Tag: bloganuary

What is the most memorable gift that you have received? This may sound corny but I got a weighted jump rope from an ex-girlfriend for Christmas. I was obsessed with trying to dunk at the time. It was a gift that really satisfied a desire of mine. The rope definitely helped me with my hops…

How far back in your family tree can you go? I have a lot relatives on both sides of the family. My grandfather on my mom’s side was one of 10+ siblings in South Carolina. (I still have to figure out the exact number.). My dad is one of 5 or 6 siblings. But as…

Write a short story or poem about rain. Nourishes the earth. God-invented from dark, gray clouds Once gone, enjoy the sun.

Why do you write? I write to articulate whats on my mind.  I tend to be pensive and reserved.  Therefore, I see it as a mental release valve.  I’m not as prolific as I like to be, but I’m working towards that mark. This Bloganuary series is a first for me.  I haven’t written this…

What brings you joy in life? The simple things.  Waking up and having a purpose for the day.  Praying and meditating. Seeing the sun shine. Going to the gym.  Running that mile.  Hitting my reps on the squats.  Going to work doing what God has called you to do.   Talking to my family.  Swishing that…

What is a treasure that’s been lost? A treasure is something that had or currently has value in the beholder’s eyes.  If it’s lost there must have been a slight disdain for the value held.  That may have come intentionally or mistakenly but the level of care dropped.  It tends to happen to us as…

What is the earliest memory you have? My earliest (very fuzzy) memory I have is me sitting in a high chair in the living room of our apartment when I was 3+ years old.  My parents had a baseball game on the TV . (I want to say that the World Series was on but…

How are you brave? This is a challenge for me because I have to refrain from comparing myself with other people because it isn’t wise.   It’s so tempting to look on others and their accomplishments and think that either I haven’t done enough to measure up, or I have done so much more to measure…

WordPress.com has this challenge to help get blogs started with generating content in the new year.  It is called “Bloganuary” and it seems pretty decent.  Every day during the month of January, they give a prompt.  Then it’s up to the blogmaster (or author, etc.) to answer.  This will be a good challenge for me.…