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Normally Sunday's on Positively Present are reserved for my "Words to Live By" section that features my favorite quotes and songs, but this week I was inspired by a post on Tumblr to try something a little different. When I was in high school, there was a phase when people would email a list of questions to their friends. Everyone would answer them and it was really fun not only to see others' answers, but to spend time thinking about your own. Apparently this is still a fun thing to do for high-schoolers. I spotted one of these "quizzes" online this week, answered the questions as I read them, and realized that it was a great way to take a pause in my day. Oddly enough, taking the quiz helped me feel more present, as I was really in the moment and giving thought to my responses. It also brought me back to my high school days, making me ponder what my answers might have been then. I thought it would be fun to create a quiz of my own. Feel free to share your answers in the comment section -- or just read and answer to yourself.
1. Who was the last person you held hands with?
2. Are you outgoing or shy?
3. Who are you looking forward to seeing?
4. Are you easy to get along with?
5. Have you ever given up on someone?
6. Do you enjoy school/work?
7. What person do you think about most often?
8. What does your most recent text say?
9. Who did you last speak with for over 30 minutes?
10. Do you believe in good luck?
11. How do you feel in a big crowd of people?
12. What was the best thing that happened this summer?
13. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
14. Do you think there is life on other planets?
15. Do you still think about your first crush/love?
16. What bad habits do you wish you could break?
17. What's the first thing you do when you wake up?
18. Did you dream last night? About what?
19. Who is the most comfortable person to be around?
20. What made you happy today?
21. Which celebrity would you want to date and why?
22. Do you enjoy playing sports?
23. When was the last time you wrote a thank you note?
24. Would you rather live without TV or music?
25. Are you currently keeping a secret from someone?
26. Do you think age matters?
27. What was the last store you went into?
28. What is your dream job?
29. Do you believe in second chances?
30. Do you smile at strangers?
31. Is your voice quiet or loud?
32. Would you rather go to space or to the bottom of the ocean?
33. What are you most afraid of?
34. What is the nicest thing someone ever said to you?
35. Have you done anything you hope no one ever knows about?
36. If you could write a book, what would it be about?
37. Do you enjoy bubble baths?
38. How would you describe your perfect day?
39. Would you rather lose your vision or your hearing?
40. What astrological sign are you?
41. Do you know the meaning of your name?
42. Do you prefer indoors or outdoors?
43. What was the name of your first pet?
44. Do you have a crush on someone right now?
45. Where would you travel if you could go anywhere?
46. What do you do during an awkward silence?
47. What part of your body do you love most?
48. Who did you last say "I love you" to?
49. Did you make your bed this morning?
50. Are you who you want to be?
Most of these questions are things we don't think about that often and, for me, it's helpful to sometimes actually think about the little things -- and the big picture things -- at the same time. I used to really enjoy these quiz thingys in high school, and I actually enjoyed it just as much now. Give it a try and see if it doesn't make you think about things a little bit differently!
