"It requires courage to make good choices even when others around us choose differently. As we make righteous choices day by day in little things, the LORD will strengthen us and help us choose the right during more difficult times."-W. Craig Zwick
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
FIVE
5 years ago I was ... moving out of my sister's basement to live with an old man to help him out. Working at a comic book store and cell phone sales job to try and stay afloat.
5 months ago I was ... just found out that I was being laid off from my job.
5 hours ago I was ... just took Kara to school. Running errands with Christopher and talking to my sister Amy on the phone.
5 minutes ago I was ... reading email.
5 things on my 'to do' list today: Wash and put gas in the car, clean my front room and kitchen. Finish the dishes.
5 recent pieces of mail I've received: Bills, Ads for grocery store, pre-approved credit offer.
5 things I would do if I became a billionaire: Pay off Danny student loans, pay off all our debt, pay off the car, buy a house, Help my family with some things they need.
5 of my bad habits: biting my nails when I'm nervous, eating when I'm upset, piling clothes on the futon, cleaning my house, putting off anything that I don't want to do.
5 good memories: Going on my mission to Ireland, Seeing Goofy in Disneyland when I was young, Seeing Christopher for the first time. Holding Kara after she was born, Kissing Danny for the first time.(I broke my bed that night I was so happy)
5 films I watch over and over again: Spiceworld, Indiana Jones Trilogy, Star Wars movies, Never been kissed and Ever After
5 places I've lived: My parents house, Places in Ireland, Apt. with Helen and Mary, My sister's basement, my Apt in the Avenues.
5 songs I love: Eye of the tiger, Pretty Vegas, Love today, Big girl you are beautiful, Grace Kelly.(Last 3 are all by Mika)
5 jobs I've had: Cust. Service/Telemarketing phone job, Signer, Sales at a trade show selling massage pillows, Receptionist many places but my favorite was at a Disabled care center, worked retail as a cashier and worked in the deli
5 things most people don't know about me: My huge desire to lose weight, really hate crunchy snow, mmmm, can't think of any more.
5 things in my virtual shopping bags: Digital Camera, New Mac computer, ipod nano, camcorder, new clothes for work.
5 books I love to death: Tennis Shoes series by Chris Heimerdinger, Gable books by Anita Stansfield, Believing Christ, Following Christ, and Hope
5 things that are out of place around my house: DVD still sitting in our kitchen from our flood, laundry on the futon, children's books all over Kara/CK's room, pile of clothes that don't fit me on my bedroom floor.
5 films I want to see: Indiana Jones IV, Batman the dark knight, Incredible Hulk, I know their are others but I can't think.
5 things I love to eat: Ice cream, carmel, chocolate, cereal with milk, and mashed potatoes, chicken with cream of mushroom soup.
5 destinations I'm dying to see: Ireland, England, Hawaii, Florida, and to take Danny to a Comic Con Convention
5 scents I love: chocolate chip cookies, clean babies, Danny's clean hair, fresh smell after it rains, baking bread.
5 people (who are not blood relations or in-laws) who have had a positive impact on my life: Kristen W., Mary G., Rowlie S., Mrs. Wight, and Wini B.
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6 comments:
Love the new look. It is fantastic. Fun to read about you. Give your kids hugs from Aunty Lou
Yah Baba!!! Good Post!!
Fun Fun! I love hearing that stuff! You have had alot of interesting jobs!
just a note that I love the #5 you found.
Love all your 5's I love reading about you makes me feel more connected
Well - I even learned something new. Especially Mom's don't know everything. Right?
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