What was the last live performance you saw?
The last great performance I saw was at work when my manager tried to understand and have a conversation like she knew what she was talking about. It was spectacular, I tell you. How she became an operations manager I will never know. But she is funny trying to be a manager while having to have every aspect if her job explained to her. Talk about a comedy of errors. Kitt ☺️
What do you do to be involved in the community?
Honestly, I don’t do much. I even home schooled my kids because I wanted them to have a better education than what they could get at the school they had to go to. Now, the closest I get to being involved with the community is opening the chalet. Kitt ☺️
What’s a job you would like to do for just one day?
So I will answer this one again from before when it was posted…
I would like to be a travel writer for a day. Even if it was to a crappy place. I think it would be interesting and adventurous. Kitt ☺️
What are your favorite brands and why?
Mist things I don’t have brand loyalty. Most brands are way overpriced compared to what you get. But I will say…. Kraft Mac n cheese is better than any other boxed Mac and cheese from my childhood. What I like to call adult Mac n cheese is the Walmart brand that I prefer. Toilet paper is another that I prefer Cottonelle. Northern isn’t bad, though. Never store brand. And yes, when you say brands, I think food. Lol kitt 😃
List the people you admire and look to for advice…
I ask family and friends, intetnet, and to be honest, sometimes strangers. It all depends on what the thing is. Kitt ☺️
Do you vote in political elections?
Yes, on a lot of things that come up. But honestly, I believe the elections are predetermined before I vote. I do not believe it is a true honest system. But I still vote because I like the illusion of my vote matters. Kitt ☺️
What gives you direction in life?
I have a GPS on my phone that helps me get places. It is very helpful. Personal choices and life, though, I choose to follow my own ideals of right and wrong. Do I always get it right? Nope, I don’t think any of us always get it right. But following what we believe to be right is the only way I really know. Kitt ☺️
Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?
Slide… go with the flow… while going with that flow, remember to use your feet to guide it where you want to be.
Just slide… Kitt ☺️
What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite?
Halloween is my favorite holiday. It is so much fun. Best if all, it is also the day I got married!!!
Halloween allows everyone to be anyone, including themselves. People are less judgy of the differences between us.
Plus, you know… Candy!!!! Lol Kitt 😆
When do you feel most productive?
I am a morning person. By 9 am I have already finished work outside my home. If it is my day off, I will have done a bunch before 10 am. Regardless of the day, I will then take a break and usually do more around 1 pm until dinner at 4. But normally, after 4 pm I am done for the whole day. Sometimes, I will do small things while sitting in my chair, but mostly, by 4 pm, I am just done. Kitt ☺️
What are your favorite emojis?
☺️😫💕😊😂🤣😆
Those are the 7 that pop up in most used. But I also like… 💩 Lol kitt ☺️
What topics do you like to discuss?
That about covers it. I will attempt to have a conversation about anything. I find people’s take on topics interesting. Plus, others know some weird stuff I would never think about. Kitt ☺️
When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out?
My biggest risk right now is opening a little shop for the summer season through Christmas. How will it work out? I am not sure yet. But I will let you know. Wish me luck! Kitt ☺️
Describe a risk you took that you do not regret.
Okay, I have answered this one a couple of times, I feel. So this time my answer will be meeting my husband…
I was working at a transmission shop, and my hubby was a tow truck driver. We met when he dropped off a van to my shop. Normally, something like that takes maybe 15 minutes for the drop and paperwork. He was there for over an hour because of us talking. When he left, he gave me his number. I don’t normally call a guy when he would give me his number. This time, I did. We have been together 24 years and have two sons. Making that call was a risk for me. But it was one of the best I have ever taken. Kitt ☺️
Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?
I would take more hikes. Go more places. Just simply be more active. It’s the little things mostly like that. I wouldn’t change big life changing decisions, though. Those decisions I believe are the reason I have what I have now. Kitt ☺️
What makes you nervous?
