Tag: dailyprompt

If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to?

Me – kidding, I think, but in all seriousness a million dollars to various charities and organizations that help the environment would be the way to do it. Pick 10 and give them all 100,000 each.

What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail.

For some reason rock climbing came to mind when I read the question. It’s the one thing that would be nice not to fail at.

Who are your favorite artists?

Music:

Jimmy Buffett is my number one. Been that way since the Nineties and through all my musical shifts he’s always been there.

Other bands that are favorites are Dawes, Rush, Metallica, Def Leppard, Tesla, and as of late Stevie Nicks has been one I am enjoying a lot.

I have also gotten into extreme metal and if you can handle it Cattle Decapatation and Lorna Shore are a must for me. Also would throw in Ice Nine Kills too.

Books:

Stephen King, Anne Rice, Jimmy Buffett, Agatha Christie

Movies:

Ozgood Perkins has become a new favorite director. He’s the son of Anthony Perkins. He directed Longlegs, The Monkey, and I am the pretty thing that lives in the house to name a few.

What is your favorite hobby or pastime?

Hiking and Cycling are ways I try to stay healthy and fit. Great ways to pass the time.

Creativity helps my mind stay sharp and I try to read as much as I can.

What’s the trait you value most about yourself?

Honesty. I try to always be as open as I can. What you see is what you get.

What could you do more of?

Grab a book and read for hours. I read at bedtime mostly and rarely beyond that time. Used to be I would never put a book down.

What things give you energy?

A good hike, walk, or bike ride helps keep the mental energy strong so does a good nap.

Getting lost in music helps to keep my physical energy strong. Losing yourself in a song just creates a vibe that makes your body feel alive.

Eating the right foods too. Healthy options fuel me much better than junk food but I do love my junk food. I can’t lie about that.

What would your life be like without music?

Empty. I do not go a day without listening to music. It helps in so many ways. It lifts you up, helps you relax, helps you to be in the moment, passes the time, and many more reasons beyond that. I’d be lost without it.

How do you celebrate holidays?

We usually only decorate and dive deep into Halloween and Christmas. We enjoy putting up decorations and watching movies that represent either one of those holidays. Most other holidays we take it easy and relax and enjoy the time off from work and the school routine. Thanksgiving (we live in the U.S.) is spent with family close by but travel is never part of our holiday plans. Too busy. Better to stay home.

What are your favorite types of foods?

Cinnamon Rolls.

Pizza.

Cereal.

Broccoli – love it roasted with garlic and olive oil.

Cornbread.

Oatmeal.

And there are others but the mind is blank. Trying to cut back on the sweets as I age but anything sweet is also a go to for me. Hard to resist.

How often do you walk or run?

3 to 4 times a week is my goal. I don’t always meet that but that’s what I try to do.

Do you see yourself as a leader?

I stay home with my kids and that leads to a lot of leadership type moments. You run the house – choosing dinners, when chores have to get done, keeping everyone in line for school, etc. – so you kind of have to be in charge. Everyone is looking up at you for whatever they need. In that way I do see myself as a leader even if leading isn’t always suited to my personality.

What’s your favorite word?

Bombastic.

Use it often when something is loud and aggressive. I think I misuse it often but it’s a fun word to say.

Describe your ideal week.

An ideal week: Taking another trip back to Key West and walking everywhere. No car. No commitments. No stress.

An ideal week 2: A deserted beach and plenty of time to walk beside the waves or lounge in the shade.

An ideal week 3: As I get older this is starting to appeal more to me than anything else – a hike or bike ride in nature – by the beach or in the mountains. Making sure my feet and legs move every single day.

Share a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home.

I have been lucky to have traveled furthest from home at least 3 times to the Czech Republic. I remember a train ride through the country, away from the tourist areas, my brother is fluent in Czech, talking out loud in English and having everyone staring at us. I don’t think most of them had heard English before.

Why do you blog?

Simply put: it’s a creative outlet.

What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life?

Reading.

I try to find time to do this everyday. Turn off the phone and the distractions and read. Helps me get better rest if I do this at night.