The 5 Question Meme....

I found this over at Allison'sblog and I thought it would be fun to share. The thought of asking other people questions sounds fun to me since I am sooo noisy! ;) Here's how it works. Leave me a comment and tell me if you would like to be interviewed, I will send you  5 questions (my choice) and then you post them on your blog and do the same. I think this is how it works! Most of my friends don't have blogs, but sense I am so snoopy go ahead and answer them anyway!

From Allison

1. What do you like and dislike about Japan?

Well to be honest, I really don't like it here. I am a cold weather kind of gal!  I love watching the season's change and smelling the cold winter air. I also miss the convenience of going down to Target if I want to get something! I also don't like living around dangerous snakes(Habu's) or creepy spiders(banana and brown widow). I miss my family and friends like crazy! It makes me sad to think of my Dad not being able to meet Michael who is almost 9 month's old and he hasn't seen the others in almost 2 years. The worst part of being here is that there is NO Latin Mass. We have to have Fr. Onoda fly here every 4 months or so. The New Mass that is here is horrible! I can't even describe I much I can't stand the New Mass. Every time we go I feel sad and I get angry at how people think Mass is a big party. Now there are some nice things about living here. The people are very nice, they have beautiful beaches, it is cool to be in a typhoon, Jim isn't working 100 hrs. a week anymore, the lush jungles and wild orchids are gorgeous, I can say " I lived in Japan", and I have met some super friends over here!

2. Is there a time in your life you'd like to live again or change?

I am a firm believer in not going back and changing things. Of course I do always have a few things I would like to change, like not eating that extra piece of cake, or had so many Butterfingers during my pregnancy! I think I would not be the person that I am today If I had not made a few mistakes along the way! I have had terrible things done to me ( my grandfather molesting me all throughout my childhood) and I have done terrible things ( my abortion in HS). Of course I wish those things didn't happen to me, but if they didn't I might not be so protective of my children with people or I might not be so Pro-Life now. I believe that God permits bad things to happen to teach us lessons. Hopefully we can learn from them and help someone else in the process.

 

3. What do you dream for your children?

I want them to always be Catholic. If I do nothing else in life I want them to always remain faithful Catholics. I know if they do this they will have true happiness one day, not on earth but in Heaven. My secrett dream is for them to all have religious vocations! ;)

4. What is your birth verse?  Find a chapter that coincides with the month of your birthday and match to it a verse that is the same number as your birthday. (So if your birthday is today, find the chapter 1 verse 22 scripture that inspires you the most and tell us why.)

Well I picked a Gospel  and started looking at St. John (my favorite). Yeah, that verse Ch. 1 , 28. That was not such an inspiring verse. " These things took place at Bethany, beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing." So, I went to my other favorite Gospel St. Luke. Wow, talk about finding something inspiring! St. Luke 1, 28~ And when the angel had come to her, he said, " Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women." I love this verse because is shows that Mary was conceived without sin. I am trying to have a closer relationship with the Blessed Mother. I know that she will lead me to her Divine Son.

5. What is your most secret and bizarre talent?

Gosh, I had to ask my hubby for this one! He couldn't come up with anything! Geez what does that mean? I can only think of one. I have a great sense of smell! I can smell a poopy diaper within 5 miles (not really, but close!) I have been able to smell when I accidentally left my gas burner on. I can smell all kinds of things. Some things I wish I couldn't! Here is a BIG secret that some of my friends know about my obsession for smell and well now the Internet will now know! I smell everything that I fold! I love the smell of clean clothes out of the dyer! I love to try different laundry soap and fabric softenercombinations to see what they smell like! That actually sounds a little OCD! Oh well, if you ever want to know what smells the best from candles to clean clothes just ask! ;)

Comments

[Bella]

Hi Cherry Blossom, I am also a Catholic blogger and am really interested in answering your questions. How do we go about doing this (I'm new at all of this!) My blog is http://beautifulcatholicfaith.blogspot.com if that is how you need to contact me. Blessings, Bella.

[JMJ @ TotusTuusFamily.blogspot.com]

These are great answers and I love reading about you!

I was immediately sad to hear about the spiders as we are screamers over spiders and of course, the Mass and you relatives. What a cross to carry. Hope these things change for you and that in the meantime that God turns yoru offerings/sufferings into graces.

What you worte about the past was so moving, what an inspiration you are!

I love your dream for your children as it is what I pray for too.

That's a great birth verse! May you always feel our Lady's nearness.

With that sense of smell you could be a chef! I love the smell of clean laundry too!!!!!

Thanks for playing along. :)