I am a nervous person in general. Most things make me nervous. Yet, I still do things. I try not to let it stop me. Or, at least, nor let it stop me much. Kitt ☺️
How do you unwind after a demanding day?
Okay, I’m funny and you know it. Reading is always on my unwind list.
Sexy time is always on my list, too, but my body doesn’t always agree. In turn, that makes reading my go-to and sexy time my want to go too.
There is nothing like being taken out of your own mind for a couple of hours. Kitt ☺️
Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.
Yes, sleep is the first thing that comes to mind. Of course, that could be because I am getting ready for bed… 😆 Kitt
Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you.
I love that. I don’t live that way often. Very rarely, actually, in most places if my life. An encounter with a woman 3 years ago brought me to the chalet I finally got this year.
Sometimes, it takes a stranger to believe in you for you to do the same. Kitt ☺️
Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.
When I met my ex-husband, I was young and stupid. One of my best decisions was realizing I was worth more than the way he treated me.
My life with my husband now may not be all sunshine and roses, but it is full of love. Never once have I questioned that. Something I can not say about my ex. Divorce was one of my best decisions. Kitt ☺️
What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why?
Yeah, I don’t have any wild urge to visit a prison. Most other places, I am willing to give a go. Maybe not a free-range spider farm, too. Don’t think I would enjoy that. Yeah, prison and free-range spider farm, those I don’t want to go to. Kitt
What is your favorite restaurant?
When I was a little tike, I liked Mc Donald’s. As a teen, there was this place called steak and ale. But I think I liked it because they gave sherbert before the main course. Now, now is different. I like Red Robbins because I feel I get what I pay for. But as for a favorite restaurant, I don’t think I really have one. I just like not having to cook and do dishes. Lol I am so funny 😁 😂 😀… Kitt ☺️
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I see myself as almost 60 with a loving family and a little cranky. But all and all still, mostly me. Kitt ☺️
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?
1. Family
2. Reading
3. Games
4. Making Money
5. Crafting
Simple really… Kitt ☺️
Describe something you learned in high school.
What did I learn in high school… not much. I do not remember most of it on a normal basis. What high school itself ended up teaching me, though, work isn’t much different. You have your higharkies there, too. Maybe the “cool” kid isn’t the jock or cheerleader, but there will be that one person who gets what they want. If you are not in their good graces, you are low man on the totem pole. And just like a high school, the more they preach inclusion and no bullying, the more it is happening. High school was a joke in many ways for me. But it was also a great training ground to navigate the workforce. Kitt ☺️
Describe one positive change you have made in your life.
I used to be on welbutrin for my depression. Luckily, I had gotten a handle on it, and the doctor and I decided to ween me off. That was about 4 to 5 years ago. Since then, I have been really hesitant to go back on anything like that. I have come to realize that I am backsliding to the same place I was before I went on it the first time. Because of this, I talked to my doctor, and we decided to have me try it again. I am hoping it helps like it did last time. I know it is not an overnight cure. But I am hoping that in a month or so I will see improvements. Wish me luck! Kitt ☺️
What’s the most fun way to exercise?
I know for some people, exercise is the best thing ever. I think all of you people are crazy. I am not against exercise. I just don’t want to do it. EVER…
With saying that, and completely meaning it!!!! I do like hiking, biking, and swimming. But for fun, not for exercise. And before any of you say it, because how could you not say it…. Don’t say it. They are not exercise. They are ways for me to have fun. Do not call my fun activities exercise. Don’t be mean like that. I like you all, you like me, so don’t call my fun activities that evil word. Thank you. Kitt ☺️ 😆🤪🤣☺️❤️
What book could you read over and over again?
I love this book. The writing is great, and the storyline is even better. I love a book where a woman is the hero. Not just the hero, though. Where the main character evolves from. What she thinks she is, into what she truly always was supposed to be.
