My nightly ritual consists of surfing the internet and blogging here and there. I stumbled upon a great one "life coach" that mentions ten important lists to write before you die. Now I don't plan on dying anything time soon, but I figure it might be a fun exercise and an interesting read. So here I go...
10 people who most helped me in my life.
- My mother- She taught me my manners, the definition of a "clean home", and the importance of family. My mother is a nut and has definitely influenced my personality in the goofiest of ways. I think of my mother and remember to not take things so seriously always. Most of all, Mom's always been there to listen, at the worst and the best of times.
- My father-I grew up quoting my dad to the other kids at school. They'd asked, "What, is your dad a scientist or something?" and I would say, "Nope, he's in the air force!" My dad has taught me patriotism. He's taught me logic. He's taught me curiosity.
- My brother- Ross can be the biggest pain in my butt, but through his ways I have learned patience. Tough love was a concept I never understood until the past few years. He's a brute and I love him.
- Phil- There's so much I want to say about Phil that I cannot put into words. My spirituality has blossomed because of his inspiring insight. I have learned to love myself for who I am. I know kind love now. He's my soultwin. We're silly together and we don't care who's watching.
- Daniel-You can't change people, no matter how much you love them.
- John- I will never be as stubborn as he has been to me. Friendship is something to be deeply valued.
- Dr. Laverty-She always had the best intentions. No one has seen me evolve as an artist the way she has. I wish I could talk to her again.
- My Grandpa Michard- I never spoke much to this man. He was a journalist. He told me as a child to write down everything I remember, or else I'll forget. To this day, I'm very forgetful, but I'm nostalgic. And I journal so often.
- Frau Stamp- I was probably the worst AP DEUTSCH student to ever enter L. E., but Frau had such a soft spot for me. When I had nobody she kept an eye out for me. At the end of my senior year she attended that silly dance recital. It really meant so much to have some one so kind in my life when they had no obligation to be.
- Mr. White- This guy is the source of all my creativity.
- Notre Dame- It's one of the few memories of Europe I have.
- The community pumpkin patch in Hatton, ND- We went every october with the whole family. The last year we lived there we picked 121 pumpkins.
- The tiny courtyard behind the dumpsters at Hatton High School- At recess Mark and I would read all of the graffiti made by other school children. Some one had written 1912-that was so exciting!
- The Roanoke Hotel- Dancing in the Miss Virginia Pageant was one of the best times of my life. All of the events including the ball were held at the Roanoke Hotel. It was historic and beautiful and there was peanut soup!
- Busch Gardens, Williamsburg- As an employee, I knew all the spooky shortcuts.
- Boca Grande, FL-The most gorgeous beach I've ever been to. Also the Bush vacation spot.
- Myakka State Park, FL-Swampy land has always held my attention. So mysterious.
- Whetstone Rose Garden, OH- SO MANY ROSES!
- My grandmother's crowded basement- Organs, swords, bible verses, funny pouporri and fiber optics.
- Casey Kemp's farm- The woods that went on forever and the baseball diamond down the road
- eighth grade science fair project
- the cutesy dress/costume with the buttons
- lentil curry
- the day i returned to virginia for the last time
- valentine's day, 2008
- my sixteenth birthday
- nutcracker 2006-last performance
- the night Christianity clicked
- Phil- now
- Tess- then
- Lauren- always
- John- then
- David H.- at the back of my mind, although we aren't in touch any more
- Amanda- fifth grade
- Kimy- middle school- I envied her
- Nicole- middle school- she taught me what not to do
- Marin- elementary school
- My mother- I don't want to admit it, but she's always got my back.
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