had to choose one, I'd say "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" by John Gottman, Phd. The science of emotional intelligence absolutely fascinates me. I think that all parents should read this book. If more parents were aware of the importance of teaching emotional intelligence to their kids, the world would be a much better place. A close second is "Protecting the Gift" by Gavin de Becker, and a close third is, well, Harry Potter. Harry Potter just rocks my world.
Are you most like a mosquito, a cutworm or a earwig? Why?
Well this question just grosses me out. I guess a mosquito, because the females go to such disgusting lengths for their babies. I would do anything for my kids, so I suppose that counts.
What is the most pivotal choice you have ever made? How does that choice affect you now?
That would absolutely have to be joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It filled the void in me that I had been so painfully aware of all my life. It answered all of my questions about life and death and purpose so completely and satisfyingly. It literally changed, and saved, my life. I am now living the way I always dreamed I would, and I know that becoming a member of this church is what did it.
August 18, 2005