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Have you ever been camping?

I went camping when I was young. Not pitch a tent camping but summer camping with other same age campers.

I hated it.

Sure, in the end, I made friends, and the activities were fun, but I hated it. The other campers were mean. Typical.

It was my first real time away from home alone, and I learned a lot. For example:

Young girls can be mean even at a Christian camp. Girls will be girls.

I see some of them still, and I get the last laugh. People just like to let themselves go.

As for the other type of camping; I am so not interested.

I hate bugs.

When do you feel most productive?

I feel most productive late at night or very early in the morning before sunrise. This is the best time: the quiet of the house, no dogs barking, no sister talking nonstop, just me, my computer, and my imagination.

Watch me go.

What are your favorite emojis?

A smiley face makes me feel happy, and I want to share  the good feeling

What topics do you like to discuss?

I have little free time. At work, they pile more work and responsibilities on me, but don’t give me more time to do them. Then, for some reason, I find the time to make time.

Why can’t I do this in my personal life? Just make time to do all the wonderful things I want to do.

My favorite topic is talking about all the great things I can do when I squeeze time out of my schedule. I love pouring over articles, drawings, writing, and collecting them. I like talking about how these things make me relax, and then I explore different art and crafts to add to my growing collection.

It may seem weird, but just talking about what art project I get to do next relaxes me and makes me feel content.

Crafting is a great topic.

When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out?

I feel I went over this before, and still, the answer remains the same. I am not a risk taker.

I am boring.

I am a coward, afraid if I take a plunge it would lead to disaster.

Mostly, it will lead to something I can not walk away from with my dignity in tact.

So, I don’t take risks.

Describe a risk you took that you do not regret.

I have got to be the most boring person in the world. OK, maybe not the whole world, but I am boring. I am too afraid to take risks.

Call me a coward, but I feel if I take a risk, I will mostly regret it. The regret will plague me and eat me alive.

No way. Let me stay in my little comfort zone. Thank you very much.

Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?

In any relationship, romantic, business, or friendship, I find you need to hold onto who you are.

You have principles and keep an eye on them and remember them at all times. Sure, you can let loose and enjoy life and the situation but never lose sight of who you are.

I did once, and I found myself doing everything he wanted and nothing I wanted. Fortunately, I woke up early enough to get out of the so-called relationship. He didn’t like it, but because he didn’t have his hooks on me tight enough, I walked away strong and on my own two feet. But I wish I did it sooner. Nevertheless, I did it in the nick of time.