I have been putting off writing this blog because it has been REALLY hard for me to find things that I am truly passionate about. So I will probably stumble through this but here goes!
My first passion is my family. Some of my most pivotal developmental years were spent without a mother and my father and older brother worked very hard to make sure that that didn't negatively impact my life. I can't explain how thankful I am for this and how much love I feel for them. Now I also have a step-mother who fits in very well with the family and I feel blessed for this as well.
Also I found the love of my life very early in my life. Derek and I have been together since 2001 and our life together has been a whirlwind-very traumatic and dramatic things have happened in our lives! But we somehow always manage to come out on top! I am passionate about the person that he is and I feel like he makes me a better person. I could go on and on but....
Another passion I have is learning. Mostly learning about subjects in my field (mental health) but more and more I am trying to branch out and learn about other things that have not always interested me in the past (cooking, politics, the economy, etc).
I am also passionate about movies, music, and books! I am usually reading two or three books at a time and if not reading, I'm watching movies! Also I drive about 30 miles a day to work and 30 miles a day back and am always listening to music!
I feel like I am passionate about helping. Of course the field I am in allows me to help young ladies and, although I am often frustrated with the work I do, I also love being able to learn about these young ladies and hopefully help make their lives more healthy and positive in the future. Besides the type of work that I enjoy doing, I have a special place in my heart for animals. Just as Linda said I would not be able to work in this field-I cry at the commercials where they show all these poor animals and Sarah Mclaughlin is singing that horrifically sad song. But all animals have a special place in my heart!
This is just a brief look at a few of my passions. It actually come out easier than I thought and I could probably add several more things but will leave some to post later! I have enjoyed learning more about each of you and the things you love!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
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You are not alone Kerry...I cry when I see that commercial too! It is so sad! I too love animals. My sister in law is on the board for the Humane Society and she has told me some horrific stories (not that they do, but animals they get and the stories behind them)
I believe there are far too many sad stories from those types of places! Just the other day at work a group of us went out to an animal shelter for an orientation-NO WAY! I always think I want to be able to help out but I would never be able to-EVER!
Hey, you two animal lovers.... There are things that you can do to help animals that don't require that you go to shelters.
l... Don't EVER buy purebred anything!!
2... NEVER visit zoos, petting parks or most sea Aquariums.
3... Donate to animal shelters... towels, used blankets, cat and dog food, and money (if you know they are responsibly run).
4.... participate in any educational activities that will wise up the ignorant
5....read the Jane Goodall book, "Reason for Hope" and begin to eat responsibly. Much of the cruelty done to animals is done in the food and cosmetic industries.
6.... spay and neuter your pets and get others to do the same. (I recently neutered the neighbors cat while they were away from home for 3 months.... the little guy was living at our place and so I thought he would be happier and the world a better place. I have often wondered if they even notice. He lives with us most of the time!)
Our treatment of animals on this planet is shameful. It says something dark and sinister about our character. I am plagued with the sadness of it. BUT.... it is an area where you can make a difference by doing something small.... anything. Linda
Oh, Yeah... Kerry... thank you for sharing so much about yourself. It's fun to get to know each other, even if it is on the computer! Linda
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