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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.

What have you changed your mind about? 
Submitted by chitoes.

I suppose it's too late to rethink the whole "parenting" thing...  LOL

I thought, once, that I wanted to do really big things.  Good things that would make a big impact.

Now, I just want to be a good person, a decent person.  Doing small things the best I can, being kind and loving to the people around me.

What are 10 things you've done that other people probably haven't? 
Submitted by Janette.   

I have snorkeled off Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (as a child, 30+ years ago); I have enjoyed gardening; I know I am the only person to have married my Tom -- or mothered my two children; I am the only person to paint the kinds of flowers I do; I have written a couple of little songs; I started a prayer service at one church we attended; I write stories sometimes...  and I am the very best "ME"  I can!

LOL  pretty lame list, isn't it?

How do you keep calm? 
Submitted by L33tchica.  

I play word games online -- or (when I have a good bathtub) I take long baths and read.

And I like to spend time in the garden or paint...

What do you think is your best physical attribute? 
Submitted by Nacwolin.

I think my smile is my best attribute.  I have a nice face -- not spectacular, but pleasant.  And people respond well when I smile.

If your Vox Neighborhood had a potluck dinner tonight, what dish, drink or dessert would you bring?

I wouldn't go...  I'd make my favorite corn, bean and mango salad and stay home!

For a full sit-down dinner with several guests, would you rather be the one cooking or do you prefer to just show up and eat?

I don't like full sit-down dinners, ever!  I don't even like "parties"  so I have to say this question doesn't apply.  But I wonder how many people are as "group averse" as I am?

What did you do as a child that you feel guilty about even to this day? 

My brother had taken a small toy of mine -- a paper doll and hidden it in his toybox.  When I found it by accident, looking for a truck or something, I took it back.  He was sad and upset.  I didn't realize then that he also needed pretty things.  I have thought about it for years.  If I had it to do over, I would like to think I would give him permission to play with my toys whenever he asked...  so that he could play with them, and I wouldn't think I had lost them.

What is your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table?
Submitted by Kadeeae.  

bread stuffing.  definitely.  with oysters or chestnuts as part of the blend;  celery for a bit of crunch...

mmmm.