An Interview By My Cafemoms

Congratulations Shelia (wvcoffeechick), you are The Written Voice's Member of the Week this week!!  You have been an active member since joining and we appreciate your dedication and participation!  Thank you!  Enjoy your week in the spotlight. 

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 What is your favorite thing to do (besides writing) in your spare time? Draw, sing, cook, 

What is your favorite book of all time? The Bridges Of Madison County

What is your ultimate goal in life? To be happy, bring happiness to others & be a published author with books on the shelves of book stores  

How would you describe yourself in five words or less? Optimistic, spiritual, humorous, good hearted, & creative!

What is your favorite 'guilty' pleasure? Lime Tostitoes:p

What are some of your favorite foods? My homemade  fried rice, chinese food, mexican, Japenese...I love food!!!

DO YOU HAVE ANY TALENTS OTHER THAN WRITING? I can draw, I can sing,( I love to sing Karaoke-I can sing anything from The Cranberries , to Pat Benetar, to Sara evans and Dolly parton! I write songs and I illustrate my own books.

DO YOU HAVE HOBBIES? writing and drawing have taken over for the moment.

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY VEHICLE YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHAT COLOR WOULD IT BE? ACandy Apple  Red Mustang (but I don't drive-lol!)

WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST? country, & gospel, but I love all kinds.

CAN YOU SING OR PLAY AN INSTRUMENT? I sing and can pick out a little by ear on the clarinet, piano ect. Just the melody.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? IF SO, WHAT ARE THERE NAMES? A black cay named Misfit.

DO YOU LIKE ICE CREAM? WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR? I don't eat it very often, but I love pistachio almond, orange sherbet, cherry nut, black cherry, I can't pick!!!

Where were you born and raised? Born in Charleston, WV, raised in Frame .WV.

How many siblings do you have? Brothers___1__,  Sisters__1___?

Do you have any favorite traditions from growing up, that you continue with your own family? Yes, we gather at mom's for Sunday dinner after church every Sunday. We also gather there on Christmas Eve with the family and for dinner Christmas day as we did as children at our grandma's:

• What are your fav tv shows? Grey's Anatomy
  Do you enjoy sports? Not at all:)
  
  
  go out your front door, what do you see? A church activity building, a clear blue sky. a fluffy white cloud...the wind:)
  then go out the back door and close your eyes. What do you hear? The wind:)
  now of the two, which did you enjoy the most? The wind, I could feel it on my face:)
  If for some reason you are unable to go out your front or back door, such as you live in a hi-rise and can't act on this question at the time, go to front and back windows

•  whats your favorite thing to do on a rainy day? write, listen to music
  have you ever played hooky from school or work? If yes, what did you do--from school , went to the sand bar (the river) and hung out with friends
  Do you have a garden? if yes describe it-no but I will have a flower garden soon!
  How do you like your coffee (sugar, black, creamer, etc.)? Coffe mate-( nestle) Maxwell House Breakfast Blend
  Have you ever met a famous author or celebrity? Rascall flatts-i got my pic taken with them!
  What is your dream vacation destination?I just want to go to the beach!!! Hawaii would be nice, but Myrtle will do!!! I would love to see Ireland:)
  What (not WHO) makes you happy? I am happy singing:) I love to sing:) I sing in church:) & food:) I am a happy eater:)
  What is your favorite holiday? Christmas!!!
  Do you consider yourself spontaneous? Yes:)
  What do like about yourself? I have a caring personality,I am a nurturer:)