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Are you superstitious?

I am not superstitious, but I would not walk under a ladder for fear of something falling on my head. Neither do I take a pinch of spilled salt and throw  it over my shoulder  to ward off bad luck

I believe in God and that he loved the world that he sent his only begotten son to die for the sins of the world. That is not superstition or religion but a way of life and my belief.

I don’t believe in luck. God is in control, and nothing happens outside of his knowledge. As my Dad always preached, nothing hits God by surprise.

I don’t get involved in things I don’t understand or things that may have dark pagan or folklore meanings hinged in their history. Curses that can not be explained away.  Things  I don’t understand and I find are freaky. Those things I leave alone.

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why?

I like dogs, and from childhood my Dad would call me his little puppy because I would follow him everywhere.

I am not that young child anymore, but a few qualities I still have as I did in childhood are loyalty and companionship.

If you are my friend, I would be loyal to you, but don’t cross me. I will never forget the betrayal. I will forgive but not forget, and therefore, I will walk away for good.

With regards to companionship; I am in the relationship for the long term.

A dog is a good animal.

Write a letter to your 100-year-old self.

Looks like you made it.

It is a blessing to be healthy and wise. I am glad you can say the Lord has saved you from all your troubles.

Continue to praise the Lord and live right.

Again, health is wealth, as you well know.

Where would you go on a shopping spree?

I like a good department store with high-end items, a variety of goods and where there are sales. I like luxury and quality but if I can get it for an excellent price that is the best.

My advice is to look for the sales. Do some window shopping. Get their newsletter or check out their website, and when the time is right and the store has a great sale , go for it.

What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance?

My name is somewhat controversial for some people, but my middle names work well with the first name.

Esther is the first middle name. It is found in the Bible as the hero or heroine of faith who saved her people from genocide. In Hebrew, it is given the value or meaning to hide. As Esther’s identity was hidden from the king , she hid her people from certain death. In Persian history, it is taken from the goddess Istar, meaning Star.

Maureen is the second name. It is of Irish descent, in the Gaelic, it is spelled and it is a diminutive of the name Mary.

As mentioned in early entries, my name is Jemima, which means dawn or handsome as the day.

Putting all three names together and using the first initials of my names,  my parents came up with my pet name as Jem.

Jemima, Esther, Maureen.  JEM.

I think that was really cool.

What is the last thing you learned?

I want things now. I understand that life doesn’t work like that.

I am learning in my life journey not to look at others and what they have. That life they live does not belong to me. It may look greener, but it really isn’t if I look closer.

Waiting is hard to do, but I know my time will come where I, too, will be blessed.

My new way of thinking is to ensure that as I wait, I need to enjoy the pause.

Don’t be impatient. Everything will work out just fine.

Trust and wait.

What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.

Really, my age is no one’s business but my own. Would knowing my age make you like me better? If I am older than you and look great, you envy me, which turns to hatred because of all the gossip you spread. If I am younger than you, there is still gossip. There is no comparison between us.

Society is fixated on numbers on how old someone is.

For example: A man is in a car accident, and the news report says a thirty year old man is injured. What is the point? Does the accident get more value as his age goes up or down?

I hate ageism. Everyone must be put in a category and labeled. Once we are labeled, we are given a character we have to live up to or down to. We must gather all those in our same category and be the same. There is no mixing. There is no change. There is nothing unique.

I am not ashamed of my age, I just would like some privacy.

Can that be respected?

How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success?

It hurts at the beginning when I fail. I get upset. I get angry with myself and with others connected to the problem. Suspicion runs high. I feel the need to talk it out to maybe even justify my actions.

Then I take a step back and realise this can work for me if I see it in a new light.

It is a setback, but it can in the future be a setup for my good if I learn from it.

It does not define me. I am not a failure, but I am human, and things happen.

You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence?

Life throws curve balls. I do not understand why things happen, and I don’t know my future, but my times are in the hands of the Lord.

I need to trust Him. Everything will work out for my good and His glory.

What are three objects you couldn’t live without?

I feel lost without my cell. It is my go-to for quick information. I can use it easily on the go, and I like to stay connected.

My watch is a Fitbit. I keep track of my health as best as I can. My favorite feature is the sleep monitor. It is good but depressing to see how little sleep I get daily. The step counter keeps an eye on my activity level.

My Bible is my connection to my Lord. It is by far the most important thing I like to pack, especially when I travel. But I like my cell because I can download the Bible in my fav version and read it on the go.

Technology is so cool.