Here is the synopsis…
If fate suddenly made you more beautiful that you ever dreamed possible, would it be the beginning of a fairy tale, or your worst nightmare?
The brutal attack should have killed anybody, but Nell Calder did more than survive. She emerged a woman transformed, with an exquisite beauty found only in fairy tales. Nell Calder deserved a happy ending. Instead, her descent into terror has just begun.
Her attacker is still on the hunt, determined to finish what he’s started. And Nell, protected by a new face, is just as determined to fight back and take her revenge. But to catch her prey, she will have to expose herself—even if it makes her a killer’s prime target.
So much better than I thought from this synopsis, too. I hope you will give it a try! Kitt
What job would you do for free?
Motherhood is a job I will always do for free. My boys are worth everything to me. Kitt ☺️
How would you improve your community?
I would improve my community by having people realize if they actually voted for who they believed would make the best choice, not who might win, we might actual start getting good representation. But no, most think…. oh, if I vote for this person, it is a wasted vote, so I will vote for the lesser of the two.
I hear that by so many people!!!! Honestly. I think just changing that one mindset, simply voting for who you feel is best. That would improve not only our communities but our country as well.
Yes, I know that’s kind of heavy for me, but I do believe it. Kitt ☺️
What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?
1. Wake up way to early.
2. Go to the bathroom… no one wants to hear about that…
3. Comb my hair.
4. Let dogs out who are now whining even though they were perfectly content and quiet until I got out of bed. 😆 🤣 😂
5. Bagel time!!!!
6. Look for orders on Etsy.
7. Go on Facebook and goof off for a little, until hubby wakes up. Normally, about 6:30 am, then start the rest of my day.
If I work that day, I wake him up to let me out so he can lock the front back up.
Nothing exciting what can I say. It’s the first hour, and I feel lucky I can see and move. Lol kitt 😃
Which aspects do you think makes a person unique?
Okay, so that is what each of us possesses that make each of us unique. Beyond that, our entire make-up makes us unique. From our DNA to our personalities. No matter how much a person might be the same as someone else, twins plus included, there will always be something that is different. It is that difference that makes us uniquely ourselves. Honestly, I love that about everything. Kitt ☺️
If you could have something named after you, what would it be?
I have thought about this question all day. I was going to go to the smart-ass route and say a virus… this way people would say… Oh, I have Kitt… but who wants to be associated with a virus that can hurt people.
Then I thought of a strain of weed. But then, I figured, no one really wants to say… Oh, this Kitt is cush…. that just sounds wrong.
Then I realized, I don’t think, I really WANT anything named after me. If someone deems it a good idea, yay them. But for all my wants in life, not a one has been something named after me. Kitt ☺️
What makes you laugh?
I am easily amused. I can normally find the funny in almost anything. I see this as a strength! Kitt ☺️
When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Here’s the thing. I answered this last year with ballerina. Which is completely true. But it wasn’t all I wanted to be.
You see, my mom was my whole world at 5. She was a single mom who made it look good. She worked hard and played hard. She always had time for us. She was amazing. That is what my 5 year old self saw. At almost 50 and looking back, I now see more of the truth. She worked 70 hours a week at times.we went to work with her on the weekends, and it was made into an adventure. It’s not that she played hard. She paid a sitter to make sure we had fun.
Looking back, reality is much different than perception. She was still strong and everything else I said, but when it came to me, more than my brother, I would stay quiet and not want a ton. So it always seemed we had. I realize now, I wanted to be like her in strength for my own family. I believe I achieved it mostly. 😌 Kitt
What’s something most people don’t understand?
It is a simple word. Just two letters… Bit everyone seems to have an issue u derstandong it meaning at times. And I mean everyone, including me. I do not even mean in a sex way right this second, though some don’t understand no then as well.
I mean every day life. We tell people no, and they don’t like the answer, so they keep asking. Someone tells us no, same thing. I understand asking twice, but harping, that’s when it goes too far. I am not talking joking around, just everyday things.
