The List: Part 3

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a blog titled, The List: Part 1. If you haven't checked it out, it is a few post down. Instead of talking about addiction and recovery, I decided to answer 30 questions that I came across on The Hopes and Dreams blog. It is a little get to know me exercise. I decided to break it up into 3 parts. Part 2 is below and this will be Part 3. I have enjoyed sharing stuff about myself with you guys. Enjoy.

21.) If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?
I think if I had one superpower, it would be to teleport. I would love to be able to just go from place to place and time travel as well. The first thing I would do is teleport to Greece to see my ancestry.

22.) Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?

I use to have an answer to these questions. However, I have learned that life doesn't seem to always go on the path that one desires. Everyone has goals that they would like to achieve, so one of my short-term goals is to be in graduate school within 5 years and on my way to graduate. 10 years I hope to have a career in the recovery/mental health field. 15 years I hope to be continuing a life of success and maybe have settled down with my best friend/love of my life and have a rewarding future.

23.) List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them?

Travel-It is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer.
Dancing-Not only is it a great form of exercise, but it is fun.
Cooking-Who doesn't love cooking up yummy food?
Hanging with friends-I get to vent, bond, and gain knowledge from them.
Writing-It is therapeutic for me and well, I'm good at it. :)

24.) Describe your family dynamic of childhood vs your family dynamic now?

It is about the same. We have always been a close knit family. We celebrate birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions together.  We have lost the matriarch of our family, my grandmother, but we have gained new members as well.

25.) If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
Audrey Hepburn all the way. She is the quintessential female. Not only was she a spectacular actress and fashion icon, but she was a humanitarian. I admire her for her caring personality and hope to change the world attitude. I would eat whatever she was having.

26.) What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
I think the world has the whole mental illness/substance abuse notion wrong. I believe that society needs to be more knowledgeable about what mental illness is and substance abuse. The stigma's need to be slashed. More research and development needs to be achieved as well.

27.) What is your favorite part of your body and why?
This one is tough. In the past I would of said my legs. I use to be a dancer and had stellar legs. However, now days since I am unable to exercise due to lower back pain, I would probably say my hands, because they are able to help others. Anything I can do help others it is important to me.

28.) What is your love language?
I try to be nice to everyone. I want the world to be a loving place. In my personal love life, I think communication is the key. Being their best friend, honesty and bonding together, I believe keeps a relationship strong.

29.) What do people misunderstand most about you?
I don't think people see me as a serious person. In the past with everything I went through with Mike, my dedication to work and achieving my goals were put on hold. I think that people see that and think, oh she isn't responsible or can be misconstrued as "lazy." I am far from lazy. I went through so much during my twenties and up until the age I am now (33) that I can't begin to tell you all the things. I was responsible for helping someone stay alive as long as they did and I think that says a lot about a person.

30.) List 10 things you hope to be remembered for?
My kindness
My ability to be a great listener
My ability to help others
A great friend
A great companion and lover
A fantastic mother, if I ever have kids
How well I took care of Mike
That I didn't judge anybody and freely accepted others
That I changed the outlook on mental illness and substance abuse
That I always laughed and made the most out of life