40 Questions

[laruss]

I had answered these questions on my blog back in March and I was revisiting them and thinking about what had changed. So, I am answering them again. I wanted to share with everyone as I think they are great questions to ask ourselves. And if you would like to share please feel free to copy and paste and answer them.


1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?

2. What's been on your mind most lately?

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?

7. In one sentence, who are you?

8. What do you want to be known for?

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?

15. What stands between you and what you want?

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?

17. When did you first realize that life is short?

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?

27. If not now, then when?

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?

30. What do you want to remember forever?

31. What could society do without?

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?

[laruss]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
I can follow my dreams because I now have defined them and know that I am worth the hard work and I am worth the happiness that ensues when you follow your dreams.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
My life, where I am going, what I want and how I will get there.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
happiness, love, health, money, fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
Space, space to paint, write and explore. And this sense of happiness and peace to continue.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Happy, truly happy.

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
Knowing that I alone am responsible for my happiness.

7. In one sentence, who are you?
I am a happy, grateful being.

8. What do you want to be known for?
Being the person who changed the most, the person who loved the most.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
My friends and impromptu get togethers with them.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
I will be living in a new place, experiencing a new time in my life. Creating, loving, being.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
I do, and I have some great friends that add to that. I really am lucky to have the people I do in my life.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
I would have to say Honesty, Loyalty and Openness.

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Is it fear of failure or fear of success? My life up until this last year seems like it has been riddled with fear. Although not fear of adventure, I have made sure to do new things as often as possible. Okay the question was 'What has fear of failure stopped you from doing' and I would have to say - Completing my degree. Oh, that's scary to even say. I didn't think I could keep up the marks all the way through so it was easier to not do it. I now know that I just have to get through it and enjoy it as much as possible, even if I don't have honors that doesn't take away from completing it.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
An education. To be the first Phd in my family.

15. What stands between you and what you want?
Myself, it is amazing how we make justified excuses when we are afraid of something.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Lately most everything makes me happy, but my way of expressing is my art and writing. My art journal is perfect for that, I make sure I have art and writing on each and every page before I sign off on it. And when in doubt I call a friend who can ease me and make me laugh.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
When my husband died. Not when my mom died at 56, but when my husband died at 50. My mom had been sick for a long time and I guess I thought of it as a relief for her and us (even though I missed her), but when my husband at 50 years old fell asleep and never woke up... that made me sit up and take notice. Well as soon as I was able to move again.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Moving, I sit to write, I sit or stand to do my art. I need to move more.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
My first thought was my weight, but I have to say no, I have always known that when I dealt with the issues I would lose the weight. I have tried with many therapists and different programs to deal with those issues to no avail. But I have constantly looked at and confronted that. Hmmm, this is a tough one as I am one of those people who constantly is looking at their sh*t to see what needs to be changed, what can be improved on. So honestly I am struggling to come up with something I have refused to confront. I am going to ask my friends if they can think of something. Maybe I'm refusing so hard I don't see it.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Download movies and music from the internet without paying for it. I have always had an issue with this. I have an itunes account and I either rent or buy the movies I want to watch. My friends know this about me so they no longer offer to make a disc for me and if we are getting together for movie night they usually let me bring the movie as they know I want watch it if it is "stolen".

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
That I have to have everything done my way. It doesn't need to be done my way but if no one else is going to step up I will take the lead. I am happy to have someone else lead... as long as someone leads. Step up, don't wait for me to do it.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
My integrity, my beliefs, my happiness.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Hate, hate is a huge word... I guess I would have to say - My knowing. I would hate to even for one day question everything I know and I am. There are moments I may do this about something or other, but to lose that all encompassing knowing I have about myself, even for one day would be devastating.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
I can't think of anything really, because all my losses have made me who I am today and today I am pretty happy.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
The birth of my two granddaughters.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
I need to make sure I am always living for me and no one else as life is too short.

27. If not now, then when?
Oh, this is so true. Now.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Learned to ride a motorbike at 43. Given my kids the space I never got. Learned to follow my passion and stop letting 'real' life get in the way. That's not real life, living who you are is real life.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
I can be anything I want and I want to be an artist and a writer. Oh wait, I am an artist and a writer. And that I am lovable for who I am.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
I want to remember how much I was/am loved by those in my life.

31. What could society do without?
Small minded people is the first thing that comes to my mind. That and probably fear driven religions.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
I am loved

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Live your passion, follow your dreams, be creative in everything that you do, be true to yourself.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Contact my biological father, thankfully he never responded.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
I had said I would never have more children and now I really want to have that experience again. I have no desire to give birth again, but to give a loving home to a child/ren that needs it would be fantastic. Crazy thoughts for a Grandma, lol.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
My relationships, good or bad, they made me who I am today.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
Be true to yourself, don't let others tell you who you should be.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
Good bye and thank you for being a part of my life. My hope would be that 60 seconds would be long enough to get that message out to everyone who had been a part of my life.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Before this year I would have said no as I have always been about the experiences, but now that I am a writer it will probably all equal out.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Why? I often ask myself why am I doing something, why did I say something, why do I think that, why do I think they think that. I have this innate curiosity that needs to know the why of everything.

[Leigh]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago? Loving myself, and allowing to love me in return

2. What's been on your mind most lately? Making changes in my life, only for the better and how I CAN achieve them where as before I never would have believed it

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? Happiness, Love, Health, Money and then Fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? To be in the arms of the one I love most

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? Hectic

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? Love, it surrounds me and I am truly blessed

7. In one sentence, who are you? I am a strong woman who is a fighter, a lover and a friend

8. What do you want to be known for? For being a good friend, sister, daughter and person

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? Its both my mom and my sister

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? I'll have a job, have lost weight and I will just feel much better about myself as a person

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? My family and friends

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? Patient, Understanding and Happy

13. What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? Living life the way I really want to live it

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid? Just to be happy

15. What stands between you and what you want? Me, as simple as that

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? Sleep, or come on the Planet and talk to my friends

17. When did you first realize that life is short? Something makes me think that every day, with all of the tragedy in the world around us it constantly reminds me that like is MUCH to short and that its important to always be thankful for what you have and who is in your life

18. What do you need to spend more time doing? Taking care of myself

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? My weight and my battles with food

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with? Religion and personal beliefs

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you? That I'm lazy, but I'm really not

22.What’s something no one can take away from you? The love that I have for myself

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day? Talking to my Daddy, I couldn't go a day without that

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? All four of my grandparents :(

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most? Daddy talking to me in chat for the first time, and growing to fall very much in love with Him

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months? Lose weight and gain control of my eating habits

27. If not now, then when? ASAP

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? Going back to school in 2006 and getting my G.E.D

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? That I am stronger than I ever thought

30. What do you want to remember forever? How good it feels to be alive

31. What could society do without? Murder, famine etc

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? That I love my Daddy with everything I am

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? We all deserve to be happy, no matter what

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done? Not sure, I'd have to think on that one

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? Kids, I didn't want any for a long time but now I do

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? One past relationship, that lasted for 5 years, it gave me a glimpse into how strong of a person I am and showed me what I really wanted in a partner (which I have now and am very happy about)

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? Don't let people get to you, pursue your dreams and fuck the haters

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? To tell my parents and sister I love them, and to tell rocky how much I love Him as well

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? The first 30 years of my life yes, but the next 30 years I plan to do more than I say

40. What questions do you often ask yourself? Why did I let so many years get away without doing things for myself?

[macele]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago? i can breath when i walk. i find myself saying, "let me go get that!" my heart inhales a brand new oxygen. my tears fall like rain. thank you tears. i survived a heart attack and a triple bypass.

2. What's been on your mind most lately? i'm thinking about the victory that is about to happen. not the defeat.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
the most important is to love myself. the rest will follow.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? life is pain, happiness, love, heart break. we get moments of each and every. i just want to enjoy life, and make a difference while doing so. and go through the moments. just live the moments.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? rising.

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? myself.

7. In one sentence, who are you? i am special.

8. What do you want to be known for? gambaru ... i never want to give up.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? mississippi magnolia blooms. i believe thats one of heavens scents.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? i'll be as rich as rich can be.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? i do.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? loyality, laughter, patience.

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? being honest.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid? a go cart.

15. What stands between you and what you want? air.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? eat popcorn.

17. When did you first realize that life is short? do we ever really realize that? even at death, ...

18. What do you need to spend more time doing? anything that is productive.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? blah blah blah.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with? they tell me what they don't like. i want to know what you do like, not dislike.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you? not a clue.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you? my salvation.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day? sports section.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? sex. yeah, not nearly enough sex.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most? i'll let that be a private memory.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months? eating healthy.

27. If not now, then when? when i lift my head. amen.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? i'm truly proud of the people around me. i chose, partially, to be with these people. i can pick good folks! you all, i'm proud of.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? i've always looked for angels to save me from me. everyday angels. i've learned that i am an everyday angel. i can save myself from me.

30. What do you want to remember forever? my momma loves me.

31. What could society do without? facebook lol.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? whitney houston had a gift. the voice.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? we as a whole nation, this world of people needs to fight for health insurance.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done? i said i'd never forgive that 4th grade teacher that made me feel less. but without that feeling she made me feel, ... i wouldn't be able to defend others as well as i do now.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? my momma isn't the only woman that can make biscuits.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? the ball player that i will always be, if only in my heart.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? don't waste time.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? "i'll be just around the corner. i'll wait for you. i'll never leave you. i promise." and then, when i see them again, ... getting to see the look on their face. i really did wait.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? yeah, probably so.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself? why don't you play bingo? why did you eat that whole pack of gum? and why do you wear black socks every damn day of your life? (that made me laugh)

[laruss]

Bumping (-:

[Scuba]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago? Love where I live

2. What's been on your mind most lately? Friendships

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? Health, happiness, love, money.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? More time…

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? Living

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? Good people

7. In one sentence, who are you? Chris

8. What do you want to be known for? That I tried…

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? I just did this…my chosen family.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? I have no idea nor do I want to have any idea…surprise me 

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? Good decisions

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? Honesty, kindness, humor

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? Taking some necessary exams

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid? Loving parents

15. What stands between you and what you want? Nothing

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? Sleep

17. When did you first realize that life is short? A few years back…

18. What do you need to spend more time doing? Anything but work

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? Let’s start with aging…

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with? Not agree with me…of course ;)

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you? That I am full of myself

22.What’s something no one can take away from you? Me

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day? Love

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? Tim

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most? Tim

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months? Take those damn exams…

27. If not now, then when? Before March

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? Become me…

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? The older I get the less patience I have..

30. What do you want to remember forever? Tim

31. What could society do without? Asshats

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? Me

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? THINK!!

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done? Move again…

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? Peas

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? Tim

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? You are loved…

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? Thank you!!!

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? More than likely **laughing**

40. What questions do you often ask yourself? When can I get an AARP card and where’s the nearest IHOP?

[thedivahrrrself]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
It might be better to ask what I didn't realize I was capable of a year ago... I understand now that I'm capable of almost anything. I also got good at breaking up over the last year. I used to suck at that.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
How unusually grounded I feel.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? Health, happiness, love, money. Fame looks like it sucks, no thanks.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
To know what the future holds. Call the lady who throws the sticks.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Busy

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
the priorities i've set, goals that are within reach.

7. In one sentence, who are you?
I am the Queen of Awesomeness.

8. What do you want to be known for?
Genuinely helping a few people.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
Good Southern barbeque

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
OMG There are SO many possibilities for next year! Once my MPA is finished, I could go one of about a million ways...

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
My friends, my lover, no one is allowed to be in my life who doesn't do this. I'm getting too old for frienemies.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Honesty, kindness, fun (good taste in shoes never hurt either)

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Really giving myself to someone in a relationship.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
I spoil myself these days.... Hmmmm..... A music studio in my house

15. What stands between you and what you want?
You certainly don't want it to be you!

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Sing

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
I always thought mine would be. Then I realized I'm here for the long haul. Bring it on.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Research. Working out. Salsa dancing.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
Self-esteem

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Vote for assholes

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
That you can push me around without consequences.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
My spunk

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Tenderness

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
Intense spiritual experiences. Perhaps it's time to do a retreat when it cools down some. I could use the me time and the closeness I felt to my creator.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Paipa :)

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Hit the books. Hard.

27. If not now, then when?
Tomorrow. Procrastinators love tomorrows.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Started a new career. Well, technically I do that in about 8 hours.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
The thing that has held me back most in life is forgetting that I am awesome.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
The feeling that I can have everything I want. Felt that for the first time a few weeks ago.

31. What could society do without?
The people from Jersey Shore

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
I can do this.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Care about something other than yourself.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
I swore I'd never date another person who is smarter than me. They are tough people to crack. But some things are worth the time and effort you have to put in.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
owning a gun

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
Skydiving

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
If a person isn't worthy of your respect, what they think of you is irrelevant. Stop worrying about them and start worrying about you.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I would filibuster the whole 60 seconds. First, I'd pray. Next, I'd tell people I loved them. Then, I'd tell someone where I hid a bunch of gold... Just to fuck with them

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Nope. I'm a lot better doer than I am a sayer.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Why am I still awake?
How did I get so lucky?
How am I going to keep myself from messing this up?
How am I going to finish this [work/project/etc]?

[EnderD_503]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Feel genuinely happy. Focus more on things that interest me. Feel the fear of losing the positive people and chosen family in my life right now, but also the joy of how much they've come to mean to me.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
1. Surgery and being happy with the results. 2. My financial situation. 3. Worried about whether or not I'll be able to afford to go back to school.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
1. Happiness. 2. Health. 3. Money. 4. Love. 5. Fame.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
To have a clearer view of my future and what to do with my life. Also, to see one of my roommates get the health care he needs since he keeps getting the shaft from every angle and it breaks my heart to see it.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Happy? :P

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
That I finally feel like I actually want to be alive :D And that maybe that feeling means I finally have something to offer my community!

7. In one sentence, who are you?
Dunno.

8. What do you want to be known for?
Nothing really.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
My community.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
Hopefully I'll have a better job.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
My roommates and my mother.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Honesty. Trustworthiness. Socially-minded.

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
So much :(

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
Top surgery :D

15. What stands between you and what you want?
Already go it. From here on out I hope things can only get better, lol.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
I just ride it out. When I feel depressed sometimes I just need to sleep it off and wake up the next day feeling less hopeless.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
Not sure the first time...but every time I realise that there's way too many things I want to do in my life.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Looking for a new job.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
I'm not sure.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Not sure about that either.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
Not sure...

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
The happiness I feel right now.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Pants or shorts. I don't like being naked in my nether regions :p

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
Right now, probably seeing some friends I haven't seen in a year or so. My cousin as well.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Top surgery! Yes, I'm redundant lol

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Get a new job and start volunteering at a local clinic that I keep meaning to try to get signed up for...

27. If not now, then when?
Good question!

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
I don't feel I've ever done anything so great that I should be proud. But if I manage to contribute something to my community, that's enough.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?

30. What do you want to remember forever?
This moment...is etterrnniiitttyyy! :p

31. What could society do without?
Where do I even start? lol

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
That I'm happy with my life right now and the people around me. I've definitely managed to surround myself with some amazing people and I've learned so much from them.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
N/A

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Dance, lol.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
Too much to list.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
Current living situation...may not last forever, and I wish it would...but has been totally worth it. I hope it continues for a long time to come though.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
Hey, there's this thing called transgender...it may be why you're acting so fucked up right now :p Btw, you'll get away from your father and your classmates alive and you'll actually be happy one day.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
Oh shi-

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Probably. That's usually the way of the world.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
What kind of human being does it take to vote for Stephen Harper? Will Canada ever get rid of the conservative party? Will I be alive when it happens?

[laruss]

Anyone else want to share?