For such a small word, it is one of the hardest to understand for everyone. Kitt 😶😒☺️
How has technology changed your job?
Management thinks it is great. Can I point out that management already knew nothing about the vault beyond how to count the money and check the final numbers match. So I don’t think their opinion is very valid.
If you ask my and my two co-horts, we will say it depends on whether 1. The cash machine is working and 2. If management is staying out of our jobs that they don’t understand how to do. (They have all said they have no idea how to do our job.)
When the cash machine is working, it’s fine. It’s not any easier, really, because the cash machine technology does not talk to my works technology, so I am basically a gopher between two machines.
When management tries to tell us how to do our job without understanding behind it, it makes it harder because they just say what the manual says should work. But since our systems do not talk to each other, it does not work that way. We basically ignore them and continue to do it the same way. When we were doing it the way they wanted, our safe was always off. When I changed things around, we were rarely, if ever, off. And when we are, it’s normally a system issue, not an us issue.
Technology, when utilized correctly, is an amazing thing. When used the way my job has, it’s more annoying than anything else. Kitt ☺️
What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had?
I am great with other people’s money. If their is an issue, I can probably find their mistake. If they are having financial issues, I can normally help fix it. But did you notice I said “other peoples”. I can see my own issue, but I just don’t always do as I say.
What makes it worse is I see I am doing something stupid and will still do it at times. But I think that is probably true for many of us. I will say I have been doing better. I have given myself goals and my own form of checks and balances for most purchases. Because sometimes, we all need help! Even from ourselves. Kitt ☺️
What is your favorite type of weather?
I love a light breeze, wispy clouds (enough to give shade once in a while but not block the sun), sunny, and mid 70’s. That weather is great for the beach or hiking. Basically, it’s the best thing to do just about anything in. Kitt ☺️
Who was your most influential teacher? Why?
Some of the greatest lessons I have learned have co.e from animals. For an animal, life is easy. You do something there is a reaction. Our lives are the same. For example, I write this blog, the reaction us some one hopefully reads it. Your very basic cause and effect idea. Plus, pets love unconditionally. And all of us need a lesson in that at times! Kitt ☺️
What do you wish you could do more every day?
My energy is always low, I feel. I need to take my vitamin D more. I am so bad at remembering it, though. It’s my only thing that is low when they did my blood work. Well, that and I am lazy by nature. I love to just sit and read. It seems to be the only time my mind slows down. So my answer is I would like more energy and the want to do stuff with it. Kitt ☺️
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it?
I have loved coloring since I can remember. At 49, I still love it. At 5 years old, I asked my mom why a man got to color on his skin, and I couldn’t. She explained that he had a tattoo and that it was permanent. I wanted one then. I finally got one at 25.
I only have the one after almost 25 years, though. There is a personal choice in that.
The one I would love to have is of a fairy with her hands above her head. It would start under my breaststroke and go down about 3 to 4 inches below my bellybutton. There would be a leaf and rose petal chain around my waist to the back where the lower back (tramp stamp area) would be a large flower (haven’t decided which, I keep changing my mind on it) with tribal vines as the chain for the rose petals and leaves. Then my upper back would be the back side of the fairy wings.
I also want a similar rose and heart on my other ankle, but where the rose is red and the heart is purple. One for each son. I would also have their corresponding birthdays and nick names above and below the roses.
The third one I was is a back ob my neck. It would be a totem pole with mine, my hubby, and our 2 kids Chinese zodiac signs.
So yes, I love tattoos, and everyone is shocked that I don’t have more than 1. But what I want I do not believe would be pretty on my body. I love that others are comfortable enough to get what they want. I am not. Hopefully, one day, I will be. But today is not that day. Plus, what I want is sooooooo expensive!!!! And many sittings. Kitt ☺️
What is one word that describes you?
