1. What's something you think is under appreciated. Explain. I think laughter is under appreciated. Laughter is good for the soul. According to mayoclinic.org, Laughter induces physical changes in our body. Laughter enhancesour intake of oxygen rich air, stimulates our heart, lungs and muscles, and increases endorphins (really good thing!!). According to the same website, laughter can actually improve our immune system. I LOVE to laugh and the louder and longer someone can make me laugh wins extra points (we aren't keeping score . . .or are we hahaha!). I think another thing we under appreciate is a quick afternoon nap. I can take a 20 minute power nap in my recliner and I'm good to go again. I always the alarm on my watch for 30 minutes because it take a few minutes to relax and then I usually wake up before the 30 minutes is over.
2. As winter approaches how do you stay productive? I'm always productive UNLESS I'm on a beach vacation. Even then, I am fairly productive. I still work 40+ hours a week and I'm productive on my job. There is always laundry to be done and dishes to be loaded and books to read and stationary bike to ride. I might not be outside, but Mark and I are both people who like to be productive.
3. What's a popular food you don't like? First of all, I want to clarify. I am not a picky eater. There are a couple of "popular" food items that I do not like. Salmon is the first one. Other people LOVE it. I don't like it at all. If I'm at your house and your serve salmon, I will try to eat a bite or two. I will shuffle it around on my plate. If you live in the south, you have probably been exposed to Salmon Croquettes, made with canned salmon. If I'm invited to dinner at your house and you serve those, I may have to excuse myself. The smell makes me feel sick. One time our chef at church prepared salmon croquettes. I actually had to leave the building for about an hour hahaha! The other thing that lots of people like that I don't like AT ALL is cashews. They actually make me feel horrible.
4. What do you think is more interesting-art or history? Elaborate. Well, I'm studying American History right now. I have learned some very interesting things that were not taught when I was studying history at a much younger age. I do enjoy art - especially if there is a docent to explain the meaning of the art.
5. What advice would you give to someone half your age? Half my age . . .wow, 33. I remember being 33. We get to hang out with lots of young adults. I would tell them to quit worrying so much about what other people think of you. Be kind. Be nice. Treat others well. Stop worrying so much about the opinions of others. If you are still single, take the trips -- ALL of the trips! Don't wait! I would also tell all 33 year olds -- SAVE SOME MONEY. Start saving when you are young. When you grow old, you will be glad you did.
6. Insert your own random thought here. If this ad was real, I wish I had seen it! The problem is that I haven't found a way to take my twenty minute power nap in my office!!