Posted: 12.31.2001 End o' year time for reflection
The new January InStyle had a great "look inward" section in it, with a lot of questions you should ask about your life and yourself. Here are a few of them, with my answers in the "more" link...
Can you recall a meaningful "family moment" in the last week?
Have you stopped asking "what will I be when I grow up?"
When did you last help someone less fortunate without using your checkbook?
What was the last spontaneous, even silly, thing you did?
When you hear the word "home", what comes to mind? Chaos or comfort?
Are you happy to walk into your home?
Do you wake up in the morning feeling truly rested?
Are you comfortable walking barefoot at home?
Are there enough quality ingredients in your kitchen that you could throw an impromptu pasta dinner for four?
Do you have a comfy private space -- to read, talk on the phone, or watch TV -- that's not your bed?
Do you have a couple of bottles of good wine and the makings of one classic cocktail on hand?
What album "speaks" to your life clearly?
Where would you live if you could live anywhere else?
What play or movie has had a big impact on your life and why?
What person in your life has influenced you the most and why?
And now my answers...
Can you recall a meaningful "family moment" in the last week? Yes, I most definitely can. And no, I'm not going to share with the group. So there! *g*
Have you stopped asking "what will I be when I grow up?" Never! And I hope I never do stop asking that either...
When did you last help someone less fortunate without using your checkbook? They're not necessarily "less fortunate", but I always try to step up and help those in need whenever they ask...and even when they don't... Being house-bound most days makes the human-to-human (with no monitor involved) aspect of this question kind of difficult most days.
What was the last spontaneous, even silly, thing you did? Well, if you've seen my hair this week, 'nuff said!
When you hear the word "home", what comes to mind? Chaos or comfort? Well that would depend on which home you're talking about... Our home is very peaceful and tranquil. But when we go home to Oklahoma, well that's another story. It's a constant mental tug-o'-war of..."spend time with meeeeee!"..."No! Spend time with ME!"...with most of our time being spent in the car driving from one place to another around the state privately counting the seconds together until we're back "home" in Florida again. We like it when people just come out to see us separately instead.
Are you happy to walk into your home? Most definitely! It took us five years to be able to buy our first home, and we're enjoying each and every second here now.
Do you wake up in the morning feeling truly rested? Morning? What's that?
Are you comfortable walking barefoot at home? With that brand-spankin' new carpet, you betcha!
Are there enough quality ingredients in your kitchen that you could throw an impromptu pasta dinner for four? Sure! That is if "quality ingredients" includes Prego, and they wouldn't mind plain ol' sgh'etti!
Do you have a comfy private space -- to read, talk on the phone, or watch TV -- that's not your bed? Well we're both quite happy with our "OU Crimson" painted computer room/office. But I wish we had one more bright, cheery "sun room" or such with a nice chaise lounge. Some day...
Do you have a couple of bottles of good wine and the makings of one classic cocktail on hand? Actually, thanks to Todd's vendor for the holidays, now we do.
What album "speaks" to your life clearly? The soundtrack to "Threesome" is the first one that comes to mind. I think "Dancing Barefoot" is one of the best U2 songs ever. "Is Your Love Strong Enough?" by Bryan Ferry was something I always came back to listen to during the hard days of our relationship. What child of the 80s didn't lock themselves in their room and blast "Bizarre Love Triangle" by New Order? Now c'mon, 'fess up! ("Whenever I get this way, I just don't know what to say... Why can't we be ourselves like we were yesterday?") Duran Duran's "(Come Up and See Me) Make Me Smile" is a great "find yourself" tune -- and I really did make a major life change after hearing "That Was the Day" by The The for the first time. The whole CD is basically a reminder of where I am, where I've been, and where I still hope to go with my life. And not just because there's a really good cover of "Like a Virgin" by Teenage Fanclub on there either. LOL!
Where would you live if you could live anywhere else? I would give just about anything to be able to live in Philadelphia again. I didn't want to leave, and it just felt like "home" from the day I moved there 'til the day I left. The only drawback was that Todd was in Oklahoma, so I was miserable without him.
What play or movie has had a big impact on your life and why?Breakfast at Tiffany's. What woman doesn't want to be Audrey and Holly-like after seeing this movie?
What person in your life has influenced you the most and why? As mentioned in a recent survey, hands-down that distinction goes to my Gma. ("She was an orphan, yet became one of the best mothers and grandmothers in history. She didn't complete the 8th grade, yet became one of the most successful business women in my hometown. And she managed to find the love of her life not once, but twice, after my Popeye passed away. I wouldn't be the woman I am without her guidance, wisdom and love.")
P.S. Let me know if you fill this out and where! :-)
¤ ¤ posted by robyn on December 31, 2001 at 01:46 AM ¤ ¤
robyn - you helped ME today! thanks ;) and now, you've helped make me hungry for spahgetti.
¤ ¤ posted by linh on December 31, 2001 at 02:07 AM ¤ ¤
I have it and absolutely LOVED IT!!! Shape magazine also has some amazing lists for the new year!
¤ ¤ posted by felicia on December 31, 2001 at 09:45 AM ¤ ¤
¤ ¤ posted by kristine on December 31, 2001 at 02:11 PM ¤ ¤
I did, I did, I did!
¤ ¤ posted by Joanne on December 31, 2001 at 08:20 PM ¤ ¤
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