Let’s Talk About You Pt. 2
Last month I posted a “Let’s Talk About You” post and learned SO much about you all. I thought I should do it again and ask YOU questions. Feel free to copy & paste and answer them in the comment section!
- When you have free time, what do you do?
- What was the highlight of your week?
- Who has influenced your life the most?
- When do you feel most proud?
- Leave a link to your blog!
UPDATE: Here are my answers (someone on Twitter suggested that I participate too!):
- When I have free time, I try to get ahead on blogging, read a book or watch a tv show!
- The highlight of my week was probably having 48 hours completely alone. Adam was gone and I had time to work, think and just be.
- My husband – most definitely – has influenced my life the most (of anyone I’ve ever met). For the better.
- I feel the most proud when I think about my brother and sister. They are amazing people and while they’re younger…they are my best friends.
FYI – sometimes comments go to spam when you include a link so please be patient if you don’t see yours publish immediately. I’ll be approving any that get pushed to spam until I leave on vacation!
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That is really awesome about the bike! And I love that you admire your dad so much. And I LOVE your answer to #4. I can totally relate. Thanks for sharing, Fiona!
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When you have free time, what do you do? nothing, HA! actually I like to sew and go on hikes with my dog.
What was the highlight of your week? Hanging out with a friend who is opening a new business. We went to a local community event and handed out flyers and brochures.
Who has influenced your life the most? family for sure
When do you feel most proud? when I can help someone and it makes them happy
Leave a link to your blog! http://jennnash.typepad.com
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Thanks for sharing Jenn! Love checking out your blog – oh and sometimes I DO do nothing when I have free time :)
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1.When you have free time, what do you do?
I read, I work on my book, blog when I have Internet access, watch a movie with my mom, visit friends. Relax :)2.What was the highlight of your week?
My mom surprised me with a box of chocolate!3.Who has influenced your life the most?
Though question. I would say it was a mixture of both my parents and my grandparents4.When do you feel most proud?
When I get something accomplished on my to-do list and when I make people around me happy.-
I’m so glad we’ve “met” online! Loving your blog (and your hair!). Thanks for sharing Colette!
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When you have free time, what do you do?
I love spending time outdoors, walking up a hill or riding a bike, then returning home to yummy food (preferably cooked for me!) and a good book.What was the highlight of your week?
Starting a new job! (Half the fun is that my commute now involves a boat ride.)Who has influenced your life the most?
Tom, my husband, has definitely been a big part of who I am today (and I’d hope he’d say the same about me!) I’m inspired by anyone with an adventuring and creative spirit.When do you feel most proud?
Learning something new, or showing off something that I’ve made.Leave a link to your blog!
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1. When you have free time, what do you do?
I generally watch whatever TV show I’m caught up in (lately, trying to catch up on Downton Abbey).2. What was the highlight of your week?
Getting my budget finished and realizing I could be debt-free within 4 months– this is a HUGE deal for me!3. Who has influenced your life the most?
These are hard questions! Probably my German professor in college. She is a loving, kind, driven, focused, intelligent, passionate woman who encourages others always!4. When do you feel most proud?
I love the feeling of completing a project and knowing it’s the absolute best I could have done.5. Leave a link to your blog!
http://www.stuffaudreysays.com-
Ohh have you watched “Call the Midwife” at all? It’s SO good and on PBS too. Give it a watch if you haven’t. Oh and CONGRATS on being so close to debt-free living. It’s SO wonderful. Loving your blog Audrey!
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What a sweet idea. It’s so sweet to know that you’re interested in the people that read your blog. Definitely set a high bar for other bloggers (including myself!).
1. See friends. Make things. Spend time with my husband.
2. A report I wrote was launched at the House of Lords (and I got to go!)
3. My parents and husband are constant sources of inspiration. They’re the people whose advice I seek and value.
4. Seeing the people I love and care about achieve their goals
5. http://www.randomlyhappytoday.blogspot.comThanks again for this.
x Elena @ Randomly Happy-
Thanks Elena! Congrats on your report being launched – that’s amazing! Oh and those chocolate banana pies on your blog look soooo good.
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When you have free time, what do you do? Is blogging considered free time?! lol If it is, then my afternoons are free! I work in the office till noon for my Dad and then I teach Pilates in the evening :) Nights though, when I get home from teaching are when I really consider myself to have free time :)
What was the highlight of your week? I am planning a birthday party with a friend for one of our friends. It’s also kind of a going away party, so we are going all out! It’s Alice in Wonderland themed and we are seriously loving brainstorming and craft time!
