Ten Things About Me
A writing challenge
Blogs by J posted an article earlier today, 10 Quick Questions and Answers, issuing an invitation to join this writing challenge. I believe it began with Linda Ng.
I am trying to step outside my comfort zone more and more each day, so I am going to jump in on this one!
It’s pretty basic and doesn’t require much explanation. From what I understand, it’s literally just answering the list of ten questions, so we can get to know each other a little better. Medium is like a little community of support, so I think this could be great!
Questions
- What is your favorite drink?
Coffee. But I drink water most often. I’m a firm believer in the importance of water. In fact, I even wrote an article about it when I very first joined Medium. It was one of the first things I ever shared. Here.
2. What is your favorite color?
So, I know some people may say it isn’t a color, but . . . black is my favorite color, and it has been for as long as I can remember. I used to lie and say my favorite color was purple (it’s my second favorite) because people thought I was weird and dark and twisty when I said black, but I’m over that stage in my life. Black is best. Period. 😊
3. If you were to win the lottery, what are the top three things that you would do first?
Well, I don’t play the lottery, but if I were to all of a sudden become rich, I would probably pay off the excessive debt that we can never seem to climb out from under. I would love for the hubster to not have that stress on his mind anymore. That slippery slope is so annoying and never seems to end.
2. I would also like to buy my parents a house, so they could have more independence. It was hard on them when they had to move in with my family a couple of years ago. It came with a lot of adjustments for everyone involved. They aren’t able to live in their old house, even though their health has improved, but I think it would be nice for them to have a new one. If I were rich, I could make sure Mom had all the modifications that would make her life easier since she is in a wheelchair.
3. Buy my husband a new truck. He travels a lot for work, so he needs a dependable vehicle, and he deserves to drive one that makes him happy.
I could go on forever about the things I wish I could do, but it said three. Ha.
4. What is your favorite cuisine?
I think this one is difficult. But . . . probably if I had to choose one, Chinese.
5. Would you give up your phone or social media forever?
Neither. Ha. If I had to choose, I guess social media. The world isn’t really geared to live without a cell phone anymore. I don’t even have a landline, so I better keep this precious cell.
6. What is one thing that you are really good at?
Hmmmm . . . does momming count? I drop the ball sometimes, but that is the most important thing to me, and what I work hardest at. I am pretty good at editing, I suppose. At least, that’s what my clients say. (Feel free to check out testimonials at mgrayediting.com. Shameless, I know.)
7. Do you love dogs or cats more?
Asking me to choose between my furbabies is just as brutal as asking which of the human ones is my favorite. I love them equally. And all other critters too. My momma was big on kindness to critters, and she instilled it deep in all of us.
8. Are you a coffee drinker?
Coffee is life. I wrote an article about that too, found here.
9. What languages can you speak?
Does Pig Latin count? I am very fluent in that. Sadly, though, English is my only language. I can sign the alphabet, but I don’t suppose that counts either! 😊
10. Can you use chopsticks?
Absolutely not. I don’t have the patience for it. Does it count that my girls can?
I know some people don’t tag anyone specifically, in case they don’t feel like doing the challenge. I’m a meanie, though, so I’ll just say, if you don’t want to, just tell me! It won’t hurt my feelings! I like tagging folks! Ha.
So, I am calling Perfectly Imperfect, Jill Eng, Michele Maize, Marta Henriques, Rusty Shackleford, and Shane Berry to join the challenge!
Let’s get to know each other a little better! 😊
If you have already done the challenge and I missed it, please forgive me.