Personal Growth

 

I found something on Pinterest yesterday called a personal growth review. It's questions based on finding yourself. Here's a few questions and my answers.

Have you ever faced a fear. Yes, I'm afraid of deep water. I nearly drowned when I was three after falling into a river. I actually love swimming though.

 I decided to face my fears and go snorkelling in the Marietta Islands in Mexico.

 

I jumped off the boat and had a panic attack and was spinning around in the water screaming. A nice guy came over got me to lie on my back and take deep breathes. Once I'd calmed down I rationalized I wasn't going to drown since I had a life jacket on. I had a rush of courage and thought I'm going to try it. So, I moved onto my stomach and put my face in the water. I'd love to tell you I saw beautiful fish and it was a wonderful experience. However, truthfully I wouldn't open my eyes I was terrified I'd see the abyss. So, instead I just swam around and was ecstatic when the tour guides announced we were going to stop snorkelling and instead go swim through the cave into the hidden beach. The hidden beach was incredible and I see that as my reward after my feeble attempt at snorkelling. That is an actual pic of me snorkelling. Good luck if you can find me.

 My favourite book and why. I actually have two favourites and I can't separate them. My first is Stephen Kings The Stand. I love the epic tale of the fight between God and the good people left after the plague and the devil and the bad people. I've often thought about having Moon tattooed on myself as a tribute. If you've read the book you'll understand the significance of the word.

The other book is Wuthering Heights. The passion between Cathy and Heathcliff that's what I've always wanted to experience. That lustful want.

I went to Haworth many years ago, the childhood home of Emily Bronte. It's such a remote place I can but imagine the isolation the family felt. No wonder they lived in fantasy worlds in their heads.

 If money was no object what would I do. I'd travel the world. There is so much I want to see and experience. I have a bucket list of places I want to go. I'm hoping my budget will allow me to cross one more place off before the end of the year.

 What practical skills do I wish I had. Definitely anything car related. My limit is putting gas in. I have no clue about anything else. I really think I should do some basic auto maintenance course.

 What are you most proud of. That's easy my children. My greatest joy in the world.

What did you want to be when you were younger . I wanted to be a news reporter or a writer. Even today those would be my dream jobs.