Who needs a formal introduction. Wanna-be Janet Jackson backup dancer, avid writer and coffee shop junkie, Two Birds blogger, Julie, gives us a glimpse into her honest and passionate approach to life by answering 10.5 questions.
Q: What book did you just finish?
Julie: I most recently finished The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. It was a challenging read, which was fun. However, it was tough to keep interested in at all times. The plot was really good and very intricate. Every little detail fit in with the other detail and it was just amazing.
Q: What did you want to be when you were a child?
Julie: When I was a preteen, I wanted to be one of Janet Jackson's backup dancers! Honestly! When I got a little older, I became interested in poetry and reading. I knew then it was something I wanted to do.
Q: What is your biggest fear about someday becoming a mom?
Julie: My biggest fear is… stress. No regrets, just stress. What if I feel the need to be alone? I don't want to be selfish and need to be alone all of the time. I know there is a healthy amount of alone time, but I don't want to feel like I need it.
Q: Where are some of your favorite places to be?
Julie: One is definitely a coffee shop-- usually a hometown, local business kind of coffee shop. I love the smell and the atmosphere of people being vibrant and relaxed at the same time. Another place is simply being outside-- hiking, being out in a field, going for a stroll. I like anything that has to do with nature. It puts me in my best mindset.
Q: How did you get into writing?
Julie: It started in 4th grade. A couple of friends and I had colorful notebooks and we would write poems in them. We would pass them around and it turned into a sort-of poetry club. It stuck with me. When I was a teenager, I would write when I had trouble at home with family. It was some of my best work. When you're mad, I think it can bring out your best writing.
Q: What is your biggest pet -peeve?
Julie: Lack of manners. It was embedded in me from my mother--thank you, please, send a thank you card, give a phone call. I'm on my husband's case day in and day out--say thank you, say excuse me!
Q: What type of situations make you incredibly uncomfortable?
Julie: Confrontation. I'm pretty strong-willed and I'm able to argue my point. But, it is very uncomfortable if I'm actually having an argument. Also, having gas in a public place. That would probably make anyone uncomfortable!
Q: Who is your biggest inspiration?
Julie: That would be my Aunt Diane. She took it upon herself when I was a little girl to be a presence in every point of my life. She guided me in the right direction. For instance, she helped me open my first bank account. It was because of her that I went to college. She's just a good person and I aspire to be liker her. I say Aunt Diane says this or that and everyone laughs at me. She gives good advice even though it's pestering motherly advice. You always need to hear that though.
Q: Describe yourself in one word.
Julie: That word would be 'positive'. I've come to realize that in every scenario, I always look at the high point, the good part, the silver-lining. I try not to judge anyone either.
Q: What are some of your life goals?
Julie: I'd like to want a lot more, but for right now, I cannot wait to have a house and a family to take care of. Other than that, I'd love to travel outside of the country. I want to see other cultures and what life is like. Sometimes, I feel like I'm getting past that and it scares me. I want to own my own business, a coffee shop, too. I want to go to work everyday and love the atmosphere where I'm working.
Q: Why do you want to own your own business?
Julie: I can see where it would be a challenge because family wouldn't see me as often as I would like. But, I look at a coffee shop as a home away from home and a great place to be. If I have to spend all of my time somewhere, it's got to be somewhere I love. It's important to me for selfish reasons and for family reasons. If you're unhappy with work then you can bring that unhappiness home. You've only got one life and you should decide something bigger than just living. I want to own a shop that helps the community, brings people together, has a positive impact and leaves a little bit of a legacy. I think that's what most people want in one way or another-- a legacy.
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