Wednesday, February 27, 2008
I've been tagged AND I CAN do this on a MAC..watch me!
Where was I ten years ago?I was in a new place with my marriage and children. It was a second chance, and I took in that year! I couldn't be happier about my choice! I was that mother that ran the book fair, coordinated the school play, and made goodie bags for the kindergarten and second grade classes. I was the asst. to the Girl Scout troop, and soccer mom to a purple wearing 5 year old soccer team! WOW...life has changed!
What would I do if I suddenly became a billionaire?
I would pay for ALL of my children's education at the college of their choice! I would pay for my parents retirement so my dad didn't have to worry so much about the next ten years.
I would give the friends we know that are "hurting" or "struggling" but have worked hard enough to be comfortable and feel like they are getting a "fresh" start.
I would pay off my brother's student loans so he would never have to worry about them again or work double shifts to pay them off.
I would help my older brother find a place that makes him happy, go somewhere, do something he NEVER had the opportunity to go.
I would take each of my children on a trip with just their daddy and I and bond with them for ONE week...alone at the place of their choice (one rule...they have to hang out with us and talk to us)!
I would help my good friend start over after being put in a place that is SO out of her control. She deserves a new life and a new start being a single mom of 3 boys! I would buy her a new car, home and more food in her refrigerator and pantry than she has EVER SEEN!
I would move to Seattle, Washington buy a home, not a big home but a home we were comfortable with.
I KNOW my husband wouldn't quit his job, but I would hope that he would find more time to fish, walk with the kids, and do the things that make him happy.
I wouldn't want to quit my job but I would have to if we move, so I would find a ministry wherever we are. One where I would make a difference but have more time to spend with my husband and kids.
Five jobs I have had?
Shakey's Pizza - I started when I was 14 and worked there until the day before I left Eureka at 17 1/2.
Independent Indemnity Insurance- this is where I met 2 of my best friends still to this day! We were young, fun and drove this office crazy! They still love all of us till this day!
Orange County Register - Human Resources Specialist - I also made some amazing friends here, learned a TON about Human Resources. I was there for almost 8 years, then I stayed home with my kids for the next 14 years.
Tupperware Distributor- stop laughing, it only lasted 2 months!
Saddleback Church- Food Services Coordinator/Asst to Food Services Director- Still there, learning and loving daily!
Three bad habits that I have?
Telling it like it is! Sorry, I am working on this!
I can't sit still long enough to watch a whole movie unless I am doing something at the same time.
When I make a meal, I make WAY to much! My husband hates this! Hey, it means leftovers for the family and friends sharing a meal here!
Five things you might not know about me?
I am the product of an entire family of atheists.
I have self diagnosed ADD...hence the not being able to sit still.
I LOVE Swedish Fish and crave them to the point of paying a child or two to stop at the store and buy me some, even though I SWEAR I won't eat anymore!
I don't cry in front of people...EVER!
I hate speaking in public, in a group, or being the center of attention. I would rather crawl in a hole and hide!
I am afraid to death of being pulled over even though it has only happened three times in my whole life (I swear I have never been to jail)! 3 tickets in my entire life and none over 12 miles an hour over the speed limit. I went 22 years without one!
JULIE...are you proud...all done on the MAC! It took a time to find the copy and paste button but I did it without asking the teenagers to help me! I am feeling SO proud of myself!
OK, I tag....let's see....Linda, Holly, Diane and Steve (he needs something to do in Vegas, ha ha)!
link | posted by Heather McTaggart at 8:25 PM
2 Comments:
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Julie Hibbard had this to say:
Heather I am proud of you for 100 reasons...using a Mac is just the tip of the iceberg.
I am proud of you for over coming all that went on in your childhood! I am proud of you for reconciling your marriage and still being there today. I am proud of all you do for Saddleback, your kids, MY kid, and for Jesus!
You are an incredible woman and I am proud to be your friend. (except I cry every single day...in front of anyone, any where!)- February 28, 2008 at 3:31 PM
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Diane Powers had this to say:
okay I have to admit, I am new to blogging and don't understand the whole tag thing..please explain to me...thanks, Diane
- March 6, 2008 at 11:26 AM
