10 Questions

1. Tell us one piece of advice you have been given that still sticks with you today.

2. What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do?

3. How are you at trying new foods?

4. Where would you go on your dream vacation?

5. What is your most memorable gift you have received?

6. If you could donate a large amount of money to a charity, which would it be and why?

7. What makes you feel beautiful?

8. If you could stay one age forever, what age would it be and why?

9. What job did you dream, of doing when you were younger?

10. What is the one kitchen utensil you could not live without??

1. Tell us one piece of advice you have been given that still sticks with you today. -- Don't eat yellow snow. ;) No really, I would say that my Grandma always told me to always have faith in God... and that's definitely struck me in my adult life.

2. What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do? -- I wish I could read a pattern and sew/crochet things. I can basically only make blankets lol. Anything squared. Haha

3. How are you at trying new foods? -- Ooh, not good. I am picky.

4. Where would you go on your dream vacation? -- Ireland!

5. What is your most memorable gift you have received? -- My pearls from my husband, our first Christmas together.

6. If you could donate a large amount of money to a charity, which would it be and why? - My church. We are currently trying to buy the space we're leasing, remodel, and expand our kids services. We also do a lot of outreach in our community, and it's just something I can get behind. :) Also would tithe specifically to certain ministries -- our senior center (where I work), and our Guatemala ministry.

7. What makes you feel beautiful? -- When someone compliments me, specifically my heart or a heart issue/my character.

8. If you could stay one age forever, what age would it be and why? -- I don't know yet. I've only gotten up to 27 and not sure if I want to stay at any of them haha.

9. What job did you dream, of doing when you were younger? -- A stay at home momma, or a receptionist (haha).

10. What is the one kitchen utensil you could not live without?? -- My crockpot!

1. Tell us one piece of advice you have been given that still sticks with you today.
Always ask: "What needs to be done next?" Do it. Repeat.

2. What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do?
Play the piano

3. How are you at trying new foods?
Just give me a fork or spoon

4. Where would you go on your dream vacation?
Over any new horizon

5. What is your most memorable gift you have received?
I will duck this question

6. If you could donate a large amount of money to a charity, which would it be and why?
Kiva - they make entrepreneurial loans to people pulling themselves out of poverty

7. What makes you feel beautiful?
my wife

8. If you could stay one age forever, what age would it be and why?
no takes on this, I'll age and leave as it happens, I want to experience it all

9. What job did you dream, of doing when you were younger?
being an astronaut

10. What is the one kitchen utensil you could not live without??
my butcher knife

1. Tell us one piece of advice you have been given that still sticks with you today.

Unless people are using gold toilet paper to wipe their butts, they are no better than you.

2. What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do?

I wish I knew how to sculpt things out of glass. That would be a beautiful accomplishment.

3. How are you at trying new foods?

I'm pretty good at it. However, if I am given something like sheep brains or something I find gross I am definitely not going to eat it. Mostly because just the thought that it will make me throw up.

4. Where would you go on your dream vacation?

I would like to go to Ireland, like Britt. It has always been my dream. I wouldn't mind going to any place in Europe. I have always wanted to visit those countries.

5. What is your most memorable gift you have received?

The most memorable would probably be a little children's book that I received from my grandma when I was a little girl. It has a message that she wrote in it, and it has a tendency to make me cry every time I read it (I still have it and I pull it out from time to time).

6. If you could donate a large amount of money to a charity, which would it be and why?

Any charity that helps people really. I don't know a lot of charities, but if their intentions are noble then I probably wouldn't mind giving to them.

7. What makes you feel beautiful?

Probably when people compliment something about me, whether it be something I have drawn, written, etc. Just knowing that I am not a total failure in life makes me feel like I am worth something.

8. If you could stay one age forever, what age would it be and why?

I don't exactly know. I wouldn't mind being around an age where I am not seen as totally responsible for everything that happens in my life. 20 seems like a pretty good age; maybe the age I am now. I just don't want to be doing what I am doing right now forever (it is quite stressful :[)

9. What job did you dream, of doing when you were younger?

I dreamt of being an artist.

10. What is the one kitchen utensil you could not live without??

My fork. Forks are more useful than spoons, in my opinion :)

1. Tell us one piece of advice you have been given that still sticks with you today.

If you can't afford it, save up for it. (I learnt that this was wrong to ignore)

2. What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do?

write poetry

(Read sheet music)

3. How are you at trying new foods?

I will eat most things once.

