What is something others do that sparks your admiration?
When others dedicate their time to making other people’s lives easier and more meaningful. When they offer research and resources to truly change someone’s life, without requiring a bunch of money or an online course (LOL but also seriously).
I watched a lot of Nickelodeon and Disney Channel as a child, and one of my favorite cartoons was Rocket Power. I remember getting a pair of Rocket Power rollerblades, as well as a backpack and I was absolutely elated!
What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year?
I feel like I just did a post like this but here’s a quick list since I’m visiting with my grandma today before we go see the Wicked movie! This year I:
Animals I typically see out are the regular birds, squirrels, bunnies and deer. We also live near some farms so I often drive by cows, horses, chickens and sheep! I love seeing all the sheep.
Do you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it?
My first thought when I read this was Aruba. Just over five years ago my husband and I went on a cruise where Aruba was one of the stops, and we were absolutely in love. The clear blue water, the beach, the weather… we kept saying we would get married in Aruba and couldn’t wait to go back.
Shortly after that cruise, Covid happened. We had let our passports expire in 2021 since we figured we probably still wouldn’t leave the country for a while still with just the state of the world and what not, and low and behold we got married in Pensacola Beach Florida, so now we can renew them and I can get my new passport with my new last name!
Speaking of Pensacola Beach, that was the very next thought that popped into my head after thinking that Aruba was my favorite place I visited. Of course Pensacola now has a special place in my heart considering we got married there, but honestly I look forward more to returning there than to Aruba. Pensacola has the gorgeous white sandy beaches, the calm energy, and the hotel we stayed at had ocean views on both sides- it truly just felt so peaceful.
Overall, I’d go back to Pensacola Beach before I’d go to Aruba- so that is my favorite place I’ve visited.
Aruba, November 2019 Pensacola Beach, October 2024
What is one thing you would change about yourself?
If I could change one thing about myself, I’d change my sweet tooth. I often find myself struggling when it comes to healthy eating because I always crave something sweet. When I did the ketogenic diet years ago, that’s when I really felt like I got rid of the sweet tooth, but of course once I fell out of that, the sugar addiction returned. I know there is some control I have here, but I also know how unhealthy I can get when counting macros and calories. I know I’ll be able to handle this better with time.
I eat meat, and I don’t think I’ll ever stop. I understand why people don’t, but I enjoy a lot of meats and I have definitely detached from the fact that they were once living. I know there are films I could watch that would make me cry and maybe even vomit as I do love animals and could never kill one myself. I guess if I had to do it on my own I’d likely be a vegetarian.