Twelve Questions

 

This season of my life is presenting some significant blogging challenges. The month of October has been filled with many things that are not easy to write about in a public forum (for a variety of reasons) and I sit down each day wondering what I can bring to you that is either entertaining or meaningful.

Yesterday I watched a fun Q&A video (which I’m linking tomorrow on the Saturday Suggestions) and I thought it would be fun to answer questions here for a few posts, too! I found a list of questions that intrigued me, so today I bring you the first set of questions and answers.

What is the worst haircut you’ve had? I always had to have long hair growing up, and while I liked that for most of my childhood, by the time I hit high school, I was over it. My hair is so thick and unruly, and I wearied of trying to manage it. So right after I graduated from college, I took a picture of Lisa Rinna into the salon and asked for that cut. I most certainly did NOT look like Lisa Rinna, which wasn't the fault of the stylist. It was all me...and my lack of daily styling skills. I looked like this.

What are you self-conscious about? My feet! Allow me to say that I am profoundly grateful to have feet that work and do not hurt. My complaint is not about that at all. But several years ago, I had issues with the nail on my big toe on each foot, and despite going to a podiatrist for an extended period of time, neither of them ever recovered to a normal appearance. This is why I no longer wear open-toe shoes or ever go barefoot – even at home.

What did you think adulthood was like when you were in your teens? Well, in my teens, I had every intention of marrying a pastor (straight out of college) so I presumed my life would be all about inviting church ladies over to my home for cookies and tea in the afternoon, teaching children’s Sunday School, and serving pot roast to parishioners for Sunday lunch. I was very wrong about what adulthood was going to be like! (But bless my heart.)

What is your favorite food? Well, I love food, so it feels impossible to pick a favorite. That would be like picking a favorite child. Of the foods I no longer eat regularly, my three favorites are cheeseburgers, pizza, and milkshakes. If I could eat those every day for the rest of my life without ramifications, I absolutely would. Of the foods that I do eat regularly, I think my favorites are Greek yogurt with homemade granola and berries, protein balls, and our homemade bread.

Where do you like to go shopping? I’m really not a diehard shopper (online or in stores) like some, but if I do shop, thrifting is my favorite. I love the mystery of a grand find. I always have a general running wish list that I look to fill when I’m thrifting, but the best buys are those unexpected treasures that present themselves.

How do you prefer to be comforted when you’re upset? It somewhat depends on what has upset me. If it’s a deep, hurtful wound, I prefer to be left alone. Bring me a coffee, leave me alone, and let me cry and journal. If it’s something a little less life-altering, I’m usually up for a distraction of some kind: take me out for ice cream, go for a walk with me, watch a sappy TV movie with me. Don’t try to fix it.

What really frustrates you? Uncontained dogs. This one is born out of my dog bite a few years ago and also the dogs that have rushed/attacked Lexi and me while we have been out on walks. Most people are great about having invisible fences/real fences or leashing their dogs when they’re outside. But when we get rushed by dogs, it’s really terrifying. The owners always say they’re friendly, but I was bitten by a “friendly” dog, so I no longer believe that.

What’s your favorite TV show now? We are still making our way through the seasons of NCIS. I think we’re on season 13 now. But I’m also super excited that Christmas movie season is BACK!!!! I’ve already started (re)watching them!

Would you ever move out of state? Ryan and I have every intention of parking right where we live for the long haul. We love our spot on the lake and our little home that we have worked so hard to transform. We love our friends here and our church. But you know, Indiana is cold in the winter, and I’ve learned to never say never! So as a rule, WOULD I move out of state? Yes – but I would only be interested in trading for a warmer locale. Do we plan to ever move out of state? No.

If you had to change your name, what would your new one be? Well, I surely do love my name, but here’s a true story for you. When I worked at WBCL, we used our real names on the air (first and last). But some of the guys told me that at other stations, they’d had to create on-air names, because the stations didn’t have them use their real (full) names on air. If I’d had to create an on-air name, I would have been Bekah Deen.

What embarrassing thing did you do regularly when you were a kid? I tucked in my sweatshirts and wore a belt over them. It was such a supremely terrible look, and Ryan still laughs about it. (He doesn’t remember me doing this, but he thinks it’s really, really funny.)

(THANKFULLY photos of this do not exist.)

Do you prefer savory or sweet? I have a sweet tooth that WILL NOT QUIT. It has gotten me in so much trouble over the years, because I could absolutely skip every single regular piece of food and eat only dessert at all times. Left to my own devices, I would devour all the cookies, ice cream, cakes, milkshakes, brownies, and probably just sit down with a bowl of sugar and a spoon.

This was fun! Ryan tried to guess my answers, so that was a fun. (He got several of them right.) How about you…any answers to share?