4. Where would you go on your dream vacation?

Tokyo, always fancied it for some reason

5. What is your most memorable gift you have received?

Gold toilet paper.....

My graduation ring from my Mum

6. If you could donate a large amount of money to a charity, which would it be and why?

Anything that helps kids with special needs or the special care unit at the hospital, both my daughters were born early (31 weeks 2lb 10 oz and 29 weeks only 2lb)

7. What makes you feel beautiful?

My children

8. If you could stay one age forever, what age would it be and why?

I am happy to be any age as long as I don't grow up.

9. What job did you dream, of doing when you were younger?

An actor, I played Frank n furter in Rocky horror once, plus sung in Calamity Jane. Also The lead role in Steven Berkoffs Metamorphosis and of course Hamlet whilst at college.

10. What is the one kitchen utensil you could not live without??

My wok.

1. Tell us one piece of advice you have been given that still sticks with you today. 
Presently...cry today so that you can smile tomorrow..
I overheard my teacher telling this to another student and well this one statement is helping me a lot.

2. What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do? 
One thing?? :'(
There are so many...an extremely long list
Play the piano
Ice skating
Some martial art
Know how to paint like a professional
Know All the dance forms
Know how to swim extremely well...i.e. In an ocean or a sea ...i presently know only how to in a pool ..
And fly.. :(

3. How are you at trying new foods? 
Making food...lol I hardly know how to cook...
But eating As long as it is veg...i'm good

4. Where would you go on your dream vacation? 
Around the whole world

5. What is your most memorable gift you have received? 
Did I ever get a gift ??? o.O
Haha no..

6. If you could donate a large amount of money to a charity, which would it be and why? 
To orphanages and for physically and mentally differently abled people

7. What makes you feel beautiful? 
What makes me??? O.o
I don't know

8. If you could stay one age forever, what age would it be and why? 
No ways ...i want to experience all the ages...everything has its good and bad

9. What job did you dream, of doing when you were younger? 
Oh many..
Once a teacher...once artist...dancer..scientist....and astronaut

10. What is the one kitchen utensil you could not live without??
Do I even know what's there in the kitchen?? O.o
Lol no
...hmmm...probably a spoon??

1. Tell us one piece of advice you have been given that still sticks with you today.

- Someone close to me reminded me that "Rome wasn't built in a day", which was his way of saying that things take time and it's okay to fall, as long as we get back up and have the stamina to keep trying, working on ourselves.

2. What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do?

- Change a tire. Useful and I may need to do it someday.

3. How are you at trying new foods?

- You can ask anybody, I am up for anything! Love trying new things or foods that are foreign to me.

4. Where would you go on your dream vacation?

- It depends on the budget. I would be content though with staying in the US, maybe the Northwest, visit the mountains, Grand Canyon.

5. What is your most memorable gift you have received?

- My grandma's mother's ring. I've had it for years and wear it 24/7. After my grandma's funeral, all the grandchildren could choose one ring of hers from a little bag. The stones represent the birthstones of my four uncles and dad.

6. If you could donate a large amount of money to a charity, which would it be and why?

- Probably Catholic charities.

7. What makes you feel beautiful?

- When someone else listens and cares, being loved and loving back.

8. If you could stay one age forever, what age would it be and why?

- I'm still too young to know what lays ahead (echoing Britt's sentiment).

9. What job did you dream, of doing when you were younger?

- Journalist, and anything with helping public service. I wanted to study criminal justice in college, be a police officer or a firefighter.

10. What is the one kitchen utensil you could not live without??

- I'd have to go with a spoon, since I use that with almost everything (except macaroni, I must have a fork for that lol)

1. Tell us one piece of advice you have been given that still sticks with you today.

STOP EATING FAST FOOD

2. What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do?

Singing

3. How are you at trying new foods?

I could eat anything as long as it doesn't include rice or okra or too much salt. I would try anything that is very spicy, though. YUM.

4. Where would you go on your dream vacation?

Russia, or India, or Spain.

5. What is your most memorable gift you have received?

The guitar my dad gave me on my 15th birthday. But I had to sell it.

6. If you could donate a large amount of money to a charity, which would it be and why?

I couldn't. Not in this lifetime.

7. What makes you feel beautiful?

New clothes :D

8. If you could stay one age forever, what age would it be and why?

Any age under 10.

9. What job did you dream, of doing when you were younger?

A chemist.

10. What is the one kitchen utensil you could not live without??

My coffeepot <3

1. Tell us one piece of advice you have been given that still sticks with you today.
Ultimately, we will only ever truly know ourselves; ultimately, we are alone. Which is not to say that other people can't walk through life beside us, but you must advocate for yourself, learn to trust yourself, and try your best to love yourself, because you can't trust anyone else to do that for you.

2. What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do?
Be athletic, haha.

3. How are you at trying new foods?
I try lots of new foods.

4. Where would you go on your dream vacation?
Russia.... or Ghana? (Noura, let's go to Russia!)

5. What is your most memorable gift you have received?
My classical guitar from my grandmother. I've had it for 11 years.

6. If you could donate a large amount of money to a charity, which would it be and why?
I would have to do the research for that one. There are too many things that need more money.

7. What makes you feel beautiful?
Bright red lipstick.

8. If you could stay one age forever, what age would it be and why?
I don't know, I haven't experienced most ages yet!

9. What job did you dream, of doing when you were younger?
I wanted to be a professional singer.

10. What is the one kitchen utensil you could not live without??
Pasta strainer.

MA, I just so happen to know someone who lives in the Northwest, cough, cough. Come play! :)

1. Tell us one piece of advice you have been given that still sticks with you today.

To try new things, I am trying to do this, but I like to stay in my comfort zone.

2. What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do?

Play piano, have always wanted to learn, but never got the chance yet.

3. How are you at trying new foods?

Getting there, though again I like to stay in my comfort zone.

4. Where would you go on your dream vacation?

Canada, I have been there when I was young but I don't remember much, would love to go back.

5. What is your most memorable gift you have received?

I don't like gifts. so maybe my wedding ring? idk

6. If you could donate a large amount of money to a charity, which would it be and why?

ahhh I have thought about this often. it would be to some kind of animal shelter in my area, actually a place called " With a little help from my friends". Or something to do with the LGBT.

7. What makes you feel beautiful?

Knowing someone loves me for who I am.

8. If you could stay one age forever, what age would it be and why?

choose a number between 5-10, I want the youthful experience of not having a care in the world and having that child like curiosity.

9. What job did you dream, of doing when you were younger?

Writing, its always been writing for me, or animals.

10. What is the one kitchen utensil you could not live without??

Wooden spoon :)

1. Tell us one piece of advice you have been given that still sticks with you today.
there is no ill that lasts forever, nor any boon that never ends.

2. What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do?
sewing.

3. How are you at trying new foods?
love brazilian, italian, chinese and arab food so i don't feel like trying the others.

4. Where would you go on your dream vacation?
ireland.

5. What is your most memorable gift you have received?
a necklace from my parents when i was 15.

6. If you could donate a large amount of money to a charity, which would it be and why?
donating money is important but much more important than that is when you donate yourself to charity and dedicate your time to those who need your heart. orphan children and sick people need more your love than your money.

7. What makes you feel beautiful?
love given and received.

8. If you could stay one age forever, what age would it be and why?
each age is charming in its own way and i'm satisfied. all i want now is to see my daughter graduated and hold my grandchildren when they come to this dimension.

9. What job did you dream, of doing when you were younger?
i wanted to be a poet lol.

10. What is the one kitchen utensil you could not live without??
my frying pan.

1. Tell us one piece of advice you have been given that still sticks with you today.

Advice comes in many forms. I find that I learn a lot when I hang around my dad. He's always passing off simple wisdom by being himself and speaking in his own eloquent, thoughtful way.

"We're all assholes; we just have different ways of expressing it." - my dad
Reminds me to not judge too harshly because we're all lacking or flawed. I overheard my dad telling my sister this about her recent ex boyfriend, and I thought it was an underrated piece of food for thought.

"You can cut a branch down, but you can't put it back." - my dad
He said this to me when we were rebuilding my childhood treehouse about 6 years ago. To me, it means to carefully consider the long term impact of my actions/words. Think before doing/speaking.