I love hiking…. hate walking…
I love driving long distances… I hate driving in town…
My two favorite jobs have been working freight and bookkeeping…
I am scared of lizards, but I love snakes.
I am scared of people in general, but I will walk up to a group of people to get directions.
I am constantly counterdicting myself and fears, yet still afraid of what I am afraid of. Makes life interesting, that’s for sure. Kitt ☺️
What was the best compliment you’ve received?
When I was in my early 20s, a guy was harrasing a girl at a bar. At first, I thought it was their thing. Then I realized she was not enjoying the attention. Admittedly, I was maybe 22 at the time, and I doubt she was much older. She seemed timid and didn’t want to cause a fuss. After I noticed no one else was going to help her, I looked at my, now exhubby, and told him I would be right back. I went up to her and gave her a big hug and whispered in her ear, “Go with it.” I then let her out of the hug and held her hand, and said how I haven’t seen her in forever and how I had missed her. The dude asked what was up. She didn’t say anything because she had no idea what was going on. I looked at him and said, “Oh, didn’t see you, I am just grabbing my friend to hang out.” At this point, she is holding my hand so tight it hurts, but I just keep smiling like all is good. Rude dude says, “Wait a minute he was talking to her.” I said, “really didn’t look that way. Bye” he called me a rude bitch and tried to grab her. She flinched back and at that point my ex realized what I did and came over. There isn’t a lot I will say is good about my ex, but he did stand up for us and ask the dude why he called his wife a rude bitch. Mind you, my ex was 6 foot 4 inches, so not short at all and he wasn’t small either. The dude backed down quick. So I will take rude bitch as a wonderful complement. Kitt ☺️
Who is the most confident person you know?
Being confident isn’t always a real thing, I believe. Normally, I think it is more about the perception of confidence. The most confident person I know is also the same person who also worries the most. The only thing is, she doesn’t let many see that side of her. If you see her, talk to her, or simply observe her, you would think she was the most confident person there ever was. Yet, in reality, she fakes it till she makes it. Just like most people in this world. The fact that she can do that makes her one of the most confident people I know. Kitt ☺️
What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings?
I am not good with negative feelings. I have a hard time with depression and anxiety, and when you add in negativity, I tend to break down. I don’t normally do it in front of others. It it does happen.
If it is others’ negativity about themselves, I can normally bring a smile to their face with a caring gesture or word. Yet, in general, I just try to make it through with an ultimate positive attitude. Not always the easiest thing to do, but I do try. Kitt ☺️
What activities do you lose yourself in?
I know it’s just shocking I can lose myself in reading. Lol
When I am doing certain crafts, I will look up, and 2 hours have gone by.
Hiking is so wonderful. Even though I am a mess right now, a hike is just calm and relaxing. Even when at some point I am huffing and puffing until I get used to the terrain. Kitt ☺️
What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times?
And I love them all!!!!! Kitt ☺️
Are you superstitious?
Everyone has something. Salt over the shoulder, picking up a penny if it is the right way up, wishing on a star. All of those are superstitions. There is nothing wrong with superstitions. The problem, like anything else, is when they take over.
Personally, i believe if it is meant to be, it will be. No amount of pennies, wishes, or salt that will change it. But I also think that putting your wish out there is good for helping you get what you want. Yes, I do know that is contradiction, but I am good with that. It’s partly why it’s called superstition. Lol Kitt 😆
Which animal would you compare yourself to and why?
I am quiet yet inquisitive. I like to watch my surroundings and make sure my family is safe. Even when I feel my weakest, I do not quit.
Yet, when you rile me up, I change from the sweet tiger, looking around to the tiger looking to protect what’s hers. My family is everything to me, same as a tiger. Mess with them, and I am no longer docile. I may look innocent most times. Once you are on my bad side, pray it is fast.
On a side note, Chinese New Year got my year right, that’s for sure! Kitt 🐅🐯
Kitt Takes On Life 