[Amber2010]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
I can breathe so much better. I spent so much time last year
in the doctor’s office trying to figure out why I was sick all the
time to find out that I have developed allergies. So not fair to get
them when you have never had them before in your life.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
My family and the problems we are facing right now.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
Health, happiness, love, money, fame
4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
To not be needed so much but to have more free time
5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Taking care of sick parents
6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
My daughter is because she calls me to remind me how much she loves me and enjoys having me in her life right now.
7. In one sentence, who are you?
A girl who loves with her whole heart and enjoys getting it back not only emotional but needs it physical as well.
8. What do you want to be known for?
A best friend

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
The Ocean

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
My goal is to be less in dept and have more time for me.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
Three people my best friend, my partner, my daughter

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Acceptance, Understanding and love

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Leaving my job and move away

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
Real diamond earrings the size you can actually see

15. What stands between you and what you want?
Finances

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Put on my headphones go down to the track and run

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
As a teenager when my whole life changed and was never the same again


18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Taking time for me and less for work, family and everything else


19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
Choices the doctors want me to do and I refuse to

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Judge others

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
??

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
Memories

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
My computer “sorry I guess I am addicted giggles”

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
Intimacy

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
My new niece she is a beautiful baby

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
??

27. If not now, then when?

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Gotten my son back into college

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
I am stronger than I ever knew

30. What do you want to remember forever?
The people who made a difference in my life

31. What could society do without?
Judgmental people

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
Getting a paycheck keeps me paying my bills

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Treat others like you want to be treated



34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Something I regret but it is done so let’s move on

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
Leaving my life to find happiness somewhere else

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
My beach vacation

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
Don’t listen to others and believe in yourself

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I lived the best life I knew how

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Trying not to

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
What I could have done different with my oldest daughter to change the fate of us

[Soft*Silver]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago? OMG, So very much! I am working! I can do so much physically I couldnt do last year! I am no longer an insomniac. I dont have night time hallucinations. (from lack of sleep and lack of oxygen) I can eat again. Financially, I rarely have to ask for help from anyone. I can buy groceries as needed, instead of making due with whats in the cupboards until the end of the month. I can afford to repair my house. As for romance...I can feel again. I am open to love and am involved once more. More on this later on...

2. What's been on your mind most lately? my shop...its never off my mind. And Jo. Jo is on my mind alot lately. And horses. And my damn daughter who I love but cant have a relationship with.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? I have the first four and a bit of the last one locally. I think they all matter and the one that matters most is the one you dont have at all.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? Immediately, I want ice cream. But in general, I want a car that is easier on gas. I want a beater. I have a 350 dually truck that is KILLING me with gas mileage.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? Stabilizing

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? my age. I am running out of time so I am making sure I get the most out of the years I have left.

7. In one sentence, who are you? She laid her hand faintly upon his and softly said "softness...." and in that moment, his heart stopped bleeding and began to beat again...


8. What do you want to be known for? that I was good and bad and was proud of both

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? my family

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? well I will be married....

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? when I am productive. Thats probably the most important thing to me in life

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? trustworthiness, availability, and compassion

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? I have to say not much that I can remember. I have accomplished everything I set out to do, except to finish my massage therapy schooling and I stopped that because I got a job as a children's therapist. I have gotten every degree or certification I ever wanted, learned every trade or craft I wanted. I have had all the relationships I wanted. I have traveled, moved,etc. I have journeyed, traveled, etc. I really have led a much fuller life than most people

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid? a horse

15. What stands between you and what you want? I have several answers for this. None of them are about the same thing. Several states. Money. Time. Age. Ability.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? I dont need to be happy all the time. I am ok having periods of bleakness and pain. its all part of life. When i need to change momentum, I ride a horse. If I cant, I garden. If I cant, I paint. If I cant, I clean house. If I cant I write. If I cant I read. See a pattern here?

17. When did you first realize that life is short? When I could no longer plant a tree and know i would not see it mature into old age. When I had to think about acquiring animals based on my own longevity.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing? paperwork

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? paperwork

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with? obnoxious drunkeness. I cant tell you how much this bothers me now. I use to be tolerant of it but cant stand to be in the same space as someone who is pissing in his pants drunk.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you? probably the same ones I have about me

22.What’s something no one can take away from you? I have learned everything can be taken away.I have also learned I will kill before I let people take some things away again

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day? there isnt anything I couldnt do without.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? my daughter's childhood

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most? so many experiences involved with opening my plus sized womens clothing store

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months? my eating habits are atrocious again. I dont eat alot. I just eat bad.

27. If not now, then when? yeah,when? When i am dead from clogged arteries?

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? not to sound vain, but there is alot I have done that I am incredibly proud of. The most recent, is that I got back on my feet after becoming disabled.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? that I am totally insensitive about other people at times and am totally unaware of it until they point it out to me. its not my intention to be. It translates out to be like an episode of Bones.

30. What do you want to remember forever? to be in the moment

31. What could society do without? extreme-ism of any kind.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? I am loved.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? support the arts...

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done? date a person who was born male

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? the importance of insurance. I am not kidding

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? he knows

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? dont move out of state for anyone

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? FUCK! SIXTY SECONDS??? My facebook password is...

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? I have walked the talk

40. What questions do you often ask yourself? Did I pay that bill? LOL

[Tattoogurl]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago? Stand up for myself and tell people what i think and feel without any sorta guilt!

2. What's been on your mind most lately?

Wondering if the relationship Im in now is worth all the headache?


3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?

health first with out that none of the other things will happen.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?

A partner that respects me and my boundaries.. Lol i know gay, but its true.. i dont ask for much just a little comnmon curtiousy(sp)

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?

Living it to the fullest, seeing people I havent seen in years..

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?

The fact I want a new coach purse and without work i wont get it...

7. In one sentence, who are you?

The girl your mother warned you about...

8. What do you want to be known for?

Being the one person in "your" life that you can count on.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?

My momma

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?

I'll be finished with college and looking for doc school on the E coast

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?

Noone, anyone up for a challenge..

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?

1. honesty
2. communication
3. open mindness

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?

Living life to the full potential.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?

not really sure, but I think a pink soft tail harley

15. What stands between you and what you want?

80K

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?

Smoke a bowl and play castelville

17. When did you first realize that life is short?

When i was diagnosed with cancer at the age 15

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?

Things that make me happy. i am a giver so everyone comes first.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?

self esteem

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?

cheat, lie, negative shit

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?

That im a rebel cause of my tattoos


22.What’s something no one can take away from you?

pride

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?

My perfume

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
Nothing LOL.. ok maybe being a little girl with my momma again..

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?

Every minute i spend with my son

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?

My loose skin and my neurotic gemini self lol

27. If not now, then when?

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?

survived another day in the hard world..

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?

That I am a strong independant woman who DONT need anyone but wants someone.

30. What do you want to remember forever?

hell Idk, what i did yesterday would be a good start... lol

31. What could society do without?

not really sure, everything prmotes ballance and if you disrupt that then who knows..

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?

That i am sick of investing myself to people that are not grateful.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?

Stand up for yourself and you are worthy!!

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?

idk

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?

abortion. birth control

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?

My awesome red hair

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?

have fun cause its gonna get harder..

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?

DRINK UP BITCHES!!!

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

of course

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?

When do i get a break?

[gaea]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
stand up for myslef
2. What's been on your mind most lately?
th elast 3 months
3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
family,happiness,love, health, money ---fame really ???
4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
what i had a week and a half ago
5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Happy
6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
living
7. In one sentence, who are you?
I am a mother,grandmother,daughter,sister, a woman of courage, hope and beleif's, spiritual, I am the keeper of ME.
8. What do you want to be known for?
how i truly loved people and always gave the benefit of the doubt even when i shouldn't have
9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
the warmth
10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
I will have continued to grow on my spirtuial path, be another year wiser
11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
I do, my kids do my grandbabies do and my lil pup she just makes me smile big
12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
honety,integrity,compassion
13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
nothing....i am not afraid to fail because i am not afraid to try
14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
to see the Nutcracker in New York
15. What stands between you and what you want?
nothing...everything is achievable it just takes time...

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
..........
17. When did you first realize that life is short?
The day my dad died
18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
theres 24 hours in a day.....i do what i want to do thus im good here
19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
one I am confronting....have been forced to confront, my abandonment issue....
20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
drink alcohol regularly
21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
that im cold
22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
the can take away my smile
23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
the sunrise and sunset
24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
my parents
25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
hearing my mom when my sister read my birthday wish her her to her
26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
I do not know yet....
27. If not now, then when?
Is this question related to anything?
28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
raised 3 healthy happy kids to adult hood
29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
Im not a "casual" kind of girl...
30. What do you want to remember forever?
my morals,values and family
31. What could society do without?
mitt romney
32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
Im totally sure of who I am and what im capable of and what im learning
33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
dont vote for that idiot mitt romney
34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
get married...and divorced
35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
Life in general, people
36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
....................
37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
Your going to be hurt, used and taken advantage of, just keep moving forward and continue being who you are...
38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I love you

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
I do not know as i have no idea where my path will end up
40. What questions do you often ask yourself?[/QUOTE]
Why does hate always outweigh love?

[Girl_On_Fire]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?

Let go of a negative relationship

2. What's been on your mind most lately?

Things I've kept buried for years

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?

Health
Happiness
Love
Money
Fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?

To get someting off my chest

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?

Chaotic

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?

My freelance writing business

7. In one sentence, who are you?

I am a very old soul with a broken heart

8. What do you want to be known for?

My writing and my love

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?

My family

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?

Yes, I think it will be better

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?

My aunt

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?

Honesty
Loyalty
Respect

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?

It's not fear of failure, it's awareness of limitations

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?

To be completely believed and understood

15. What stands between you and what you want?

Asperger's syndrome

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?

Go hiking or watch a movie

17. When did you first realize that life is short?

I've always known that

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?

Learning how to be more social and have fun

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?

I'm pleading the fifth on this

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?

Drugs, Alcohol, Drama

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?

That I don't care. I care too much.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?

My inner strength

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?

The Internet lol!

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?

Ignorance (Being awake is painful)

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?

The good times with her

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?

I'm not sure

27. If not now, then when?

Hmmmm

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?

Started my own freelance writing business and natural health blog

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?

I'm so much stronger than I realized

30. What do you want to remember forever?

The little precious moments in life

31. What could society do without?

Reality TV

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?

I love myself exactly as I am

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?

I'd tell people to wake up. Stop listening the media and look inward and listen to yourself. The answer is always there.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?

Getting involved with another mentally unstable person

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?

My mom occasionally knows what she's talking about

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?

Oh, so many things. All of them worth it, no matter how painful.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?

You have Asperger's syndrome! Read these books or be confused about everybody's reaction to you until you're 27.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?

I love you

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

I sure as heck hope not

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?

Why didn't I see that before? How did I not know that?

[Gráinne]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?

Read and understand more Russian

2. What's been on your mind most lately?

So much. Work. What I'm doing here (meaning Arkansas).

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?

Health
Happiness
'Love
Money
Fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?

Sleep. A hug. A cry.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?

Busy

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?

A huge desire to take care of myself

7. In one sentence, who are you?

I am an old, strong soul who refuses to quit.

8. What do you want to be known for?

My writing and my love

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?

My children, if they didn't come with me. Otherwise, nada.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?

I know a lot of goals I'm just starting now will be accomplished. I'm scared to think of that, actually.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?

My daughter

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?

Honesty
Loyalty
Respect

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?

I think I have the opposite. Fear of success. If this actually works, I'll have to ask much more of myself. I've been putting off looking for a better position and improving myself to get said position.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?

Peace of mind. I'm much better now than I was then.

15. What stands between you and what you want?

My own fear.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?

Go to sleep, or read.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?

I've always known that

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?

Taking care of my own needs and wants.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?

I actually try to confront things as they come up.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?

Being lazy. Not meeting their obligations.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?

That I'm unemotional and aloof. I'm precisely the opposite.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?

My inner strength

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?

My hearing

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?

Innocence

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?

Reunion was probably the happiest I've been all year.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?

Attend to my eating habits and fitness.

27. If not now, then when?

You're right!

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?

Teaching in China

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?

I'm so much stronger than I realized

30. What do you want to remember forever?

The little precious moments in life

31. What could society do without?

Anything named "Kardashian"

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?

I love myself exactly as I am

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?

I'd tell people to wake up. Stop listening the media and look inward and listen to yourself. The answer is always there. (i'm borrowing a lot of the answers, it seems)

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?

that's a fifth

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?

That I'm not so dumb, and even quite smart.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?

Oh, so many things. All of them worth it, no matter how painful.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?

Have faith in yourself and know you can do whatever you put your mind to.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?

I love you

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

I sure as heck hope not

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?

It's not "why me?". It's "why NOT me?"
__________________

[Tcountry]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago? Have a tactful discussion with my Lab Manager...(very much an accomplishment)

2. What's been on your mind most lately? being a bad influence, and jobs

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? health, happiness, love, money, fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? It's the middle of the night...what do you think I want?......sleep, get ur head out of the gutter ;)
5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? productive

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? just one? Being healthy...mind, body, and soul

7. In one sentence, who are you? I am who I desire to be

8. What do you want to be known for? being kind

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? Seasons

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? Looking forward to some big changes

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? my bff's

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? my kind of humor, vault, and introvert

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? making not so wise decisions

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid? A pickup...just bought it this summer

15. What stands between you and what you want? Other people

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? I don't think that ever happens...:blink:

17. When did you first realize that life is short? 4th grade...death in the family

18. What do you need to spend more time doing? organizing family heir looms

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? I confront most things head on...

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with? have their priorties wrong

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you? hmmm...you would have to ask them I would presume

22.What’s something no one can take away from you? my smile

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day? currently...my phone. Usually, the opportunity to learn something

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? not worrying about money

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most? most of the year...I have a lot of good memories

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months? location

27. If not now, then when? when it is right...everything for a reason

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? become one of the best in the world at my job

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? ...I believe the word smother came up in a convo...lol

30. What do you want to remember forever? as many positive memories as I can

31. What could society do without? war

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? Nebraska is not where I belong

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? Stop judging other people's lives

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done? been around pot

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? I don't want to be President anymore

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? Every relationship I have had...I have learned a lot

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? cutting just leaves scars...and Bad memories...don't start

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? night beautiful

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? I'm pretty good with the follow through, at least with good intentions, and I try

40. What questions do you often ask yourself? What's next? How could you not?

[sierragirrl]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Sadly nothing.ask me again in a year and it will be a different answer

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
doctors appointments and tests

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? health happiness love money fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want? to be healthy mind body and soul

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? Quiet

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? knowing my health is starting to get in order

7. In one sentence, who are you?mother,girlfriend,introvert,chill

8. What do you want to be known for?no idea

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?my town,everyone else will be with me

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?goodness i will be 100percent healthier

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? right now i dont feel good about myself really.therapy is going good though lol

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? goofiness,loyality,trustworthy

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? living

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?peace

15. What stands between you and what you want?fear of failure

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? Sleep,go for a drive

17. When did you first realize that life is short? my fathers death..sadly it is something we seem to forget

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?Loving

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?reality but i am trying

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?vote for Romeny

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you? hhmm.prob that im a bitch.meh.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you? my kids

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?my sanity

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?the way things were 5 yrs ago.if only there was a rewind button

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?traveling,spending alot of time with my other half,and watching my kids and pup grow

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?my health

27. If not now, then when?tomorrow

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? the steps i am making now

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? i have been abandon nearly half my life..im changing that daily

30. What do you want to remember forever?the feeling of l o v e

31. What could society do without?assholes

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? the choices i am making

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? love and help one another

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?hhmm..nothing that i can think of

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? prob to stay in the town i was born and raised in.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? some friendships

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?that my birth mother is a fuking mess and to love my adopted parents more and to not cause so much teenage grief.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? oy i can't even think about that.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? said more sadly

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?what is my purpose in life,why am i here,how come i don't think like that?

