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List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? Three books:

What fears have you overcome and how? That list is long and distinguished. I overcome fear every single day. I do it by doing whatever that thing that scares me anyway. Years ago I read a post on a blog about an adoptive mom watching their child overcome fear by taking their first steps. TheContinue reading

What is the legacy you want to leave behind? My legacy is perseverance.  I do not give up. I have learned to live in some discomfort.  I don’t mean physical discomfort (I try to avoid that by any means necessary). I do things that I’m not good at and need to learn how to doContinue reading

What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable? Having it all is a myth. I want enough. Enough to live the life I want. Enough to not stress about money and bills and enjoy trips. I want enough to never feel like I’m going without even if I don’t have everything.

How do you feel about cold weather? I grew up in the northeast, and I live in the northwest. Cold weather happens frequently.  I like the cold for the meals that we get to experience. All kinds of soups, stews, chili, and the like. You can always add more layers of clothes and blankets; hotContinue reading

What sacrifices have you made in life? I don’t like to think of my choices as sacrifices. Even the things I don’t have that I thought I would have were from choices I made intentionally or from inaction.  Our main sacrifice is the distance (physical and emotional) from family members. We built our lives farContinue reading “Choices not sacrifices”

Are you a leader or a follower? Depending on the situation, I’m both. I think what makes a good leader is recognizing good ideas and following through with the person who brought that idea to your attention.

List your top 5 favorite fruits. Strawberries Blueberries Oranges Mango Passionfruit

What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? The small improvement I’m making is taking the time to be grateful every day. It has been the perfect way to prepare for the end of my day.

What does freedom mean to you? Freedom is access to options. It also means that whatever option I choose, provided it’s legal, will not be impeded by government entities.