Daryll748;3594522 said:
WOW :hiya:
I don't mind we all have our 'life obligations' hey...
AH, Windy... You knew Michael when he was little
What was your 'first impression' when you saw the 'BIG BOY' on stage? You saw what 'potential' he carried to 'steal' so many hearts?
That's so cool you really HONOUR Michael's legacy... :clap:" border="0" alt="" src="images/smilies/clap.gif" smilieid="217">
Can you tell me something more about that 'volunteer' work with the American RED cross, Please?
I hope you soon get a JOB but indeed... NOW, it leaves you time to 'discover' what you want in life, hey...
Please tell us more about your 'bursts' of creativity, if you have moment?
I :heart: creative people
Hi Daryl,
Q: What was your 'first impression' when you saw the 'BIG BOY' on stage? You saw what 'potential' he carried to 'steal' so many hearts?
A: Yes I knew (from afar) Michael when he was a little boy. I remember listening to the various J5 songs; Rockin Robin, Ben, ABC, I want you back, I’ll be there; all of them. They were embedded throughout my life. Michael’s songs were the same in some way; even when I diverted for awhile.
My first impression of Michael was that he was very talented. Although, I didn’t appreciate the value of his talent when I was younger I’m sorry to say. I thought he was adorable and had a lot of charisma.
Thank you. I am grateful that I can honor Michael.
Q: Can you tell me something more about that 'volunteer' work with the American RED cross, Please?
A: My volunteer work with the Red Cross started in January 2010. Honestly, I have been doing some level of volunteer work for years. I think it started with 9/11. With that said, I endured a life-changing event in 2008 that made me start to think about what my legacy would be here on Earth. I didn't feel that I had contributed to anything worthwhile that would have made a difference. Then fast forward to June 25, 2009. Since that day and afterwards, I really started to think seriously about what I could do to make a difference or make a change. I signed up with the Red Cross in January 2010. I volunteer for multiple initiatives within the Red Cross, which includes Disaster Response, Service to the Armed Forces, International Services (International Humanitarian Law and Exploring Humanitarian Law) and I am a certified instructor. I respond locally to fires, flood, tornados and storms and deploy nationally to various types of disasters. I respond in various functions such as casework (outreach), disaster assessment, sheltering and feeding. I am very active because I believe in their mission.
Yes I am in my discovery phase. J I am focusing on my job search every day, but I am also doing a lot of reflecting and soul searching. My volunteer work with the Red Cross resonates with my heart and soul. I am working on developing my blog/website. It is in progress. It will focus on many of the things that Michael was passionate about. He inspires the mission. I’ve also been doing a lot of reading on spirituality. So add work with MJJC and my plate is pretty full. It’s ok. This is what I am meant to do at this moment in time as we know it.
Q: Please tell us more about your 'bursts' of creativity, if you have moment?
A: My burst of creativity is about writing poetry and I’m also looking at painting. I purchased a paint kit. I just need to let go of my left-brain (logical) side and let be. I’ve written several poems since Michael left and a few are published in a few MJ TributePortrait projects. That is it for now. I try not to push anything, but just let it come naturally. The poems that I wrote, I do feel that it wasn’t me that wrote the words. I do feel that I had some guidance. Was it Michael? Perhaps so.
Thank you for your questions. Much love :wub: