My line of work has me asking a lot of questions. For a change of pace, I'm going to sit on the other side for a moment. Inspired by a reading of November's Real Simple, I have decided to produce my own answers to the questions posed in their "Your Words" section. I so enjoyed the thoughtful and vastly-different responses of readers and have added a few of mine into the mix below.I'd love to hear yours.
How do you save money on everyday essentials? (December 2008)
Well, to be quite honest, I (embarassingly) skimp on going to the grocery store. I'll eat cereal, pasta and sandwiches until the cupboard is completely bare. Oh, and I sign up for more work lunches weeks when I know budget is especially tight. I'm not saying it's right...but, if I disguise in the name of "networking," it's not so bad.
What's the last thing you do before going to bed at night? (October 2007)
Lately? One of the following: a) read b) write c) talk on the phone to faraway friends d) watch Felicity re-runs and chew the fat with my roommates.
If you had 15 extra minutes in your day, how would you use them? (January 2007)
I would go for a brisk QUIET walk in the neighborhood at the start of each day.
What do you love most about your kitchen? (October 2006)
The windows that allow copious amounts of light in during the day and provide a view into our neighbor's (Dick/Lou) kitchen at night. We face each other when we're at the kitchen sink. It's fun.
What's your best advice to a new High School Graudate? (May 2005)
Don't let anyone tell you that you can't find a job that lights you up. You can. If there doesn't exists a job that allows you to use your gifts, then create it.
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How do you save money on everyday essentials? (December 2008)
Try not to eat out for lunch so often! Today that meant eating the sandwich I packed yesterday, because yesterday I went to Thai House with my coworkers.
What's the last thing you do before going to bed at night? (October 2007)
Generally, I watch TV and brush my teeth.
If you had 15 extra minutes in your day, how would you use them? (January 2007)
Hopefully, I'd read the Bible. But it's hard to say.
What do you love most about your kitchen? (October 2006)
Very little.
What's your best advice to a new High School Graudate? (May 2005)
Find a subject that interests you and go after it.
How do you save money on everyday essentials? (December 2008)
I try to only drink coffee at home instead of hitting up Urban Standard multiple times a week. But we all know that doesn't always work out for me. So when I do buy a cup of coffee, I almost always get a small, regular coffee instead of my drink of choice--a medium latte.
What's the last thing you do before going to bed at night? (October 2007)
Well, I read and write before bed, but truly the last thing I do after turning off my light is lie in bed listening to music until I drift off.
If you had 15 extra minutes in your day, how would you use them? (January 2007)
I like to think I would exercise. But in reality, I would read more. Or plan more.
What do you love most about your kitchen? (October 2006)
I adore my teeny tiny kitchen. I love that, even though it's miniscule, it is well designed so that I have room for everything. It's very efficient. (I also love the tree I can see through the window. When I'm sitting on my couch, ALL I can see is that tree, which is now losing its leaves.)
What's your best advice to a new High School Graduate? (May 2005)
It's OK to change your mind. You don't have to have it all figured out.
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