Idol Topic #1: “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”

[adoptedwriter]

I am non-stop as a teacher, tutor, group exercise instructor, and school aide. I’m a wife, (34 years in October), mom of two daughters and caring pet mom to four kitties. I’m an author of two memoir books about being adopted. I’m a daughter to my 88-year-old mother and a sister to seven siblings between birth and adoption. I teach Zumba (TM) three days a week, love working in my garden, travel, reading, and creative writing. I describe myself as “non-stop” because this is the way I live every day. I have very little downtime. Usually, I don’t mind the hustle and bustle. It keeps me engaged, generating money, plus I’m active physically and mentally. It’s my choice to live this way. I will not give any of it up.

I love dinner out on Friday nights with my sisters or my friends. (Clinks margarita glasses with you) I love spending time with my adult daughters because being a mom never ends. I bundle up and bunker down during winter and patiently wait for more daylight and warmer days to return. During summer I lavish in light and warmth, like a tropical plant. I love all sorts of comedy and can embrace both the humorous and pride-filled parts of my life. Sometimes I cuss, ( not at work😊). I can’t read a note of music and I hate math, ( except for money💰) and love learning about history, art, foreign languages and cultures.

If you’re a homeless or hurt animal, I will heal you, (if I can), and give you a home forever. If you’re a child, I will teach you anything and give you love, guidance, and opportunities. If you’re a new neighbor, I’ll introduce you around and welcome your kids and dogs in my yard. If you can help me with technology, I’ll be forever grateful for your services. If you’re my colleague I will respect you and try to learn from your experience. If you’re my medical professional, I will cooperate, be in awe of what you know and your ability to explain and problem solve. If situations look bleak, I will not quit or give up. If you’re a friend to me, I will always be a friend to you.

I am non-stop, and I never give up.

Comments

[fausts_dream]

I am in awe of folks like you. I wish I had 1/3rd the energy.

[kehlen.livejournal.com]

It is the same for me :).

[bellatrixe]

I can’t read a note of music and I hate math - I'm a musician who loves math haha :'D

I loved reading this and the energy in it <3

[bleodswean]

Yep! Great and positive reflection of who YOU are in this busy world! Brava!

[rayaso]

I'm glad to see you back! Just reading about all your activities and interests wore me out -- I have no idea how you manage it all. This was a great introductory piece and let us know more about you.

[the_eternal_overthinker]

Wow! and Cheers! For managing all this and a lot more. It's always a pleasure knowing and reading you. Keep going gal <3 *Hugs* Looking forward to your entries :)

[moretta]

I really like this. The world needs more people like you. (clinks margarita glass)

[tatdatcm]

I think I broke a sweat just reading how busy you keep yourself. A nice introductory post. Well done!

[alycewilson]

I am always amazed by the amount you manage to get done. If I were only half as productive!

[dmousey]

You live a full life! I am full of envy. 😁 I miss being able to run like you. Stay healthy!! I liked this piece! Very much. 😊✌

[megatronix]

Wow, this is great! I relate to your last paragraph a bunch!! I am all about helping children, homeless, animals, neighbors, whomever needs it!

I have tons of downtime, though, and can't seem to manage without it!!

It's great that this all works for you and I enjoyed reading about you. :)

[reidharriscooper]

Busy is as busy must be. I am glad you never stop. If you slowed down would you be you? You gotta be you and I am sure if I was in your daily life I'd appreciate you being you. I'm not and I still appreciate it.

[halfshellvenus]

You really are super-busy, and with so many part-time gigs you touch a lot of people and areas... and yet that can also take much more effort, stealing away little bits of what would otherwise be spare time.

But it also sounds as if you enjoy it. So everyone benefits!

[thephantomq]

Keep moving like that and you'll probably be non-stop for a long time. :)

[favoritebean_writes]

This is so upbeat. I find your post inspiring.

[bewize]

Can't stop! Won't stop! Get it, get it!

This is a great introduction of you. Looking forward to seeing your life in your writings!

[troof_therry]

You're definitely involved! It sounds like you, as Tennyson put it in one of my favorite poems, "drink life to the lees."

[murielle]

And this is exactly as I have come to know you over the past few years. All this and more!

*Hugs*

Great to read you again! Can't wait to read your next entries! Brava!

[encrefloue]

Love how your self-confidence radiates here, which in turn allows you to project that benevolence outward to others. The piece gives the reader an intimate feel for who you are and what makes you tick. Thanks for sharing!

[nayanawrites]

This is such a wonderful peak into who you are ... Its always an inspiration to know women all over the world can get together and talk and share such similar stories. Its comforting to know we are not alone. Well Done on the prompt.

[flipflop_diva]

I love this look at who you are! And I wish I could be more like you — I get sucked into my couch much more often than I would like! Haha

[tjoel2]

Wow! I'm exhausted just reading that! You do and are so much. Kudos!

Zumba

[vik_thor]

I have been going to a Zumba class for about 6 or 7 months now. I wish I had started doing it a lot sooner than I did. I very much enjoy it, and I get a lot more out of the group classes I go to than when I was doing the weight machines just by myself...