[spritzerJ]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Find my way around NH. I can orientate toward the ocean and know it is east and not west now.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
how am i going to make the most of our time apart to be ready to live together every day. getting home for a visit.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
love, health, happiness, money, fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
positive bank balance

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
working hard, loving hard and trying to get ready for new ways of being

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
My family

7. In one sentence, who are you?
I am a beautiful, strong, joyous woman.

8. What do you want to be known for?
laughter and acceptance. that I was open to people as they are/were and found joy in odd places

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
well I'd be back home so I'd find it tricky to miss what is still newer to me out here... maybe the utter continuity of the homes and the way things seem to look the same/follow a pattern out here.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
snort... I'll be in another state, farther north, living the everyday family life and I will still be wondering when I am going to like folding laundry. My job will be different, The General will be older... etc.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
that I try, over and over to keep the focus on the positive, that I know how to be strong and start over. that I don't stay down for long ;)

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
individuality, sense of humor and appreciation for the unusual.

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
asking for help, trying things until I have to, sorting out finances. long list

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
I've wanted my mom to be happy and relaxed.

15. What stands between you and what you want?
a plan and the willingness to take the first step

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
call my mom

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
remember the zany parts, make a plan, do something new

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
folding laundry and doing dishes

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
initiating conversations with people that I disagree with

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
I disagree with going along to make things nice and because it is what a community expects.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
that I don't follow through

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
everything

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
there are lots of things I would hate to go with out for a day. from my mom to clean hair.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
college

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
I have many smiling memories to choose from. I think when The General said I feel left out and Stoney, myself and I ended up in a group hug on the couch. I knew then we'd be family.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
how i account for spending money

27. If not now, then when?
I don't understand the question. why am I not doing it now? It is in process... small steps forward.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
nearly everything. there is a lot to choose from. I am most often proud of my picking up and moving on skills.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
that I can commit to forever and the traditions I swore off because it fits now.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
It hasn't happened yet.

31. What could society do without?
many many things swiffer and those clorox wipes and plastic water bottles.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
I am sure that The General will have a home and a parent if something happens to me.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
I know precious little in my life. And I know this.. as much as we think we know it is shaped by our perceptions and experiences. My experiences have taught me this... you do not have to accept the impossible, improbable, unlikely or the fate that seems handed to you. You can have a dream, to live. And what ever limits life puts on you find another dream to make come true.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
I said I'd never get married again or change my name. I'm likely to do both.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
what I wanted to be...

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?All of it.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
Your a dumb ass and it is okay. Seriously honey you are going to be wonderful, stupid, smart, klutzy and nutty. And it will all be part of the point

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I love you and you will be wonderful.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
probably... I am a talker. But I don't know yet. I don't want to know.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Seriously Jenn what were you thinking?

[agape]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
cook sushi rice (my life is so much better now...)

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
Honestly? My dream-love (it's still legal to dream isn't it?)

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
love, health, happiness, money, (fame) I don't think I want any fame at all

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
A big hug without words or expectations...

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
tired

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
Chocolate... Ice cream...
revenge... :batman: (yes, that's my outfit for seeking revenge ;) )

7. In one sentence, who are you?
I'm the one that nobody gets but everyone thinks they can figure out (You can't. Give up)

8. What do you want to be known for?
I don't know. Don't care really...

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
I've already done that and what I missed the most is food, familiar smells and sounds

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
I have NO idea. But I do hope I will have more energy and more money so I can do stuff...

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
Me


12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
honest, caring, equal

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Living out my sexual orientation earlier in life... :/

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
To live in a tree house! :)


15. What stands between you and what you want?
What ever does should better get out of the way and fast!!

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
I dance

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
Life is short? :| Oh crap! :blink:

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Stuff that make me feel good

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
I choose my battles


20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Brag...

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
Far too many... They usually get just about everything wrong.


22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
I don't dare to say. Don't want to challenge fate...

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Some alone time.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
My childhood summer house...


25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
When I met my cousins daughter :) I hope to meet her again soon

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
I think, to learn to say no...


27. If not now, then when?
It might as well be never... But it's never too late to try :)


28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Doing my best to take care of myself even at the hardest darkest times

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
That I'm only female in the body, not in my heart and mind... (long story)

30. What do you want to remember forever?
love

31. What could society do without?
people

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
nothing

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
:dots:

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
lie


35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
That blood is thicker than water.


36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
I think love is always worth it... At least you tried.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
Stay away from guys. Do drugs instead.


38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
so long suckers! :byebye:


39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Probably... I talk a lot... But I do mean the things I say and I do try to put them into practice

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
What the heck am I doing here?

[SoSousMe]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Moving on

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
My future

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
happiness, love, health, money, fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
To be by her side

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
lonely

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
happiness

7. In one sentence, who are you?
I am a dedicated, hard worker - I am her Daddy - I am a proud
parent

8. What do you want to be known for?
Going the extra mile for people

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
My family

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
I will be living in a city in central Texas, missing My West Texas sunsets

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
she does

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
staying power, honesty, having My back

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
taking that risk

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
My mother to be happy

15. What stands between you and what you want?
distance

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
listen to music and drink beer on the porch

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
when I lost a friend to alcohol every year when I was in high school

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
taking walks with My girl

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
work related favoritism

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
discriminate

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
that I do not have fears

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
My knowledge

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
love

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
My nephew and My best gay friend

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
private moments with her

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
turning in My notice and moving on with My life

27. If not now, then when?
in a couple more weeks, notice will be given

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
I have made many customers happy

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
that I love someone so much I am willing to move from My hometown to start over in a new city

30. What do you want to remember forever?
My son's laugh

31. What could society do without?
bigotry & hatred

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
I love My family

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?

Stop hating those that are different from you, everyone has a heart inside that beats the same as yours.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Leave My job that I love

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
politics

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
Having My nephew in My life

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
Be compassionate, honest, hard working, and love.... with all of your heart


38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I love you son

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
probably

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Why was I such a fckn Dawg back in the day?

[Leigh]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago? Making decisions, owning upto my mistakes, appreciate what I have already

2. What's been on your mind most lately? The last week & everything thats happened

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? Love, Happiness, Health, Money, Fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? to snuggle with the one i love the most

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? Whirlwind

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? making a better life for myself & my honey

7. In one sentence, who are you? I am human.

8. What do you want to be known for? for my personality & being a good person

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? my mom, sister & friends

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? hopefully going to school & getting a good job

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? the one i love

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? honesty, sense of humor & personality

13. What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? everything

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid? i can't remember lol

15. What stands between you and what you want? only i do

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? listen to music

17. When did you first realize that life is short? just in 1998 & 1999 when my mom's parents died 360 days apart :(

18. What do you need to spend more time doing? taking care of my health

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? my weight

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with? holding a grudge

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you? that i must be lazy because of my weight

22. What’s something no one can take away from you? my happiness

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day? the internet :)

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? my grandparents & my cousin Tia who all died of cancer

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most? reconnecting with someone that i never stopped loving & coming home to them

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months? lose weight 100%

27. If not now, then when? better start now

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? finished my G.E.D

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? i'm stronger than i realize & i can make hard decisions

30. What do you want to remember forever? being in love

31. What could society do without? haters

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? i'm finally home with my true soulmate

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? love one another, don't judge & be yourself always

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done? not sure

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? what i wanna be when i grow up

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? my transition b4 deciding to remain female cuz it taught me so much about myself

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? keep a job, maintain your weight & don't ever be afraid to live life

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? i love you to my family, friends & my honey

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? i sure hope not

40. What questions do you often ask yourself? what is my purpose in life?

[Chelsius]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?

I make better decisions, have gotten better at handling my anxiety and have learned to let go.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?

Finances :blink:

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?

Love, Happiness, money, fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?

To shake this joint pain!

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?

In transition (mentally)

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?

Independence, I suppose.

7. In one sentence, who are you?

A compassionate, empathetic being capable of endless things.

8. What do you want to be known for?

Genuinely caring about people.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?

My brother, and parents.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?

I couldn't say, but I hope I've made even more progress.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?

Family and friends.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?

Sense of humor, honesty, compassion

13. What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?

That list is endless.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?

To be a mom.

15. What stands between you and what you want?

Me

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?

Nap, cry or sing. Or all of them.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?

Probably when my grandpa died.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?

Taking care of myself.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?

I try, but I consistently have to retry not bottling up my feelings.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?

The whole group mentality thing that happens.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?

That I'm cold or arrogant because I can be shy. And sometimes my sarcasm/sense of humor is misinterpreted.

22. What’s something no one can take away from you?

Self-worth.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?

Chapstick

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?

My cousin, my aunt. Many people that passed.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?

My progress

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?

I need to start going to therapy again.

27. If not now, then when?

Now, right?

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?

Surviving.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?

I'm tough.

30. What do you want to remember forever?

That I'm not alone, and I am loved.

31. What could society do without?

Zealots

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?

I'm alive.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?

Be kind to each other and to yourself. We need one another.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?

Smoked

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?

So many things! Career aspirations pop into mind first.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?

A lot of relationships. Friends and lovers.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?

Breathe. It's going to be ok. You're worth this life.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?

I love you to my family and dog.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? ..

Probably

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?

Why am I here?

[pajama]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?

I have the finances to travel.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?

Why I fall in-love with the people I do.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?

First-Happiness, Second-Health, Third-Love

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?

To have spent the day visiting Mom, even if it was in the nursing home.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?

Improving

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?

Improving my health.

7. In one sentence, who are you?

The daughter of William S.

8. What do you want to be known for?

Laughter and living life to its fullest.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?

If my son didn't move with me, then him.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?

I will be much healthier.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?

That I have good friends.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?

That they can make me laugh, that they aren't too crazy, that they can be occasional friends and still be true friends.

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?

Loving my son fully.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?

A monkey.

15. What stands between you and what you want?

Usually a spouse.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?

I call a friend that will make me laugh or that makes me feel special.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?

At about 25.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?

Exercising

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?

Why I can't form commitments in romantic relationships.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?

Get married.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?

That I'm a party animal.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?

My personality.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?

The interwebz.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?

My Mom and Dad.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?

Waking up to a text I received during the night while I slept.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?

Open my heart/mind to love again.

27. If not now, then when?

As soon as I'm able.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?

The Boy makes me proud every day.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?

That I am picking unatainable women in order to prevent from having to make a commitment, open my heart.

30. What do you want to remember forever?

What my parents taught me.

31. What could society do without?

Religion.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?

That I love The Boy.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?

Stop killing each other for ANY reason.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?

I did alot parenting The Boy that I said I would never do.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?

That I always have to be right.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?

Love. Always love.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?

Study Chemical Engineering, you'll love it.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?

J, Be proud of who you are, you are incredible. Be confident in who you are and what you have to offer. Do not follow my examples in love, it really can exist and be wonderful. I love you.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

That is not my intention.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?

Is this all there is?

[MysticOceansFL]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago? Giving helpful advice to others.

2. What's been on your mind most lately? My Mother , My Grand Mother and my older sister husband * they have passed away.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? 1.health 2. love 3. happiness 4. money 5.fame, I could do with out.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? A g/f a wife companionship, loyalty trust , friend, more love.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? Studying

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? My faith and the thought of my mother.

7. In one sentence, who are you? I am someone who will fight for the right cause and stand by the weak.

8. What do you want to be known for? My compassion with people and helping when I can.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?My family , I've moved away that many miles and came back home glad I did so.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? I'm always growing spiritually and always learning about myself.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? I do

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? trust, compassion, understanding

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? Being a boss to everyone else. In other words taking on more response ability at work when I used to work.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid? Not much really.

15. What stands between you and what you want? Nothing

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? Be with family members and socialize.

17. When did you first realize that life is short? When my mother passed away at a young age.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing? Need to start going back to bible study groups.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? I have confronted most of my issues.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with? People always testing people online or in a chat room.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you? That I'm slow or they think I'm femme which I am neither.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you? My faith

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day? My truck

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? Having a relationship , a life partner.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most? How the students reacted to me the first semester of college.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months? Getting my health back on track physically.

27. If not now, then when?soon

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? Served in the Military

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? That I am a good listening and that I have compassion for others even if they are pissy with me.

30. What do you want to remember forever? Can't answer this question.

31. What could society do without? War

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? Me

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? To get along and listening to each other. We are all related in one way or another.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done? Broke up with my ex of 6 years long ago.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? I like trying different foods.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? Being in love.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? Go to college first and then go into the Military

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? cremate me and toss me to the sea and then go have a party because I wouldn't want anyone to be sad in my passing.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? I would have done more than said I think.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself? Is there anything else I need to do while on this planet we call earth.
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[little_ms_sunshyne]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Remove myself from emotionally unhealthy situations.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
Am I living and enjoying life the way it should be...

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
Happiness, Love, Health, Money, Fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
To help my sister find peace and ease her worries about my nephew

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
loved

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
To find true happiness

7. In one sentence, who are you?
I am a sister, daughter, aunt, friend, teacher, student, perfectly imperfect, and simply me.

8. What do you want to be known for?
The teacher that made a student love to learn, the friend that made you smile when you needed it the most, and the person that loved out the ends of her fingertips.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
My sister

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
Every year has brought so many changes for me. I hope just to be wiser, happier, and healthier

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
Mi Abuelita

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Has a great sense of humor and gets mine, trustworthy, and honest (can they also like really ridiculous movies like Space Balls and Stepbrothers! Not important but would love that!)

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Recently, letting my walls down to get to know anyone romantically.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
to learn how to swim :/

15. What stands between you and what you want?
Fear of being hurt

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Go for a long drive or spend time with my very best friend. She makes me laugh until I cry. Then I cry and cry and cry! Usually it is needed.


17. When did you first realize that life is short?
The morning of June 8, 2010!

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Less work and more time with friends and family. Just time to do things that make me happy!

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
The hurt my dad caused a long time ago.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
UHAUL!

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
Hmmmmm...they think I am proper or shy. I have a sense of humor ya know and a few other things people miss ;)

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
My independence and humility.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
A little piece of wood my little brother gave me when he was 5. He said his teacher said, so long as a person you love carries it with them, they always remember you. Nine years later, it is in my wallet, and I have carried it with me every day since.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
The ability to trust without fear.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Walking down the streets of Castro in San Francisco with my best friend and feeling like I belonged.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Let my walls down...

27. If not now, then when?
When I am ready

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Every year since I started teaching, I have taught my students that kindness is the one thing that will make you the better person. For some of them, that idea has stuck

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
I have cravings and desires that I never knew existed *shy smile*


30. What do you want to remember forever?
There are so many things! My Abuelita's words of wisdom, my mother's kindness, my nephew's smile...the feeling of being loved!


31. What could society do without?
LABELS!

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
The core of who I am, even if we are always evolving.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
I love just like you love, I feel just like you feel, I want so many of the things you want as well...We are not that different.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Bent over backwards for someone that didn't deserve it.


35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
Coming out...I did it! Never thought I would.


36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
EEEks...not sure. I pass!


37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
Get serious will ya! There will be more time for that later!

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I am sorry I didn't show you how much I love you all. You were always loved.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
I really hope not.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Is this how you want to live the rest of your life?

[SoSousMe]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
leave this town

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
the future

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
love, happiness, health, money, fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
her

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
stressed

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
My move to San Antonio to be with her

7. In one sentence, who are you?
a hard working, honest, faithful, provider

8. What do you want to be known for?
My work ethic

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
I am moving 400 miles away, I will miss My hometown and the people in it, it's home

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
I will hopefully be making more money and have a better life

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
My co-workers

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
honesty, love, having My back

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
moving from this town

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
a ranch

15. What stands between you and what you want?
nothing anymore

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
listen to music and drink a few beers on the porch

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
I thought I had before, when I lost friends along the way, but it wasn't until My 19 yr old nephew died in an accident, that I truly understood how precious life is

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
at the moment, packing lol

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
the fact that My father is a douche bag

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
texting and driving or drinking and driving

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
That I love to fight

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
My love for My son

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
My phone

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
family

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
that's some X-rated shit right there lol

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
I need to become accustomed to the city

27. If not now, then when?
it is happening now

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
raised an amazingly talented son, he's a professional photographer

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
that I am willing to bend to make her happy

30. What do you want to remember forever?
the way My nephew made Me laugh

31. What could society do without?
bigotry and hatred

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
My love for her

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
tolerance and acceptance are key

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
lol move from this town, 5 days and counting, and I'm outta here

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
I realized My dad will never accept Me

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
a relationship in which I raised 2 children together with My femme, we had an amazing family, it was so worth it

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
don't be such a dick

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I love you, God please forgive Me for My wrong doings

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
maybe

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
What the fuck was I thinking?

