Tag: love

I love spending quality time with those I love most. Out of the 5 love languages, I appreciate being given quality time too. Second to Acts of Service, quality time takes effort but it shares something we all could use more of……time.

As an extroverted introvert, I enjoy people and prefer smaller groups or one-on-one walks. Walking and talking are the best because staring and maintaining eye contact makes me nervous. I either get freaked out by it or others think something’s on their face or in their teeth. Walking can also give a safe space for processing thoughts and fresh air connects to nature.

I also enjoy fun activities like board games, co-op video games (Overcooked anyone?), and jigsaw puzzle solving. Coloring or reading in silence next to someone is special to me too! Quality time doesn’t require pouring soul-searching conversation topics onto the other person. Physical presence counts as quality time for me too because the other person would prefer to hang out with you around than anybody else. Super sweet in my book!

Out of Dr. Chapman’s 5 Love Languages, (Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, and Physical Touch), which is your top language?

It happened when I was in 1st grade. An act of kind consideration from my cousin who asked if I needed help with my seatbelt and I accepted her offer. She reached over to click the seatbelt in and adjusted it so it was snug on me.

Being in 1st grade, I was expected to know how to settle into the car and I did but having someone older offer help was nice. I was not one to ask for help and usually no one really noticed my struggle because I figured out solutions through observations. Even then, I knew that the offer to help someone before they asked was a polite and kind act that was usually free unless you counted time as money.

I learned then that helping others made me feel good. Yes, some people could describe it as “trying too hard” but sometimes it’s less intimidating to accept help than to ask for help.

What about you? What is one of the kindest thing someone has ever done for you?

I’m passionate about working with children and dogs. After fifteen years of being a bookkeeper and corporate staff accountant, I took a big leap of faith toward a vocation of early childhood education. I must say, it’s been an absolute joy! I can volunteer on weekends at a local animal shelter to satisfy my love of dogs. Of course, there’s always visiting friends with dogs and dog-sitting as a side hustle. It’s so liberating to be spending my time with my passions.

My hobbies, such as leisure reading and coloring, have increased, too! Right now, I’m reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. I love the movie and finally have the chance to dive deeper into details that only a book can truly record. For coloring, I discovered an organization called Color A Smile, which sends drawings to seniors, soldiers, and anyone else who could use cheerful art to brighten their day. If you have a moment, check them out at https://colorasmile.org/