Who has influenced your life the most? Probably my parents… Sometimes it’s a good thing and sometimes it’s not ;)
When do you feel most proud? When my clients achieve something in Pilates class that they never thought they could! As small as extending their leg with no pain, or as big as fancy exercises!
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noe
1.When you have free time, what do you do? I meet my friends&family, go hiking or take a book and my iPod with me to the park. I like being outdoors but don’t mind spending time on my own.
2.What was the highlight of your week? Highlight of my week was having dinner with my family last night (I had not seen them in 3 weeks because I was on holiday and then was stuck at home being sick)
3.Who has influenced your life the most? Definitely my parents. But also my boss, I’ve known him for 8 years and work is where I spend most of my time….
4.When do you feel most proud? Same as Colette, accomplishing things on my to-do list, at work and in my private life.
5.Leave a link to your blog! I don’t have a blog but maybe I’ll start blogging soon.
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Family is so, so important. I can see you love them a lot! If you start blogging – let me know! Nice to meet you :)
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1.When you have free time, what do you do?
Mostly I knit while cuddling with my boyfriend in front of the TV, but I’ve been out of commission due to a training strain on my wrist. So this past week I’ve been reading. I also like to bake and do simple DIY projects.2.What was the highlight of your week?
Coming home to chicken fajita burritos ready to eat!3.Who has influenced your life the most?
My best friend. I don’t think I’d be the same confident person if it weren’t for her.4.When do you feel most proud?
When I overcome something that’s been challenging or finally crossing something off my to do list that’s been there forever.5.Leave a link to your blog!
holeyhoot.blogspot.com-
All of your free-time activities sounds so fun and I do the same. Thanks for commenting Britney!
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1.When you have free time, what do you do? Spend time with family, read, blog, go thrifting.
2.What was the highlight of your week? A pretty impactful quiet time the other night (reading though 2 Corinithians).
3.Who has influenced your life the most? My Mama & Her Mama.
4.When do you feel most proud? Checking something off my to-do list, finishing a book, when I am able to use my resources to help someone else accomplish their goal.
5.Leave a link to your blog! http://sozealous.blogspot.com
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1.When you have free time, what do you do? volleyball leagues, workouts, blogging, yoga, cooking, wine with friends, house decorating/organization, making recycled magazine bowls or other crafts, pinterest or reading blogs…I don’t leave myself much time to “just be”.
2.What was the highlight of your week? My week started off bad – Sunday was awful. The highlight was halloween deco shopping with my husband (he willingly went to 2 crafts stores and I think he enjoyed it!) and then stopping at a pumpkin patch. It’s only going to get better as I’m visiting my family this weekend and a friend’s baby they are adopting is going to be born.
3.Who has influenced your life the most? The core of who I am was definitely influenced by my family, but how I have changed and grown as an adult is probably most influenced by a few select friends since I live away from my family.
4.When do you feel most proud? When people say they admire my marriage and how well we fit together (even if I’m not feeling it at that time, lol), when I have a particularly good volleyball game, workout, or get into a yoga pose that I hadn’t been able to master.
5.Leave a link to your blog! I’ve got two:
http://www.thatswhatwedid.com and http://www.columbusonthecheap.com-
I completely relate to your answer to #3. My family influenced me SO much but now that I’ve been far from them for about 7+ years, it’s a few select friends and my husband who have changed me the most. Thanks for sharing, Val!
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When you have free time, what do you do?
I always want to be in a coffee shop, or sitting on my couch, with a friend chatting life, speaking truth, and meeting Jesus together.
Friends and coffee, twitter and blogs. Bliss.
What was the highlight of your week?
I’ve got two! One is that I have a new niece. She’s the first local grandchild out of eight so I’m so excited to be a part of her real life – not just online.
The other is that yesterday, a random twitter convo led to me being encouraged to write something specific. It was just a cool moment of “wow, I’m not alone online”.Who has influenced your life the most?
Is it bad that I genuinely want to say Jesus? Not in a cliche way but in a sincere way. Back in the end of spring I was encouraged to read through a Gospel in one sitting, and as I did I realized that Jesus has made an influence. I’ve still got so far to go but His grace influences me so much. I want to always look to Him first because if I’m looking anywhere but Jesus, my life will lack purpose.
I’ve spent most of my life trying to please people and have realized that sin as fear of man. So my influence can’t be of the earthly type. It has to be Jesus.When do you feel most proud?
