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If I had 1000 dollars I would spend it all at gander mountain. The amount of outdoor products and equipment you can buy there always makes me happy. I love to fish and they have just about every fishing rod and piece of bait and tackle you could ever want there. They even have live bait and licenses. I love to hunt as well and they not only sell rifles and munition they also sell licenses, camouflage and bows. Camping is a big part of where I spend my vacations every year so id make sure to buy a nice portable grill, giant tent and a couple coolers. I have never been kayaking before but id like to try and  I know I could buy a kayak and ATV to haul it on there as well.

I have had three jobs in my whole life. The first was newspaper boy. This job was very difficult because I had to wake up early and go out on my bike before the sun was out. Also the pay was minimal and winters made it unbearable. The second job I had was driveshaft manufacturer. This job taught me a lot of how to work in a warehouse and make a product. In this job I learned to weld, write invoices, diagnose a problem and secure inventory. My third job would have to be my favorite though. Working as a manager for papa johns pizza was a great experience. I met a lot of new people each day. Was solely responsible for making the product. Had a big influence in customer service and promotions. And also got to hire employees that I wanted to.

I think if I could anywhere in the world I would go to Dubai. After reading a recent article in national geographic I have take great interest Dubai. The types of culture there seems out of this world. The architecture and buildings there are mind blowing. I have never in my life seen such amazing structures and landscapes created by humans. Also I would like to visit Dubai to learn more about the lifestyle of its residents. I have heard many stories that say the actual native people there are mostly very poor and they get hired to do construction for all the rich people. It seems like the economical scale over there is very tipped and uneven.

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Many people look at someone and think they know what makes them tick, what makes them who they are. They’re usually wrong. If you were to look at me, you would think that I have self-confidence issues, or that I feel uncomfortable around people; and then you see me around people, and you realize how wrong you are. I love to talk to people, and I love myself just the way I am, but one thing people don’t realize, is that I am terrified of being alone. Not alone as in someone needs to come with me to the bathroom, or I can’t be left home alone, I mean in the sense that you have no one to turn to, no one to talk to, no one to tell you that everything is going to be okay. For me, I thrive with others, and none of them realize how much I need them, too.

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Many people have a hard time talking about their best quality, this can happen for two reasons. 1) they don’t feel good about themselves, or 2) they do and just don’t want to come across as arrogant. I understand exactly how this works. My greatest characteristic, in my opinion, is that I can read people really well. I can quickly spot who is having a bad day, and who is doing great. I don’t know if this is because I’m observant, or just intuitive, but it’s a quality I love about myself. As for a physical quality, for me, my eyes mean the most. I’ve been told I have understanding eyes, to me, that doesn’t mean much, but I can see it puts people at ease, and lets them talk openly and honestly, which I am very grateful of.

There are many daily routines that people look forward to; morning coffee, afternoon walk, evening glass of wine. For me, that daily joy comes from hearing my little sisters laugh. After being away from my little sister for four months, as I was overseas, her laugh brightens my day more than anything else. Every time I go back home, I relish in the fact that she is growing that little bit more, and I get to be there to see it all happen. When a bad day rolls around, I call my dad and ask what she’s doing, usually she’s reading a new book, or playing with her dollhouse, but almost always I get to hear her laugh, and when she laughs, so do I.

What is something about myself that most people don’t know? I tend to be a control freak and I worry that if I ask someone to do something they won’t do it correctly. For example, if I ask my husband to cook dinner or wash a load of laundry it really stresses me out for the rest of the day. I feel like I have to do everything and it isn’t because people aren’t pitching in but it is because in my head I can do it better. So, most people don’t know that I see a therapist. She helps me put things in perspective and when I feel that I am losing control she helps me to see that it is not for me to control it. I also take Xanax at times to control the urge of bursting into flames when I can’t do everything. I am a very driven person but sometimes I need to sit back and let someone else drive. I just can’t find the time to find another driver. Oh well, I am just thankful that my husband understands my “crazy” and still loves me.

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My best characteristic would have to be my up-beat we can do it personality. I tend to be in a good mood 90% of the time at home or at work. I feel that there is no point in being miserable. Misery is like a disease that travels throughout your body. You tend to look older because you are constantly complaining about your lot in life or want to make others feel bad. I choose to take the happy route. Both my parents are great role models and it has rubbed off on me. Not just at work but in my marriage as well. A positive attitude and an up-beat drive have kept my parents together for over thirty-five years. I can say that the world may be a better place if everyone would wake up with a smile on their face even if coffee is needed to do so. My best physical feature would have to be eyes. People always tell me that they know what I am thinking based on my eyes. I guess they are able to express my thoughts better than anything else I have. Although, I do love my hair, smile, nails, legs, chest, the list goes on and on. I am truly happy with all of my features but my eyes say it all.

Wow, there are so many things I look forward to on a regular basis. I look forward to spending quality time with my husband and family, going on much needed vacations, meeting new students, and at times going to see a new movie. These things are fine and dandy but it is not the thing I look forward to the most. Every two weeks I look forward to my day at the spa. This is where I go after dealing with my students, parents, and family issues. I can just focus on me. I get a deep tissue massage, pedicure, manicure, relax in a hot tub and a professional blow out. I leave the spa feeling like a new woman. I can conquer the world because after a day at the spa all my worries and stress just melt away. I have it on my calendar so that I can have something to look forward to when I am having a bad day. The spa, something so simple yet it keeps me grounded and happy in life.

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The main office in my school is currently being remodeled so I was there to make sure things were done correctly. Not that I don’t think they know what they are doing but, I want to make sure that I get exactly what I paid for. Once that was done I headed over to my parent’s house to help them pack for their cruise. Since we live less than ten minutes from the Port of Everglades in Fort Lauderdale my parents are always cruising. Last minute deals are hard to pass up for my parents. Once I helped them pack on Saturday I then cooked dinner with my mom and dad. My husband came over just in time for dinner and we were just talking about our next family reunion. Last year we all went on Oasis of the Seas. This year we might book a cruise that is headed to Europe. I think that would be great! On Sunday, I drove them to the port feeling a little bit jealous. Allure of the Seas was docked and was waiting for my parents. I thought, “Hey, wait for me. I want to go too!” Unfortunately, my husband and I each run our own companies and taking off last minute is not possible. So, instead I will do my laundry for the work week ahead and look forward to hearing the new details of their trip next Sunday.