Q and A Part Uno

“We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself.” ~Lloyd Alexander

Thanks so much to the lovely ladies who submitted questions! Like I said this weekend, I didn't have time to get my blogs written for the week. So, instead, I'm answering your questions! I plan to do the same tomorrow, so feel free to comment below with any other questions you have! :)

Michelle requested the following:
Tell me about the 'sheep shows'- its listed in your interests on the right. Is this to view thier wool? OR one giant sheep petting zoo?

Oh girl....great question! And one that I am ashamed that I have not written an entire blog about! I'll get on that one ASAP! The sheep shows that I am referring to are the junior market lamb shows at fairs. So, for example, in New Mexico, 4-H and FFA members from the ages of 9-20 can raise and exhibit lambs at the fairs, including local county shows and the New Mexico State Fair. The animals are judged as market (meaning for meat) and are evaluated for muscle, structural correctness, size, length, correct finish (aka not fat), etc.

So it's not a wool show (although at the State Fair they do have a fleece contest where they judge the wool that was sheared off of ewes) because these are market animals, not wool breeds. And it's not a petting zoo because the animals each go out into the ring to be judged---although if you walk around in the barn, you will get to pet you heart out! You read about some of the benefits of showing previously on my blog. Here are a few pictures of my brother and I winning shows back in the glory days!
Aimee asked: Do you have a favorite work out to combine with your running? Do you have any suggestions on electrolyte supplements?
I do have a couple of other workouts. First is Turbo Kick--it's a form of cardio kickboxing and I love love love it! I've been going for about 2 years and it's such a great workout and it's so much fun! I also dabble in hot yoga. I find that I enjoy that far more in the winter than in the summer, however! I don't do any electrolyte supplements....totally not that hard core. But I would love to hear your take on this, Aimee!

Loud Oklahoma Girl asked the following:

So, what is the real story behind the picture on your blog asking for questions?
Great question! That would be College Roomie and I with the lead singer of Vanilla Pop. They would be this awesome 80's cover band that plays here in town. Seriously SO much fun! Everyone just goes and dances and has so much fun. As you can see, the "band" is really just two middle aged white guys dressed ridiculously with mustaches penciled on. Perfect if you ask me! They sell these t-shirts that say, "Vanilla Pop. We could have been big." I really want one.

What do you like best about being a lawyer?
Can I say pay day? :) Kidding, kidding. I love the people that I work with. I'm fortunate to be at a firm full of these brilliant people who have been so great at teaching me what is going on. It's also alot of fun to work on really interesting legal issues that require a lot of thought. Every case is about something a little different and it lets you learn another area, both of the law, and of life becuase of our different clients.

Are you ready to run your first half marathon in less than 2 weeks away?
Am I ready in am I excited? Yes. Am I ready as in training wise? No. Not at all. I'm freaking out. I tried to run a 10K (6 miles) here on Sunday night. Mind you, it was like 90 degrees outside. I ended up only doing the 5K. I just couldn't do the loop again. Not a good sign.....I'm banking on lower elevation, cooler temperatures, and a lot of adreneline!

College Roomie asked these:

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Well don't you know how to put the pressure on a girl? I honestly have no idea. I wrote a blog about a paper I did on a similar issue when I was 18. I said that I didn't know where I would be, but I knew that I would be happy. I think the same is true. I have talked before about what I call the Sweet Home Alabama disease....meaning you have two lives that both seem so great but are so different.....and that makes it hard ot picture where I'll end up.

Describe what you think your life would be like now if you had chosen to accept the job at the law firm in San Francisco.
Hm.....I don't know really. San Francisco was one of the best experiences of my life, hands down. But I know that being a summer associate is much different than being an actual associate. I think I would be working really long hours and probably be doing a lot more document review/research. As it is I do some of that, but I get much more hands on experience both in the courtroom and writing. I would be living in an AMAZING city that I love, but I would be far away from home and a lot of my friends/family. Every choice has trade offs huh?
In your opinion, what's the meaning of life?
What is your deal today with these deep questions?? I guess I would say that the meaning of life is to accomplish the purpose that God has for you. And I think that no matter what our individual purposes are, that being kind to others--doing something to help make their time on earth better in some way--is a part of it.

Stay tuned for more tomorrow---and feel free to leave more questions in the comment section below!