Share Your World – 2016 Week 40

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Share Your World – 2016 Week 40

Why did you start blogging?

To gain exposure for my writing and photography as well as to engage with those of similar interests. Also to inspire, uplift and encourage people worldwide.

A piece of clothing you still remember?

An Asian dress that fitted me like a glove. It looked like I was poured into the dress. Was like having a second skin. Also helped that at that time I was in my 20s so I looked a whole lot better than I do now! Something similar to the one shown below.

http://www.idreammart.com/periwing-navy-blue-satin-frog-button-dragon-and-phoenix-mini-chinese-dress-qipao-1020969.html

Periwing Navy Blue Satin Frog Button Dragon and Phoenix Mini Chinese Dress Qipao

Who are you trying to reach with your blog?

Folks with an interest in writing especially poetry plus short stories, commentary and photography. My Photography Blog is Roaming Urban Gypsy.

Those who like to engage in enlightened intellectual discussion and people with a sense of humor.

Is there a stuffed animal in your bedroom?

SpongeBob Squarepants. Oh wait! He is not animal or is he? Not sure whether a sponge is considered an animal or not?! As for the rest of my stuffed animals they are downstairs boxed up because if I put all of them on my bed my cat Sylvester and I wouldn’t have any room to sleep! LOL!

The best birthday present ever?

The Gift of another Year of Life.

What would surprise me about you?

“Though she be but little, she is fierce!”

― William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?

The Following Magnificent Email Message from my brother Stephen who is an Amazing Awesome Autism Guy!!

Hi sister how are you doing today . I had a good day at program today , I draw and colored with my peers, I also helped with the paper work in the class room . After i went to lunch, it was good i really enjoyed lunch time with my friends. I wanted to know if you still have the drawing of the picture i made.

As Always I’m Grateful to Cee Neuner for Her Wonderful Photography Challenges! I too have some old paternal family photos some dating back to right after the Civil War. I will share those in my next post. When I was living in Rochdale Village, Jamaica, Queens I had a combination printer/copier/Scanner so I scanned as many of my family photos as possible.

Share Your World – 2016 Week 39

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Share Your World – 2016 Week 39

A class you wish you would have taken?

Photography. And more Art classes. However I did get to take a Cinematography class in High School which was lots of fun!

What’s your favorite comic figure and why?

When I was a kid I Loved Charlie Brown because I could relate to him. Both of us had constant bad luck, were total screw-ups and Beagles for pets.

Name something you wish you could like.

Math. I really loathe and despise math. Never made any sense to me. Numbers are confusing and I was always getting failing grades in school. Algebra and geometry make my head spin!!

Tell me about your first crush / first date / first kiss.

I thought I was in Love with Paul McCartney of the Beatles. Later on Freddie Prinze from Chico and the Man.

Boy named Phillip. He was a sloppy kisser. Yuck! Glad that he was older than me so went off to college and I never saw him again.

Who was your best friend when you were 10?

Can’t remember back that far. Maybe it was Dora Wilson who eventually had to get a shot-gun wedding. Last I heard she was in Alaska. Or it could have been Jackie who was a foster child. Sadly she wound up in an insane asylum.

What sign are you?

Pisces.

Do you believe in astrology?

To a Degree.

Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?

Vacation. Had a chance to rest, relax and do all the things I can’t do when I’m working. Today is the last day of my vacation. Back to work tomorrow. Ugh! With my job I only look forward to the weekends when I’m NOT at the workplace.

Share Your World – 2016 Week 38

On September 22, 2016September 22, 2016 By dancingpalmtreesIn Annual Leave, Share Your World – 2016 Week 38, SYW, Uncategorized5 Comments

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Share Your World – 2016 Week 38

With your answers, please remember we are in the SYW world which may not always match our reality.

Are you a hugger or a non-hugger?

Non-Hugger!! I don’t like to be touched!! Particularly when I it comes to men. Guys are way too touchy feely. Ugh! Creepy! This 5th Grader has made some rules that both genders can use. (See Link Below) It’s also best for folks to keep their hands to themselves and keep your distance!

