So, over on LiveJournal, my friend Bryce posted his responses to a series of five questions asked of him by another friend. I haven't done a meme in a while on this blog, so I asked him to give me five questions to answer. Here they are, with my responses:
1. What is the best quality of each of your kids? What is the worst?
With three kids in the house, there are also a variety of personalities and quirks. Sometimes it feels like there are *multiple* personalities. Kira's best quality is that she has a vast imagination and a way with language. Her vocabulary definitely outstrips other kids her age, and her ability to come up with creative insights and new ways of looking at things is amazing. Her worst quality is probably that she often looks at difficult things and thinks she can't do them, rather than jumping in and giving a try. Wren? Best is her boundless energy and rapidly developing wit. Worst is her boundless energy! And for my precious boy, Noah, he is so loving and happy. At his worst, he is supremely stubborn and given to wanting to do everything himself. I think all of my kids are wonderfully unique and vibrant, and really, their qualities change as they grow, so what's "worst" now probably will be different in a few years.
2. Beach or Mountains?
Yes.
No, really. It's been so godawful long since we had a vacation (six years?), I'd go anywhere. If I felt like being picky, I'd have to say beach. Years of living in Miami, and then near the shore of Lake Ontario have made me into someone who loves the sound of the water meeting land, and the soul-clearing walks that can be had along the sand. It would figure I would marry someone who doesn't like the beach.
3. What are your top five desert island albums?
I so rarely listen to whole albums anymore, so this is a tough one.
In no particular order:
Van Morrison, Tupelo Honey
Everclear, Songs From An American Movie, Vol.1: Learning How To Smile
Yo-Yo Ma, Complete Cello Suites
Billy Joel, The Essential Billy Joel
Lunasa, Otherworld
4. What was the first rock concert you went to?
INXS, on tour for the album, Kick, in 1988, which was the year I graduated from high school. I saw them in Miami, on March 1st at the Miami Sportatorium.
5. If you could own horses again, would you?
Absolutely, yes. I love horses, and I loved having them in my life and living on a farm. It's expensive and hard physical work, but I love them. I have been considering starting to ride again (it's been eleven years since I have been on a horse), but it will be a while before I am in a position to have a horse of my own again. I probably would need a full-time job and all my kids in school, at least.