Probably when I see a friend accomplish something that I know was a challenge.
Leave a link to your blog!
If you click on my name it’ll take you there! Come visit. Stay for a while.
( I’m on twitter as well! @nadinewouldsay )
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It’s SO wonderful to be encouraged by online friends. Thank you for sharing, Nadine. I love your name, BTW!
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Play on the xbox, cook, work on the blog (it’s work but it’s free time from the day job ;)), and now that it’s getting colder and cozier at night I’ll crochet.
Going to my local veggie market for Saturday’s Thanksgiving dinner. They had so many varieties of squash and apples, I’m like a kid in a candy store there! We had a good laugh at the price it all came out to, especially when the cashier realized she inputted the wrong number and we almost got charged $80 dollars for mint!
Probably my Father, despite having an on and off relationship with him. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, especially in temperament. Two months ago we just started talking again after 10 months. But he’s grown through a Dad being stabbed to death, a mother passing away from a brain tumour, being the youngest of five kids, growing up with a bigot of a grandfather and hiding his homosexuality (also hiding it obviously from his wife since I’m here!) To being happily married to my second Father and fighting for what he thinks is a cause, his life, and having a strong sense of self.
Good question…
You already know me ;)
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I love hearing you talk about your dad! It makes me smile to see (or hear) relationships evolve. When it comes to family, it’s always interesting to see since you’re obviously bonded but it STILL requires maintenance.
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When you have free time, what do you do?
Depends on the kind of free time. If Scott also has free time then I want to do something with him. Sometimes it’s gaming or hiking, something like that. If it’s just free me time (like early Sunday mornings) then I like to read a book while sipping some coffee.
What was the highlight of your week?
Seriously, a freaking amazing spinning class last night. It kicked my butt and I loved it.
Who has influenced your life the most?
My grandmother on my father’s side.
When do you feel most proud?
When I cook something new and it turned out awesome.
Link should be attached to my name :)
Thanks Allie, that was fun!
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Thanks for participating, Andrea! I can relate to the “type of free time” thing. If Adam and I both do…then it’s different.
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1 When you have free time, what do you do?
I love to sew & create things/put different designs together & come up with something unique. Also, I’m a netflix junkie and am almost always catching up on some tv series.2 What was the highlight of your week?
Well, this week had been pretty crummy, actually, but knowing that, despite all the crud we’re going through, that my husband and I are on the same team and actually like each other is pretty awesome. :)3 Who has influenced your life the most?
I really can’t say. I mean, my parents have certainly influenced me, as have my siblings & other family members, but I’d have to say that there’s really not one person that I can attribute more influence than others.4 When do you feel most proud?
I feel proud when those who I really admire and respect compliment me. A few weeks ago I was talking to a local designer/sewist, who’s own wares I think are beautiful, and she told me that she’d purchased something that I made last year, and that meant so much to me that she didn’t try to just replicate what I’d made, but loved my design enough that she wanted to invest in it. I was pretty proud that day. :)5 Leave a link to your blog!
http://moxiemandie.com-
I love Netflix and Hulu. Just caught up on a bunch of shows! I hope your crummy week turns into a great weekend!!
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Hi there, I follow your blog since like two weeks and I really love it and even if we dont know pretty much each other, I’m going to participate, it’s so fun to read other’s answers!
When you have free time, what do you do?
Read, I am studying in literature and I am «forced» to read some (many) books for school so when I’m free I’m dying to read things like graphic novels or the newest ones that we dont talk in school.
What was the highlight of your week?
Definitely the fact that fall is here! It has been so nice weather, a mix of fog, rain and fall sun, the perfect weather for discovering the drink London fog (earl gray latte).
Who has influenced your life the most?
My mother, she is so beautiful, so inspiring. Everything she does is so perfect, I’m totally influenced by her!
When do you feel most proud?
Of being happy. I felt bad for long times before, and I just choosed one day to be happy, and make everything to be sure I stay happy, life is beautiful!here is my blog :
http://leslistesdolive.blogspot.ca
Olive xox
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Yes! So glad you participated – and I love that you choose to be happy. That is so wonderful to hear.
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Bianca Elysse
1. When you have free time, what do you do? Scour blogs for new vegan recipes to try, chill in bed and read, tend to my (mini) window hydroponic garden.
