For My Dear Mary

Although I do not blog nearly as often as I ought, I do occasionally read up on my friends and family. I came across a post that had me tagged in it...so I will now accomplish my task!! The five rules of the game are: 1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves. 2. Answer the questions the nominator asked, and create 11 questions for your nominees to answer. 3. Choose 11 people and link them in your post. 4. Go to the 11 people's pages and tell them. 5. No Tag backs! 1. I somehow developed a fear of crowds. I recently discovered this fear and I think it has something to do with control. I cannot control a crowd. Apparently I like to be in control. Who would've thought?! ;-P 2. I was never really excited about having kids when I grew up. I planned on pushing them back and having 2 kids to "check the box". However, my little boys are the most amazing little guys in the world and I am so excited to have more in the future!!! 3. I have a tendency for depression, which is something that I absolutely could not admit even a year ago. However, I am working through it and learning to recognize it when it comes around. 4. I love to organize!!! It is really weird! But organizing is fun =D However, I'm not so good at the upkeep part...which I guess means I get to organize more often than if I were!! 5. I am starting to lose my sweet tooth. I have noticed that people start losing their sweet tooth as they get older. I'm getting old. 6. I love crock pots!!! They're amazing!!!! You can put anything in them and it will turn out delicious! And there are so many different types of recipes for crock pots. You can make soups, pastas, roasts, desserts, mac n' cheese!! Oh goodness! The possibilities!! 7. I enjoy learning about other countries. 8. I have a very avid dislike of video games, but most the people I love really like them. I feel as if I would too, if I gave them a good shot. I refuse though because I am afraid that if I give in to the temptation I will not be able to stop and I do not want to end up like "one of those people." I do not like those people. 9. I expect a lot out of myself and those I love. I see their potential and I sometimes get angry if they do not live up to it. 10. I get angry when I drive and there are stupid people driving around me. And stupid people often drive. 11.I have a horrible memory...it's almost like I do not know how to archive or retrieve long term memory. It's weird and I do not like it. Now for the questions that I must answer: 1. What are your feelings on Harry Potter? I feel like Harry Potter is way over played. It was a good story, yes, but it's so old!!! Sometimes people need to read a good book, live it for a moment, and then move on to a different book. And that's what happened with Harry Potter, except they haven't moved on!!! Sure it is a compelling story and I was among those that devoured it, but that was like 10 years ago!! I have a life!!! 2. What is your love language? If you don't know, then which would you rather have a)gift b)acts of service c)words of affection d) physical touch or e) quality time, and why? I'm not really sure. I would say that quality time is a major one, but acts of service really touches me too. Those are probably the two that I like to give, too. 3. What country would you visit if you could? And if not any then why? There are many, many countries that I would like to visit. I would like to visit just about any Latin American country, since I have studied the language and culture. I would also love to visit Ireland, because it is so beautiful. However, if I visit a country, I don't just want to see the touristy areas. I want to see how the people live their normal lives and what kind of condition their infrastructure is and just observe it all. I do love a good beach, though. 4. How do you like to relax? I love bubble baths in huge tubs!!! 5. Do you believe ignorance is bliss? I think it can be. Feeling like the world is a safe, happy place is very nice. I had that back before I joined the Army, while I was living in Utah. However, that bubble was broken and the consequences are not necessarily enjoyable. Having said that, change cannot occur if people who have the capability of helping do not know the situations, so it is a one sided, selfish kind of bliss. 6. As an American do you feel any responsibility to vote? Or even to be in politics? It is important to know what is going on in the country. The American way of life, the freedom that we are all so thankful for, can only occur if people exercise that freedom and vote for who they want to represent them. If a person is not aware of politics, then they are letting others choose for them. Not only that, but they could just vote for someone without knowing what that person represents, so ultimately they are potentially voting for something that they do not want. So yes, I think every American has a responsibility to vote and to be current in politics. 7. What are your top 3 favorite colors? I like green, purple, and white. 8. Do you or would you like to speak another language? I almost can speak Spanish. I would like to learn other languages, too. 9. Are there any books you would suggest I read? I read Jane Eyre somewhat recently and really enjoyed it =D 10. What are your feelings on nicknames? They're great, as long as the person being called the nickname approves of the nickname. They can be a great way to bond. 11. What does music mean to you? It's an expression.