What About You?

I doubt there's nothing that shakes your identity more than losing that person who's life you've revolved around. When our husband dies, many women feel like they're cut in half. Life is one big open wound, but slowly we begin to heal and rebuild. It's a good exercise to ask those age old questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going?

Less philosophical, and more fun, is this following little questionnaire with some revealing questions. I found it in a travel magazine, filled out by a world-class traveller. And then there's my own dork-class answers in red. Please enjoy this good humored look at myself, but---more importantly---what are your answers??? This little survey can help you get back in touch with yourself.

My signature style is: sophisticated adventurer. white-knuckled bumbler
The last thing I bought and loved was: a satellite phone. Benne wafers
I'm never without: my Louis Vitton briefcase. A kleenex
A favorite recent discovery was: the best pizza in Nice, at the African Queen. Pulled pork sandwich in Florence at The CookOut restaurant. (That's Florence, SC, not Italy!)
On my bedside table you'd find: a flashlight. a Bible
In my fridge I always have: Diet Coke. About a zillion bottles of old salad dressing.
An object I would never part with is: my iPod.  a toothbrush.
The number of currencies I carry at a time is: four--euros, dollars, pounds and plastic. two--loose change and plastic
An unforgettable place I've traveled to recently: Zambia. Springmaid Pier in Myrtle Beach to meet a new widow friend, Helen Silver!
The best souvenir I brought home was: an elephant-hair bracelet from Kenya. some shells shaped like butterfly wings because they reminded Helen and me of our Lifeboat friend Linda Lint.
A place I've felt unsafe was: its circumstances, not places, that make me feel unsafe. I don't feel safe in my car when someone else is driving-- I have a mild case of amaxophobia. I ride the invisible brakes! Put me in the backseat if you're the driver.
An indulgence I would never forego is: great restaurants when I travel. I love a warm bubble bath before bed in wintertime.
I'd never travel without: my kikoi, a lightweight cotton wrap from Kenya that can be a pillow, a blanket or a cover-up. Twizzlers
The last book I read and loved was: Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond. The Other Side of the Sun by Madeline L'Engle
My favorite thing to collect is: travel experiences. Moments. 

I don't think I should be waiting for the phone to ring for that interview as a world-class traveller, do you? Have a good Friday, and spend some time remembering and recalling the things that make you your own brand of wonderful YOU! Getting in touch with who you are is a building block for this next chapter of life.