Sunday Stealing for 06 October 2024

Welcome to this week's  Sunday Stealing.

1. What gets you fired up?

People that are mean to others or mean to animals.  There is absolutely no reason to be a jerk.

2. What makes a good life?

Having my dog in my life; being able to sit in peace and quiet; being mentally, emotionally and physically ok.

3. What risks are worth taking?

I am not much of a risk taker any more.  In the past, moving to a new state was for sure a risk that was worth taking.

4. Who inspires you to be better?

My anxiety.  

5. What do you have doubts about?

Everything....thanks to anxiety.

6. What fact are you resigned to?

At this point in life, I am resigned to the fact I will be alone for the rest of my life.  And for now, I am ok with that.

7. What book impacted you the most?

The Federal Acquisition Regulations

8. What irrational fear do you have?

My fear of death,

9. What is the hardest lesson you’ve learned?

I have learned that not everyone has good intentions. They pretend to be your friend long enough to get whatever they want then they move on.

10. What is something you’re self-conscious about?

My weight.

11. What are one or two of your favorite smells?

Lilacs and the smell of rain as it first starts to fall.  

12. Have you given to charities?

I have and I do, specifically animal shelters and animal rescues.

13. What is the best compliment you have received?

"You did a great job! Keep up the good work!:

14. What chance encounter changed your life forever?

 Meeting my husband, Steve, in May 2001.

15. What was the most memorable gift you’ve received?

In January 2005, my husband gave me a baby boxer.  Shelby was with us for 15 wonderful years.