Interview Me

A long, long time ago on a blog not so far away, I said, "Interview Me."  In response, Muzzy of Blogizdat has put me to the test.  (If you want to be interviewed, see the end of this post.)

More than you want to know after the jump.

1) Which artistic movement in paintings (secular, impressionist, abstract, etc.) best represents your life right now? Choose 3 pieces from your chosen movement that explain your choice.

I'm going to cheat right off the bat, here.  I tried to pick one style, really I did.  The Renaissance masters are great, but awfully dark, and they don't often depict regular folk.  The Impressionists weren't enough by themselves.  I'm a complex kind of gal, and one style just wasn't doing it for me.  So, I've chosen different works to represent different aspects of my life.

First, from Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel, the Hands of God and Adam, to represent a life searching for intimacy with God.

From Leonardo Da Vinci, the Mona Lisa, because she is somewhat ambiguous.  I have many roles; wife, mother, business professional, blogger.  Your impression of me will probably change depending on which part of the whole you encounter, just as Lisa changes depending on which angle you view her from.

From impressionist Gustave Caillebotte, The Yerres, Rain, to represent the impact our lives make and the ways we touch one another.  It also appears to me there's a country house faintly in the distance, which would be similar to where I live.  I also like his painting The Floor Scrapers, as a visual of our labor.

From Mary Cassatt, another impressionist, Mother and Child.  Though only two figures are shown here, I choose it to represent the quiet comfort and refuge of the love of family surrounding me.

Finally, from contemporary artist, Zhong Biao, the image below which reminds me of the changes that I've watched China go through in the past 15+ years that my work has brought me here.  (I'm writing this from my hotel in Hong Kong.)  She is both ancient and new, tied to the past and racing towards the future, and I love her people. (Click for larger image.)

2) Do you consider yourself a wise woman? In what way? What are your sources of wisdom? If this was your last chance to impart any wisdom to your children, what are the three most important things would you tell them to prepare them for the world?

Aren't we all wise in some ways and foolish in others?  Me smoking?  Foolish.  Other decisions I've made may seem wise.  But many would consider my wisdom foolishness.

As to what I'd tell my children:

1. Matthew 6:33:  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
2. I love you and trust you. 
3. Trust yourselves and depend on each other.

3) What CD do you own that most of your friends and family would be very, very surprised, if they knew about it? Why would they be so surprised?

The only thing I can come up with is Nickleback, Silver Side Up, because it's really the only new harder rock I own.  I doubt anyone would be surprised though, because they know I listen to a wide range of music.

4) How did you know that your husband was the one you wanted to live with for the rest of your life? When you first met him, did you have any inkling that you would find yourself with him at this point in your life and experiencing your life at present, with him?

When we first met, he was a new supervisor.  I had worked at the company longer as a supervisor, but I ended up working for him because they laid off the night shift I ran.  Although I was within the rules, I pretty much did what I wanted, so he actually had permission to fire me.  Lucky for him he didn't!

So, it wasn't love at first sight, but soon after we started dating I had the idea that this was someone I could spend my life with.

5) If you ran into your 70 year old self, what do you think she would be like? What 3 things would you like to ask her?

My first thought was tired, but hopefully by 70 life will have slowed down. I'd ask about the PiC and the kids, whether I ever went back to college, and what happened with our business.

6) Bonus questions: favorite mixed drink and favorite summer fruit?

Bacardi and diet coke.  Strawberries.

Tough questions.  I'm exhausted.  (Of course it's 12:30 AM here, too.) Remind me to avoid Muzzy if I ever run for office. 

Here's what to do if you want to play:

1. Leave me a comment saying “interview me”. The first five commenters will be the participants.

2. I will respond by asking you five questions.

3. You will update your blog/site with the answers to the questions. Not to leave anyone out, if you don't have a blog I can interview you by e-mail and post your responses on my blog.

4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.

5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.

Comments

[Night Writer]

I'm game. (Or, in case following directions counts, "Interview me.")

[Joan]

Will they be the same five questions, or a different five questions?

What the heck, I'm game, too. Interview me! (As if I need an excuse to be introspective...)

[Sandy]

I'll get to work on questions for each of you, (though you may share some.)

[Sumie]

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