2. What was the highlight of your week? Going apple picking! And then coming across a recipe for cinnamon apple fruit leather to be made this weekend. Nom nom :o)
3. Who has influenced your life the most? My grandmother. She was the smartest, sassiest, funniest lady I had the pleasure to know and love.
4. When do you feel most proud?
The moment when I open my front door returning from a run- happy that it’s over and relief that water is only a few feet away.5. Leave a link to your blog! Still gathering the courage to start one!
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Mmm spending time in bed reading or watching a movie is so, so wonderful. Thanks for sharing Bianca! Let me know when you launch a blog – I’d love to visit :)
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When you have free time, what do you do?:::
I love music. So normally you will find me listening to it or playing my guitar with my husband.What was the highlight of your week?:::
Updating my blog and mentally coming to the realization that I need to stick with it. I always have to resolve things in my mind first! ;)Who has influenced your life the most?:::
Most definitely my mother. She is one of my best friends. And I am really grateful for her because she really installed in us to love Jesus first and everything else will follow. She never left my side at the hospital when I went through my diagnosis with Juvenile Diabetes and was there the whole time to give me encouragement that I could do this. She is the most joyful person I have ever met.When do you feel most proud?::
Honestly, when someone is encouraged because of my writing. It brings a lot of joy.Leave a link to your blog!::
http://ashtonanddiscourse.blogspot.comThis was a lot of fun! Thanks! :)
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Nice to hear from you Ashton – you’re gorgeous and loved visiting your blog! Oh and your mother sounds wonderful!
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When you have free time, what do you do?
Watch trash reality tv or walk my dog!What was the highlight of your week?
Seeing my friend smile from ear to ear at her bday dinner!Who has influenced your life the most?
My dad. He is so wise and I always think about him before making major decisions. He’s my moral compass!When do you feel most proud?
When someone notices or appreciates my hard work.Leave a link to your blog!
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This is a great idea!
When you have free time, what do you do?
I usually just blog and catch up on reading other blogs. I also love shopping, photography and playing my ukulele.What was the highlight of your week?
Probably one of the many hilarious things that a kid in my class said. I couldn’t choose one.Who has influenced your life the most?
Hmmm… in a roundabout way, I’d say the man who assaulted me aged 16. It led to a chain of events that set me off on the rest of my life. In a strange way, I’m pleased that it happened. It made me who I am today.When do you feel most proud?
When the kids in my class discover something new or say something kind. They’re such inspirational, heartwarming children and I am proud of tem every single day.Leave a link to your blog!
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this is such a darling idea :)
1. When you have free time, what do you do?
SLEEP! I don’t get enough of it during the week. Also catch up on my fave TV shows and blog, of course!2.What was the highlight of your week?
My husband finished his very last class for his undergraduate degree! So proud!3. Who has influenced your life the most?
Hubby for sure4. When do you feel most proud?
When I’ve really been able to help someone5. Leave a link to your blog!
http://www.allthingsbeautifulblog.com<3
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Hey Allie, love this idea.
When you have free time, what do you do? If I have some down time I’m usual resting, reading up on some of my favorite blogs or hanging out at my favorite coffee shop.
What was the highlight of your week? Becoming part of a new church, glory to God!
Who has influenced your life the most? My dad. Since I was a little, I’ve always been a daddies girl. I remember going on adventures through the woods and playing softball in the yard. I couldn’t have been more blessed by such a brillant father and I love how much he pushes me to follow my dreams.
When do you feel most proud? When my work is being shown somewhere. There is just something so special when you have your work hanging in a gallery.
Leave a link to your blog! sincerelyamanda.com
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When you have free time, what do you do?
I blog, shop (too much), take photos for twiggyavenue.com, hang out with my darling husband, chat & drink wine with girlfriends. And the list goes on. I love FREE time!What was the highlight of your week? playing with my 3 year old niece. I adore that little 3 year old.
Who has influenced your life the most? My husband. I mean, I live with the guy. He’s my biggest cheerleader. He influences me to be better and go after my dreams.
When do you feel most proud? I think I’m most proud of the fact that I’m self-employed. I own a salon studio and have no regrets.
Great idea, Allie! Thanks for sharing, too. :)
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I completely relate to the husband and self-employed thing!! Oh and the too much shopping :) thanks for participating!!
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Oh I really love this post.
1. I usually work on my blog when I have free time. That and decorating/cleaning my apartment.
2. I actually was notified that my company was laying people off this week. I thankfully did not get laid off!
3. My husband, his patience blows me away.
4. When my readers resonate with a thought or concept I talk about on my blog.
5. http://www.bedsidesign.comxo
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When you have free time, what do you do?
