Cubs, Sooners, & Thunder...Oh, My!

15) Which sports do you play or watch?

Actually play...none. Attempt...all.

I'm not the typical girl who says she likes sports, but really has no clue what she's talking about. I know my stuff and I LOVE sports!

My favorite sport would be baseball! There is nothing better than spending the day at the ball park, watching a game, and eating a hotdog. Love it! I am obsessed with the Cubs. Ernie Banks "Mr. Cub" is my all time favorite Cub! One of the top things on my bucket list is going to Wrigley, I love the history! One of my goals in life is to see them win a world series!...I believe!

In Oklahoma we take our college football seriously...BOOMER SOONER. If you have never been to an OU football game it must be one of the top things you do before you die! The tradition, the legacy, the atmosphere, the fans, the location, and not to mention the amazing talented football team. It is something everyone needs to experience!

Yay!! OKC finally has a professional sports team and could we have gotten a better one?!...Nope, they are absolutely the best...hands down (maybe I'm partial). Seriously, who would have thought in a few short years the OKC Thunder would be on top?...probably no one except Oklahomans! We love our sports and we love our teams. The KD Westbrook combo couldn't be any better if you added fries and a large drink!...THUNDER UP!

Africa #14

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

I have never felt more called to go to a place than I have to go to Africa. I have never been, but am praying to take a trip in God's time. There are thousands of places I would love to visit...NYC, London, Paris, Fiji, and so on...but the place I would choose over them all would be Africa, I feel an automatic connection to the people and want to help them in any way I can. I am absolutely heart broken by things happening in Africa, but am also so humbled seeing them make the most out of what they have. I have no doubt Africa will have a major impact on my life and I can't wait to see what God has in store for me there!

Burning a Butterfly...

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!)

Wow! What a question, huh?!... Like I said, I cannot take credit for this question (thank the Lord). 

My answer: no, no, & no.

1. That is just cruel and a little creepy/future serial killer-ish.

2. I love butterflies.

3. My students might kill me as we just finished learning about butterflies and they LOVED them!

It's one thing to intentionally step on a spider...I mean hello, those things can bite/harm/kill you, but not a beautiful butterfly. If you answered yes to this question I don't think we can be friends any longer. 

Kiss and Tell

12) Who was the first person you ever kissed?

Mr. Chris Kincheloe

Of course I told him that he wasn't! Who wants to admit their first kiss?!...Plus I was a late bloomer or "selectively smart chooser" considering it was the 8th grade. Haha good times! He was and is a great guy and we still keep in touch!

Sweet Dreams #11

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

The question should read...Who do you NOT think about before falling asleep?, because seriously I think about a ton of people! I think about family and friends as I say my prayers and then it just grows from there. My job is a huge part of my life, I think about my student's and what I can do differently to better help them, I think about my teacher's assistants and hope I am good/easy to work with, and I start to get excited about teaching the next days lesson (lame, I know). 

I think about my sports teams, random people I've met that day, people I've yet to meet, but have already impacted my life (the people of Uganda), artists, characters on tv shows, ex-boyfriends, current crushes, then I think about my future husband and I start to plan our wedding...that one usually puts me to sleep, and last, but certainly not least, Mr. Ryan Gosling... Ahhh Sweet Dreams.

Blast from the Past #10

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

That's what Facebook is for, right?... I kid, I kid.

I'm a firm believer in everything happens the way it should...you're friends with who you're friends with now for a reason. People come and go and some people stay. I'd have to say I think it's sad that I really don't see or hangout with any of my friends from high school. Yes, I see them from time to time and yes, I keep up with them on Facebook, but it isn't the same...we all used to be so close, but life happens; I wish them nothing, but the best!

Anyone you'd like to locate?

Two Weeks to Live...

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

I bet you first thought I'd say marriage and children...Which, yes, I'd be sad about not getting the chance to experience those things, but not regret not having those things, as I'm all about timing!

My big regret would be not traveling to Africa and China, because I feel like I was put on this Earth to go to those places and help others. I guess I need to get on it...finding a way to go! I don't want to leave with any regrets!  I'm so curious to hear yours...

#8 Money Money Money

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

Considering I really thought this was going to happen last week I've had time to think about it!

First thing I would do: hire a lawyer and an account. Next, pay off all my bills. Then, make sure all of my family could live more than comfortably for the rest of their lives. I'd donate to charities and take a marvelous vacation. I honestly don't think I would quit my job...I know, I know, everyone says that, but I LOVE my job and I think I could be a much better teacher without any financial stress, plus my classroom would be thebomb.com! What's that you want kids...a water fountain of Kool-Aid?!...sure, why not? Oh, and of course I'd basically own J. Crew, Gap, and Target. 

The End.

Numero Siete

7) Are there any causes you strongly believe in?

There are 38745908375908346 causes I strongly believe in. 

One that I will share with you is the battle to eliminate the demeaning use of the R-word. This cause is so very close to my heart, not only because I am a special education teacher, but because I have a family member with special needs. If you don't know what the "R" word is let me tell you, retarded/retard...I believe in spreading the word to end the word!

The R-word hurts because it is exclusive. It’s offensive. It’s derogatory. The R-word is hate speech.

"When they were originally introduced, the terms “mental retardation” or “mentally retarded” were medical terms with a specifically clinical connotation; however, the pejorative forms, “retard” and “retarded” have been used widely in today’s society to degrade and insult people with intellectual disabilities. Additionally, when “retard” and “retarded” are used as synonyms for “dumb” or “stupid” by people without disabilities, it only reinforces painful stereotypes of people with intellectual disabilities being less valued members of humanity."

Please join me in signing the pledge to help eliminate the "R" word in everyday language!

Spread the word to end the word!

http://www.r-word.org/Default.aspx