Finally back participating in Hilary’s blog hop at Feeling Beachie!  It’s been awhile but here I am!!!!

But before I do I just wanted to mention that I am the featured blogger today over at Straight from the Corn State: Iowa Bloggers.  They have been gracious enough to allow me to be featured and I really appreciate the chance to meet some new Iowa bloggers this way.  Check out their Facebook page by clicking on the link–even if you aren’t from Iowa or living in a rural setting I am sure you will find something on their page to enjoy!!!  Thanks again to these great folks for featuring me .

Now on to the blog hop.  Make sure you visit Feeling Beachie to join in the fun and add your own blog to participate.  This weeks statements are:

1. I am a ______
2. When I was little I was _____
3. Sometimes I just need to ___  but I ______
4.  The best thing about the holidays _____

My answers:

1. I am a very optimistic person.
2. When I was little I was very sensitive—some things never change.
3. Sometimes I just need to follow through with goals that I have set for myself  but I always seem to get distracted.  
4.  The best thing about the holidays is being with the ones I love.