I Do Hug my brother Stephen and a few close friends. Very few.

http://www.upworthy.com/a-5th-grader-wrote-7-rules-for-talking-to-girls-but-grown-ups-could-learn-from-them-too?c=upw1&u=715a9810b86ff88594d6c629760037c9997c314a

What is your least favorite Candy?

Hmmm… I suppose anything gooey like marshmallows. Once a guy whom I was dating brought me some Turkish Delight from Istanbul, Turkey however it was way too sweet for me and I had to give it away. Also given the fact that I’m Pre-Diabetic I should not be eating any type of candy!

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “fun”?

Spending time with my brother Stephen.

List of Favorite Smells: What smells do you love? Whether it’s vanilla scented candles or the smell of coffee in the morning or the smell of a fresh spring rain…make a list of all the things you love for a little aromatherapy.

Vanilla, Eucalyptus, fresh baked bread, fried chicken, roses, etc…

Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?

That I made it through my work week which is an accomplishment within itself. Spent time with Stephen last weekend and the Happiness & Joy of me being on vacation this week. Sunday I look forward to taking my girlfriend out for her 60th Birthday!! Now that will be lots of fun!!

Share Your World – 2016 Week 36

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Share Your World – 2016 Week 36

With your answers, please remember we are in the SYW world which may not always match our reality.

If you were given a boat or yacht today, what would you name it? (You can always sell the yacht later)

My Yacht worthy of the Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous would be christened “The Wanderlust!!” As you can see Stephen is ready for our great Sailing Adventures!!

Sailor Stephen

Sailor Stephen

Which of Snow White’s 7 dwarfs describes you best? (Doc, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy, Sneezy, Grumpy, Dopey)Plus what would the 8th dwarf’s name be?

Sleepy. I Love Napping and my job makes me tired after a long week at work. Even though I have chronic Insomnia which only bothers me at night. During the day I could easily be a Professional Napper. The 8th Dwarf’s Name would be Wacky!!

Name a song or two which are included on the soundtrack to your life?

I will survive – Gloria Gaynor

The Pointer sisters – I’m so excited

Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Official Video)

Patti LaBelle – New Attitude

Complete this sentence: I like watching…

People and pets in the Park!

Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?

That I was able to help a co-worker who was depressed about a family situation. Not that I did anything special but I listened and gave her a shoulder to cry on plus some words of encouragement.

Getting dance crazy with buddies this weekend!!

Looking forward to and hoping for a quiet calm work week.

Share Your World – 2016 Week 35

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Share Your World – 2016 Week 35

With your answers, please remember we are in the SYW world which may not always match our reality.

List 2 things you have to be happy about?

My brother Stephen
My Cat Sylvester
A measure of health and strength
My Blogging Family

As always I get carried away and can’t just list two!!

If you could take a photograph, paint a picture or write a story of any place in the world, what and where would it be?

Hawaii. It’s a place that I’ve yet to visit and is on my list of places to Travel when Retired.

Should children be seen and not heard?

Sounds like what my Dad used to say when we were kids, “That children should be seen and not heard!” Ha! Ha! LOL!! Well that did not work as I was always bugging him. I think he used to say that as a joke. Daddy would come home from work and even though he was tired he would get down on the floor and play with us if we were awake and he always took us places on the weekends to give my Mom a break.

I never had children but when my young cousins were little kids I took them many places and enjoyed their company. Child care can be challenging but I enjoyed babysitting them. I encouraged them to speak up to talk with me. In my opinion communication with kids is vital. Even if you disagree with the child or they say something completely off well that gives the adult the opportunity to explain to them about plants, animals, people and life in general. Always listen to children. They have wonderful unfettered imaginations!

List at least five of your favorite first names.

DeBorah
Stephen
Edward
Mable
Thelma
Helen
William
Eva
Gladys
Clarence
Hattie
Veronica

Yup!! These are all Family Names!! I know this list is more than five but once you get started!!

Family Photo_Collage (1) — Family Photo Collage

Rufus & Chaka Khan – Once You Get Started

Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?

Health
Well-being
A nice clean safe place to Love. I Love Brooklyn!!
My Cat Sylvester.
Wonderful co-workers with whom I laugh and joke with about the nuttiness on our job.