[s0litude]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
I can say "No", "Go fuck yourself", and "I deserve better" now more easily than I could a year ago. I can brush aside the imperfections-- though I remain painfully aware of them-- and see the value in myself. I'm not dead; I'm still here. Good or bad, I'm still here.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
A certain woman has occupied much of my thought lately. My medical and financial concerns and how that will be resolved to enable me to move to the Northeast to start my life anew when the time comes. Of all the places I've looked at, that area seems best as I love the people there, the attitude, the climate-- not just temperature, the visual asthetics (the architecture there is amazing!), it's friendly to both LGBTQ and Kinksters and has a lot of activity in the community, and a run down I-95 will take me right to my family if they need me-- close enough to visit them but far enough away so they won't feel the constant need to come visit me.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
I really don't know. If you don't have your health, none of the rest matters, right? Then again, the same has been and can be said for happiness and love. Ultimately, I'd like to be happy. I would like to love and be loved in return. Money is not a big deal for me as I am frugal and never have much of it anyway. And I don't give two shits for fame.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
Her.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Dreaming (with my eyes open)

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
My dad; I can't let him down.

7. In one sentence, who are you?
"I'm Nicholas." It says everything and nothing, and I'm content with that.

8. What do you want to be known for?
Being a good person, a loving and honourable person.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
A mild sense of security; change scares the hell out of me.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
I can hope and dream, but I don't know. I would like to be in the Northeastern part of the USA, starting my life over.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
Me.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Honesty, loyalty, forthrightness

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Telling someone how I felt about her; I started being bolder, but it's still not necessarily a good thing most of the time. People don't always want to hear the truth.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
Motorcycle

15. What stands between you and what you want?
Fear, financial means, the fears of those I have valued over the years,... Yeah, mostly fear

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Try to distract myself with things that could generate some amusement-- it beats the old method I had where I'd shut down and sleep a lot or think about offing myself. That's never a solution.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
When my grandfather died, I was really young. I probably shouldn't have been at the wake-- and if I were a parent, I certainly wouldn't take a child there so young. But my biological mother nearly fainted when gasps and such filled the room and my dad pulled me out of the coffin. I had managed to climb in and was patting his face, couldn't understand why he wouldn't wake up. My dad took me outside and had to explain things to me.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Just getting out and about, walking, doing something, anything really. Being more active.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
I feel as though my wheels are turning right now, waiting for medical and financial stuff to be resolved. I don't know where my life will lead me, and it's scary to think about it. Some days, I'm filled with hope. Sometimes, there's a void, and I'm simply in too much pain to give a damn.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Lying-- even if it is done to "protect" someone, it's still wrong. We owe it to one another as members of the human race to be honest in our dealings with others. It's the only honourable way to live one's life, to be able to look yourself in the mirror and know you're a good person.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
That I'm outgoing. I'm actually painfully shy. I have to really PUSH myself to get out and do things with others. The community here helps a great deal with that.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
Personal integrity

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Great question, and I'd love to give you a profound answer, but I can't. I'd hate to go a day with access to a bathroom facility. [Camping is the only exception, and that can be worked around.]

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
Other than loved ones who have passed away? My innocence.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Realizing I no longer have to be strong, that I don't HAVE to be "Superman" anymore, sweep in and rescue everyone. I can be simple, quiet "Clark Kent", go about my day-- rip off the suit if needed, step up if I must, but it's not a demand made on my life anymore. I realized it when I decided to become a submissive [BDSM]. I felt it finally at a good friend's feet-- of which, I am so grateful; she allowed me the chance safely to explore that.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Figuring out the whole legal paperwork for my medical concerns and how it will impact my life going forward.

27. If not now, then when?
When what? Be more specific with the question next time.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Recognizing that I deserve better than the manner I've been treated in the past.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
I look better without the facial hair.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
Who I am; the calibre of man I am and that I've lived to that standard.

31. What could society do without?
Greed, hypocricy, bullshit-- society is suffocating on it.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
I know what I feel in my heart is right and real.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Don't walk the same road as everyone else; get a REALLY large knife and carve your own path.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Fall in love, open up, let myself be vulnerable-- it's scary, painful, and uncertain.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
Caring so much what others think about me. It used to matter so much what everyone thought, and now, it matters most what I think-- though I value the opinions of a few.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
My previous marriage; sadly, I learned a great deal from it

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
You ARE good enough. Don't let others tear you down.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I'd call HER, tell her I love her. I'd want her name to be the last thing on my lips, her face etched in my memory. Sadly, I don't even KNOW that it would matter. I'd NEED to tell her for myself.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Think about it-- don't we all? We all dream more than we have the time or power to achieve.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Why am I here? Where am I going in life? What will be said about me when my ashes are scattered and I've bid farewell to this life?

[Jesse]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
I can do many things today that I did not know how to do a year ago. Mostly, it involves bushcrafting skills and making things with paracord. I have also learned how to dehydrate and can foods safely.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
That would likely be my adopted Father, who I consider my Dad. He has diabetes and a diet that continually worsens the effects of the diabetes, just had a pacemaker put in and as if that is not enough, he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s recently, after having the symptoms for the last 4 or 5 years. He turned 74 today, but I feel like he will be gone soon.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
· Happiness
· Health
· Love
· Money
· Fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? I would like for all of the starving children to be fed on a regular basis, and for those who are being otherwise abused to be protected. I want rape and battery of women to be a thing of the past, and I want those of us in the LGBTQ communities to feel safe and validated by society at large.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? Laughter

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? I’m still working on that.

7. In one sentence, who are you? I am an earthy spiritual being, interconnected with all other spiritual beings on a journey through a life of learning.

8. What do you want to be known for? For being, just, kind, honest, and truthful. Also, for bringing laughter to others, and being of help to others when I am able.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? The Florida winters, or I should say non-winters.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? I am not sure, but I look forward to finding out.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? I alone am responsible for how I feel about myself.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? Communication, depth, responsibility for their behaviors, and a bent sense of humour. I know, that’s four.

13. What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? Far too many things. It is not necessarily fear of failure, yet fear nonetheless.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
A family.

15. What stands between you and what you want?
Luck of the draw, I suppose.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? Research something that I am interested in learning about, tie knots,(make stuff using paracord or hemp usually) work with Sadie on her training or take her to the park and walk the trails…if all else fails, sleep.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
When I was 7.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing? I need to spend more time walking in and amongst nature.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? I have no idea what you are talking about! Pfft!

20. What is something a lot of people do that you disagree with? Assume others think or believe a certain way, rather than asking them how they think/believe about a thing. Sit in judgment of others. I am not sure that I feel comfortable answering when the question is asked using “a lot of people” because it is such a broad question. So I will clarify by saying that I disagree when anyone does the above things I mentioned, including me, when I mess up and do it.

21. What is a common misconception people have about you? That I am so strong that I do not need others support and guidance at times.

22. What is something no one can take away from you? My feelings, beliefs, ethics, and my God.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Sadie, my dog.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? Lost love, and my service dog, Bear.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Getting through it.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Lose weight.

27. If not now, then when? Sooner or later ;)

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
I stopped smoking almost 2.5 ago.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? That I am more capable than I often gave myself credit for.

30. What do you want to remember forever? How to laugh and love.

31. What could society do without? Hatred and fear.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? That for me, God exists.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? Let go of your fears and hatred, we are all one and need to work together to heal ourselves and our earth.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
I rarely if ever say never, so I have no idea on this one.


35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? Growing up!

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? A couple of past relationships.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? Run, Forest, RUN!
No seriously, I would say to listen more, talk less. Follow your dream of getting your PHD. Know that you matter!

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? Probably a quick call to God and a quicker call to the person who will take Sadie, when I die assuming both Sadie and the person are still alive.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? Most likely, but much of what I say is good stuff.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Dang, you’re nosey! Lol!

[bright_arrow]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
- Change out doorknobs, plaster holes

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
- Finding a job that will challenge me in a good way..Obtaining my Bachelor's to be a good role model for my daughter.. Extending our family..

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
- Love and happiness go hand in hand.. health, money, fame.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
- Arms wrapped around me and a kiss to flood me with warmth

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
- Surprises

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
- My wife.. she makes me want to be the best I can be

7. In one sentence, who are you?
- I am someone to everyone, but always myself.

8. What do you want to be known for?
- Keeping a happy, loving home.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
- My whole family, dogs included

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
- It can only go up from here!

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
- My 110% supportive, loving wife

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
- Loyalty, honesty, sense of humor

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
- A degree in what *I* want to do, not what others have told me

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
- I have always wanted to dye my hair a crazy, unnatural color

15. What stands between you and what you want?
- If we are talking about the hair color.. that would be a good job! Money stands between me and the degree I want.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
- Cry. Sleep. Meditate to classical music.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
- When I wanted to end mine.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
- Reaching out to others.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
- Nothing comes to mind.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
- Gossip.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
- That because I am quiet and shy, I shock them when they hear me swear.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
- My love for my daughter as if she was my own

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
- Puppy kisses

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
- Nothing. There is a lot of pain in the past.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
- My extended family and my new in-laws coming to the wedding

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
- Get my diabetes under control

27. If not now, then when?
- There is no future, it is ASAP

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
- 3.7 GPA - hell yeah!

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
- I am not afraid to speak my mind when someone can't take a hint.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
- The way she watches me when she thinks I'm not looking and the smile that appears. I never thought anyone would look at me that way.

31. What could society do without?
- Drugs.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
- My family is happy.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
- Live and let live.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
- Gotten married :)

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
- I don't have enough years to have changed my mind about anything yet.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
- My last bio-male relationship. It taught me to love myself, that I could be loved for me and all my quirks, and to never settle to spare feelings.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
- Don't try to save anyone who has a substance abuse problem.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
- I love you forever, to the Moon and back.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
- Right now I say more than I do, but I intend to do more.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
- Nothing as of lately.

[s0litude]

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Dang, you’re nosey! Lol!

THAT one cracked me the fuck up! LOL!

[s0litude]

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
- I have always wanted to dye my hair a crazy, unnatural color


SPLAT makes some great colours. I dyed mine "Blue Envy" and it's growing out (my hair grows FAST), but I'd never done it before either. Was a fun experience, but I'll go back natural after this has passed.


17. When did you first realize that life is short?
- When I wanted to end mine.


Been there, done that, so glad you made it, Sweetie. The world's a better place having someone like you in it. I'm sure Bard would agree. :)


30. What do you want to remember forever?
- The way she watches me when she thinks I'm not looking and the smile that appears. I never thought anyone would look at me that way.


I pray for that day for myself. <shrugs> Eventually, maybe. Closest I ever came was forgetting to feed the cat and being stalked / stared down.

[deb0670]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Reaching out to more P/people and not be so shy.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
Ethan and how weird it is going to be to have Him home after being gone for over two months.
Will i be granted my disability on June 14th?
The Reunion
my sissies

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
i would rank health to be the most important, love, happiness then money.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
For my head to stop hurting and to be able to actually sleep well.. once.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
limbo

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
my youngest daughter

7. In one sentence, who are you?
just a girl wanting and willing to be the best girl she can be.

8. What do you want to be known for?
Being caring and compassionate

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
my kids

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
i will either have a job or my disability.. i will be well into my Bachelor's Program.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
my F/friends and F/family

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Honesty, compassion, trustworthiness

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Telling my honest full feelings, being myself, coming out of my shell.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
to be accepted.

15. What stands between you and what you want?
Fear, lack of self love and worth

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Reach out and try to be there for O/others and help T/them reach T/their happiness.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
When my youngest daughter turned 16.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Homework ( icky), cleaning, connecting with different O/ones.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
my homework( Algebra), my desires and needs that are buried deep

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Lying, and hurting others.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
That i am not shy. i reach out a lot.. and i do have a passion for P/people, however, face to face.. i am incredibly shy.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
my heart for O/others.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
the internet or some sort of connections with F/friends and F/family

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
my dog Scrappy

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
making new friends that turned to dear sissies

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
my self-worth

27. If not now, then when?
as soon as possible

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
helped a sissy recognize her self worth

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
it is ok to not be so reserved.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
how it feels to have nothing, so i will not ever take what i have for granted.

31. What could society do without?
debt, bullying, the innocent dying for no reason

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
i need sleep

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Treat others the way you want to be treated. Kindness is contagious. pass it on.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Treat my kids the way my parents treated me. ( yes i have repented for that)

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
How i viewed others.

36. What didn't last forever, but was still worth your while?
different friendships that have either diminished or grew a part

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
Do not drop out of school and it is ok to say NO sometimes.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
i love Y/you and please take care of You

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you've done?
Unfortunately, yes...

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
When are you gonna stand up for yourself? When are you gonna be happy? when are you gonna get your homework on time? Really?

[bright_arrow]

SPLAT makes some great colours. I dyed mine "Blue Envy" and it's growing out (my hair grows FAST), but I'd never done it before either. Was a fun experience, but I'll go back natural after this has passed.


I am thinking purple.. or fire engine red!

Been there, done that, so glad you made it, Sweetie. The world's a better place having someone like you in it. I'm sure Bard would agree. :)

I couldn't tell you what kept me here each time... perhaps fear of the unknown.. I have felt unwanted and unworthy a lot of my life. That is a relatively new epiphany.

I pray for that day for myself. <shrugs> Eventually, maybe. Closest I ever came was forgetting to feed the cat and being stalked / stared down.

You will have it. I promise. No one as amazing as you goes through life alone. xox

[~baby~doll~]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
be fully femme
2. What's been on your mind most lately?
missing a friend
3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?love, happiness,health, money and fame. i think love and happiness go hand and hand/

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
another cup of coffee
5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?chaos

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
HELEN
7. In one sentence, who are you?

8. What do you want to be known for?
being a servant
9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
if my family comes along nothing
10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
It won't be different
11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
HELEN
12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
loyalty, honesty, and understanding
13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
i don't think fear has ever been a motivator in my life
14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
i wanted to find me
15. What stands between you and what you want?
lack of wisdom in some areas
16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
eat chocolate
17. When did you first realize that life is short?
when i turned 60
18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
sleeping
19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
the childhood abuse i suffered
20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
lie
21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
they think because i am submissive i am weak
22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
my joy of service
23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
coffee or chocolate
24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
i don't think i really miss anything. i am happy where i am and don't need to seek out skeletons.
25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
when i discovered i was queer. i kept asking myself questions over and over one day and finally decide i liked girls and not boys.
26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
be more focused
27. If not now, then when?
huh
28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
changed with ease from a butch look to femme
29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
i am happy being femme and love it actually
30. What do you want to remember forever?
When i met HELEN
31. What could society do without?
marriage
32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
i am happy
33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
be yourself and express that self
34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
gone femme
35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
marriage
36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
my relationship with OWL
37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
don't wait so long to begin discovering who you are
38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
fuck
39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
no i think it would be equal at least
40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
why do humans exist.

Interesting questions some very thought provoking

[pajama]

Been there, done that, so glad you made it, Sweetie. The world's a better place having someone like you in it. I'm sure Bard would agree. :)


Agree 10,000,000%

[Daktari]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago? Step work and wholesale change.

2. What's been on your mind most lately? Step four and having to move from my home of 16yrs

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? Health, happiness, love, money, fame.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? To have finished the step 4/5/6 process.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? Service

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? Programme

7. In one sentence, who are you? That mad chap up the road

8. What do you want to be known for? I don't feel the need to be known for anything.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? My friends

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? I'll be living in a different place, probably within the same area. I'll be a year more sober (by God's grace)

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? Me, no-one else can do that job as effectively.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? Honesty, compassion, the ability to disagree with respect.

