Grandma’s ring

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today?

The oldest thing I’m wearing today is a ring that was my grandma’s. It’s our birthstone.

My grandma used to sell Sarah Coventry Jewelry. She had a huge collection of costume jewelry and kept most of it in a big jewelry box. She could spend hours showing us all of her jewelry. I have an allergy to metal and could never wear anything but gold jewelry, so I thought. She was so sad about that. I never really cared because I was used to not wearing it.

When she passed in 2007, everyone went through grandma’s jewelry and took what they wanted. There were still a lot of rings and things left over that no one wanted. So, my mom asked me if I would like to take what was left and the jewelry box. I did.

I went through the jewelry knowing I couldn’t wear any of it, but it still gave joy to look through everything. The one day I just decided to put a ring on. It was stainless steel. I found out I am not allergic to it. I found the pink ring and started wearing during October, in remembrance of my grandma.

For My last birthday I put the ring on and haven’t taken it off. I know that she would be happy to know that I can wear some jewelry and that I am wearing something of hers.

Nervous

What makes you nervous?

Going to the doctor. Driving. Confronting people. Trying new things. Getting up in front of people.



Neither

Are you a leader or a follower?

I am not a follower and I wouldn’t call myself a leader either. I have always been one to do my own thing. I’m a “loner”. I enjoy doing things with people, but most people don’t have the same interests as I do and that’s perfectly fine with me.

My favorite fruits…

List your top 5 favorite fruits.

I’m not a big fan of fruit and I don’t eat it very often, because I am diabetic, but these are my favorites.

1. black raspberries

2. Bananas

3. Cantaloupe

4. Apples

5. Oranges

Becoming a parent…

Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.

I made the decision to have kids and it made me grow up. I was 23 when I had my first kid. I thought I knew everything about taking care of kids, but I learned that there’s a big difference between babysitting/ caring for children and being a parent. There’s a lot more responsibility.

I wonder if anyone is actually reading my blog posts.

Social Media

How do you use social media?

I use it to communicate with my friends and family, though I hardly talk to my family.

How do I unwind…

How do you unwind after a demanding day?

Go home and cuddle with my cats.

An Angel

Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you.

In 1996, my then boyfriend and I had some problems paying our rent. My truck was broken, my parents were mad at me and not speaking to me. We had a newborn baby and neither one of us were working.

We put the baby in like a little sleeping bag . We rode the city bus to downtown Albuquerque to visit some places that might be able to help us with the rent. We walked all over going from church to church asking and applying for help. We finally got some and we walked back to the bus stop.

We gin on the bus and sat down. A man, who appeared to be homeless sat down in front of us. As we rode the bus, he asked about the baby and we showed him when he asked to take a peek at him. He asked if he could touch the baby and we told him no. When it came time for the man to get off of the bus, he turned, smiled, and said, “ Everything is going to be ok.” Then he walked to the front of the bus and got off.

As the bus started moving we watched the man walk away. We turned away from the window and back again. The man had disappeared. He was nowhere to be seen. He just vanished into thin air. My boyfriend and I looked at each other and he told me. “That was an Angel.” I agreed with him.

My then boyfriend, now ex husband, and will never forget that man. We believe he was sent to us to give us that specific message. We were so worried about our situation. It was terrifying having a newborn and not knowing what was going to happen to us. God has a way of reminding you he is in control.

Things popping into my head.

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.

It’s funny because I was just told by someone that I need to write down my thoughts and feelings.

Let me explain. I get thoughts and sometime pictures of things in my head. They just pop in. Sometimes I see faces and sometimes I see people standing in front of me. I don’t know why I see these things or people, but I do.

Happiness

What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?

1. My cats

2. My husband

3. My grandkids

4. Making art

5. Flowers