"If you want friends, learn to listen." - my dad
My dad told me this when I was a young girl and it shaped my approach to building friendships and bonding with new people. Everyone loves a good listener.

"It doesn't matter how small or menial the job, take pride in your work." - my dad
You will never regret doing your best- doesn't matter what it is. My dad is the most accomplished and well respected person I have ever met. He doesn't start something without finishing it, and he doesn't finish something without putting all of his heart into it.

So yeah, my dad is my hero :)

2. What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do?

Speak a foreign language fluently.

3. How are you at trying new foods?

Awesome, but I have reservations about eating bugs/insects.

4. Where would you go on your dream vacation?

Everywhere. Maybe Cape Town next.

5. What is your most memorable gift you have received?

I usually love a heartfelt card more than any present, but for the sake of this survey: My guitar. My dad started teaching me to play before I moved to Australia for 6 months. My last night at home, we played and sang "D'artagnan's Theme" by Citizen Cope together and it made for a great, lasting memory. When I returned home, my dad took me to pick out my own guitar. We were in Guitar Center for hours trying out every guitar, but nothing felt right. We finally gave up and were on our way out when I saw a black Abita hanging high on the wall, partially hidden. I stopped in my tracks and said, "that's the one." It was! Awesome instrument.

6. If you could donate a large amount of money to a charity, which would it be and why?

Something to do with the wellbeing of animals.

7. What makes you feel beautiful?

Being in nature. Sunshine, plenty of sleep, good health, clear skin, and freshly washed hair. Also, dresses.

8. If you could stay one age forever, what age would it be and why?

25. Old enough to do everything worthwhile.

9. What job did you dream of doing when you were younger?

Wanted to be a large animal veterinarian. Still do. Maybe after 20 years of criminal psychology, I'll change career paths.

10. What is the one kitchen utensil you could not live without??

Hmm, is a saucepan a kitchen utensil?

3 of us listed a guitar as the best gift we have been given :) 2 of us were given our guitars from our fathers.

2 people wish they had learned to play piano. Shoot, count me in on that, so 3 people.

2 people want to go to Russia -- I think you guys are crazy, but you should totally do it. My cousin learned Russian fluently, moved to Russia, and is now getting married to a Russian gal. Must be something special over there.

2 people want to go to Ireland. Ireland is wonderful, but I have to admit... I loved the wild, rugged land of Scotland more.

Karla, I totally sympathize with your sentiment about giving yourself to charity rather than money.

2 people mentioned wanting to stay children forever. There's definitely a part of me that wants that too, but there's also something magical (ok, and horrifying) about growing up, overcoming adversities, and becoming independent. The whole process of figuring out who you are and embracing it!

Thanks for this survey. I liked it a lot.

1. Tell us one piece of advice you have been given that still sticks with you today.
Treat others the way I want to be treated.

2. What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do?

Ice skating

3. How are you at trying new foods?

Love it!!!!!! I had konch for the first time in the Florida Keys several years back and just loved it!!

4. Where would you go on your dream vacation?

New Zealand

5. What is your most memorable gift you have received?

A teddy bear my great grandmother sent me from Russia.

6. If you could donate a large amount of money to a charity, which would it be and why?

I prefer to donate my time and myself.... Soup kitchens, and just being there for people.

7. What makes you feel beautiful?

Nature.

8. If you could stay one age forever, what age would it be and why?

When I turned 40....it was a spiritual awakening age for me.

9. What job did you dream, of doing when you were younger?

Nursing, the job I continue to do today.

10. What is the one kitchen utensil you could not live without??

My mixer.

I like your dad, Jane.
ALSO, you're a good listener.

Hm. I want another survey. I like answering questions about myselffff.

Your dad is my type of guru, Jane

I like my dad too, thank you.
Larry, I've often thought the two of you would get along. Or maybe you're too similar!

Probably would. When you get past the chest beating stage there's no real alpha male crap.
What's his favorite drink?

I'd have to ask to be sure, but probably Maker's Mark. He's more often a beer drinker and has gotten into brewing these days. As an Irishman, he'd choose Jameson over Bushmills ;)

Good on 'im!
Jameson's the best.
Personally I prefer Jack Daniels over Makers Mark but no one can fault the latter - smooth & refined. I just like the bite.

As for beer, my tops are Guinness & Michelob Ultra, but anything wet is good, cold or not.