The life of a man consists not in seeing visions and in dreaming dreams, but in active charity and in willing service.

6) Do you contribute to any charity? What is the largest amount you have ever given to any charity?

Yes, I love to give to others and help in anyway I can...$10 here $10 there. A candy bar from elementary kids, girl scout cookies, fundraiser cards for schools, etc. Last April I went to Mid-America Christian University to listen to a speaker, a young man from Uganda, Tony. Tony was with a group called Invisible Children, at that time I had never heard of Invisible Children and just in the last few months its popularity has become astronomical! I felt so moved to give to this amazing organization, who promote awareness and are fueling a movement to make a change amongst the cruel cruel people who prey on innocent people...mostly being children. I was so moved and forever changed by Invisible Children, Tony, Uganda, Africa, and the amazing people that live there! I joined their donor program and donate $25 dollars a month, it's not a lot, but I know every little bit helps! My next donation will be to WINGS, an amazing facility promoting a special needs community. What are your favorite charities?

http://www.invisiblechildren.com/

http://www.wingsok.org/ee.php/site

Eunice Shriver, Wilma Moody, & Stacey Farris

5) Do you have a role model - someone you want to emulate? Whom do you admire the most?

Can it be a 3 way tie?....Well, this is my blog, so, of course it can!

In no particular order:

Eunice Shriver

Wilma Moody

Stacey Farris

All wonderfully amazing women.

1. Eunice Shriver: She paved the way for such a great movement that has helped so many people with disabilities. That movement was Special Olympics. She was so caring and so passionate for no other reason than she just simply wanted to help. I hope to share some of her qualities!

2. Wilma Moody: Wilma was known to me as Nana. My Nana was the most selfless, faithful, caring, gentle, kind, and devoted person I've ever met. Let's face it, there aren't enough great adjectives to describe her...not to mention she was the best cook/baker. I only hope to be as good of a wife/mother/nana as her someday!

3. Stacey Farris: Stacey is my mom. She and I have been partners in crime since I was born. She had me at a young age and worked hard to provide a great life for her and I, it was just the 2 of us for my first 5 years of life. She chose a great man to be my father and I am so thankful for that. My mom is one of those people who puts herself last to make sure everyone else is taken care of and happy. She is selfless, a trait I believe she inherited from her mother. She is amazing and out of this world!

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4) When you meet someone of the opposite sex, what do you first notice about them? Which are the parts of their body that you notice?

Hands. Eyes. Teeth.

Hands. I think you can tell a lot about someone by their hands. I always notice people's hands...gruffy hardworking callused hands, soft gentle woman like hands, nail bitting hands, creepy long nail hands, etc.

Eyes. Who doesn't like a good pair of eyes?! Eyes are the gateway to the soul...

Teeth. I mean, no one wants to look at a jacked up grill, yo.

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3) Is there anyone in the world you love so much that you could give your life for them?

Yes, I have had one person in my life that has influenced me so much and has got me to where I am today. He is my world, and probably the person that understands me the most. He is not someone you'd expect, but that's the beauty of it! He is pure joy and the most amazing person I know! We could use more people like him in our world! He teaches me so much everyday!

Love you, Zachary!

2/20...

2) Are you a morning person or a night person?

Can you be both?? Well... I'd much rather sleep in then get up early, but once I am up I'm up. I'm the girl driving next to you in the morning, radio blaring, and singing along...a very carpe diem attitude! I also am somewhat of a night owl...my average bed time is about 12:00 on weeknights. I get home so late during the week and I still like to take my time and relax and do absolutely nothing...ya know like, facebook and tv, which can make the alarm clock a little extra annoying in the morning, but ya know?!

Are you a morning or a night person?...Please let me know so, I can stay away from you in the mornings...I can bring you coffee. 

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1) Do you enjoy your job? What would you do in life if money was not a constraint?

My job has to be the most rewarding/most challenging job out there...well, at least I think so!...those of you who don't know what I do, I am a special education teacher. I teach 10 amazing kiddos who have different ABILITIES and always keep me on my toes! Those 10 kids are 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 years old...great combo, huh? My kids may find somethings difficult, but one thing they do not find difficult...to love! I'm never short on hugs, that's for sure!


