The continuation of the questions...
3. What's the most sensible thing you've ever heard someone say? (1/3/14)
So I can't really think of anything recent right now. However a lesson that I've never forgotten was that growing up in elementary school, a teacher told my mother that though I was a bright student, I also knew that I was smart and so I was just a tad bit cocky. My mother informed me of this through a talk and though I can't recall where or when or how it came up; I won't forget the lesson of that humility does go a long way. Sure I still act conceited, look down on others who don't grasp things as easily as I do, or dismiss others without a second glance. But I'd like to think that I have surely toned down on what I could have become and think that one sensible thing told to me by mom via my teacher has impacted my life since then.
4. What gets you excited about life? (1/4/13)
Hmm... I'll be a nerd and say that learning gets me excited. But it's not the way you're probably thinking. Sure learning a new theory or concept is fine and dandy, but I am especially a fan of learning new things about people. I'd probably fit the criteria for a social person (thanks to my father), but I thoroughly enjoy getting to know people and then beginning to understand them. Spending time with people allows a person to see others in different lights and realize that everyone is truly unique. Give them the time and day and man you'll be blown away! Then comes a part that I really do love. It's when you become a good enough friend or even associate that trust is bestowed upon you. To know that you're dependable and trustworthy to another person, definitely gets me excited and I hope so much that when I do that I am able to glorify my Creator through the whole process.
5. What life lesson did you learn the hard way? (1/5/14)
*deep sigh* Yea hard life lessons suck. However thankfully I know better now. Guess I would just have to sum it up with that the life lesson I learned in the hardest way was the respect shown to a person in all regards of daily life. May it be public or private, group or one-on-one, respect of a person's wishes and well-being is definitely a lesson I will not forget.
6. What do you wish you spend more time doing five years ago? (1/6/14)
Let's see five years ago would be January 2009 which would be me in the middle of my freshman year of college. What I wish I had spent more time doing then would be not stressing about school and the weight of opinions and grades. It wasn't until my junior year that I began to truly stray away from the type A personality that I had so successfully cultured in high school. If I had been able to me the person I am today, I know I would have been able to enjoy more things and savor that time rather than scheduling out so much of that time for blocks of planned activities. Thank the Lord for easygoing Texans! :-)
7. Do you ask enough questions or do you settle for what you know? (1/7/14)
I guess it all depends on what the subject matter is really; however I'm pretty sure the question is geared towards life in general. I'm a pretty firm believer in that if you don't know what's going on, you should ask questions. However I have one stipulation: don't ask questions that can be obtained from observation or a quick search. Now if an immediate answer is needed then sure by all means ask a dumb question. But if you aren't inept or lazy, look for it and try it yourself. You don't have to squander your time and effort for hours, days, or weeks; rather exert some effort and then inquire. Good questions never hurt anybody and they sure as heck help one learn. You've just gotta let go of the ego in your hand and ask away!
8. Who do you love and what are you doing about it? (1/8/14)
The ones I love at the moment would be my family and close friends. What I'm doing about it these days is that I do my best to support them in whatever function possible. For my brothers as of late, it's been assisting them in finding things that they may need (or want) and helping them get that. For my parents, it's been the goal to bless them with gifts that I never thought I could give them. Lastly, for my friends, it's been me being there as a confidant, financial supporter, or just another person to be active with. Fellowships really can't be beat and frankly it's something we are called to do on this earth by our Savior.
9. What's a belief you hold with which many people disagree? (1/9/14)
I'm stubborn, and so I tend to not give up. It comes in very handy in school, work, athletics, and among other things. However stubbornness with relationships or loyalty if you put it in a better light is what I feel some of my friends would disagree with. I will try to stay in contact with you if you are a person I was close with that's for sure. And regardless of how many times I've been screwed over, I like to think that I end up being there for that person. My sympathy doesn't dry up quickly and I fault that to how I hate to give up. Giving up on a task is one thing, but giving up on a person, a living, feeling entity, is a whole different ball game. Relationships matter and if you mean that much to me. I'll do what I can with what I have til it's over.
10. What can you do today that a year ago that you were not capable a year ago? (1/10/14)
I'm going to stretch this one a bit and say a year and a half ago. But at that time I had no "actual" source of income due to the whole lack of occupation. However I was fortunate enough to land a job and since then have joined the "real" world. Now because of the money I make (which isn't anything super great or anything, but hey a job is a job). I now am able to give things to people that I've always wanted to. My brothers, my parents, and friends that I hold dear. I do what I can for them when they ask (or for some people when they don't and against their wishes). To me though it's just plain courtesy to assist those close to me that just aren't in the same boat.
11. Do you think crying is a sign of weakness or strength? (1/11/14)
Well first off I'm a sucker criers. Let me rephrase suckers for girls that I care about that cry. However I see crying more as a sign of strength because that just shows that you aren't afraid to let your emotions be seen. I define crying as tears of joy or sadness at the correct moments. I don't classify criers as people who are always sobbing day in and day out. Those are just fakes.
12. What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you? (11/12/14)
Let's see what would I do differently? I would probably leave my job. Instead I would go about and do what I truly love to do. Go into serious training for something (i.e. swimming, running, triathlons, ultimate frisbee), explore, or even coach! I'm held back because I wish to be able to support others with what I do and I know that I can do that for them. But if I could do it differently like this, I so would.
13. Do you celebrate the things you have? (1/13/14)
I don't celebrate enough that's for sure. I take the things I have for granted. It's awful and I know it. A question a friend posed to me a year ago was "If you were to wake up with everything you thanked God for, how much would you have?" Hit me hard, and yet I still don't take the time to thank the Lord for what I have. Selfish I know, but I hope I can celebrate and be grateful to my wonderful heavenly Father!
