Sunshine Blogger Award - WOW!

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Well, this was certainly a surprise! I've only been blogging a month and I was nominated for something. Jeepers Creepers! Amazing!

So these are the 11 questions I was asked to answer:

1. What 3 things (other than significant others, children or family) bring you joy?

I don't think it's fair to ask for 3 because there are so many, but...

Reading - a way to explore yourself and the world

Traveling - exploration of a different type

Learning - a way to expand your horizons

2. What are your 3 best talents? (no modesty allowed!)

I can read really fast. It can annoy my husband if we're trying to look at something together

I am an elephant or at least was before LB; my memory is seriously awesome (or maybe was).

Learning languages. I haven't taken French since high school but still remember a fair amount in terms of reading and I speak Chinese!

3. Describe 3 times you have been kind to others in the last week.

I have a lunch buddy that I visit every Tuesday who is 12 years old and had a rough life.

I always let people in when driving.

Telling my nanny how much I love her and don't want to lose her despite our moving.

4. What are 3 things you do for fun?

read

Sail

try to be creative (hence my blog!)

5. What is your favorite color? What do you associate it with?

Right now, a pinky coral color that you see all over the blog! I associate it with happiness!

6. If you had a large fortune in the bank, what would you do with your time?

I would volunteer at every really effective child organization that helps troubled children.

I would take an around the world trip.

I would stop my regular 9 to 5

7. Describe your perfect weekend.

Being able to sleep in, spend time with friends, be out in the sun, and be on our sailboat

8. When do you feel like you are at your best?

early in the morning

9. What are 3 things (other than family, health, etc.) that you are most grateful for?

My amazing Nanny!

Life lessons

the power of positivity - I'm not being silly I really think it helps.

10. What are you passionate about?

China - I love all things Chinese - food, culture, language, people, everything!

11. What are some of your favorite memories of all time?

Living in China
Marryingmy husband  

Having LB

I nominate these fine and lovely bloggers:
@BohoBerry  - https://www.bohoberry.com/
@ElleGoesGlobal:  https://ellen-rose-brown.wixsite.com/ellegoesglobal/blog
@Talesfromhome - https://linktr.ee/talesfrmhome
@tylerbelle2 - http://tylerbelle.com/
@ruthinrevolt - http://www.ruthinrevolt.com/

Now my 11 questions:

1. What did you want to be when you were little?
2. How does that match up with what you are now?
3. What do you want to be now? No limits.
4. What is the most fun thing you've done recently and why?
5. What brings you soul-satisfying joy?
6. Fears - what are yours?
7. Have you conquered any of them?  If so, how?
8. What is your definition of personal strength?
9. What are you most proud of in your life?
10. Would you move to the moon or Mars?
11. Name the top 5 places you want to visit.