Tag: dailyprompt

What do you enjoy most about writing?

I love to create a world where I am in control or where I feel like I am in control.

I can create the scenarios, but when I write fiction, my characters surprise me and do things I never thought possible.

Characters can hit you by surprise. Once you get to know them, you either like them or hate them. If you like them, then they have a happy life. If you hate them, you can make them the villain and kill them off in the most brutal fashion  imaginable.

I just like writing things that can be enjoyable.

In other words, my imagination gets to break free and soar so high where only the sky becomes my limit.

What brings you peace?

There is so much noise surrounding us. The noise of people giving advise, sounds from every corner of our world, some bad filled with hate and news of war and unrest, stock market crashes, natural disasters and those who are poor, or homeless. There is still some good news of joy and laughter, and yet there is still nothing that gives true peace.

There is just so much noise, so much chatter that I desire to plug my ears, but I can’t. Everything remains right in front of me.

For that little morsel of peace, I go into my room, turn off the lights, and pray. I talk to God. It is my quiet time to pour out my heart to the God of the Universe, to the Maker of heaven and earth, and my Father.

This is what brings me peace.

What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being?

There are so many things we can do to maintain good health and 6 regular exercise, eating well, socializing, and having more sleep, but it all works together with less effect if we are consistent.

Keep doing the right thing, and it will become a good habit.

Take a break to breathe.

Life gets busy. I find I need to separate myself from the activities around. I sit alone quietly with the lights off, and I talk to the Lord. I tell him my whole heart and thank him for the day. Most times, it is bad, but sometimes it is good.

I feel better after my talk and my silence. It relaxes me.

What are your future travel plans?

I don’t think too far into the future because I never know what the future will bring.

But I dream of a fabulous getaway by hitting the road in a cool RV.

I can go where I want, whenever I want. I can just relax.

What would you change about modern society?

A show of a little kindness where nothing is wanted in return. No strings attached is true kindness.

Dogs or cats?

I think cats are cute, but I am allergic. Sorry.

I love my dogs. My dogs are so loyal and love me in return.

Besides, they are so cute.

If you could host a dinner and anyone you invite was sure to come, who would you invite?

I would invite the love of my life only if I knew who he was.

I am working on it, but pickings are slim. Looking for a good man is like going to the market after a super sale. The leftovers are all spongy, saggy specimens you give a pass.

That is why I am not looking, but I leave it all to the Lord to order everything, so at the right time and place, I meet this paragon of man.

I can choose a dress, a cute pair of shoes and a good book but for goodness sakes my future man radar isn’t very good.

It’s best to leave it all to God. He knows what is best for me.

What time do you go to bed and wake up currently?

I am an early riser. I was never that way, but after being in the workforce and commuting to work early, my body now has a time clock for early rising.

I don’t think it makes me healthy or wise it only makes me long for my bed every morning.

I rise at 4 am. and do my devotions, exercise, and then jump in the shower. I get breakfast, and if I have time before I rush out of the house, I play with my dogs.

I can’t sleep for more than six hours 30 minutes. If I get seven, I am doing well. I get in bed at about nine or nine thirty. I try to shut my thinking off, but my mind is still going on overtime.

On my days off, I do my regular six hours, then stay in bed to add more to my sleep. Most days it works great, and I get up refreshed. I usually can’t go over seven hours. I get headaches and feel foggy.

But I take naps in the middle of the day to recharge my mind and body.

What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life?

There’s nothing like a good afternoon nap to fire up those little gray cells. We work hard, and we play hard at times the body needs to slow down and take a break. If I could take a quick nap after eating lunch or on the train ride home, that helps me to feel relaxed and comfortable.

In the morning, I need to stretch, or my body starts to protest. A good stretch not only rebalances my body and stretches my muscles. It helps to soothe me so I can walk and run with ease.

I also take time to dream. Day dreaming can be so peaceful leaving a smile on my face because I am in control of my situations. That is cool.

When I do these things, they make me mindful of my blessings, and I give thanks to the Lord.

What are you most excited about for the future?

My goal is to live well in the future. 

What I consider well is having good health, financial freedom, and companionship because I need some socialization and finally a life that pleases the Lord.

I don’t think I need to expand on what I just wrote. It is as simple as can be.