3. What's the most sensible thing you've ever heard someone say? (1/3/14)
So I can't really think of anything recent right now. However a lesson that I've never forgotten was that growing up in elementary school, a teacher told my mother that though I was a bright student, I also knew that I was smart and so I was just a tad bit cocky. My mother informed me of this through a talk and though I can't recall where or when or how it came up; I won't forget the lesson of that humility does go a long way. Sure I still act conceited, look down on others who don't grasp things as easily as I do, or dismiss others without a second glance. But I'd like to think that I have surely toned down on what I could have become and think that one sensible thing told to me by mom via my teacher has impacted my life since then.
4. What gets you excited about life? (1/4/13)
Hmm... I'll be a nerd and say that learning gets me excited. But it's not the way you're probably thinking. Sure learning a new theory or concept is fine and dandy, but I am especially a fan of learning new things about people. I'd probably fit the criteria for a social person (thanks to my father), but I thoroughly enjoy getting to know people and then beginning to understand them. Spending time with people allows a person to see others in different lights and realize that everyone is truly unique. Give them the time and day and man you'll be blown away! Then comes a part that I really do love. It's when you become a good enough friend or even associate that trust is bestowed upon you. To know that you're dependable and trustworthy to another person, definitely gets me excited and I hope so much that when I do that I am able to glorify my Creator through the whole process.
5. What life lesson did you learn the hard way? (1/5/14)
*deep sigh* Yea hard life lessons suck. However thankfully I know better now. Guess I would just have to sum it up with that the life lesson I learned in the hardest way was the respect shown to a person in all regards of daily life. May it be public or private, group or one-on-one, respect of a person's wishes and well-being is definitely a lesson I will not forget.
6. What do you wish you spend more time doing five years ago? (1/6/14)
Let's see five years ago would be January 2009 which would be me in the middle of my freshman year of college. What I wish I had spent more time doing then would be not stressing about school and the weight of opinions and grades. It wasn't until my junior year that I began to truly stray away from the type A personality that I had so successfully cultured in high school. If I had been able to me the person I am today, I know I would have been able to enjoy more things and savor that time rather than scheduling out so much of that time for blocks of planned activities. Thank the Lord for easygoing Texans! :-)
7. Do you ask enough questions or do you settle for what you know? (1/7/14)
I guess it all depends on what the subject matter is really; however I'm pretty sure the question is geared towards life in general. I'm a pretty firm believer in that if you don't know what's going on, you should ask questions. However I have one stipulation: don't ask questions that can be obtained from observation or a quick search. Now if an immediate answer is needed then sure by all means ask a dumb question. But if you aren't inept or lazy, look for it and try it yourself. You don't have to squander your time and effort for hours, days, or weeks; rather exert some effort and then inquire. Good questions never hurt anybody and they sure as heck help one learn. You've just gotta let go of the ego in your hand and ask away!
8. Who do you love and what are you doing about it? (1/8/14)
The ones I love at the moment would be my family and close friends. What I'm doing about it these days is that I do my best to support them in whatever function possible. For my brothers as of late, it's been assisting them in finding things that they may need (or want) and helping them get that. For my parents, it's been the goal to bless them with gifts that I never thought I could give them. Lastly, for my friends, it's been me being there as a confidant, financial supporter, or just another person to be active with. Fellowships really can't be beat and frankly it's something we are called to do on this earth by our Savior.
9. What's a belief you hold with which many people disagree? (1/9/14)
I'm stubborn, and so I tend to not give up. It comes in very handy in school, work, athletics, and among other things. However stubbornness with relationships or loyalty if you put it in a better light is what I feel some of my friends would disagree with. I will try to stay in contact with you if you are a person I was close with that's for sure. And regardless of how many times I've been screwed over, I like to think that I end up being there for that person. My sympathy doesn't dry up quickly and I fault that to how I hate to give up. Giving up on a task is one thing, but giving up on a person, a living, feeling entity, is a whole different ball game. Relationships matter and if you mean that much to me. I'll do what I can with what I have til it's over.
10. What can you do today that a year ago that you were not capable a year ago? (1/10/14)
I'm going to stretch this one a bit and say a year and a half ago. But at that time I had no "actual" source of income due to the whole lack of occupation. However I was fortunate enough to land a job and since then have joined the "real" world. Now because of the money I make (which isn't anything super great or anything, but hey a job is a job). I now am able to give things to people that I've always wanted to. My brothers, my parents, and friends that I hold dear. I do what I can for them when they ask (or for some people when they don't and against their wishes). To me though it's just plain courtesy to assist those close to me that just aren't in the same boat.
11. Do you think crying is a sign of weakness or strength? (1/11/14)
Well first off I'm a sucker criers. Let me rephrase suckers for girls that I care about that cry. However I see crying more as a sign of strength because that just shows that you aren't afraid to let your emotions be seen. I define crying as tears of joy or sadness at the correct moments. I don't classify criers as people who are always sobbing day in and day out. Those are just fakes.
12. What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you? (11/12/14)
Let's see what would I do differently? I would probably leave my job. Instead I would go about and do what I truly love to do. Go into serious training for something (i.e. swimming, running, triathlons, ultimate frisbee), explore, or even coach! I'm held back because I wish to be able to support others with what I do and I know that I can do that for them. But if I could do it differently like this, I so would.
13. Do you celebrate the things you have? (1/13/14)
I don't celebrate enough that's for sure. I take the things I have for granted. It's awful and I know it. A question a friend posed to me a year ago was "If you were to wake up with everything you thanked God for, how much would you have?" Hit me hard, and yet I still don't take the time to thank the Lord for what I have. Selfish I know, but I hope I can celebrate and be grateful to my wonderful heavenly Father!
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