1. Who was the last person you held hands with? Jesse
2. Are you outgoing or shy? Outgoing
3. Who are you looking forward to seeing? Christy, Jeremy, and Jesse at the Old Baker Farm this morning.
4. Are you easy to get along with? Yes
5. Have you ever given up on someone? Yes
6. Do you enjoy school/work? Generally I do.
7. What person do you think about most often? My children
8. What does your most recent text say? I think it says 'I'm going to bed now.' Something along those lines.
9. Who did you last speak with for over 30 minutes? Christy and Jeremy
10. Do you believe in good luck? Yes
11. How do you feel in a big crowd of people? Lonely usually
12. What was the best thing that happened this summer? The wedding at the farm.
13. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Yes
14. Do you think there is life on other planets? Yes
15. Do you still think about your first crush/love? No. I don't remember who it was.
16. What bad habits do you wish you could break? Smoking
17. What's the first thing you do when you wake up? Pee
18. Did you dream last night? About what? If I dreamed, I don't remember it.
19. Who is the most comfortable person to be around? Jesse
20. What made you happy today? A kiss from a toddler
21. Which celebrity would you want to date and why? I don't follow celebrities.
22. Do you enjoy playing sports? No
23. When was the last time you wrote a thank you note? Back in September
24. Would you rather live without TV or music? I'd rather live without TV. It isn't very interesting anyway.
25. Are you currently keeping a secret from someone? No
26. Do you think age matters? Yes
27. What was the last store you went into? Walmart
28. What is your dream job? I think being a traveling photographer would be a nice job.
29. Do you believe in second chances? Yes
30. Do you smile at strangers? Yes
31. Is your voice quiet or loud? Quiet
32. Would you rather go to space or to the bottom of the ocean? Space
33. What are you most afraid of? Spending my last days alone
34. What is the nicest thing someone ever said to you? I love you
35. Have you done anything you hope no one ever knows about? Not really
36. If you could write a book, what would it be about? I'd like to write a book containing the bits and pieces that have formed and continue to form my take on life, the universe, and everything. Of course 42 pretty much covers those areas. lol
37. Do you enjoy bubble baths? Definitely
38. How would you describe your perfect day? It is a warm spring morning. The sun is just coming over the hill top. I'm enjoying a cup of coffee. After meditation, I go for a leisurely photo walk around the neighborhood. I meet friends for a light lunch at a local coffee shop. Maybe a short nap after lunch followed by a little house work. Then a drive to the beach to photograph the golden hour light. Back at the RV I'd enjoy a light dinner and go through the days photos selecting the best few to keep.
39. Would you rather lose your vision or your hearing? Hearing
40. What astrological sign are you? Virgo
41. Do you know the meaning of your name? Yes
42. Do you prefer indoors or outdoors? Outdoors
43. What was the name of your first pet? Patsy
44. Do you have a crush on someone right now? No
45. Where would you travel if you could go anywhere? Netherlands
46. What do you do during an awkward silence? Meditate
47. What part of your body do you love most? Mind
48. Who did you last say "I love you" to? Jesse
49. Did you make your bed this morning? Yes
50. Are you who you want to be? Sometimes
Posted by: jr cline | October 23, 2011 at 06:53 AM
1. Who was the last person you held hands with?
My Dad
2. Are you outgoing or shy?
A little on the shy side.
3. Who are you looking forward to seeing?
A friend of mine I haven't seen for a year.
4. Are you easy to get along with?
Yes.
5. Have you ever given up on someone?
No.
6. Do you enjoy school/work?
Yes.
7. What person do you think about most often?
Friends and family. Depends on the situation.
8. What does your most recent text say?
See you tomorrow.
9. Who did you last speak with for over 30 minutes?
My mom.
10. Do you believe in good luck?
Nope.
11. How do you feel in a big crowd of people?
Lost and alone.
12. What was the best thing that happened this summer?
Eating watermelons.
13. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Yes.
14. Do you think there is life on other planets?
Yes.
15. Do you still think about your first crush/love?
No.
16. What bad habits do you wish you could break?
Falling back into negativity.
17. What's the first thing you do when you wake up?
Look around my room.
18. Did you dream last night? About what?
Yes. That I had twin children.
19. Who is the most comfortable person to be around?
A friend of mine whom I dearly love.
20. What made you happy today?
Writing.
21. Which celebrity would you want to date and why?
None.
22. Do you enjoy playing sports?
Yes.
23. When was the last time you wrote a thank you note?
Last week.
24. Would you rather live without TV or music?
I'd rather live without TV.
25. Are you currently keeping a secret from someone?
Nope.
26. Do you think age matters?
Not at all. Execpt as a reminder that you should be cautious about your health.
27. What was the last store you went into?
Don't remember.
28. What is your dream job?
Being a writer. Because it brings the best out of me and makes me feel fulfilled.
29. Do you believe in second chances?
Yes.
30. Do you smile at strangers?
Yes.
31. Is your voice quiet or loud?
Quiet.
