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- How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
- Hmmm, probably my 60's. I love quiet spaces, naps, reading, simple things, baking, and peaceful strolls in the park.
- Which is worse, failing or never trying?
- Never trying. Who knows what the possibilities are?
- If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?
- We are scared and self conscious creatures.
- When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
- Yes, unfortunately. I think we all do, though.
- What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?
- The way we treat ourselves and each other.
- If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
- Being a mother...or exploring.
- Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?
- I believe in love, happiness, exploring, fun, simplicity, and family. I'm doing what I believe but I am also settling for other beliefs.
- If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?
- That's tough. Life would be more rushed.
- To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?
- I am fully respinsible for where I've ended up in life. It's not what I expected, but I am happy.
- Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
- Doing the right things.
- You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?
- Uhh. I'd like to think that I'd stick up for him/her because I'd want the same done for me, but I'm shy and quiet and rarely speak my opinion face to face with others.
- If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
- Do what you love and fuck the rest.
- Would you break the law to save a loved one?
- Of course.
- Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?
- In my own personal life? No. But I have seen it from poets, fiction writers, and artists.
- What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
- Raise my child. I breastfeed, he sleeps with me at night, and I will not spank or be physical as a way of punishment, etc etc. Those are only a few of the things alot of mothers I know that don't agree with.
- How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy?
- People are different.
- What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back?
- Lose weight. Procrastination, laziness, and self control.
- Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?
- No? I really don't think so.
- If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?
- Probably Sweden. I've heard great things about that country.
- Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?
- I don't.
- Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
- A joyful simpleton.
- Why are you, you?
- I am the product of how I was raised, who I was raised around, and my own personal experiences.
- Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?
- Always.
- Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?
- When a good friend moves away.
- What are you most grateful for?
- My beautiful family.
- Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?
- My old memories because I have a son and I'd like to remember my life with him.
- Is is possible to know the truth without challenging it first?
- Yeah, I suppose.
- Has your greatest fear ever come true?
- No, thankfully.
- Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?
- I do and no it does not matter. It was a waste of my time, to be quite honest.
- What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?
- The beach. I felt free, happy, and wild. It was the best place to grow up and I wish I could go back sometime and remember how it used to feel.
- At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?
- Hiking and exploring new places.
- If you haven’t achieved it yet, what do you have to lose?
- Nothing.
- Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?
- My fiance' and I do that all the time.
- Why do religions that support love cause so many wars?
- Because people are fucking stupid.
- Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil?
- I believe so.
- If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?
- I don't work. My husband would and would invest in his pizza business.
- Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing?
- More work I actually enjoy because than it wouldn't be work at all.
- Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before?
- Today was different.
- When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in?
- I'm not if I've ever done that.
- If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today?
- I'd gather everyone in the same place and enjoy their company. Especially my fiance's.
- Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
- Maybe to be extremely attractive. That's so much though!
- What is the difference between being alive and truly living?
- Doing what you love every single day, living to the fullest, and taking chances.
- When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right?
- When you have the gut instinct telling you to stop and just start doing.
- If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?
- Getting hurt.
- What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
- SO MUCH.
- When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?
- Today.
- What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love?
- I love my family and I show them everyday by kisses, hugs, and taking care of them.
- In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that?
- Probably not.
- Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you?
- I make decisions that will benefit my family. I can't think of only myself anymore.
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