Baino has been kind to include me in a recent neme. This one gives a person four topics on which to expound, ostensibly so readers will get a further glimpse into the inner workings of that individual. Mind you, this might get a bit wacky, but here goes:
HEALTH: The one thing none of us can live well without, but most take for granted. I am not in the latter category largely because I live to surprise and annoy my doctors, something I've been doing since my early and unexpected arrival on the planet...
Today, I am strong, healthy and motivated to stay that way until my last breath, despite chronic concerns. This does not make me a heroine or mean that I'm endowed with super human qualities. It simply means I try to make the best choices possible.
Right now, I'm exercising, attempting to lose a few pounds and making decisions about professional goals and affiliations...
HAPPINESS: This goes hand-in-hand with health in my mind. It also means enjoying one's friends, both animal and human, and paying attention to those things that nurture spirit, relationships and community.
FELINES: I have three, two middle aged, and one geriatric. All have health issues. Despite these, they play, keep me laughing and sometimes keep me awake when I'd rather not be, but I wouldn't trade any of them. They own me, not the other way round.
TRAVEL: Being raised an ex pat meant a lot of this in my childhood and adolescence. I've lived in Panama, Columbia, Mexico and the United States, and traveled in Europe and other parts of Latin America. Sadly, my passport has lapsed, a situation I hope to remedy in a few weeks. As an Adult Third Culture Kid, the legacy of these experiences has left me with a case of itchy feet, something I did not fully understand until I began reading about the characteristics of ATCK's several years ago. It is no accident that I love languages and dream of Paris.
More can be said but I'll leave it there for now.
Until Next Time...
6 comments:
Not wacky at all. Your choices are interesting. I salute your priorities and agree with the list (although I might just substitute dags for cats).
Aww Lizzie I'm so glad you took this up. Lovely to know more about you as you're ofgten quite shy and unrevealing. Cats have that way about 'owning' their owners. Nobody owns a cat. I do miss my Basil. I too am renewing my passport in the great white hope that I might win a trip . .worst case scenario, it's 100 points ID. I too have never been to Paris. Keep your passport current and who knows. . ..see you outside Chanel on the Champs Elysee!
pfft cannot spell 'often'
I totally understand your love of travel. I too want to revisit all the wonderful places I've been and see so many sights I've never seen before. It's a very big world.
i love memes because they give you a glimpse into lives you dont always catch...love to travel as well...i like your thoughts on happiness. smiles.
How'd I miss this one?
I think you are a heroine. So there.
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