NaBloPoMo - Where to live

"If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?"

It's a popular question, and people love to come up with fancy answers that they think sound cool. A big city like Manhattan or Paris, or a cabin in the woods, or somewhere warm or tropical.

The truth is, at some point in our lives, we all have the chance to make this exact choice become a reality. Maybe it's right out of school, or just after marriage, or after a divorce or another life change. At some point, we can all decide to change it up, and move away from wherever it is we landed.

I chose to stay right in the same place. My dad is here, and X and I made our home here to be close to him. I could move now - but I haven't, and I have no plans.

Could that change? Of course. I might move for my career; truthfully, the most likely reason I'd ever move would be if I found the love of my life, and had to move to be with him.

But at this very moment, I could choose to live anywhere I want - and I choose right where I am.

NaBloPoMo - Favorite quote

Anyone who knows me will tell you I love a good quote. I speak in quotes often, and can come up with something that applies to just about any situation.

My inspiration for quotes? Maya Angelou, Marilyn Monroe, Sex and the City, George Carlin, Disney, and movies - to name a few.

I have two favorites (actually, I have more than that, but I'm picking two)...

"There is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." ~ Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne

Why is that my favorite? After my divorce, I decided I needed to do take the gagillion framed photos of me and X off the walls. Replacing the pictures was easier than removing the hardware and spackling and painting, so I headed to a booth at a local craft fair, in search of replacement art.

I found this quote on a painted wooden plaque. I hung it in the hall, where I see it every morning when I leave my bedroom.

Most of us don't give ourselves enough credit for being brave, strong, or smart. I was one of those people - and this quote reminds me I deserve more credit.

My other favorite quote?

"Here's all you need to know about men and women: Women are crazy, men are stupid. And the main reason women are crazy is that men are stupid." ~ When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops by George Carlin

Why is that my favorite? I've been divorced and dating for nearly four years, and I haven't found a more accurate way to describe the relationship between men and women.

Seriously.

NaBloPoMo - A November project

Writing challenges are all over the blogosphere. The intent is to inpire bloggers to write every day. I don't write every day, for the simple fact that I don't have time every day. But I do write whenever I can, and I love a good bit of inspiration.

My friend turned me on to the NaBloPoMo prompts over at BlogHer.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Tell us your favorite quotation and why.

Friday, November 2, 2012

If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

Monday, November 5, 2012

What are your thoughts about tomorrow's election in the United States?

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

If you were President of the United States, what would be your first act in office?

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Talk about the last compliment you received.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

If you could have any job (and instantly have the training and qualifications to do it), which job would you want?

Friday, November 9, 2012

If you could change one thing about your life right now, what would it be?

Monday, November 12, 2012

Where is your favorite place to blog?

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

What is the bravest thing you've ever done?

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Tell us about the best meal you ever cooked.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Tell us about your favorite pet.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Would you buy your dream house if the price was right BUT you also were told it was inhabited by ghosts?

Monday, November 19, 2012

If you had to get locked in some place (book store, amusement park, etc) overnight alone, where would you choose to be locked in?

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Talk about the opening of your favorite book.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Where is your favorite place to read?

Thursday, November 22, 2012

When was the last time that you cried? Why?

Friday, November 23, 2012

What is the hardest word for you to say?

Monday, November 26, 2012

Do you speak more than one language? How did you learn the additional languages?

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

If you could instantly know any language in the world, which one would it be?

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Tell us about the worst trip you ever took.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Tell us about three new blogs you found this year.

Friday, November 30, 2012

What has been the hardest part about blogging daily?



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