32. Would you rather go to space or to the bottom of the ocean?
I'd love both. But, right now, I would like to go to the bottom of the ocean and see the life there.
33. What are you most afraid of?
Being restricted, constrained, having to follow a predetermined path without discovering things on my own.
34. What is the nicest thing someone ever said to you?
That I am lovely as I am.
35. Have you done anything you hope no one ever knows about?
Yes. Many.
36. If you could write a book, what would it be about?
About someone who realizes their true potential and inner power.
37. Do you enjoy bubble baths?
Yes.
38. How would you describe your perfect day?
Half of the things being out of my hand, half of the things done the way I want. But, in the end when I accept the whole day as it was without judging, I would call it a perfect day.
39. Would you rather lose your vision or your hearing?
Hmm.. I want both! I am not losing any of them.
40. What astrological sign are you?
Scorpio.
41. Do you know the meaning of your name?
Yes.
42. Do you prefer indoors or outdoors?
Both. I believe I need both at the right times.
43. What was the name of your first pet?
Don't remember. I was very young when I had my first pet. It was a cat.
44. Do you have a crush on someone right now?
Yes.
45. Where would you travel if you could go anywhere?
Any small town with lots of greenery and may be even a forest and a lake nearby.
46. What do you do during an awkward silence?
Smile and sort it out.
47. What part of your body do you love most?
All of me! I love myself as a whole.
48. Who did you last say "I love you" to?
A friend.
49. Did you make your bed this morning?
Yes. I always do.
50. Are you who you want to be?
Not completely. I am a work in progress.
Posted by: Athena | October 25, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Hi There!
I came across your wonderful site, desperate and rather upset about my place in life at the mo.
I went straight to your post on being more open and immediately it hit a note with me. I need(ed) change.
Then I came across this very post and the question "are you who you want to be?" in the post pic made me smile as I realised someone was trying to tell me something.
Briefly, and because I am indeed trying to be more open :-) too, I'm a single parent who has gone through alot of hurt in the past and as a result, shut down emotionally. I've only really 'let in' my very best friend and my Mum. Everyone else really doesn't know me. It affects my relationships (inlcuding other family), friendships and even work, where I feel I'm looked upon as 'anti-social' not great for promotional opportunities I can tell you!
My son, on the other hand is just a bundle of social joy and acceptance :-) something that I admire and absolutely love about him, however, often makee me highly nervous in the playground at drop off/pick up. He would often put me in those 'Mum, can so-and-so come over to our house?' at which point I go completely stiff and look like a deer in headlights; playing a number of uncomfortable scenerios in me head: having to actually talk to the parent, having them come to my home; actually opening the door to a 'stranger'. I would always try and arrange activities for my son that didn't involve me having to properly open up to others i.e. football club, Parkour club, skateboarding. The fear was crippling me and my son's existence; extremely suffocating. Finally, after another, 'Mum...?' moment, I decided I needed to do something about this. So here I am, taking in all your wonderful advice and finally making a change.
Also, you'll be pleased to know, that as I write this, we are preparing to meet up with my son's friend from school and his mother and are taking the boys swimming so we can chat and get to know eachother. Feel a little sick, but it's the fear trying to creep through. Going to blow past it and try and actually have some fun.
So thank you for being real and open.
x
Posted by: Titch | October 25, 2011 at 06:08 AM
JR and Athena - Awesome answers! I'm so glad you took the time to respond to the questions.
Titch - Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you found Positively Present, though I'm sorry to hear you're going through a tough time. It sounds like you're making progress though! For some people it can be very difficult to be social and open with others; you're not alone in how you feel. However, one thing that's really helped me become a more positive person is going to a great therapist. She helped me to deal with some of my issues - the ones I didn't want to share with anyone - and that might help you out too. Sometimes it's really useful to have an outside opinion! I'm happy to hear that you're opening up a bit and going to meet your son's friend and his mother. I hope it went well!
Posted by: positively present | October 25, 2011 at 08:37 AM