13. What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? Too much!

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid? To fit in...I learned long ago I never would feel that and to embrace my errrm eccentricity.

15. What stands between you and what you want? Myself and my thinking

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? Go to a meeting or phone another addict.

17. When did you first realize that life is short? When my Ma died aged 59 in 1999

18. What do you need to spend more time doing? Step work and singing

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? Me and my sponsor know, you don't need to.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with? Download copyrighted music and films.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you? That I have more than one braincell

22.What’s something no one can take away from you? My sobriety and serenity.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day? Decaff tea/coffee

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? Ma and my memory

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most? Can't remember...would love my memory back.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months? To confront the fear of change

27. If not now, then when? Tomorrow...it's always bloody tomorrow!

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? Gave up smoking tobacco/nicotine

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? That I can actually be consistently lovely.

30. What do you want to remember forever? *shrugs*

31. What could society do without? Stoopids!

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? That my higher power loves me unconditionally

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? That the worst case scenario can happen to you when you're a smoker. It happened to me. Quit before it's too late to do anything about it.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done? Drink again...which I did after 17yrs

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? People.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? Relationships with the two great loves of my life.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? Don't let fear stop you doing anything
When you come to the edge of all you know
You must believe in one of two things
There will be ground upon which to stand
Or you will be given wings.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? Oh shit...I told ya I was ill!

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? Yup

40. What questions do you often ask yourself? Why do I always answer these questionnaires? :cheesy:

[thedivahrrrself]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
It might be better to ask what I didn't realize I was capable of a year ago... I understand now that I'm capable of almost anything. I also got good at breaking up over the last year. I used to suck at that.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
How unusually grounded I feel.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? Health, happiness, love, money. Fame looks like it sucks, no thanks.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
To know what the future holds. Call the lady who throws the sticks.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Busy

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
the priorities i've set, goals that are within reach.

7. In one sentence, who are you?
I am the Queen of Awesomeness.

8. What do you want to be known for?
Genuinely helping a few people.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
Good Southern barbeque

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
OMG There are SO many possibilities for next year! Once my MPA is finished, I could go one of about a million ways...

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
My friends, my lover, no one is allowed to be in my life who doesn't do this. I'm getting too old for frienemies.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Honesty, kindness, fun (good taste in shoes never hurt either)

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Really giving myself to someone in a relationship.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
I spoil myself these days.... Hmmmm..... A music studio in my house

15. What stands between you and what you want?
You certainly don't want it to be you!

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Sing

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
I always thought mine would be. Then I realized I'm here for the long haul. Bring it on.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Research. Working out. Salsa dancing.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
Self-esteem

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Vote for assholes

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
That you can push me around without consequences.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
My spunk

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Tenderness

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
Intense spiritual experiences. Perhaps it's time to do a retreat when it cools down some. I could use the me time and the closeness I felt to my creator.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Paipa :)

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Hit the books. Hard.

27. If not now, then when?
Tomorrow. Procrastinators love tomorrows.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Started a new career. Well, technically I do that in about 8 hours.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
The thing that has held me back most in life is forgetting that I am awesome.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
The feeling that I can have everything I want. Felt that for the first time a few weeks ago.

31. What could society do without?
The people from Jersey Shore

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
I can do this.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Care about something other than yourself.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
I swore I'd never date another person who is smarter than me. They are tough people to crack. But some things are worth the time and effort you have to put in.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
owning a gun

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
Skydiving

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
If a person isn't worthy of your respect, what they think of you is irrelevant. Stop worrying about them and start worrying about you.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I would filibuster the whole 60 seconds. First, I'd pray. Next, I'd tell people I loved them. Then, I'd tell someone where I hid a bunch of gold... Just to fuck with them

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Nope. I'm a lot better doer than I am a sayer.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Why am I still awake?
How did I get so lucky?
How am I going to keep myself from messing this up?
How am I going to finish this [work/project/etc]?


HA! Almost a year later, it's funny how few of these answers I would change...

[Queenie]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
I am a lot this shy then I was a year ago. Its a nice feeling!

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
My trip to see my mother and sister. Oh june is gonna be a fun month for me! *eye roll*

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
Love, health, happiness, money, fame.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
Something sweet to eat.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
peace.

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
My husband.

7. In one sentence, who are you?
This is a hard one!
The odd american girl who lives in london.

8. What do you want to be known for?
My kind heart.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
The people, the food and the telly! Oh and tesco's!

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
Ah I wont be wearing a retainer any longer.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
My husband.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Trust, compassion and love.

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Getting my GED. Long story on why I didnt finish high school.


14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
A tent over my bed. It was the in thing to have when I was five and I never had one!

15. What stands between you and what you want?
Money.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Drink! j/k

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
When I was 13 and I found out my father has cancer is going to die.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Seeing my family.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
What is really going on with my health.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Pro life people do my bloody head in! It's a woman's right to have the choice.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
Well, people who have known me for a really long time, still think I am weird queenie.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
My empathy.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
A strong cup of tea or a smoke.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
Just being young and feeling like I know everything.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Spending the whole day and night with my best friend. I miss her so much.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
To lose two stone.

27. If not now, then when?
When I am old and grey.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Marring my husband and moving to the uk.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
That I love to sew.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
Going into boston with my father when I was a kid.



31. What could society do without?
walmart and mcdonalds.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
That I love my life.


33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Peace.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Ah that I would stop smoking. And then a week later I bought a pack of them.


35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
That its okay to be a grown up.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
My first relationship.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
You need to stop worrying so much about what other people think of you!!

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
Just think you for letting me love you.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Yes. I am a girl after all we do LOVE to talk way tooooo much!

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Why the FUCK am I in so much FUCKING pain all the FUCKING time!??????

[Apocalipstic]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago? Wire chandeliers! Ask for help.

2. What's been on your mind most lately? My ACA step work, focusing on my own feelings.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? love, happiness, health, money...no fame please!

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? Peace and clarity

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? Steps 1, 2 and 3

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? Steps and getting better

7. In one sentence, who are you? Me. Grown me and little Jenny all together.

8. What do you want to be known for? Humor and love

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? my friends

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? I will be healthier and more open

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? My friends

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? Humor, understanding, open-mindedness.

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? so many things...mainly trusting and opening my heart

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid? world travel

15. What stands between you and what you want? Me

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? Call a friend

17. When did you first realize that life is short? Always knew life was short, am in fact very surprised to still be around. My mother dying when I was 13 formalized it.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing? Praying

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? I'm working on all of them right now. Hard Core. Mostly why I am so shut off.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with? Fight

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you? I really don't know what people think of me.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you? My friends

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day? coffee

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? my mother

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most? the love and generosity of my friends

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months? exercise more and be more open

27. If not now, then when? Now

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? survive

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? that I am stronger than I thought

30. What do you want to remember forever? my friends

31. What could society do without? war

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? Prayer works

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? Love each other

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done? Ha, pretty much everything

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? that I have to be right

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? love

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? You will be OK.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? I love and a huge list of friends I hold dear

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? Id say its even

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
How can I shine my love.

[Bard]

Agree 10,000,000%

Oh hell yes it is a better place with Desd and I to had been there done that ... at age 10

[PaPa]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Have ‘Me’ time.
2. What's been on your mind most lately?
How am I going to get where I want to go in my life?
3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
health, happiness, love, money, fame.
4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
What I want most right now it to have my health back and the ability to walk pain-free.
5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Busy.
6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
The knowledge that if my goals take too long my parents will not see it happen.
7. In one sentence, who are you?
Wow! One sentence…I am the authentic, eclectic, original Me! How is that? LOL!
8. What do you want to be known for?
My compassion, intelligence, and the ability to overcome adversities in my life while staying happy.
9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
The wilderness area where we lived when I grew up.
10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
Hopefully, I will have shed quite a few pounds, be walking again, and be employed by the State of Pennsylvania.
11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
I personally believe that is MY job not others.
12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Integrity, Respect, and Open Communication.
13. What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Fear of failure has stopped me from returning to work now.
14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
To find some way to pay back my parents for adopting me given the fact that my life could have turned out so much differently than the life they afforded me.
15. What stands between you and what you want?
My physical limitations right now stands between me and what I want.
16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
When I get down and nothing seems to lift me up I have responded in different ways. Sometimes I sit in pity and cry, sometimes I pray, sometimes I busy myself to not think about it, sometimes I try to involve myself with others so that I can do something more positive with that energy.
17. When did you first realize that life is short?
I first realized life was short when my ex of 13 years passed away in 2007 from a heart attack. She was just 46 years old and our children at the time were 19, 22, and 24.
18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Exercise is what I really need to spend more time doing if I am honest about it.
19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
Wow! Not sure. A year ago I could have said my health because I was smoking and was not eating well. However, now I have quite smoking and am trying to be more conscious of what I ingest so I am not sure how to answer this question. I have slowly been confronting the issues that I have and trying to get better.
20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
It really upsets me that people feel the need to lie, steal, and deliberately hurt others.
21. What’s a common misconception people have about you?
A common misconception that people have about me is that I do not let go of the past. I really disagree with that because our past is who shapes us into the persons we are today. There is a big difference from living in the past and recognizing how that causes our actions and reactions of today. I AM however very totally self-aware.
22. What’s something no one can take away from you?
My thoughts, beliefs, feelings and education are all things nobody can take away from me.
23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
This may sound very immature of me, but at this juncture of my life and having had my parents for so many years I would hate to go a day without them in my life. My father is now 93 and mother will be 88 in October. I have been very blessed but to be honest they are very important to me.
24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
Ugh. Close your ears I am sure you will be shocked if you hear this. I miss school. LOL!
25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
My graduation and passing the national licensure to be a rehabilitation counselor has been my best accomplishment in the past year.
26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Weight loss is the biggest change I need to make in my life over the next year.
27. If not now, then when?
There will not be a when if it is not done now.
28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Quit smoking and earned my master’s degree and national licensure definitely makes me proud of my accomplishments.
29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
I can truly overcome all obstacles and be the best Me I can be.
30. What do you want to remember forever?
Love and to be loved and to remember how that felt.
31. What could society do without?
I honestly think technology has been society’s biggest downfall because it has led people to lose a sense of community. People truly don’t give a damn about others anymore….that is said rather loose tongue in cheek because I know some people do but the overall lack of community sucks.
32. What is one thing right now that you are totally sure of?
I am absolutely sure that despite what happens in my world the new day will always come.
33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Be the change you wish to see in the world and live the dream you wish for your life even if you only make one step toward it each day.
34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
I always said I would not cheat on a partner and I did. That is not something I am proud of and it was definitely a learning experience since she died before I had a chance to make amends.
35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
I definitely changed my mind when I grew older about material possessions and their worth. At a younger age those things meant everything to me. Today they mean nothing because they are just things.
36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
Past relationships regardless of how they ended. They were all worth it because at one time it was what I valued and wanted. In the end they became learning experiences who shaped who I am today.
37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
For some reason this question makes me think of the song Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd. But what I would say is live life without worry. Just do your best and move forward.
38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I would tell those who meant the most to me that I loved them and ask them to please allow themselves to be happy with their remaining time.
39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
I would hope I have done more, but I feel like it will be I have said more.
40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Do I let those who are closest to me know on a daily basis how much they mean to me? Will the obstacles to my vision of my success ever stop?

[KCBUTCH]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
not take blood sugar meds
2. What's been on your mind most lately?
School
3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
happiness, health, love, money, fame.
4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
Taking in RT.
5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Busy.
6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
the desire to be of service in the helping/healing fields
7. In one sentence, who are you?
I am undaunted, genuine, and passionate in all things
8. What do you want to be known for?That through touching a life with love and support that person went on to fulfill their potential as a human being.
9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
my neighbors
10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
I will be knee deep in grad school
11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
doing what I ought to because I want to
12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Integrity, Respect, and Open Communication.
13. What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
nothing.
14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
to be myself and be happy with that
15. What stands between you and what you want?
nothing
16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
help another person
17. When did you first realize that life is short?
maybe later
18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
studying for my CAADE exam
19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
my pprocrastination
20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
judge hypocritically or from their own ideas of what is right for them must be right for everyone
21. What’s a common misconception people have about you?
I am not sure I dont pay much attention to tohers opinions of me-since mine opinion of me is the one that matters.
22. What’s something no one can take away from you?
my perseverence
23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
my dog
24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
working in construction
25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
all the laughter
26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
getting back into the workforce once I finish this semester
27. If not now, then when?
the next NOW
28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
grown into a good person without being cruel to anyone in the process in when I hurt and wanting to make someone else hurt
29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
no matter how much you like something sometimes there can be too much
30. What do you want to remember forever?
that there is no lack or limitations in life unless we makes them ourselves
31. What could society do without?
greed, hate, biases, judgement calls, pigeon holing
32. What is one thing right now that you are totally sure of?
I will succeed
33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
If you want to change the world start with yourself and be the example, be authentic whether anyone agrees with it or not BE Yourself
34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Gone back to school
35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
the ever-changing dynamic between my needs and wants.
36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
every moment of every day
37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
Stop trying so hard to be someone your not
38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
"thank you mother father g-d for all you've taken and all you've left behind and each breathe therein"
39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
I sure not
40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Do you have to think so much about everything?
Can you focus for a second?
What did I come into this room for?
Do you have to be so impulsive?

[wahya]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Smile

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
Family issues



3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
Health, Happiness, Love

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
Want?? To see a special little kids smile

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Learning

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
My willpower

7. In one sentence, who are you?
A good decent person
8. What do you want to be known for?
Being caring and compassionate with a dash of corniness added

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?My daughter & grandkids friends & the ocean

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
To have a job I LOVE and off of SSDI

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
My family and few close friends and the mirror

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Honesty, compassion, trustworthiness

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Singing and playing guitar in front of a crowd

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
Acceptance from the mother

15. What stands between you and what you want?
Not a damn thing

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Turn up the music loud, Play guitar or WALK til I cannot walk anymore

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
After my own trail of tears

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Studying,meditating

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
I don't.I am a not a runner. Eventually You just tire out.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Procrastinate and complain about how miserable their lives are.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
That I am bossy. I just don't like wasting time.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
How affectionate I am & how big my personality is

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Music

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
The days I grew up as a misspent youth in Germany

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Park time with the grandson

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
100% INDEPENDENCE

27. If not now, then when?
It will happen

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Survived stage 3 breast cancer and it's after effects (Physically & emotionally)

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
I am a pretty cool person to chill with. lol

30. What do you want to remember forever?
How to have a good heart

31. What could society do without?
GREED

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
That it could be worse. SOMEONE does have it worse that you.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Law of attraction is real, Karma is real.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Became my mother & father

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
We can't help who we fall in love with

36. What didn't last forever, but was still worth your while?
An ex girlfriend who came in like a tornado. ( If you have ever seen the destruction one can cause you also have seen how breath taking the skies are after one too) And eventually you move or rebuild. I did both.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
School is cool lol

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I was in that situation and my last words were take care of my family and friends.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you've done?
won't we all?

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
I stopped asking myself questions. Just go with the flow now. Too much wasted time already. Now I live in the moment.

[Kätzchen]

1) What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
I am better at recalibrating my aptitudes and attitudes on a daily basis.

2) What's been on your mind most lately?
The importance of being in the present moment and enjoying life as fully as possible.

