My sister-in-law, Lucy, who is very hip in the blogging world, tagged me to answer five questions. Some are really tough but I don't like to be a party pooper, so I'll do my best to answer them.
1. If you could change one part of your body, what would it be?
One morning, just a few days ago, I reached up to give Jon a hug. I had just woken up and was wearing my favorite lounging clothes. As I raised my arms to Jon's neck, my t-shirt parted from my low-slung sweats, exposing my belly. Caleb exclaimed with great enthusiasm, "We're having another baby? Yea!!!" NO! We are not having a baby, it's all flab! If I could change one part of my body I would love a nice flat tummy. And maybe a less rotund bum, too. So could I say my mid-section and get a two-for-one deal?
One morning, just a few days ago, I reached up to give Jon a hug. I had just woken up and was wearing my favorite lounging clothes. As I raised my arms to Jon's neck, my t-shirt parted from my low-slung sweats, exposing my belly. Caleb exclaimed with great enthusiasm, "We're having another baby? Yea!!!" NO! We are not having a baby, it's all flab! If I could change one part of my body I would love a nice flat tummy. And maybe a less rotund bum, too. So could I say my mid-section and get a two-for-one deal?
2. How much money do you think you need to make to be "really comfortable?" (Think annual salary).
I can't put a number on this one. "Really comfortable" is all relative. It depends on where you live and what you consider comfortable. I come from a family that had to struggle financially. We lived in a tiny little house on the other side of town and had to work very hard for opportunities and things that so many others had. By comparision, I'm really comfortable right now. We have a modest home, but it is nice. I have a great car that I love and we can afford vacations every now and then. We don't have any fancy "toys" like boats or campers but we are debt free, have a savings account and a plan for our retirement. I certainly have my moments of wanting a bigger house with a bigger yard but would I be any more comfortable? I don't know.
I can't put a number on this one. "Really comfortable" is all relative. It depends on where you live and what you consider comfortable. I come from a family that had to struggle financially. We lived in a tiny little house on the other side of town and had to work very hard for opportunities and things that so many others had. By comparision, I'm really comfortable right now. We have a modest home, but it is nice. I have a great car that I love and we can afford vacations every now and then. We don't have any fancy "toys" like boats or campers but we are debt free, have a savings account and a plan for our retirement. I certainly have my moments of wanting a bigger house with a bigger yard but would I be any more comfortable? I don't know.
3. What is your greatest God-given talent?
Another really tough question. At one point in my life I may have said gymnastics. I was naturally very strong but fairly mediocre in the scheme of competitive gymnastics. I was realistic enough not to dream of the Olympics but I did dream of being on the BYU team and had I stuck it out, I think I was good enough for that level. All those years in the gym did, however, prove valuable since those skills earned me scholarship in the sport of cheerleading. Though I can still beat just about anybody at a handstand contest, I can no longer claim gymnastics as a talent. I've lost nearly all the skill I once had. At this stage in life, I'd have to go with teaching. Though it is also a has-been talent, I still get opportunities to teach in church every now and then and I savor any chance to work in the kids' classes at school.
Another really tough question. At one point in my life I may have said gymnastics. I was naturally very strong but fairly mediocre in the scheme of competitive gymnastics. I was realistic enough not to dream of the Olympics but I did dream of being on the BYU team and had I stuck it out, I think I was good enough for that level. All those years in the gym did, however, prove valuable since those skills earned me scholarship in the sport of cheerleading. Though I can still beat just about anybody at a handstand contest, I can no longer claim gymnastics as a talent. I've lost nearly all the skill I once had. At this stage in life, I'd have to go with teaching. Though it is also a has-been talent, I still get opportunities to teach in church every now and then and I savor any chance to work in the kids' classes at school.
4. Winter Olympics or Summer Olympics?
Finally an easy question. Definitely Summer Olympics! I do watch in the winter, love the ice skating, but I've never skied so probably don't appreciate it as much as I should. Few things get me as excited as Olympic gymnastics. I still remember the good ol' Mary Lou Retton days and will never forget the day I met her famous coach, Bela Karoyli. Were it not for the Olympic Games she would've never ended up on that Wheaties box!
Finally an easy question. Definitely Summer Olympics! I do watch in the winter, love the ice skating, but I've never skied so probably don't appreciate it as much as I should. Few things get me as excited as Olympic gymnastics. I still remember the good ol' Mary Lou Retton days and will never forget the day I met her famous coach, Bela Karoyli. Were it not for the Olympic Games she would've never ended up on that Wheaties box!
5. If you could have any career, and you were GUARANTEED success (no tests to get in, no auditions, no worrying about daycare, or money or time) what would you do?
I realize this is an extremely boring answer but I don't dream big. I never dreamed of being anything other than a teacher. I can't think of any career I'd rather have. Oh, wait! I do have that dream of being a dial-a-down girl. If I was guaranteed success, meaning I'd be the best dial-a-down girl ever, I'd be able to go to any and all football games of my choosing. Yeah, that sounds like fun!
I realize this is an extremely boring answer but I don't dream big. I never dreamed of being anything other than a teacher. I can't think of any career I'd rather have. Oh, wait! I do have that dream of being a dial-a-down girl. If I was guaranteed success, meaning I'd be the best dial-a-down girl ever, I'd be able to go to any and all football games of my choosing. Yeah, that sounds like fun!
I would love to pass the fun along, I ask a lot of questions, but my last attempt at tagging wasn't very successful. I think my blogging circle is just a little too small. I suppose that makes me a party pooper after all.
7 comments:
I'm with Caleb on the another baby idea. Yeah!
I guess I can say "me, too" I'd love to come home to that news.
Tara! Thank you for doing this! I always feel retarded "tagging" people but know when I do general "everyone do this!" nobody really does. So...thank you. You have interesting answers. And...if your tummy is a baby tummy (it isn't) then I'm having quads.
I've always admired your perspective on being comfortable. I think you have good insight and counsel for our younger, greedier generation.
And being a teacher isn't boring or general. I certainly wouldn't do it. I actually think it's quite amazing that it would be anyone's dream job...and I'm thankful it is.
Looks like there is some pressure to have another baby. Jacob needs a little Hatch boy to play with;)
I love Caleb's comment!
Just so you know, I wouldn't have been a party pooper if you had tagged me. :)
Good job.
I too am glad you did this. I haven't been tagged in a while. I probably would have gone along the fun. But lucky me didn't get tagged:)
Dial a down girl? Some things never change. We miss you guys! You are an amazing teacher. I remember the stories you would tell me about your class during student teaching.
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