Category: Daily Prompt

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.

I wish I could be more productive. I am easily distracted, and have to concentrate to get things done quickly and more efficiently.

Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you.

-I was going through a rough patch in the fall of 2004. I was working in security at a small college and had lost my grandparents and an uncle in the span of 11 days.

I was walking through a building on campus on New Year’s Eve. I was closing it for the evening after a big event. As I came around a corner to a long hallway, I saw this beautiful brunette walking towards me. She winked at me and said, “It’s going to be a good year.”

That kindness from a stranger helped me to start to climb out of my depression and turn my life around.

Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.

-Several years ago, I was living with my parents and severely underemployed as a substitute teacher.

I accepted a job offer 1,000 miles away from everything I’ve ever known. I was in my mid thirties and it was a good experience for me. It helped me learn to depend on myself for everything. Cooking, cleaning, repairs, you name it.

What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why?

-Antarctica. It’s too cold!

Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you.

-My parents took me back in after I lost everything. They have always told me that I have a place to stay and have always been there to support me in any way. We all need a shelter from the storm and they have provided that.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

-I am working on my podcasts. They are successful and provide for me and my family. I am still striving to make myself better every day.

Describe something you learned in high school.

-I was taking drivers education and we were on the actual driving part. I went first that day and had actually completed my part, so I was in the back seat. Suddenly, I felt sick and although I tried my best, I pooped myself. I was mortified.

I stayed at home for a couple of days getting over whatever I had. When I returned to school, the story about me had spread everywhere. I was embarrassed for a few days, but then something happened to one of our football players and everyone moved on from me.

I learned to just keep my head down and keep going. It doesn’t last and it doesn’t matter what other people think about you. Your self worth isn’t tied up in others opinions.

If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why?

-I would choose to be Sherlock Holmes. I’ve always loved the character from the first time I became aware of him. That must have been some times in the 1980’s. Shortly after, we went to visit my aunt and uncle one weekend and went to a bookstore. I got one of those books for kids with the illustrations of three Holmes stories and I was hooked.

What animals make the best/worst pets?

-I’m a simple guy when it comes to pets. I like dogs and cats, having owned both as pets. I never understood the fascination that some people have with exotic pets, such as snakes or alligators. I don’t get it.