3) In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? Health, happiness, love, money.
Health, Love, Happiness, Money, followed by zero concern for wanting or needing fame of any kind (I can live without that type of recognition).
4) Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
To know where I put my favorite suntan oil, since I can't find it anywhere
(I've turned my house upside down trying to find it this afternoon).:blush:

5) What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
70% (Balance) 30% (Sheer craziness)
6) What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
I think it's a combination of three things: Music, Art, Nature
(no one thing is responsible for my being motivated other than me)

7) In one sentence, who are you?
A very resourceful woman.
8) What do you want to be known for?
That people in my life would remember me for the resilient soul that I am and that I could do most anything I put my mind to, no matter the situation.
9) If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
The natural beauty of where I have lived for the past 20+ years: The trees, the rivers, the mountains, the basalt lined Columbia Gorge, the waterfalls or natural hot springs, the coastline of the Pacific Northwest, the climate - pearly gray skyscapes or intermittent days of dazzling sunshine, the eclectic community within the greater area of where I currently live.
10) In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
The one thing I have learned over time is that even with the best laid plans, there's the possibility that life a year from now could be as good or even better; but certainly and hopefully, no worse than today.
11) Who makes you feel good about yourself?
Me: I actively take care of myself (I value myself entirely).
12) What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Kindheartedness, a compassion-based perspective, sensitivity


13) What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Fear of failure has never been a driving force in my life - I'm not afraid of failure or failing anything I put my mind to. I don't think much of anything stops me from developing my own brand of success (if that's what we're talking about).

14) What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
I think it's important to let my own inner child out to play on a consistent basis because even as a child, I was filled with wonder, curiosity -- I lived for 'show and tell' moments in life, as a child. :)

15) What stands between you and what you want?
:blush:

16) What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
I play the 'happy' game and do something that makes me happy.
17) When did you first realize that life is short?
This might seem strange to most, but I feel that I've always had an inner knowing about life never being long enough or filled with enough time to do things in life and consequently, as I've aged, I tend to sense timing issues much more intensely - than say, compared to, maybe five years ago.

18) What do you need to spend more time doing?
:blush:
19) What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
n/a
20) What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
n/a

21) What’s a common misconception people have about you?
That I'm talented at cocktail parties.

22) What’s something no one can take away from you?
The way I feel about myself.

23) What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Water (as well as love and tenderness).

24) When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
n/a
25) What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
The random growth spurts of my youngest son's intellectual acuity
(he's grown so much over the past year).
26) What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
The ability to go down to the beach more often than I usually go.
27) If not now, then when?
As soon as it's possible...

28) What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Earning a bachelors and masters degree in just under 7 years,
and not letting anything stop me from doing it. Even if I never
am able to pay off all my loans before I die, I'm glad I earned my
formal education (best therapy ever, even if it was expensive).:blush:

29) What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
I never used to give much attention to my spontaneous side because I've always felt like I was spontaneous. But lately, I've learned that I'm not quite as willing to be as spontaneous as I used to be (which I feel is positive - I have a healthy regard for me).

30) What do you want to remember forever?
I'll get back to you on that. :blush:
31) What could society do without?
I should think that humans could use a bit more love and understanding.

32) What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
It's absolutely gorgeous here today - ton's of sunshine and it's not too hot or too cold and the birdsong is absolutely mesmerizing (it's the only thing I've listened to, today).:blush:

33) If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
My feeling is that if I spend as much energy as possible in taking care of me and living life as responsibly as possible, then living by example is probably going to be the best heard message than anything I could ever say.


34) What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
n/a
35) What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
Marriage. I used to think that marriage mattered and it does to a degree (although that's a small degree). What's changed for me, concerning marriage, is that I don't think of marriage as something necessary to the health and wealth of a thriving relationship of romantic means. I'm not fond of the concept or idea of marriage as marriage is currently understood in terms of present day social and cultural practices.
36) What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
The benefit of sitting by the beach on the ocean and watching for whales or other sentient beings. The good feelings I carry away from an outing on the beach always seems to be worth while.


37) If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
n/a

38) If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
If no one is with me in that particular moment, it won't matter what I say. But if someone I love is with me, I'd ask them to watch over my boys and always be there for them, no matter what.

39) When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
I try to live as balanced as possible; even when it's a terribly unpredictable process - the art of living a good life.
40) What questions do you often ask yourself?
The one thing I try to always keep in mind is the idea expressed by Bertrand Russell: to always 'hang a question mark' on things in life that need a bit of extra care or careful thought given to complicated ideas.

[dixie]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
ha! run

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
forgiveness, new beginnings, sanity

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
happiness, love, health, money, fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
my heart's desire

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
stressed

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
eh, I don't have a whole lot of motivation right now. I'm simply going thru the motions and trying to survive.

7. In one sentence, who are you?
I am me...no more, no less.

8. What do you want to be known for?
Nothing. I'm ok with being the forgotten one.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
Not a damn thing.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
I don't even know what next week will bring, so I have no clue about next year.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
Only I can do that.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Comparable level of (in)sanity, good sense of humor, non-judgmental

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
What HASN'T it stopped me from....

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
I really have no idea.

15. What stands between you and what you want?
I am my own worst enemy

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Depends

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
My last suicide attempt

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Staying awake.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
Some emotional ones that I would prefer remain buried

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
drugs

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
There are plenty.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
My deeper self

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Music

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
I miss a certain couple years and a certain person

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
um........I can't think of anything particularly memorable in that department. I'm sure I smiled a hella lot, but nothing stands out.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
I need to get some emotional shit under control

27. If not now, then when?
The sooner the better. I almost didn't live thru the last go round

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
I'm proud of my son

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
I actually like exercising lol

30. What do you want to remember forever?
my son

31. What could society do without?
violence and crooked politician

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
I'm tired as hell. That I'm sure of.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Chill the fuck out. Be calm. Be peaceful.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Run

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
A lot of things

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
certain love

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
Don't be dumb

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
Gosh I don't know

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Probably, since I talk all the damn time

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Some really fucked up ones

[ahk]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
20 pushups

2. What's been on your mind most lately? The future.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
· Happiness
· Health
· Love
· Money
· Fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? I want those of us in the LGBTQ communities to feel safe and validated by society at large.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? Amazed.

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? Her heart.

7. In one sentence, who are you? I am me.

8. What do you want to be known for? Caring, a good friend, someone to make you laugh, and a good dad.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? Green Chili

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? I am not sure, but I look forward to finding out.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? Myself.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? communication, laughter, honest

13. What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? A lot of things, but lately, passing an exam.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid? A mom who liked me.


15. What stands between you and what you want? An exam.


16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? Research stuff I'm interested in.

17. When did you first realize that life is short? I can't recall.


18. What do you need to spend more time doing? Healing

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? my mom.

20. What is something a lot of people do that you disagree with? Waste.

21. What is a common misconception people have about you? That I'm a brut.

22. What is something no one can take away from you? My feelings, beliefs, ethics, and my God.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day? my dogs and my wife's smiles.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? lost friendships.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most? Changes.


26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Lose weight.

27. If not now, then when? Sooner or later

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? being me.


29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? That I am more capable than I often gave myself credit for.

30. What do you want to remember forever? laughter.

31. What could society do without? fear and hatred.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? love.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? We are all equal.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done? transition.


35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? growing up.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? friendships.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? Listen more, talk less.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? I'm thankful that our stars met.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? Yep.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself? A lot.

[Tuff Stuff]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Be Happy

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
My Lady

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? Money,health,happiness,fame,love

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
8 hours of sleep

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? New

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
My watch

7. In one sentence, who are you?
I'm somebody

8. What do you want to be known for?
My Morals

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
Nothing

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
Let's hope I live that long

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
Me

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Honesty,Confidence,Sense of humor

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
I don't fear failure

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
To remain a kid

15. What stands between you and what you want?
Money

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Hit the highway

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
When i lost my first pet

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Exercising,its true

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
My health,eating healthy

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Judge

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
That i don't know what i'm doing,or want in my life

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
It's nothing material

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Coffee

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
My childhood

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Waking up from a bad dream

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Detachment from some people

27. If not now, then when?
I had a bad habit of thinking people will change,no more

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Evolved

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
That I can take an insult and not want to hurt that person

30. What do you want to remember forever?
My first everything

31. What could society do without?
Trying to control other cultures,their religions and the way they want to live

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
What I want in my last years of life

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
No,i'm not going there

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Went back to that place

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?


36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
My last vacation

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
Keep your mouth shut and your eyes open and not the other way around

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? DAMN!

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Probably

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Why

[Redsunflower]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?

Play a native American flute and speak a few words of Spanish.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?

Endings, ending my course, my job, a whole load of endings.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?

Love, happiness, health, money, fame.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?

To find somewhere to live, ideally exactly like the cottage I'm in now, just 50 miles north of here.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?

Passionately loving someone who couldn't see me properly.

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?

Gaining my PhD.

7. In one sentence, who are you?

This is too hard...one sentence??...come on...!!

8. What do you want to be known for?

Allowing people to know me and getting to know them.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?

My family and friends.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?

I'll be in a different job, living in a different place, so many changes I can hardly think of them all. *gulp*

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?

Yesterday it was my good friends Kate and Jo, my work pals June and Sandra, my supervisor Moira.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?

Some quirky strangeness, shared interests, integrity.

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?

Travelling.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?

To have my dad back in my life.

15. What stands between you and what you want?

Nothing, I've got it.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?

I play loud music and jump around.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?

Working in a hospice 7-8 years ago, meeting so many people at the end of their lives.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?

Daydreaming, gardening, cuddling my cat.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?

My choice of partners.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?

Take their children for granted.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?

That sometimes because I don't get upset, I don't care. I do care, deeply.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?

My life experiences.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?

Coffee.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?

I'd like to say something deep and meaningful here but really, it's my 18 year old skin.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?

Watching my pal's daughter in a hopping race at school sport's day. She was awesome.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?

Quit smoking.

27. If not now, then when?

I know, I know...

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?

Improved relationships with my family.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?

That I'm much stronger and more resilient than I thought. Who knew?

30. What do you want to remember forever?

Every single time of shared music making.

31. What could society do without?

Bullies, people who shout and belittle.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?

That everything's ok.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?

That animals experience emotions and attachment relationships just like we do, that they deserve respect and compassion, that when we torture, destroy and then eat them, it takes something important away from us too. Enough said.


34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?

I can't remember ever saying never, must have done at some point, hmmm, I don't know.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?

That it's ok to make a fool of yourself.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?

My civil partnership.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?

You're good enough.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?

I'd sing a song along with Sarah Vaughan, probably some old jazz standard, any one would do.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

I have no idea but I doubt it, I can be a bit quiet.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?

Is this the right thing?

[sierragirrl]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
walk past sweets

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
meeting new people who will have a positive effect on my life

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? health happiness love money fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
peace

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? changing

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
my health

7. In one sentence, who are you?
I am a mother, lover and a fighter

8. What do you want to be known for?
my sass

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
my chosen family

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
healthier in all forms

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
family

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
honesty, goofyness, confidence,

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
living freely

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
to be 7 again life was pretty easy then

15. What stands between you and what you want?
my head

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
music

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
When I got a second chance at life

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
exercising, spending time with my grandmother

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
I am confronting them slowly, it is the yr of change

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
closed minds, not listening to both sides

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
im pissy all the time...not really just deep in thought

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
my spirit,my love

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
my kids, water

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
my mother

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
my surgery date....fukin priceless, pawning a ring that had no meaning

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
believe in myself more I GOT THIS!

27. If not now, then when?
um tomorrow?

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
my gosh my kids,and making the choice to get healthy

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
I am a tough cookie

30. What do you want to remember forever?
life lessons good and bad

31. What could society do without?
pushy church folk

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
I need to find the right direction I want to take in my life now that I am healthier

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
accept yourself, love yourself, forgive yourself

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
go back words

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
leaving my sweet little town

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
road trips to see Garth!

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
slow down, take the time to enjoy your surroundings,4x4 more, love harder, experience more, take more pictures.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? tell my kids I love them...and I am finally free

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Probably

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
woohoo what's next?

[*Anya*]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Stay out of the hospital.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
My GF's knee surgery and hoping that her knee improves with rehab.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
Health is everything to me: with poor health, it is difficult to feel happiness or to be able to earn money. With stable health: ability to be open to love increased greatly. Fame matters not at all to me.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
Go back to sleep.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Busy!

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
Earning enough money to be able to retire.

7. In one sentence, who are you?
Still figuring that one out.

8. What do you want to be known for?
Compassion towards others and a loving heart underneath my veneer of reserve.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
Since my GF would be coming with me in this theoretical move; my youngest daughter and granddaughter (package deal so they count as one)- they live fairly close to me now. If I moved 3K miles away, hopefully that would put me on the east coast and closer to my oldest daughter.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
Will officially be living with my GF. I say officially because we spend 7 days/nights out of 7 together but don't call it living together yet.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
Me.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Kindness, ability to communicate on a feeling level and non-judgmental towards others

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Many things

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
The love and nurturing of my parents.

15. What stands between you and what you want?
Fear-see number 13 above.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Listen to music and dance.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
Somehow, I always knew this.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Alone time.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
Reconnecting with my parents. >>>>Hard to admit to anyone: they still scare me. I use avoidance with them.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
I don't like to be judgmental. I can only live my own life and that is hard enough.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
That my shyness and reserve means aloof.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
That I got my RN while on welfare and was raising my girls by myself.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Yogurt

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
When my daughters were small, before I met my long -term ex. We were very poor but very happy-the 3 of us.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Thinking of my first date with my honey. She was waiting outside the restaurant and as I walked up, I could see her more clearly and my first thought was: "Thank god, she really looks like her picture and she really is butch". (Online dating sites could bring surprises before I met her).

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Rent out or sell my house. Make repairs that are needed to do either.

27. If not now, then when?
I am very good at avoidance for those things I don't want to do or that make me uncomfortable.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Raise two stable, productive daughters that are very good and loving moms to their own children.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
That I shut down and want to run rather than deal with highly charged, emotional issues with my GF.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
What love feels like.

31. What could society do without?
Hate, repression, violence and intolerance.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
I am never totally sure of anything. I am always questioning everything.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Peace is more than an abstract concept- it can be achieved.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Hmmm...can't think of anything.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
?

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
Everything that I have done in my life.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
It will get better.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I did my very best.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
No, I have accomplished a lot in my life in spite of adversities.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
I question anything and everything. I exhaust myself sometimes.

[PurerSands]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?

I can say I'm sorry, when I am sorry.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?

A person from my past, that I should have been strong enough to deal with.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?

Health, happiness, love, money, fame.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?

A clear head.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?

Over-analyzing

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?

Career

7. In one sentence, who are you?

I'm the one people watch intensely, as they never really know what I'm thinking.

8. What do you want to be known for?

Doing it my way.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?

The green fields around waterways, and the smell of the Irish air.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?

I will be a more intelligent, educated me.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?

Many lovely people I have in my life.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?

Loyalty
Honesty
Drama-Free lifestyle.


13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?

Succeeding.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?

Strength

15. What stands between you and what you want?

Only time.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?

Drive.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?

At the tender age of 17 after an unexpected illness left me 20 minutes from death.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?

Focussing on the future.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?

Many.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?

People often refuse to listen to the little guy, or the underdog. THAT I disagree with.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?

That I am shy. I am not. I am simply mysterious to people.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?

Life lessons and experience.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?

Strength.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?

Innocence.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?

:police:

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?

Flexibility.

27. If not now, then when?

After I have a coffee.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?

I have led by example in a role of great honor.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?

I have a zero-tolerance policy for quite a lot of traits in people.

30. What do you want to remember forever?

That there are only two people in your life you can ever truly trust.

31. What could society do without?

The catholic church. (They don't deserve a capital letter)

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?

You can always catch a liar with a lie.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?

Don't be a dickhead.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?

Not entirely sure.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?

Watching the news.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?

Walking through fields in my favourite part of the Island

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?

Work hard, don't drink as much, and go for it!

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?

Don't cry for me. Save your tears for when you need them most.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

Who knows.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?

Are you for real?

[cricket26]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?

be alone

2. What's been on your mind most lately?

work

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health,
fame?

love, happiness, health, money, fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?

peace

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?

working

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?

work

7. In one sentence, who are you?

8. What do you want to be known for?

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?

no one can make me feel good, I have to make myself feel good

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?

getting my masters degree

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?

15. What stands between you and what you want?

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?

listen to music

17. When did you first realize that life is short?

when my father died

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?

27. If not now, then when?

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?

I have 2 great children age 22 and 25

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?

30. What do you want to remember forever?

31. What could society do without?

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?

be humble

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
__________________

[stargazingboi]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?

