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1. Is there a band/artist that you HATE?
Miley Cyrus – if she can be considered an artist.

2. What do you do when you get a gift that you do not like? How do you react?
I’m very particular about the things I buy for myself.  I don’t like useless things that take up space.  Most gifts I receive fall into that category, however well-meaning.   I still always appreciate the gesture, so I can be thankful for that.  I never let the people know how I really feel about the item.  I make sure they know how I feel about them. And then I give the gift to someone who will like it or donate it to Goodwill.

3. How is your work office/cubicle decorated?
My work office is a large station that I share with at least 10-15 people at any given time.  There is no real attempt at decor except for the occasional plants that show up.

4. Do you use all of your vacation every year?
Ha.  That and any PTO time I accrue.   Let’s just say that in one year I took off about two months.

5. Did you have a real or fake Christmas tree?
Real. And it’s still up sans decorations. We’ll take it down this week.  (My Christmas lights are still up, too.  Baby, it’s cold outside.)

6. If you could have anything for dinner tonight, what would it be?
Shrimp.  I’ll have a bowl of cereal instead.

7. Do you bite your fingernails?
Occasionally.  It happens when I’m spaced out reading.

8. How many cups of coffee do you drink each day?
I average zero cups of coffee a day.

9. Do you have a nervous tick?
Yes.  I have a horrible habit of pulling at my lip that I developed around the time I quit biting my nails regularly.

10.  How often do you vacuum?
I have no carpet in my house except for a small office.  It is embarrassing how infrequently that gets vacuumed.  I vacuum between the couch cushions every month or so.  I sweep a lot due to my hairy dogs.  I want one of those heavy-duty pet Roombas so bad.  Now that would be an awesome (and pricey) gift.

***Meme from Roots and Rings

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My Happiness Project

1. Set a bedtime.
2. Make my bed every morning.
3. Always be reading something.
4. Move more.
5. Toss and organize.
6. Give proofs of love.
7. Leave the past.
8. Fight right.
9. Don't expect praise or appreciation.
10. Kiss more, hug more, touch more.
11. Aim higher.
12. Find some fun.
13. Ask for help.
14. Smile.
15. Realize it's possible.
16. Don't compare;be inspired.
17. Focus on what I have.
18. Beware of drift.
19. Take a chance.
20. Listen.
21. Be mindful.
22. Cultivate gratitude.
23. Spend out.
24. Do good, feel good.
25. Show up.
26. Have the courage to be imperfect.
27. Find joy in the ordinary.
28. Work smart.
29. Enjoy now.
30. Talk to strangers.
31. Go outside.
32. Start where I am.
33. Show up on time.
34. See art everyday.
35. Love with abandon.
36. Be colorful.
37. Dress the part.
38. Revel in accomplishments.
39. Learn something new.
40. Fear less.
41. Take pictures.
42. Speak with integrity.
43. Don't be critical about small things.
44. Manage my pain.
45. Surround myself with creative people.
46. Practice, practice, practice.
47. Don't force it.
48. Deal with something once.
49. Trust my instincts.
50. Avoid gossip.
51. Choose to see the best in people.
52. Take time to be silly.
53. Throw my own party.
54. Be a mentor.
55. Lean into my fears.
56. Find the others.
57. Do the unexpected.
58. Don't break the chain.
59. Do things others aren't.
60. Slow down.
61. Be cool with not being cool.
62. Be kinder than necessary and more generous than reasonable.
63. Pretend I'm good at it.
64. Keep in touch.
65. Row my own canoe.
66. Do what only you can do.
67. If it doesn't work out, find something that does.
68. Dream bigger.
69. Notice what's right.
70. Stop talking. Start doing.
71. When in doubt, choose laughter.
72. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
73. Respect everyone.
74. Be early.
75. Delete the unnecessary.

Three Simple Rules

1. If you do not GO after what you want, you will never have it.
2. If you do not ASK, the answer will always be no.
3. If you do not MOVE forward, you will always be in the same place.

Decisions, decisions…

Ten years from now, what will I wish I had done?

All I Need

1. Someone to love.
2. Something to do.
3. Something to hope for.

Cannonball Read 2013

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Upcoming Reads

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Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico
Colombia
Thailand
Vietnam
Bermuda (British territory)

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