We all know I don't teach because it's some great paying job!...and if money was no object I'd still be working with children/adults with special needs, just in a different way. I'd combine two passions of mine, 1. helping people with special needs and 2. fashion. I'd LOVE to develop a clothing line geared towards people with special needs. Clothes that assisted in helping people become more independent, clothes that assisted in promoting fine motor skills-- bigger buttons, for easier grasp, more fashionable items with velcro, wheelchair friendly clothing, step by step clothing...slip on shoes, that convert to velcro, that convert to shoe laces. The ideas are endless! This idea comes from having to tie about 100 shoes a day and having to unbutton/button pants, shorts, and capris at a non stop rate. Who knows, maybe someday! So, I ask you...Do you enjoy your job? What would you do in life if money was not a constraint?

20 Questions

I think you can tell so much about a person by how they answer random questions. So, I'm going to let you get to know me a little better. I am going to list 20 questions and answer 1 question each day for the next 20 days...follow me, here?! Here it goes...

I have the questions. Do you have the answers?

1) Do you enjoy your job? What would you do in life if money was not a constraint?

2) Are you a morning person or a night person?

3) Is there anyone in the world you love so much that you could give your life for them?

4) When you meet someone of the opposite sex, what do you first notice about them? Which are the parts of their body that you notice?

5) Do you have a role model - someone you want to emulate? Whom do you admire the most?

6) Do you contribute to any charity? What is the largest amount you have ever given to any charity?

7) Are there any causes you strongly believe in?

8) If you won a million dollars in a lottery, what would you do with it?

9) If you knew you had only 2 weeks to live and death was imminent what are the regrets you would have? 

10) Is there someone from the past you really miss and would like to locate?

11) Who is the last person you think about before falling asleep?

12) Who was the first person you ever kissed?

13) If someone gave you $1,000 and asked you to kill a butterfly by burning it alive in the flame of candle, would you do it? (Note: I found this question by "googleing" random questions, but I think it could tell a lot about a person!)

14) If you could take a year off an go travelling, where would it be?

15) Which sports do you play or watch?

16) Are there any fears you have that you would like to get over?

17) Tell me five of your pet peeves?

18) If a genie granted you 3 wishes, what would you ask for?

19) Would you marry someone much richer or much poorer than you?

20) If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive who would it be and what would you eat?

Look for question #1 tomorrow! I know you will all be waiting in anticipation! Good night, world.

The Wonderful World of Dating

For me and my single friends (let's face it there's only about 3 of them left) the dating world is a very bizarre place and dating itself is just plain awkward! 

       First there's the classic set up. How many times have I heard, "Oh, you'd be perfect for ______! "<---- insert name of brother, cousin, co-worker, etc. here....only to find out you're not so perfect for each other and end up spending the majority of the date trying to find some excuse to leave or giving them a BIG hint that there won't be a second one. 
       Then you meet someone who you think you have a lot in common with and then realize people just lie in order to impress you. I may be alone on this one, but I always have a problem going on a first date because I'm slightly paranoid and spend the date wondering if the person is a serial killer, closet hoarder, or satan worshiper...you can usually eliminate 2 of the 3 by date #3.
       I absolutely HATE awkward silence, which you experience a lot during those first few dates. What do you talk about? What kind of questions do you ask? I tend to say the same thing over and over when I am slightly nervous, like saying, "Oh, that's neat" or "yeah" or "Really? Wow!" when responding to someone's stories. I never know what questions to ask...What is too personal? What if you offend them by asking about religion or politics?...I know, I know what you're saying right now, "Never ever talk about politics and religion!" BUT I want to know that we have the same religious views or the date is kind of pointless (one of my must haves on my "Ideal Guy" list). So, here's what I want to know from you...what was your favorite first date?...location and activity wise. What are some good questions to ask on a date to find out if you will be interested in a second? The typical questions are so routine and boring, what are some other ways to find out the basics about someone? Let's get both female and male responses...c'mon help me and my single friends out, I gotta find someone before the other 3 do.