Meme

My friend Leslie at Cherishing Life tagged me in a meme. I just found out that a "meme" is a post about me. Well, here it goes...

What would your dream job be?
If you know me well, you know I love being a teacher, wife and mommy! These three things have always been my dreams! I am guessing this question is only referring to the workplace so I think my "dream job" would be either a college professor teaching early childhood education classes, a classroom organization specialist (I just made this name up...but someone who goes into classrooms and helps teachers organize their space, materials and management in a way that helps them be stronger teachers and helps their students be more successful), or a Ob/Gyn so I could help bring babies into the world!


Where would you like to live?
Well, I love my friends and family here in Alabama and it has definitely grown on me over the past six years. However, I would love to one day return to and live in the Northeast Georgia mountains to be near my family and enjoy the beauty of that area! I loved growing up there!

In what century would you like to live?
Okay, so the 21st century is not bad. However, sometimes I dream of living in the late 19th century (think Little House on the Prarie)! Life was simple, families were tight knit, and faith and hard work were valued!

What would be your last meal?

This is a given...Mexican! Chips, salsa, guacamole, cheese dip, bean dip, quesadillas, fajitas, all of it!

What made you start a blog?
That's a GOOD question! I'm actually asking myself "What makes you keep your blog going?" I actually started a blog before Ansley was born with the hopes that the adventures of our family (which was about to grow from two to three) could be shared with our parents (who didn't have Facebook) and anyone else who wanted to read my ramblings. However, I have recently thought seriously about canceling my blog. I feel like most blogs (including my own) have become "brags". Who else really needs to read what my 17 month old eats or where and how we spend our weekends, etc.? After hearing a recent message on boasting, I am just trying to think through it all. I've learned that boasting is verbalized pride. It is commending yourself, bragging to others of your accomplishments, etc. However, all that actually matters is what God thinks of us, not what others think. So, although I don't blog a lot, I am wondering if blogging is the right avenue for me. Could I find a better way to share what I am learning about life, being a wife, mother and teacher with those closest to me? Could I journal my thoughts privately in a notebook and share them with those who need advice or counsel? Could I go to my friends for advice instead of putting it out there for everyone? Could I document Ansley's development just in her journal? Just some thoughts I am processing...


What is your favorite piece of clothing?

I love fall boots! I can't wait to pull them out. It is still so hot here in Alabama! I can't wait to see your new ones, Leslie. I love to wear them with jeans and dresses!

What's your favorite film?
I love a good classic, such as, To Kill a Mockingbird. I also get really excited about Christmas movies (Home Alone, Miracle on 34th Street, It's a Wonderful Life)!

What would you like to do before you turn 100?
I would love to know that I had fulfilled my God-given purpose here on Earth. I would love to lead children (my own and others) to Christ. I would like to visit the Holy Land. I would love to have grandchildren. I would love to celebrate 60+ anniversaries with Jon. I would love to have former students contact me to tell me that I had made a small difference in their lives.