Thursday, May 26, 2011

Day 23: Nine to Survive, Twelve to Thrive

I find that I don't crave them nearly as much as I used to because Joseph provides a limitless supply, but hugs are essential to me. I've had many times where I've simply asked a roommate, a friend, or even a stranger for a hug because I have just needed one. My grandfather's girlfriend, Jane, was a big hugger, too. She recently passed away, but a maxim of hers was that you needed nine hugs each day to survive and twelve to thrive. So in memory of Jane, may I suggest that you go share a dozen hugs and make the world a little bit better!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Day 22: I Am Unique

Here's a quick list of things about me that are more uncommon than common.

~ I was born at home.
~ I was homeschooled.
~ I served a mission both west of the Rocky Mountains (not just MTC) and east of the Mississippi River.
~ I lived in New York City for 6 months.
~ I can make fire out of sticks.
~ I am not going to give birth in a hospital this time around.
~ I have swum in both the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans.
~ I know that crwth is a word. I don't really know or care what it means, but it works for Scrabble. :)