Ten on Tuesday

After a hiatus last week from the questions, I'm back at it. Thanks Chelsea, whoever submitted these questions, did a great job.

1. When you were a senior in High School, what career did you think you'd choose? Did you? Why or why not?
I planned on becoming an Elementary Teacher. No, I changed my mind in college. Mostly because I don't agree with teaching for the system. I think the best teachers are those that think outside the box and really reach the students. That could involve so many different styles of teaching and unfortunately, teachers are now taught to teach so the kids can pass the standardized tests. That's not for me.

2. What one thing about the "real world" did you find most surprising once you were on your own?
I was surprised that I could be independent and enjoy it. I was very dependent on my parents, more emotionally than anything. It was refreshing to grow up, and even learn the toughest lessons on my own.

3. Name three things that you think your closest friends DON'T like about you.
Wow, this question had me thinking for awhile. I would say my OCD at times, that I narrow down dinner decisions by what I don't want to eat, that it's hard to surprise me, but yet I love to be surprised.

4. In order to sleep, do you need background noise or absolute silence?
If Adam is with me, then I want complete silence. When he is traveling, then I have to have background noise. I usually turn the TV on and program it to turn off while I fall asleep.

5. Why do you choose to reside in your current city? Yes, you have a choice:)
Adam was offered a job, but it required us to relocate for awhile. I had never been to Bakersfield until the day I moved here.

6. Are you close to your parents?
Very! I respect them tremendously and admire their relationships with God, and how much they still love each other. I miss meeting them for dinner or going out for snow cones. I just miss them.

7. What is your favorite fiction book? Poem? Blog?
Fiction book - The Little Women
Poem - The Giving Tree
Blog - The Pioneer Woman

8. Do you enjoy cooking or is it a chore?
Most of the time I enjoy cooking, especially when I'm entertaining or making a dish for a friend. It brings me such joy. But there are times when it feels like chore, like the end of the day and the kids are tired and the last thing I want to do is cook a meal.

9. Be honest, what one thing would (the majority of) your blog readers be shocked to find out about you?
When a TV show, Reality Show, movie or book moves me, I cry. I get all wrapped up in it.

10. If you were given your own national holiday, what would you require people to eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner on the Day of You? Would there be a parade? Greeting Cards?
Breakfast - French Toast
Lunch - Chicken Ceaser Wraps
Dinner - Steak and Baked Potato
Dessert(It's not mentioned above, but if it's my National Holiday, then dessert is required) - Tiramisu.
No parade and no greeting cards.