Appetizer
What was your first “real” job?
The first job for which I earned money was working in the music department at my high school. I organized and filed music in the library. I believe that I made about $1.25 per hour. When I graduated from high school in 1974, I spent that summer working at Straw Hat Pizza for $2.00 per hour. I saved up enough money to buy myself a beautiful Fender classical guitar. I still have it.
Soup
Where would you go if you wanted to spark your creativity?
A beach. Always a beach.
Salad
Complete this sentence: I am embarrassed when . . .
I run into a schoolmate and don’t recognize them.
Main Course
What values did your parents instill in you?
Work hard and earn an honest living.
Save money for a “rainy day.”
Never be a burden on others.
Make your own way in the world. My mother, in particular, always told me to finish my education and establish my own career so that I would be able to earn a living and “never be dependent upon a man.”
Always pay your bills and never be in debt.
Dessert
Name 3 fads from your teenage years.
Platform shoes.
Mood rings.
For guys: Ugly polyester leisure suits worn with cheesy white fake patent leather shoes and a matching belt.
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And Miles To Go... 11.15.07 at 10:35 pm
what a great first job!! I would love to spark my creativity at the beach!! great feast this week!!
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MeL 11.15.07 at 10:43 pm
I love beaches. I agree with your soup.
melli 11.15.07 at 10:51 pm
WOW! It’s amazing what a little parental guidance can DO for ya! That’s great!
I reckon you grew up with the BeeGee’s, huh?
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bonggamom 11.15.07 at 11:30 pm
What dedication! I’m glad you still have that very first thing you bought with your hard-earned money.
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Natalie 11.16.07 at 12:17 am
Great values! Have a good weekend!
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Siani 11.16.07 at 3:01 am
Beaches can be very inspirational - I’m lucky to live close to several. I also got taught by my mother never to be man-dependent. Have a great weekend!
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Lori Madison 11.16.07 at 8:20 am
Hi,
I love mood rings.. I think the values your mom gave you are ones that we should all follow. I think if you follow things like this you can save yourself a lot of grief in the future. Blessings…
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This and That 11.16.07 at 9:26 am
Mood rings…I believe they are coming back!! Great values your parents gave you!!!!
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liza 11.16.07 at 11:26 am
I agree on your salad. Happens to me often. Happy weekend!
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Deb 11.16.07 at 12:27 pm
Nice Friday post! I posted mine, please come by and visit!
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ellen b 11.16.07 at 2:39 pm
Oh yeah! Your salad is embarrassing! Enjoyed your feast.ellen b’s last blog post..Friday Feast #10
Laane 11.16.07 at 3:49 pm
I still have a moodring that works.
The kids love it.
Feel welcome to visit me at:
Laane’s feast
Have a great weekend!
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austin properties 11.16.07 at 5:07 pm
My first job was working in a baseball card shop. I was 12. I got paid in baseball cards at the end of every day. At the time I could not have had a better job.
Eleisia 11.16.07 at 6:00 pm
Definitely a lovely inspiring beach scene.
Great values for your main course.
I remember the polyester leisure suits but I only remember the white patent shoes from movies.
Happy Friday!
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Kailua Kango 11.17.07 at 6:04 pm
I know what you mean about the beach. If you ask me, it’s the ONLY place to go for real inspiration. Love that photo!
JHSEsq 11.19.07 at 12:13 am
Thank you! I took it in June 2005 when the Stockton Concert Band (in which I play flute) traveled to Hawaii and performed two concerts there. I snapped that photo at sunset from the lawn of the Sheraton Alamoana Hotel in Honolulu where the band had just enjoyed a banquet. We were all hanging out on the grass, digesting and enjoying a little more wine, watching the folks on the beach.
Hair Loss Solution 11.20.07 at 12:17 am
I love the beach too. I liked the picture that you have put up in your post. When I am sad, happy, want to think or just want some time alone with myself then I go to the beach and spend hours and hours gazing at the sea.
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