Questions Answered

In the previous post, I invited you to ask any questions you had about me. Today, the answers.

Valarie asked to see more pictures of me, but after pouring over LOTS of family photos, I realized that I am always the photographer, not the subject. As a result, there are very few of me. Of the photos I am in, I'm always wearing sunglasses. I had no idea I wore them so much.

Emily had a few questions:
What is your favorite moment of the day? Easy. Picking the girls up at school. They both run to me as fast as they can and crash into me with a full-force hug. I actually have to brace myself! It seems like they have grown a bit each day, too, which makes me sad/happy/proud/amazed. 
What are your favorite materials to work with? Well, of course, I do love metal. I wish I could work with gold a little more often. It is really an experience to behold. There's something about the ancient-ness (I made up a new word!) of it that makes me feel like I've been let in on a secret thousands of years old. 
I have to add that I love painting as well. Acrylics do for now, but someday when I have the dream studio (ha!) I will paint with oils again. 
How old do you feel? Are you an old soul or a young soul? Hmn. I never thought about this, but I would have to say that it really depends on the day and the people I am surrounded by. I will admit to more and more gray hairs popping up each month, which I am not particularly a fan of. I suppose this serves to remind me that I'm no spring chicken anymore. Or am I? 
What is your favorite book/movie/song? One book? Impossible for me to name just one. I'll mention a few of my all-time favorites, though: East of Eden, The Poisonwood Bible, To Kill a Mockingbird.
I don't think I have a favorite movie, and my favorite song is Blue Sky by the Allman Brothers. I have some very strong, special memories associated with that song and each and every time I heard it, I am transported back to those times and places. 


Nicola asked:
How old were you when you married? I was 25, the old man was 23. Heh. 
What is your schooling background? I went to public school through high school, then attended Colorado State University, where I got a Bachelor of Fine Arts. 
Do you want more kids? Yes, but no. Does that make sense? We have decided our family is complete as it is, but if my heart overtook my brain on this matter, there would be many more little Ambroults. 

10 Things You Didn't Know About Me

Blogging is a funny thing. We make so many online connections and, if we're lucky, we get to know each other quite well. But even still, these friendships are limited, and there are always parts of our lives we will keep to ourselves, or things that seem insignificant enough just leave out of our blogging topics.

Every now and then, people post random facts about themselves and I always enjoy those posts so much. Lacking a blog topic at the moment, I thought I'd give it a shot, and let you in on a few things about me you might not know.

Red Rocks, Nevada 1999

1. I grew up on boats, but rarely get the chance to go for boat rides nowadays.

2. I once spent 3 days hanging on a cliff, rock climbing El Capitan (the Salathe Wall route) in Yosemite. 

3. I was once forced to sing Glen Medieros' "Nothing Gonna Change My Love For You" in front of a crowd at an English school in Vietnam (it's a loooong story, but if you have a moment, check out the link to the video. I promise it will make you laugh).

4. I love savory dinner food for breakfast. Cold leftovers are so much better than oatmeal.

5. My eyes are blue but I have a brown spot on my left iris, and so does my sister.

6. I got married on a whim in Las Vegas.

7. I sailed on a ship around the world, visiting 10 countries, for a study abroad semester.

8. I (not so secretly) want to be a painter when I grow up.

9. Each night in bed, I worry that I wasn't a good enough mother that day. 

10. I was a competitive swimmer for all of my youth, and as a result I get completely giddy watching the summer Olympic swimming events.

Kindergarten, 1979

So there you have it. A brief history of me.

Emily did this last spring, and even took it step further, inviting her readers to ask what they want to know about her. I loved reading the questions people had, as well as her answers, so today I am inviting you to do the same. Ask away, and I will answer your questions next week.