The Things People Ask...

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...