2. What's been on your mind most lately? my health

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? Love brings happiness, happiness brings health (for the most part), money…fame isn’t on the radar

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? Her arms around me

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? busy

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? family

7. In one sentence, who are you? A co-worker once said this to me “you are the thunder that makes the earth rumble under the feet”…I’ll go with that

8. What do you want to be known for? How I’ve helped people

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? family

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? I’m not sure

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? She does, the kids, my folks, friends (here and in r/t)

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? Honesty, loyalty, good heart

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? nothing

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid? An Arabian horse

15. What stands between you and what you want? money

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? I sit by the ocean

17. When did you first realize that life is short? When I woke up after my heart stopped for the first time ..I was just a teen

18. What do you need to spend more time doing? Saying I love you to all that I love

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? My health

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with? Be disrespectful

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you? Oh a lot..I don’t have facial expressions as much as everyone else..so people are often wondering

22.What’s something no one can take away from you? Who I am…and my education

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day? My toothbrush

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? Those I have lost

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most? hmmmm

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months? My health

27. If not now, then when? Now is a good time

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? I finished my masters degree

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? I have sensory issues that get in my way

30. What do you want to remember forever? The look of love

31. What could society do without? Peoples bullshit

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? That the more I learn the more I know nothing

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? depends on the day...I have been known to speak to large groups to fight for rights and to inspire.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done? Jump out of a plane

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? That I love sea food

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? Many things

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? You’re dyslexic not stupid

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? I love you

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? No…I will have done what I was meant to do

40. What questions do you often ask yourself? What am I to learn from this today

[UofMfan]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Letting go

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
Today, my health

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
Health, happiness, love, money, fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
To be pain free

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Worried

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
My son

7. In one sentence, who are you?
Someone loyal, determined, supportive and who expects others to have the same standards, often with mixed results

8. What do you want to be known for?
How I made it no matter what life threw at me, or rather what I threw at myself

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
Family

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
I would hope to have some answers

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
I do

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Loyalty, honesty, integrity & a good heart

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Loving fully

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
An airplane & diving suit

15. What stands between you and what you want?
The past

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
I think and dig deep within myself or eat chocolate

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
When my father died at 57

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Saying I love you without fear

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
Forgiveness, the self kind

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Destroy language

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
Just one? That I am conceited

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
My perseverance

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
The love of my son

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
Family gatherings

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Paipa

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Continue taking care of my health

27. If not now, then when?
When the Universe decides

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
I lived through it, barely

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
I can make sacrifices

30. What do you want to remember forever?
The love I have been lucky to receive from family, friends and lovers

31. What could society do without?
Ignorance

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
That nothing is certain

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Wake up, educate yourself, you are mostly being fed lies

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Fill our stupid questionnaires

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
Scotch

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
Love

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
You are not indestructible

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I am sorry

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
No

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
WTF?
Really?

[thedivahrrrself]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Stand up for myself, face conflict without so much fear

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
chemistry

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
health
happiness and love - I know it should be happiness, then love, but I've had that backwards for so long, it's a hard habit to break, so we'll call them tied.
money
fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
decisiveness, resolve

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
confused

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
self-discovery

7. In one sentence, who are you?
A geeky woman and a nerdy child wandering through life trying to make the most of it, being fascinated and thoroughly confused by it most of the time.

8. What do you want to be known for?
Being a helping hand

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
Funny, I have been trying to do that for a while.... my friends probably most, also the raw beauty of Green Country, and sometimes, the thunderstorms.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
I could be literally anywhere a year from now, if I get one of these jobs.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
I only keep people around me who help build confidence, so all my friends and family. Of course, they can also tell me when I'm being an ass :)

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Flexibility - the ability to adapt and change and do things on a whim
Good Counsel - the ability to honestly, kindly and compassionately lead me to the answers I'm seeking, also the ability to have differing opinions without it causing a schizm
Kindness - the ability to look at others with a kind heart, not to judge, and to treat them well.

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Being bolder, confronting people

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
To go to space

15. What stands between you and what you want?
Lately, a lack of motivation and being too focused on what's going on internally rather than externally.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Turn up the music, sing at the top of my lungs, and dance in my living room

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
When I nearly went blind at age 22

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
working LOL I have been slacking off a bit lately.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
I'm getting better about this, but I would have to say how my past affects my relationship with myself and others.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Look down on people around them

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
People who don't know me well tend to think I'm somewhat stoic and unemotional, because I don't tend to show my emotions unless I know you well.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
My ability to go all in, throw caution to the wind

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
water

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
passion

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
thermal waters

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
I absolutely have to start making time for me to be more active. Mainly, this means I'm going to have to start getting up earlier in the morning, and I really hate mornings

27. If not now, then when?
Tomorrow. Or maybe next week. Have you not read the procrastinators' bible?

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
In the past three years, I helped a man go from living under a bridge to running a successful small business, with a car and a house of his own.
Close 2nd - making it through grad school without losing all my hair.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
I can be powerful.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
The lessons I have learned from all the "teachers" in my life.

31. What could society do without?
bigotry

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
That time will tell

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Stupidity and celebrity are not things to be celebrated.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Tell people about my history

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
guns

36. What didn't last forever, but was still worth your while?
relationships - you learn so much about yourself, your needs, your boundaries. You just have to keep building on these lessons and not repeat the same mistakes. The pain is worth the learning experience.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
You're not worthless. You're stronger than you think. And be nice to your joints!

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
A prayer

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you've done?
Nope, I've led an interesting life full of adventure.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
What should I do?
Why did I do that?
What's next?

[Smiling]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
-A greater self-awareness and I'm a teeny bit better at speaking my mind.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
-My life has changed so much in the past year; been turned upside down,
really. And that, despite all of that, just how much more change is yet to be
implemented.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
-Happiness, health, love, money; fame is not something to which I aspire.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
-Something to eat. My tummy is rumbling!

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
-Tenterhooks.

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
-Finding meaning, purpose, and contentment through intellectual, spiritual,
and creative expression.

7. In one sentence, who are you?
-I am someone who strives to walk a good path.

8. What do you want to be known for?
-I hope to be known as someone who is kind, compassionate, and fun.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
-lol, that depends. 3000 miles in which direction?

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
-I prefer to just enjoy being where I am now, yet filled with hope for a good
future.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
-I derive my sense of self-esteem through my accomplishments.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
-Sense of humor, kindness, and strength of character.

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
-So much.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
-Love, a sense of connection to others; whether it be via family, friends, and/or
a lover. It is something I never really had growing up and I have always
deeply felt that lack.

15. What stands between you and what you want?
-Everyone else is mean to me and a jerk! lol, just kidding; deep connection
just doesn't come naturally to me. It is something I need to work on.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
-Sleep, a long walk, a drive with the [convertible] top down, sitting by the
ocean, stargazing.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
-It is never far from my mind.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
-More time doing and less time pontificating about what I intend to do!

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
-I hate confrontation, lol. I am willing to QUIETLY reflect on most
any issue. I may or may not actually do something about it, but I don't
always feel like sharing it. Like right now, for instance, lol. I think I'm
giving you all plenty of ammun...I mean, "getting to know all of you fine
people."

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
-Mean-spirited gossip! I hate it.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
-People often assume I am aloof, indifferent, or just outright don't care.
It isn't true.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
-Anything that goes on between my ears.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
-My iPad. It is my crack pipe.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
-I miss simpler times.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
-I'm just going to keep that one to myself.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
-The revolution starts within!

27. If not now, then when?
-Each day I try to make small changes; eventually they will snowball.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
-I prefer not to answer this here.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
-That I can sometimes need help and it isn't a personal failure.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
-All the blessings that I have been given.

31. What could society do without?
-Hatred.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
-I'm sure that I don't know.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
-Stop making your decisions based on fear.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
-lol, I'm a Gemini; a walking contradiction. Just when you think you
have me pegged, I will surprise you.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
-See question 34.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
-Nothing in this lifetime lasts forever and regrets are a waste of
our precious time.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
-I would kick my own ass because I needed it! And then I would sit
down with myself and have a serious talk about self-respect and value.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
-See you when you get there!

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
-I certainly hope not!

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
-Why am I taking this questionnaire? lol

[Daktari]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Ascertain more easily the things I can and cannot change.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
A wee personage

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
Happiness, health, love, money, fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
Food and a shag in that order please.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Happily and hornily

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
Recovery

7. In one sentence, who are you?
Still working that out a bit

8. What do you want to be known for?
Authenticity and stoicism

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
One thing? My Pops, The Space Cadet, MsPieface & MsO.C, Ms.Sponsorliscious and the Teensprogette. My home town.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
I have no idea, it's not good for me to project beyond a few days.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
Me

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Oddness, humour, honesty.

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Trying

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
To be a rock star :cheesy:

15. What stands between you and what you want?
Me

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Sing, cycle, have a personal pity-party, pray.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
When my Ma died in 1999

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Step work

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
My defects

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Have solely internet based 'relationships'.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
That I'm really confident

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
Almost 2yrs sobriety

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Decaff coffee/tea

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
Looking young and gorgeous

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Too many to list

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Consistent step work

27. If not now, then when?
When the universe deems it right

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Stopped smoking almost 4yrs ago, got sober almost 2yrs ago

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
Too much to list.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
That I'm never alone

31. What could society do without?
Most people ;) and goddamn gossip!

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
That I'm really rather fuckin' fabbablus

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Acceptance is the key

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Dunno

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
It's ok to succeed

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
Relationships with the two great loves of my life (thus far)

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
You're amazing and follow that dream

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I told you I was ill!

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Aye, I need to shut m'gob a bit more.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Why?
Was that necessary?
Was that totally honest?
Did I deserve that?

[Paradox]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Starting a new business

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
My Dad and the business success

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
Health, Love, happiness, money, fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
Love

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Concerned

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
The Studio, my dad, being happy with someone

7. In one sentence, who are you?
resilient

8. What do you want to be known for?
Caring

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
My Dad, My step mom my sister, family, friends. Depending where some rare cuisines.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
I hope to be in a relationship and business is going well.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
My health

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Humour, strangeness, kindness

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
going after my dreams - in construction/ medicine.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
A Lion and a porche

15. What stands between you and what you want?
$$$, and my own self doubts that creep in.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Watch favourite TV episodes or read mystery novel.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
Two reminders, when my aunt and my mom passed away.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Find ways improve the studio chance of success.
Finding a ways to connect with others who share similar values and principles.
Find ways to meet and connect with femmes.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
Up to recently it was my mom's family. But I have decided to look into it. So at the moment there isn't anything I am refusing to confront.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Smoking

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
Cold and detached

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
My mind - power to think for myself and learn.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Fruits

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
My Mom. Not having to deal with adult BS.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
One memory - skipping class to hang in the park

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Keeping working on my communication skills with others and improve my finances and health.

27. If not now, then when?
There is no time like the present. Tomorrow may be too late.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Home purchase

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
Not new but what I forgot. I re-learned I am able to be upfront firm but fair.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
My life memories, success, failures and everything in between.

31. What could society do without?
Hatred and greed

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
Bills due first of the month

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Stop being numb, learn to love. Take time to feel, taste, smell, see and hear. Be engaged and active participant in your life.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Eat chocolate

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
That you can not control time. Learn to work with it wisely.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
The moments I had with my ex.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
Listen to your gut and start you change for the better sooner.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
Damn.. there is so much left to do.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Yes, I think so, but hope not.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Am I making the right decisions?

[fatallyblonde]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?

Really REALLY stand up for myself

2. What's been on your mind most lately?

Losing weight, paying my rent, Christmas, existential life questioms

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?

Money (without that stress it makes it easier to be happier and it can buy good health care!), happiness, health, fame

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?

To fit back into all my old clothes, to have a successful full time nail art business and the butch of my dreams

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?

Working lol

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?

Dreams

7. In one sentence, who are you?

A broken hearted but tough as nails femme princess with a passion for fashion who is eternally dreaming

8. What do you want to be known for?

Amazing nail art, great Marilyn Monroe impersonation

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?

My niece!!!

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?

I hope that I will have an established nail art business that is going well, fit back into my old clothes and maybe even be seeing someone...!

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?

Looking beautiful, spending time with my niece, creating things that others enjoy

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?

Loyalty, stubborness, love of gossip

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?

LOL EVERYTHING! Not really but it has held me back a lot. I would love to be a successful Marilyn impersonator but a nervous breakdown held me back from getting established...

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?

Be an actress

15. What stands between you and what you want?

My fear and mental health

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?

Talk to a good friend or read a book

17. When did you first realize that life is short?

When I hit my late twenties!

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?

Not procrastinating

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?

Fear of failure, my past traumas

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?

Judge women who have worked in the sex industry and treat them badly

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?

Either that I am a bimbo or that I am unapproachable

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?

My heart

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?

Water and coke zero

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?

My idealism and innocence

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?

Times with my niece and some good fun with a couple of good friends

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?

To overcome my fear of failure and pursue my nail art dream!

27. If not now, then when?

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?

I have created a bunch of stuff that resonates with people hugely... some costuming, some nail art, some stories... it is good to know people have loved that stuff.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?

I am braver than I knew

30. What do you want to remember forever?

My niece

31. What could society do without?

Misogyny and racism

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?

I have beautiful clothes

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?

Don't be misogynists

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?

Had crazy nail art on my hands lol

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?

having genital piercings - took em all out!

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?

My burlesque hobby

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?

Don't eat emotionally, go after your dreams NOW, learn how to do better hair and makeup NOW

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?

GESPATCHO SOOOOOOOUP

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

I always fear the answer is yes but objectively... no!

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?

Can I do this? Should I do this? Will I be alone forever? Will I get this done?

:blueheels:

[Jet]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
Understand profound spirituality.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
A future event in my personal life.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
N/A

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
For an experience to come to pass.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? Intense

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
N/A

7. In one sentence, who are you?
A rare breed.

8. What do you want to be known for?
N/A

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? Nothing.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
I won't be here in one year from today.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
Me.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Sincerity, caliber, loyalty.

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
N/A

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
N/A

15. What stands between you and what you want?
A certain amount of time.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
N/A

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
N/A

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
N/A

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
N/A

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
N/A

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
N/A

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
Myself.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Uh, food?

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
People in my life who've died.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
N/A

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
N/A

27. If not now, then when?
N/A

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Came through against impossible odds.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
I'm blessed—really blessed. And I'm grateful.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
N/A

31. What could society do without?
Evil.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
My future.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
The profound spiritual life is one tough cattle drive. Arid, hard, painful, lonely, demanding, risky and dangerous. But in the end, rewarding.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
N/A

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
N/A

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
N/A

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
N/A

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? I'm ready.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
No, I've done more than I said I'd ever do.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
N/A

[nycfem]

There have been a few reports on Jet's post below. Just wanted to say thanks and we are dealing with it privately.

[lamuymuyfem]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago? Be on the dating scene

2. What's been on your mind most lately?

bringing the different communities I belong to together.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? In that order

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? To stop having the worst strep throat of my life

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? Bliss!

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? Financial security

7. In one sentence, who are you? I am a 60 year old woman with the curiosity of a teenager.

8. What do you want to be known for? My writing. My hips.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? My daughter and sisters.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? Hoping that the bliss of the last month matures into s solid relationship.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? Having people notice my commitment to activism.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? good energy, common viewpoint, two-way street

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? I am blossoming right now so not an issue at the moment.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid? To write a book

15. What stands between you and what you want? Time, self-discipline

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? Look at the sky

17. When did you first realize that life is short? Death of relatives as a child

18. What do you need to spend more time doing? Increasing my client base.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? Laundry, straightening up house

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with? Misunderstand trans people

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you? That I'm white, that I'm straight

22.What’s something no one can take away from you? My ability to love

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day? Sunshine

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? The knees

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most? The first time for me and my gf

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months? More financial security, health insurance

27. If not now, then when? When I finish my master's degree in May

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? Two amazing children

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? Yeah, that…..

