This is Me...p2

Around the World:
*What major world events have happened in your lifetime? So so many, the world has been rapidly changing over the past 30 years.
*Has it affected who you are now?
*Who was the President when you were born?  Who is it now?
*What natural disasters have you been in?


Politics: 
*Are you involved in politics?  How so?
*Are you a specific political party?
*How do you choose who to vote for?
*Are you happy with the Government?
*What would you change if you could?


Nature:
*Where is your favorite place to go to get away from it all?
*What outdoor activities do you like to participate in?
*What are some of your favorite outdoor memories?


Traveling:
*Where in the world have you been?
*Where was your favorite vacation?  (As a child, as a teenager, as an adult, etc.)
*Where would your dream vacation be?
*How do you like to travel? 


Miscellaneous:
*What is the most daring thing you've done?
*What is the stupidest thing you've done?
*What is your most embarrassing moment? (Or moments.)
*What choices in life would you like to have a redo on?
*What is your general attitude toward life?


Personality:
*What kind of personality do you have?  (Shy, outgoing, calm, stressed, etc.)
*How has your personality changed over the years?  What made it change?
*How well do you associate with others?
*What makes you nervous/happy/angry/surprised/scared/etc?


Hobbies:
*What are your current hobbies?
*What hobbies have you had in the past?
*How often do you get to do your hobbies?
*What hobbies do you wish you could start?


Death:
*What would you like to do before you die?  (Bucket list)
*What are your beliefs about death?
*Are you scared to die?
*How would you like to go?
*What are your final wishes?
*What are your wishes for your funeral and burial?
*What would you like people to say about you when you're gone?

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Homeschooling for the Lazy mom...

If you think I homeschool these children by complete free will and choice... You are way off.

If you think I lack formal education, or am unable to complete a dissertation... I can show you the door

If you think I am creating mindless, poor-adjusted, brain-washed, socially inept Zombie spawn.... You clearly haven't step foot in a classroom in twenty to thirty years, let alone my home during "learnin' hours'.

...And If you think I am homeschooling my house because its easy, or I am lazy, I just might kick you in the face.


Deciding to home-school my children was not easy. AT ALL. It was not a quick decision. We (my husband and I) battled over it for years. We incorporated preschool activity programs, we enrolled in cooperative activities, we researched schools of all sorts, HECK, we even enrolled AND he attended formal, traditional education for a complete year. It just wasn't for him, at that time.
I want my son in school, I want him in the best school we can find, one that suits his every need, but does not cater to him exclusively. I want him out of my house.
But,
I want whats best for him, more...
And if that means sacrificing my career goals, listening to public mockery over our schooling choices, standing up for our freedom of religious choice and flat out telling people to mind their own business while tripping over the periodic table of elements AND children in my living room, then I will.

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