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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.

What makes you nervous?

I travel on local transit to work and it is unpredictable.

Since Covid, more and more homeless and dangerous people travel alongside regular commuters. Man, I see some weird things going on. I keep to myself. I try to be pleasant. I let people go ahead of me, and I don’t argue because you never know what that other person would pull out.

How do you unwind after a demanding day?

I fall on my knees and I give thanks to the Lord for seeing me through.

Hey.

The day could have gone far worse.

Last week, for example, was really challenging mentally and  demanding with me helping some vulnerable clients during their appointments in  the clinic.The Lord gave me the physical strength to work through the day as well as the mental strength I needed. In the end,I was able to say I did my best. It may not be enough for the clients, but with my vast experience, they received all I had to give.

Seeing the cognitive decline of clients I have helped over the years is taxing. My compassion is growing along with my frustrations. It is not easy to watch on the sidelines and not feel something for these people. They find it hard to understand what is happening to them.

Why can’t they hear like they did when they were young?

Why do people lead them around to places they do not want to go?

Why is no one listening to them? Why do they have to do what they are told?

And who are these people who are calling me Mom?

Dementia is an evil disease with no respect to anyone. It seems to strike whenever and whoever it desires.

Health is a blessing I do not take lightly.

At the end of a day like that, I thank the Lord for helping me, and I give him thanks for my blessings.

How do you use social media?

I use Facebook for information and to stay connected with some associations or groups or even friends. I love to see what is trending or I post. I use  X once in a blue moon. I have not really sat down to use Instagram.

There is just too much to do on social media and not enough time.

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.

Every day is a great day to sleep in. But I can’t. Have to go out to work or I have an appointment. There is always something to keep me from snuggling down deeper in my bed.

I acknowledge that I don’t get enough sleep because I putter around too much before going to bed.

I read somewhere that sleep is essential to leading a healthy life. Getting into a sleep pattern is challenging, but for my health, I have to get in gear. I have to learn to shut everything off and clear my brain and relax.

Easy to say. It is hard sometimes, so  I try to do two minutes of minfulness. Clear my mind of the daily clutter for two minutes. That doesn’t work. I am too busy trying to figure out how to clear my mind when something pops up I forgot to do.

Yikes!

Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you.

I was given a gift of food as a thank you at work for my help from a patient. I love getting gifts.

It was not something I liked, seeing i am not a fan of fruit cake, but I was grateful. She remembered me and took her time to find something for me.

I worked on Christmas Eve. I took the gift thinking to bring it home. On the subway, I saw a teenage girl sitting on the cold floor asking for money. Something told me to go to her. I walked up to her bent down and asked if she could do with this food gift.

Her face lit up. She looked me in the eyes.

She said. “Yes. Thank you. Thank you.” I gave it to her. She took it and hugged it. I walked away like a load was lifted from my body.

On the escalator, a man stood beside me. He said. “Acts of kindness go a long way.”

I asked. “You saw that?”

He answered. “I did.” Then he nodded as we got off the escalator and walked away.

I turned and went on my way, thinking how fortunate I am to have a gift I could give to someone in need. I am indeed blessed.

I have not seen that girl since, but I hope it was a blessing to her.

Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.

I am still a work in progress. I try to step away from my situations that are questionable and take a better look.

Jumping in with both guns blazing is always a problem for me. Practice makes perfect. The more I pause before I speak gets me the right answers, whereby I could make decisions and alter my behavior for my good.

As I look at the big picture, I see little things that can be of benefit. To discount them would cost me so much. So I try to stop and think. If that doesn’t work out, I move on to something else and learn from my lessons in my life.

For example, I listened to my sister when she advised me to make a simple call to a stranger. I could have cut her down, but I listened. I made the call, and that one action later launched my career.

I stopped, and I listened.

What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why?

I hear it was beautiful at one time, before. Now, war torn, a place of death and destruction. It is so sad.

Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you.

Sometimes, I need someone to talk to as I wade through my life. I pray for help, and believe it or not, God sends one of my sisters to say a kind word.

Kind words go a long way. She talks, I listen, and then she prays for me.

It warms my heart to know someone in this crazy world cares for me.

What is your favorite restaurant?

They had a lounge area of dark wood, crystal, glass, and brass hardware. Highback armchairs of dark brown buttery leather dotted along the main floor around a splatting of side tables, main tables, or alone under wall scones or the occasional floor lamp. Music played softly in the background; some jazz or some blues nothing too modern just enough to make you relax while taking a sip of your drink and sinking into your chair waiting for your meal to arrive.

Intimate but not too cozy, it was not a family restaurant. It was a wonderful steak house with the most delicious food and great service.

Then that hateful virus Covid hit and the city went on lockdown. The owners were old, and rent was a little too high. They were there for years and then decided to retire.

Closed and gone yet not forgotten.

Nothing lasts forever except for good memories of fine dining.