Oh, there are so many things I love putting into my free time – the typical reading, blogging, and hanging out with friends apply…but my favorite? Songwriting…hands down! Something about getting my hands on the steel and wood of my guitar and writing my heart in melody and lyric fills up that chunk of my soul that tells me to follow in the footsteps of the ultimate Creator!What was the highlight of your week?
Right now I’m loving the sweet smiles of my 1 month old and dreaming with my husband about our new blog/recording! I love that life is made up of these little moments and bigger adventures…happiness comes in all shapes and sizes.Who has influenced your life the most?
I’ve got to agree with Nadine that Jesus has touched my life in the most “influential” way possible…but on this side of heaven? Ihave to say my parents and my boys (husband, Nate and my two sons)…it is so obvious why God has placed me in this circle of people. We all fit together so perfectly (even in circumstances and relationships aren’t “perfect” all the time) and it’s clear that my best chance of doing true Kingdom-impacting work is alongside this little group of people!When do you feel most proud?
Of myself? I would have to say when I’ve overcome an obstacle or seen some kind of character growth in my heart! I’d have to say my proudest moments thus far though have been because of my boys…when I see my toddler finding success with a new skill or learning a new word, or when I watch him interact gently with our newborn…my heart swells in ways I never knew it would.Leave a link to your blog!
We’re currently revamping our online space…settling into our niche and working on a redesign, so things are a little messy right now, but you can find us at http://www.chasing-eden.com – Our goal is to create an online space where we work through how to practically infuse faith and worship into our home and the hearts of our boys. We’re also using that space to chronicle our journey of writing and recording our first EP!-
Love hearing from your heart!! I can’t wait to meet soon and to see what your online space evolves into.
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This is a wonderful idea. I ask a few questions of the people that read my blog (normally at the end of a post) however the few comments that I get all seem to come from my Mom!
Free Time:
I photograph sunsets or read a book.Highlight of the week:
Waking up to glorious sunshine today after so much spring rain.Influenced my life the most:
Its that mother of mine. She taught me to hold my head high, keep my standards high and not take any crap from anyone. She shows me constantly how proud she is of myself and my brothers. And she grows a wicked vegetable garden.Most proud:
When I tick something off the list that wasn’t actually on the list as I had been avoiding it for so long. When one of my students gets a skill sussed that had been difficult for them.Leave a link to your blog!
http://www.tarasutherland.net OR http://www.divemistress.net -
1) When you have free time, what do you do?
I tend to hole up in a good coffee shop somewhere, read through my RSS feed subscriptions, and down about 3-4 cups of joe. Or is it cup of joes? I think it’s the former.
Definitely the former.
2) What was the highlight of your week?
Not exactly a highlight, but definitely a watershed moment: losing my job due to cutbacks. I still have my writing that I do for two different sites, but this was my most steady source of income. Am I worried? Or course. Will I survive? Of course.
3) Who has influenced your life the most?
I was in martial arts for almost twenty years, and my instructor was sort of a brother/father figure. While we don’t really talk so much now, there are major pieces of who I am today that remind me of him; my laugh being one of them, as I forced myself to mimic his laughter when I was ten.
4) When do you feel most proud?
When I see a former youth group student of mine post something on Facebook/Twitter (I no longer live in the area, so these are my main sources of communication with them) that’s brave and vulnerable.
My blog:
http://www.thescreamingroom.wordpress.com
My Tumblrs:
http://jaredmurray.tumblr.com – Random photos that come mostly from Instagram
http://themorningdeuce.tumblr.com – Random photos of my dog with stupid captions (because I’m single and lonely)
fiona
What a great idea! Looking forward to seeing other peoples responses.
1. When you have free time, what do you do?
It totally depends on my mood and the weather! I spend most my free time reading, wandering about my town, or curled up watching a film.
2. What was the highlight of your week?
The highlight of my week was being lent a bike for the next six weeks (I’m living in Köln for this period) – I feel like I’ve been given wings!
3. Who has influenced your life the most?
My dad, hands down. He raised me and my sisters single handedly, and I believe his is a superhero.
4. When do you feel most proud?
When I realise how much my husband loves me. I was a total grades/success obsessive at school/uni, but now the thing that makes me most proud is that this amazing man is in love with me.
5. Leave a link to your blog!
http://www.lifeinbrief.com