Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

Thank you witchofthesky for nominating me. This is my first award for my blog, and it means so much to me.

Find the original post here: (https://wholenewthing.wordpress.com/2015/02/05/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/)

So this is what you need to do if nominated:

1. Thank the blogger who nominated you, linking back to their site.

2. Put the Award logo on your blog.

3. Answer the questions sent to you.

4. Make up ten new questions for your nominees to answer.

5. Nominate seven blogs.

Here is the questions I was asked:

1.  What are your favorite lines of poetry?
Robert Burns (1794)
“As fair art thou, my bonie lass,
So deep in luve am I;
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
Till a’ the seas gang dry.”
Robert Burns (1794): A Red, Red Rose http://www.robertburns.org/works/444.shtml

William Shakespeare (1594)
“Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven,
Having some business, do entreat her eyes
To twinkle in their spheres till they return.
What if her eyes were there, they in her head?
The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars,
As daylight doth a lamp; her eyes in heaven
Would through the airy region stream so bright
That birds would sing and think it were not night.”
William Shakespeare (1594): Romeo and Juliet http://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/romeo-juliet-play/romeo-juliet-original-text-act-2-scene-2/

2. If you had to choose a past decade to live in, which would it be?

I would have to say late 16th Century. I just love the clothing, and the History from that time.

3. What is your biggest pet peeve?

The misuse of their, there, they’re.

4. What is one of your most interesting dreams?

After researching my ancestry, I came to a stand still on one branch. I couldn’t find burial information. Then recently I had a dream about my Second Great Grandmother Mary Wright. She gave me the location, and I was jolted from my sleep. When I investigated her name in the database with the area from my dream, it came up, and I found her burial site.

5. Why do you write?

Writing is my way of saying the things I may not ever be courageous enough to say otherwise. It also helps me empty out all of the emotions I hold in. I am very emotional 🙂

6. What is one thing that you are very passionate about?

My ancestry research. I am working on a project right now about the Irish, and Scots that were slaves. I plan on making a documentary on the research I do, once I complete my degree. I plan on spending time in the West Indies with the Scottish people who are still there since the early Colonial times.

7. Do you prefer rainy days or sunny days?

While I do enjoy the sun; I take rainy days over it. I usually go out in the rain too, no umbrellas either, that’s cheating.

8. Describe your favorite image or memory.

My favorite memory is laying next to my Mother while she slept, and watching her. I loved to sneak up next to her, and just think how much I wanted to be like her. I would breath in when she did, and exhale at the same time because I wanted to be in sync with her. It was my way of connecting with her somehow.

9. What thing in nature fascinates you the most?

Trees, I love trees. I draw them, always bare though. I am always in a park under a tree or on a rock. I love the way they move in the wind, and I admire that they stay in one place all the time.

10. And finally…cats or dogs?

Cats! I have always been an animal lover but as a child; every stray got fed by me.

Here are the questions for those I nominate:

1. What is your favorite book, and why?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. When did you start writing?
4. What is your greatest dream?
5. What drives you?
6. Do you believe in romance?
7. Do you prefer Mustard or Ketchup?
8. What is the earliest memory you have?
9. What is your favorite movie?
10. If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?

I nominate:

https://promptlings.wordpress.com/

https://deanneworld.wordpress.com/

http://illustratedpoetry.com/

http://crumpledpapercranes.com/

http://movingtowardsthelight.com/

https://rareity.wordpress.com/

http://aimerboyz.com/

Orientation

    So today was orientation for University. It was definitely a lot smoother than my mind had played it out. Anxiety has gone out the window, and I’m feeling very confident.
I finish my first semester in November, and then I get off for the holidays. I’m going to be very busy now because I’m moving to a new house in February as well. I may only have the time to write on weekends; which means my manuscript will take longer.

Hang on with me people!

All my love,

Josette

Blaze Wifi Scholarship Essay: Do you prefer living in the city or out in the country more?

We live near Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. The City that never sleeps.

   I am writing this essay in the hopes of winning the Blaze WiFi Scholarship. http://www.blazewifi.com/

   I always talk about how much I hate the City, and want to move to the Country. Truth be told I prefer living in the City. The City I live in is New York; the City that never sleeps. The convenience, and ease of living here can never be found in the Country. New York has twenty-four hour stores within walking distance, and buses or subways that run non-stop. My children have access to many free programs at the local library here, and participate regularly. The Country is certainly a place where you need a car to get around, and I don’t have my license yet. The buses stop running, and the stores close early. I certainly enjoy the open space, fresh air, and seclusion in the Country. I just may be the person who gets a vacation home in the Country; yet remains living in the City.

Radio City Music Hall

This past December, I took my daughters into Manhattan on the subway to see the tree lighting at Rockefeller Center. We were unable to get close because there were protests going on; however we did get to enjoy the beautiful decorations no other City could give. The crowds were annoying, and I certainly don’t enjoy that at all. The Country would probably provide more room, and space to breath. We were able to get into the City quickly by riding the subway, and we didn’t have to worry about missing the last bus. I visited my cousin once in the Country for vacation, and got stranded at the Mall at night because I missed the last bus. I had to call my cousin to come, and get me; walking home would have been impossible it was off to the side of a major highway.

The convenience of open stores is one of the greatest benefits of living in the City. I remember getting home late from Manhattan with the kids from an event. We hadn’t had a chance to grab dinner, and it was too late to cook anything. We were able to grab a pizza, and salad at the local store. This chicken place stays open past midnight, and they sell a variety of foods. If I were in the Country this would not have been a possibility, and I would have had to cook something; or buy something from seven-eleven. I lived in Phillipsburg, New Jersey ten years ago. I thankfully lived near a seven-eleven that stayed open. I would walk through the field, and cross the freight train tracks to get to seven-eleven; sometimes very late at night.

My youngest girls at the chicken store.

My youngest daughter, and youngest son at the library.

I home school my children so we frequent the local library often. Our library is in walking distance, and provides loads of free programs on a daily basis. My children have been able to join clubs, and participate in wildlife programs. Funding is accessible when you live in a major City. I remember when I lived in Phillipsburg; programs had to shut down due to limited or lack of funding. The one program I did enjoy in the Country was their Head Start program. It is unfortunate that some children have to lose involvement in programs that could be extremely beneficial to their well- being. Every child deserves to have access to free educational programs.

There are certainly advantages, and disadvantages to living in either place. I just find the City to be an exciting place to live, and it is so diverse. The convenience as a Mother makes my life a lot easier. As I said before, the Country has its benefits as well, and someday I just may get a vacation house outside of the City. I know someday when I am ready to retire, I just may leave for good. I would love to grow a garden, and have some livestock. For now I will enjoy New York as much as I can. I’ve got too many memories attached here, and a family history of immigration to Manhattan from the 1880’s. So I’m a New Yawka, it’s just a part of who I’ll always be.

Rainfall

     Rain drops dance upon the treetops; like ballet dancers at the symphony. Complete perfection, harmony.
     Rain sings to the soul with each drop that falls; a heavenly peace washing over us all.
     Strong breeze that blows; shake the trees with might. Mists of rain splash, and take flight.
     Flowers reach for the sky, and stretch tall. Drink up your fill from the glorious rainfall.
     Bodies of water receive back what you have given. The cycle in life such purpose, driven.
    
Written by: Josette Hansen
Pseudonym Adinah Schramm
Copyright ©2015