If you could go back and change one thing you've done in your life, what would it be?
Submitted by Devinoid.
I would have not joined the Navy. OR, I would have fought to stay in when I was injured, at least long enough for them to fix the injury that occured during basic training.
HOWEVER -- and this is a big however... I like the life I am living. Had I not enlisted, or had I stayed in the Navy even one more month, I don't know that I would have married the man I did, borne these children or found the rather simple, plain life I lead (and enjoy). Would my life have still been good? probably. But I actually like this one.
Except for the residual problems from the injuries in basic training.
Do you have a particular "catch phrase" for which you are known?
Submitted by Emu with a Clue.
I have a few - "stern mama look" is one of my personal favorites; and I sign my letters, "Peace."
What products can't you live without?
Submitted by galindafied.
Tofu, soy milk, yummy vegan cake mixes... I could survive if these products didn't exist, but I don't think I would want to. On the tech side, my laptop! Electricity, of course. And the washing machine and dryer. I have washed garments by hand, but it's not nearly as much fun as the movies make it seem!
Love it or hate it, many of you lost an hour of sleep last night due to Daylight Saving Time? Worth It? Do you like it more/less now that Daylight Saving Time occurs earlier (and later) in the year?
I don't like the time changes. They are confusing to children and animals, they mess up sleep cycles for weeks afterward for adults. They don't save gasoline or electricity, they mess up international communications (I spend a month re-learning what time it is for some of my friends each time!), and they cause traffic deaths as drivers drive in the dark more. The time changes are stupid and ought to be ended. Pick one and keep it. Or split the difference and move on.
If you had one month to live, what five things would you do?
Suggested by Acerebel.
Spend all of it with my Tom and the boys -- would like to get the house in order, to see that they will have a comfortable, clean space when I am gone (I would have them get rid of all the things that are really "just mine" so they didn't have to do it afterward... would take about a week to do this); and then just hang out. Go places with them if I am able, sit and talk and watch movies and play games if I can't do anything else. Listen to them. Love them.
What's the biggest leap of faith you've ever had to take?
Getting married, having kids. Those are the two biggest unknowns, the least predictable things I have done. And those who know me know that I rather enjoy routines and order.
What's the worst thing that could happen to you today? Bonus question: How would that thing potentially benefit you?
The worst that could ever happen is for one of my children (or my husband) to be hurt. Those things have no benefit...
What aspect of your personality could use a little work?
I could do with a little less self-doubt -- or to put it positively, more self-confidence. I second-guess myself a lot, even after the fact, and end up spending a lot of energy on things that other people don't even notice.
When you travel, do you use a guidebook so that you're well prepared, or do you go without much prior knowledge so that you're surprised?
Submitted by Jack Yan.
I do a lot of research before most expeditions to new places. I don't like to be in completely unknown territory. But once I get somewhere, I don't have to stick to an agenda or schedule. If something comes up, I generally do whatever is the most fun.