30. What do you want to remember forever?
my kids as toddlers

31. What could society do without? How about repressive social norms?

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? I love butch energy…….

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? Bridging racial gaps requires hard work and intentionality for white people.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done? Yeah, that……...

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? Being so alienated from my parents

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? Being associate director of a kickass Latino org.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? You didn't have to spend all those years in depression

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? It was really worth it….and feed my cat, somebody

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? No!

40. What questions do you often ask yourself? When is RuPaul's Drag Race coming back on?

[C0LLETTE]

I'm not going to quote your post Iamuymuyfem but I loved reading every word of it. I laughed, smiled, agreed, and admired. Sexagenarians rock!:bunchflowers:

[Hey You]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
So many things. I could write an essay. They're all important in their own way so I can't just pick one.
2. What's been on your mind most lately?
The fact that until about August the possibility of me dating or having a social life is basically nil.
3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
happiness and health tie for first, they can't be completely separated. Then love, money, fame.
4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
I want to be awake and alert enough to do a piano practice :( but I'm not
5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Hectic.
6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
Getting through the next few months with my sanity intact and all my bits attached.
7. In one sentence, who are you?
For better or worse, I am me.
8. What do you want to be known for?
For being a good person and going out of my way to help others. It's nice being known for things you're good at, but I find that puts me under pressure (mostly from myself) and I don't like that aspect so I'd rather be known for being nice.
9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
Can I take my dog?
10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
Fricking goodness knows. I have a fairly good idea of how the next 6 months will run but the second half of the year is still a closed book. Next year doesn't even exist yet.
11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
My animals. AKA my babies.
12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Someone who makes an effort to keep in contact with me, someone likes hugging, sense of humour. Preferably one similar to my rather whacky one.
13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Applying for certain jobs. Admittedly my fear of failure wasn't exactly unfounded, being barely qualified and completely inexperienced would have significantly stood against me.
14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
Have kids.
15. What stands between you and what you want?
Ahhh.. sperm?
16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Piano.
17. When did you first realize that life is short?
Still haven't figured that one out lol life seems pretty long from where I currently stand.
18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Piano.
19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
Questioning a lot of stuff about myself and the world at the moment. Get back to me in a few months and I'll let you know.
20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Vaccinate their kids. (Not intended to start a discussion on the topic!! I disagree based on research not ignorance)
21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
Two that I've heard a few times are I had a neat room when I was growing up and that I'm a vegetarian. Neither could be further from the truth and I have no idea where people get those ideas. A quite common one is that I'm a guy.
22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
My self-love.
23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Seeing my dog.
24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
I now kind of regret quitting double bass. Does that count?
25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Being part of an official Guinness world record.
26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Figure out how to go to bed at a reasonable time. Stuck in a habit of late nights from a combination of being an online student and an evening job I had a few years ago.
27. If not now, then when?
If not what now?
28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Lots of stuff. Most recent one is deadlifting 5/6 of my own weight.
29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
I am currently learning how to remain strong in my convictions even when everyone's questioning or attacking them. This has been happening to me recently on several issues. Yes, I'm a slow learner.
30. What do you want to remember forever?
The core essence of who I am. Sounds silly, but it can be very easy to lose yourself in this society.
31. What could society do without?
You want me to pick one? Ummm.. Highly processed foods.
32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
That I sure as hell am not ready for the bowls tournament I've been asked to take part in, starting this Saturday.
33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
Health starts on the inside- love yourself, balance your body/mind/spirit/life, and everything else will fall into place.
34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Motorbike.
35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
Practising scales. As a kid I hated it (as per normal lol) but now I find them therapeutic.
36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
Clubbing. Maybe my body didn't thank me for it, but I had a great time for the few months that I was a regular goer. Pretty over it now. lol
37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
I would tell myself the reason why I found so much stuff difficult growing up. Won't say it publicly here but damn I wish I'd known younger.
38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I would say goodbye to my animals and tell them I love them.
39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
I hope not.
40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
What did I come into this room for? Where's my.. oh there it is.

[EnderD_503]

Reading back its kinda funny how some things have changed drastically in 2 years and other things have stayed the same.

Now:
1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
This year my relationship is at the stage where it has gotten clear we're both definitely in it for the long haul and that we love each other more than anything. I wouldn't trade that for anything. I also have more stable housing than last year. I can sleep at night without being eaten alive by bed bugs or having to run to emerg at 2 am because my eyes are swelling shut.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
How much I love our current living situation, the people that should still be in this world but aren't, and also money/employment.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
1. Happiness. 2. Love. 3. Health. 4. Money 5. Fame.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
A little financial stability so that I can stop going crazy over certain things.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Stressed lol

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
Love and fear :p

7. In one sentence, who are you?
Human

8. What do you want to be known for?
Still don't know.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
Still my community (I assume I'd be moving away with my partner...)

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
With all the things that can happen in a year, who knows.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
My partner and one of my old housemates.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Honesty. Trustworthiness. Community-oriented.

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
A lot of the small things.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
Still top surgery :p

15. What stands between you and what you want?
I still has it :p

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
Still just ride it out. When I feel depressed sometimes I just need to sleep it off and wake up the next day feeling less hopeless.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
Don't know, but after this year death fucking terrifies me.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
Hard to say.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
A lot of anxiety, but I'm working through it.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Not sure.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
Still unsure.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
Love.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Still pants or shorts :p

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
My cousin and my grandmother. Some friends that I don't see as often.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Telling my partner I love her for the first time.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Job.

27. If not now, then when?
Still a good question! :p

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Found someone this damn awesome :D

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
That's it's never too late. That I shouldn't have to compare where I'm at in life to other people because everyone has their own challenges and their own path.

30. What do you want to remember forever?
How good it feels being with her.

31. What could society do without?
Still don't know where to start...

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
Love.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
N/A

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Dance some more.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
Too much to list.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
Community houses...too many shit landlords in this world.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
I'd still probably want to tell myself what a trans guy is to save myself the grief of figuring it out much later.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
I don't know, but I'd sure as hell be shitting myself.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Almost certainly.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
Will I always be this crazy?

[anaisninja]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
I'm living in a place that allows me to keep my dog with me. I had to give him away in August of 2012 because my living situation was untenable to keeping him. It's a miracle (or a vision board) how I got him back and if you buy me a drink sometime I'll tell you the whole story.

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
How to make my big adventure happen.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? 1) Love trumps all. 2) health. 3) happiness. 4. money. Fame is not on my list. I would never want to be famous. I feel sorry for people who are famous. They need the riches in order to cope with not having any privacy.

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
Seriously? You know it starts with s and ends with x. A good snog would suffice.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
Recovering from a trauma. Sadly that is true. Also, falling in and out of love again.

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
To live a life that is true to who I really am. To seize every opportunity to make the time and space to find peace, love and fulfillment.

7. In one sentence, who are you?
A work in progress.

8. What do you want to be known for?
That I loved well and could bust a move.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
My friends and family.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
I will be in a setting that I chose from a place of love. Doing and being and loving. Collecting experiences instead of things.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
I've got some really good friends who mirror my best self to me.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
Loyalty, humor, and a car.

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
Too many things. Fear is a killer. Choose love instead.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
To be loved and accepted, just the way I am.

15. What stands between you and what you want?
Aha! You are a tough one, oh internet questionnaire oracle. My own fears and self-limiting beliefs, of course. Hah!

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
I meditate. Sit with the pain or whatever it is. Embrace it, let it be.

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
When I was 11 and my mother died of pancreatic cancer at age 36.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
- sitting in silence - listening to my intuition - loving myself - moving my body - laughing - doing things that bring me joy

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
Unhappiness with work.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
Vote against their best interests because they believe the lies told by corporations/the Koch brothers/Fox news/fill-in-the-blank.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
Just because I'm easy-going doesn't mean you can violate my boundaries.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
My breath.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
Music.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
Missed opportunities.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
Getting my dog back.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
Number one is get healthy. Number two is quit my toxic job. Or maybe the other way around. Somehow I believe that one will follow from the other.

27. If not now, then when?
Exactly! You read my mind.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
Risking it all to live my truth.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
I'm attracted to butch women!

30. What do you want to remember forever?
All the good stuff.

31. What could society do without?
Lust for power. Jimi Hendrix said it best: "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace."

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
That in my heart of hearts there is a knowing that I can trust.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
"Bark less, wag more."

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
Hm that's a tough one. Will think about it and get back to you.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
Religion, mostly.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
My marriage.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
Kiss more girls! (And stay away from the evangelicals!)

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be?
love love love love...

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
I don't like sanctimonious questions like this. But I get the point. I want to be a woman of action.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself?
How can I make XYZ happen?

[Tuff Stuff]

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
Holding on to the past,silly rabbit

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? "I'm coming home"


I don't know,just wanted to come back and see my replies.No changes really.Holding on to the past is something i'm learning to leave behind me as i age.I don't know if i'll be around tomorrow and I told myself do you really want to waste your time left on this earth thinking about bad stuff/people,stuff that happen in my life 10,20,30 years ago?
I told myself to just move on.

[Chad]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago? I can walk without a cane.

2. What's been on your mind most lately? Building mother a cottage.

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?
Health
Happiness
Love
Money
Fame


4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? Peace of mind.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? Workaholic.

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? Work.

7. In one sentence, who are you? I am one of many that help wildlife and protect their habitat.

8. What do you want to be known for? For my contributions to science and my relationships.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? Texas food.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? I hope to have my mother living in a cottage on my land.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? My family and my friends.

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? Honesty, humor, and kindness.


13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? Carpentry, I feel as though I can't nail two pieces of wood together so I stopped trying.

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid? A big farm or ranch with lots of animals.

15. What stands between you and what you want? Money.

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? Talk to my family and friends.

17. When did you first realize that life is short? Losing my grandparents very early.

18. What do you need to spend more time doing? Socializing in person.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? Confrontation its self I say nothing instead of confronting people.

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with? They hide their true selves.

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you? Maybe that I am a party guy because most people only see me at parties.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you? My believes and my ideals.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day? Chapstick, I am addicted to chapstick.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? Lost family, friends, and pets.

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most? Treating Mother to a happy Thanksgiving this year. Last year was the worst Thanksgiving in my family's history.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months? I need to find balance between work and fun.

27. If not now, then when? It must be soon.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? I have served the environment well and I have raised two kids with my bestfriend (now gone).

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? My strength, I am stronger than I think sometimes.

30. What do you want to remember forever? Life with my bestfriend and the kids. It was a magical time.

31. What could society do without? Prejudice against everyone and everything that is different than them.

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? I am loved, safe, and happy.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? Great job friend!

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done? Be a workaholic.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? The importance of relationships with friends and family.

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? Some relationships.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? Have patience.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? Tell them that I love them.

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? No, I will not.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself? How do I find balance and when can I retire.

__________________

[imperfect_cupcake]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago?
fix a hip tortion

2. What's been on your mind most lately?
graduating from school on dec 18th and being able to have a life again

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame?

happiness is like orgasms. It's something momentary and fun but to expect it to last all the time is like expecting to have a 24/7 orgasm.I'm not concerned with happiness. I think is a false god to chase.
Health - able to work and live a life of active purpose
Love - as in friendship, not romantic. That's not necessary to live
Money - as in enough to have my basic needs met and feel secure I don't have to worry about food or rent

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most?
brunch.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life?
insanely busy

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now?
school, career

7. In one sentence, who are you?
not your fucking mum

8. What do you want to be known for?
my skills, my abilities, my humour, my brain. And that I have nice tits.

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most?
i did. So I know the answer. The mountains and the cedar trees

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different?
VERY. I'll be registered and making five times the amount of money I am now. Literally. I will have time, money, and saving for my own practice

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself?
me

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
humour, wit, socialist politics

13.What has fear of failure stopped you from doing?
dating

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid?
a jellyfish tank or a pirateboat

15. What stands between you and what you want?
nothing right now. I am working my fucking arse off as hard as I can to do it

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?
not sure what this means. You mean when I am sad and depressed? Sticky rice with fish and a fabulous movie

17. When did you first realize that life is short?
for actual emotional reals, two years ago. Intellectually over a decade ago

18. What do you need to spend more time doing?
jesus. everything? But I'd like to have more time and energy so I can have sex. I would love some sex. A lot.

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront?
that I would put this information on a public board

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
breathe. Many people shouldn't be doing that

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you?
that I'm scary or intimidating

22.What’s something no one can take away from you?
hmn. Tough. If I was kidnapped, tortured and brain washed, that would take away a lot of stuff. My humour?

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day?
access to a toilet of some kind. No wait. I can pee in the woods. Ok, being in the city and having no access to a toilet

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most?
my sense of naive adventure, people I knew and really liked

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most?
to much of a blur, nothing stands out

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months?
losing the weight I gained from going to school

27. If not now, then when?
when I have my first job and can afford to go to the gym and get a trainer for help

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of?
So. Many. Things. Still being alive.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself?
That no matter many time I have to pick my self up and start over from scratch, I can do it

30. What do you want to remember forever?
ALL of it

31. What could society do without?
greedy capitalist arseholes and Tories

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of?
my skill

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
come see me if you want to know what massage therapy feels like

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done?
So. Many. Things.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older?
see above

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while?
life

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell?
it will be ok. You are far, far stronger than you know. When it hits as it has in the past, keep going. It will hurt. You'll fall over. But you'll get up.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? "that was weird"

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
oh fuck yes. So has everyone. They are kidding themselves if they think differently. But words are always there and people find them important.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself
can I go t bed yet???

[Orema]

1. What can you do today that you were not capable of a year ago? Fit into the clothes I'm wearing these days.

2. What's been on your mind most lately? Pain

3. In order of importance, how would you rank: happiness, money, love, health, fame? Health, money, love happiness

4. Right now, at this moment, what do you want most? For my knee to stop hurting.

5. What word best describes the way you’ve spent the last month of your life? Reflective

6. What is the #1 motivator in your life right now? Good mental health

7. In one sentence, who are you? I am human, too!

8. What do you want to be known for? Perseverance

9. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what one thing would you miss most? Mexican food.

10. In one year from today, how do you think your life will be different? Will have mastered a platform at work.

11. Who makes you feel good about yourself? Me

12. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend? Direct, kind, smart

13. What has fear of failure stopped you from doing? Being a public speaker or actor

14. What is something you have always wanted since you were a kid? A convertible car

15. What stands between you and what you want? Irrational fears

16. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy? Accept momentary unhappiness, it will pass.

17. When did you first realize that life is short? When I was 9 or 10

18. What do you need to spend more time doing? Being still

19. What issues do you continually refuse to confront? Abuse

20. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with? Don't vote

21.What’s a common misconception people have about you? I'm straight. I'm a bitch.

22.What’s something no one can take away from you? My thoughts and feelings.

23. What is something that you would hate to go without for a day? Brushing my teeth and cleaning my body.

24. When you look into the past, what do you miss the most? My sister

25. What memory from this past year makes you smile the most? A night spent in Hillcrest with some friends.

26. What’s the number one change you need to make in your life in the next twelve months? Master this platform at work.

27. If not now, then when? It's now or never.

28. What have you done that you are truly proud of? Designed five life-size posters based on Carnival in Italy. I used them as a base for my PostSecret post card project.

29. What’s something new you recently learned about yourself? My level of sensitivity decreases as I conquer fears. Duh.

30. What do you want to remember forever? That first kiss.

31. What could society do without? Assault weapons

32. What is one thing right now, that you are totally sure of? Who I am and what I need.

33. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be? Black lives matter.

34. What’s something you said you’d never do, but have since done? Drive on the freeway again.

35. What’s something you changed your mind about when you grew older? Traveling alone

36. What didn’t last forever, but was still worth your while? D.R.

37. If you could go back in time and tell a younger version of yourself one thing, what would you tell? Own it.

38. If you knew you were dying in 60 seconds, what would your last words be? It's pronounced O-RAY-MA, not O-REE-MA

39. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done? Yep.

40. What questions do you often ask yourself? I wonder what time the movie starts?