On A Whim..

This week in school I had the coolest substitute teacher, Barb. I've had her a few times before and have kind of gotten to know her. I find her completely fascinating. She speaks to everyone by name during attendance, smiles genuinely, and has spiky hair. On a whim, I asked her if she wouldn't mind me profiling her. She was shocked, but honored. So, I asked her a few questions and these were her answers.

Q: When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: In grade eight, I wanted to be an astronomer.

Q: What are ten things you want to do before you die?
A:

1. Create a "classics" book library in my house
2. Learn to swim
3. Read the Chronicles of Narnia
4. Go to "The Price is Right" tv show set
5. Read the entire Bible
6. Join a bowling league
7. Tell my Dad I forgive him
8. Go to Costa Rica
9. Get a dog
10. Go to Disney World

Q: If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be? Why?

A: My husband so I could see into his mind and understand what he is thinking since we are opposite brain types. When my mom was sick I would have given anything to take away her pain for a day (she is well now). I would like to be my child for a day to be a better parent.

Q: If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Why?
A: Multicolored. I don't feel like one color could describe me. I am very diverse. I like to do so many things, I love all people and I don't feel like I have to hide my emotional state from anyone.

Q: If you could give yourself at 17 one piece of advice, what would you say?
A: Don't sweat the small stuff. High school really doesn't matter. Hang on to the friends that are real. Be in a positive atmosphere, negativity brings you down automatically. Follow your dreams instead of staying for "love" which usually changes after you didn't follow them. Love the quirks about people instead of trying to "one up" yourself by making fun of them.


What do I take from this?

1. People are more than just what meets the eye
2. People rock
3. Always follow your gut feeling
4. You can learn something from everyone on the planet, but only if you ask
5. Only hold on to the good stuff in life
6. You never need a reason to be kind

This lady is a rockstar in my eyes. Who have you met recently that has inspired you?