A friend of mine, Andrea, just tagged me to answer 8 questions…
So here we go:
1. Why did you start blogging?
To offer my little bit of wisdom to this world, share my life experiences, and in the process become a better writer. Learning about social media and the blogosphere is a bonus I did not expect!
2. If you could travel anywhere in the world with no restriction of costs, where would it be and why?
I would like to make that a world tour, starting with Ireland, then Greece, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, hop over to Madagascar then Bali, Tibet, Hawaii and come home through Chile. Nothing less.
If I could blog well enough, I might actually be able to do that one day. Spread the word and help me make my dream come true.
Realistically, my husband will want to make this a sailing trip so I may have to tweak a few of my destinations!
3. Did you have a teacher in school that had a great influence on your life? If so, what?
I can remember two teachers whom I adored, they taught be the purpose of life is to enjoy it! And they taught me respect & honesty.
4. If you could spend the day with a famous person, who would it be, and what would you do?
Just can’t pick one, I hesitate between Louis XIV and Christopher Columbus! I’d tell them how life is in 2010 and they would get a kick out of it.
5. Toilet paper — over or under?
Most the time? Out. I cannot keep toilet paper in stock in this house! When I replace the roll, it’s over, when hubby does, it’s under.
6. Name one thing in your life that you would do over if possible.
College. I went in the wrong career. If I could start my education all over, I’d learn literature, languages, graphic design and beaux arts. Instead of math, computer science and business.
7. Tell about your pets — if any.
Our dog Venga (means “come here/let’s go” in Spanish) is an import of France like me. She can bark on demand, she sleeps in bed with us, she is very protective of our little boy.
She’s actually a daughter to us. So, no, we don’t have any pets, just 2 kids, make that 3 with my husband.
8. Do you live in a small town or a large town. (You don’t have to name the town.)
Medium town, not big enough to get lost, not too small that you can’t enjoy a great run of at least 5 miles through it.
Who else is next? Answer the same eight questions on your blog, and come back to post your link in the comments section!
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I posted my 8 questions the other day! http://withjustabitofmagic.blogspot.com/2010/09/tag-8-questions-for-you.html
And I commented too, nice work!
I want to do college over again as well! In fact, I wrote a whole blog entry about it a few weeks ago. You aren’t alone.
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I started blogging for many of the same reasons! On the college decision, I majored in English in both undergrad and graduate school. While I chose my major because my passion was writing, I am only now beginning to appreciate my decision. At first, particularly around graduation time, when all of my “technical” field major friends were landing high paying, “prestigious” jobs, I felt like, well, a reject. I know now that English was the right direction for me.
-Jessica
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If only teachers told you then that you need to follow your bliss, your gut, something, but not your peers
Glad it’s working out for you, your blog is nothing short of impressive, funny and informative of course.
You’re always on the top of my list when I go through my reader
I am taking a break from cleaning my attic to read your answers. My trunk is half way full! Although the big guy found a toy in there and reclaimed it today. progress is still being made!
Thanks for playing along.
Anyway, I went to Tanzania but came home before I made it to Madagascar. Still need to see that! And a sailing trip… you are brave! But I love the idea of blogging about it. Can’t wait to hear about it!
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It was fun, thanks for tagging me!
Actually, my husband is the brave one. First of all, we don’t own a sailboat. But he keeps saying to whomever will listen that we are going to buy a 50” sailboat, he will retire and tour the world with the dog and our son, and call me to join them on holidays when I get a break from work. Provided I have loaded the bank account of course. Because he’s so much older, he figures I’ll be his sugar-daughter or something
I went to the Reunion island, a French territory right off the coast of Madagascar, and it was amazing. Best scuba-diving. Ever.
Most of the people I know wish they had studied something different in college. No matter what the subject, it just seems unsatisfying to stick to one career for an entire life. Ironically, I did study literature and I wish I had studied business, so we’re opposites!
All we have to do (after going back to college) is figure out if we can swap commutes
You’re quite right, we live much too long to be able to stick to one field. It’s also unrealistic to expect teenagers to pick their life path before they even pocket their High School diploma.
Something about this system will have to change. In that regards, France & the US are very much alike. That’s too bad.
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while i lived in NH, my friend there grew up in France and then moved to the US with her mom and brothers. she still speaks french fluently, and is teaching both her kids to speak it.
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Hard to keep up but so worth it!
I am also speaking French with my son, so far the “words” that stuck with him are a mix of both languages. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for next few months!!