...before Michael joined us. It really was the best of uneventful birthday celebrations. I read a lot, watched some movies, sat in the hot tub, hiked to the top of Chimney Rock, walked with my favorite dog, and ate out with my favorite person.
Erin at 40 Years Old (er, technically 41 since I wrote this a year later after I'd already turned 41)
- favorite color: Is grey a color? I really like grey.
- favorite food: alfredo with broccoli and tomatoes
- favorite dessert: cheesecake
- favorite thing to do: watch Korean dramas
- favorite video game: Just Dance
- favorite subject in school: English
- favorite book you read this year: Born a Crime (2018), Beartown (2019)
- favorite music this year: Twenty One Pilots (2018), Sebastian Yatra (2019)
What is the meaning of life?
“We cast a shadow on something wherever we stand, and it is no good moving from place to place to save things; because the shadow always follows. Choose a place where you won't do harm - yes, choose a place where you won't do very much harm, and stand in it for all you are worth, facing the sunshine.” - E.M. Forster, A Room with a View
What do you want to be when you grow up?
- Retired. I do not like working. Being a stay at home mom was the greatest job I've ever had.
What makes you happy?
- When my family spends time together happily without fighting. Also traveling.
What are you afraid of?
- I live in constant fear that something bad is about to happen to my kids. My life has been too perfect; I can't have the perfect life forever, right?
If you had one wish, what would you wish for?
- That the thing I'm afraid of never happens.
What is the funniest word?
- perspicacious
What is the hardest thing to do?
- be a teacher
What is the easiest thing to do?
- lay in bed all day and watch K dramas
What is the best thing in the world?
- chocolate
What is the worst thing in the world?
- people
What makes you mad?
- electric fences for dogs
What is the meaning of love?
- Being with someone who makes you feel like you're good enough the way you are.
If you had all the money in the world, what would you do with it?
- Finish fixing up my house, save for retirement and college funds, make sure my family has enough money to be comfortable, then start a bunch of non-profits or give a bunch of money to charity.
