Illness, end of summer, work, work, work.
End of the summer brings on a rush to do things. A rush to check off things we haven't done. A rush to get school supplies. A rush to get all the details in place.
It's exhausting. And, I got sick.
I mean knocked on my ass, morning emergency room visit, down and out for a few weeks. Nothing too terrible, but it snuck up on me.
How is it our motherly instincts are so honed on our children's well being, but when it comes to our own health we are lacking?
All of my energy went into just getting out of bed, caring for my family, and getting to work. I took time off from writing, sharing, and as little as possible on social media. It's sort of refreshing.
Now that I feel more like myself, I thought I would take a moment to re-introduce myself and my family. A sort of, "Hello, world!"
20 Questions (and answers) About Me
What gets you out of bed in the morning? My kids, duhIf you could know the answer to any question, besides “What is the meaning of life?”, what would it be? 42
What song do you listen to the most? Crack the Shutter - Snow Patrol
What is one of your favorite quotes?
I believe in everything until it's disproved. So, I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons.
It all exists, even if it's in your mind.
Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now?
~John Lennon
What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Dishes. But, to be honest, all cleaning
What sound do you love? My kids laughing with their whole bodies
What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life? Closing Time - Hottie and the Blowfish,
Crazy Love - Van Morrison, Irish Heartbeat - Van Morrison, These are the Days - Natalie Merchant, Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes, My Favorite Mistake - Cheryl Crow, Just Breathe - Pearl Jam
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Knit and maybe money management
How would you describe your day job to a child? I make sure that my colleagues have what they need to do their jobs.
What is your favorite form of exercise? Yoga and sofa surfing
What is your favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year? Autumn, specifically, November
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Pay off a whole lot of bills
What is your motto or personal mantra? So be it.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose? Evelyn Hugo
Have you ever had something happen to you that you thought was bad but it turned out to be for the best? Getting pregnant with my oldest.
What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up? The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
When was the last time you had an amazing meal? Hmm... every time my husband makes ribs or mac and cheese
What do you miss most about being a kid? My family, before I knew what their beliefs are
What is something you learned in the last week? That an ear infection can be more painful than childbirth
At what age did you become an adult? 12 years-old. My dad died.
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
If you could know the answer to any question, besides “What is the meaning of life?”, what would it be?
What song do you listen to the most?
What is one of your favorite quotes?
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
What sound do you love?
What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
How would you describe your day job to a child?
What is your favorite form of exercise?
What is your favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year?
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
What is your motto or personal mantra?
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Have you ever had something happen to you that you thought was bad but it turned out to be for the best?
What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up?
When was the last time you had an amazing meal?
What do you miss most about being a kid?
What is something you learned in the last week?
At what age did you become an adult?