My Number One Talent

In my college years, I was at a get-to-know-you group activity. We had to list I think one or two of our talents. I thought, “what am I great at?” Nothing really came to mind; I then thought, “what do I love to do?”
            

Reflecting on my life I was amazed at the things that I have done and tried. The first memory that came to mind was one year for Christmas I ask Santa for two things; a cake baking kit and a fishing kit. This shows that my range of interests is far, wide and in-between. I was blessed with parents that let me try so many things and I have kept this mentality.

Here is a list! It tried to think if as many things as I could. I recommend everyone do this activity it puts your life and abilities into perspective. The bolded is the things that I liked and CAPITALIZED is what I still do or occasionally do.

Tap dance, ballet, gymnastics (hilarious if you knew how tall I am and how short the beams were), choir, violin, clarinet, ARCHERY, karate, piano, master gardener class (GARDENING), CNA certification, storytelling contests, battle of the books, basketball, babysitting, RAFTING, SWIMMING, CULINARY ARTS, automatics, BEEKEEPING, rabbit keeping, chicken keeping, computer programming (confused the whole time), woodworking, image and self development class, CYCLING, modeling, CAKE DECORATING, track (I attempted shot-put, high jump, long jump,100 to 400 meter race, relay race, and then my favorite long distance RUNNING), french, NUT GATHERING, CANNING, FOOD DRYING, caregiver, dodgeball team, floor hockey team, lacrosse team, ultimate frisbee team, assembly line worker, bookbinding, SHOE MAKING, TEACHING, church leadership positions, tanning animal hides, income tax preparer, military fitness, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, SEWING, office assistant, CROCHETING, knitting, mushroom hunting, serving a mission, CAMPING, FISHING, traveling, knife forging, BACKPACKING, house cleaning service, Business Management Degree, ROCK CLIMBING, YOGA, DAUGHTER, SIBLING, WIFE, MOTHER

So this is how I answered the question, “My talent is the LOVE OF LEARNING.” Trying something new is at times scary but I did not and will not let this stop me. I consider myself a ‘Jack of All Trades and Master of None (yet)’.

Everyone has a list. Don't sell yourself short and think you don't have any talents. Make a list and include personality characteristics. Then strive to improve item or add too the list.  

Three 'Whys' of Blogging

Why did I decide to Blog? 

I was up for the challenge.

“A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” James Keller

Why you might want to read my Blog?

“We are like the moon. The moon shines anyway, but it does not produce its own light. It reflects the light illuminated onto its surface by the Sun and is never proud to say, "I am the source of light". God shines through us, hence He deserves the glory; not us.” ― Israelmore Ayivor

Most of my ideas are not original. I am not trying to re-invent the wheel. There are many resources out there and it can be overwhelming. I spend a good amount of time researching and reading and this blog will be the home of my ideas and conclusions. I will give credit where credit is due. My posts will include; what I happened to research that day, new things I tried, happenings in my kitchen, taking care of baby, things to up cycle, becoming a minimalist, preparing for the future, going green, alternative beauty and household products, and whatever else enters my mind. 

Why the name of the Blog? 

I love the play on my last name, Lewman and nation (my home). I wish to share some "illuminating" thoughts and ideas on family, keeping house, food, and taking care of the body. Shining the light on different ways of looking at how we live our lives and how we might want to live our lives. I like to shine light on how people did things in the past that were great and embracing innovating ideas of the future. Light fills the whole room and like light I wish to look on how to improve every aspect of my life, my Lewman Nation. 

“Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.” ― Anne Frank