Tough (Question) Tuesday: What are you curious about?
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Why apple cider is only available in the fall.
What would happen if everyone in the world decided to claim their uniquity and follow their dreams.
When Pandora will realize that, by thumbing down every Christmas song they play, it means I don’t wanna hear Christmas songs.
How my life will look in 1 year, 3 years, 10 years, 50 years (y’know, the little stuff).
Why people’s perceptions of themselves are usually very different than what’s actually perceived.
What would happen if I started painting, or opened an Etsy shop, or wrote my own cabaret show, or got back into auditioning.
How many people will be brave and go along for the ride with us in The Declaration of You.
Whether global warming will get rid of fall and spring for good, eventually.
What are you curious about?
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October 11th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
I've been following your blog posting for a few weeks,.. it's been particularly interesting that I came across your Blog on during " What Do I Want to Be When I grow up!" moment in life. I am 32 divorced and now a newlywed , just moved and left my career ( which I hated) …following my hubby and his career here in Hawaii. I know I know Paradise! But as you and I know Paradise is what you make of it. I have been exploring my creative side for some time… I have a great eye for vintage finds and I really enjoy decorating. I decided a few months ago I would open a Vintage Etsy Shop! Sounds easy right??? No! I had all of these mixed emotions flood my mine…. and I couldn't commit to the idea of possibly doing something so creative and a shot in the dark! With the encouragement from my hubby I have finally decided to open my very own Etsy Vintage Shop.I only have a few listings but the hardest part is over .. the curiosity is over. I am now a Etsy shop owner =) I look forward to many more motivating blogs!
October 12th, 2010 at 6:06 am
Thanks for these tough questions. I love Tough Question Tuesdays! They really get you thinking.
October 12th, 2010 at 6:10 am
Well, heck. I'm curious about so much! That apple cider thing? I think the answer is that otherwise I would float away on a river of the stuff, never to be seen again.
As for my curiosity, I, too, wonder what the future will bring. I wonder how I'm going to really and truly learn to like myself, once and for all. I wonder what my wedding will be like and where it will take place. And in the short-term, I wonder what it's going to be like to visit Ireland next week.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:48 am
I wonder why some days I just completely lack focus on anything. I wonder why those days usually result in me being spectacularly grumpy.
I wonder if I'll ever be able to grow my own food, while still living in my city. I wonder why we hold onto stuff so tightly, even if it's lost a lot of meaning. I wonder why I procrastinate so badly sometimes. I wonder how to strengthen my hands and wrists for piano class.
I wonder how my trip will go, and if it will fray any more ties. I wonder if deliberately clueless people ever gain a clue. I wonder if I am one of them.
I wonder why I love food so much, and yet am so terrible about labeling things that go into a freezer. I wonder why I don't cook more often, and what's holding my photography back.
Okay, I wonder a lot of things! That's enough for now, I think.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:00 am
@Paola – Thanks so much for reaching out & sharing your story! I'm 32 as well and put a flower in my hair today to make it feel like I'm in Hawaii, so we're on the same page
Congrats on not only opening the shop, but in getting past your Vampires (those are the voices in our head that try to suck the good stuff outta ya!) to do so. Sooooo many people stop there, so you're absolutely ahead of the game!
@Jessie – Aw, thanks! If you ever wanna throw your own answers in the ring, feel free (hint hint nudge nudge)
@Kylie – An apple cider river?!?!?! I'd be right there with you in the bathing suit! And if you need reasons to like yourself, let me know – I can tell ya
And HAVE FUN in Ireland next week! We must get together when you get back. Been thinking of you!
@Natasha – "Spectacularly grumpy" – I love the oxymoron. Whadda great visual. And your "I wonder"'s are beautiful, if that makes sense. Keep on wondering – that's where the answers form
October 12th, 2010 at 11:46 am
I certainly hope you're right, Michelle! (I wonder if you're right?)
Anyway, today is an unfocus, spectacularly grumpy day, so I feel like that bleeds through. I don't want that, though, because I don't like to spread grump.
October 12th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
I wonder how different my life would be if someone had told me to study sharks, instead of just admiring them.
I wonder what will happen if my current job goes "kaput."
I wonder what painting I will make this week, next, next month, next year.
I wonder what it will be like to outlive my mother.
I wonder if I'm brave enough to dream about that last one.