1) Where is your favorite place that you've traveled and why?Man I have to pick just one???? If I must, I would definitely choose West Africa and more specifically Ghana. It was such a unique experience and the biggest culture shock that I have encountered in my travels thus far. I fell in love with the people and of course the children. Everyone was so incredibly welcoming & friendly, beautiful and resilient. I was in awe of how happy people were when by my standards they had almost nothing. It was such a humbling experience and I will be forever grateful for the honour of visiting such a place. (If you missed my posts about Africa you can read them here....and here....and here)
2) If you could travel to anywhere you've never been, where would it be?My list is rather extensive at the moment. I would really like to travel to India next.....however Egypt, Dubai, Galapagos Islands and Bali are also on the list. As well I've never been to South America before ...... I pretty much want to go everywhere, I freaking love love love travelling!!!3) What motivated you to start blogging?
To be honest I'm not quite sure. I remember PP started a blog and I made fun of her for doing so.....and somehow in the mix I obviously enjoyed her blog and decided to start my own. So really it's all her fault :)
4) (I know a little about your work from your blog, so I hope this question is accurate) What motivates you to work with "deviants"?
I work with people who are involved in the correctional system. I believe there is a light in all of us and that the crime does not define the person. People make mistakes, some have made them repeatedly & some are horrible mistakes that hurt and affect others. I don't condone or excuse their behaviour and believe that my clients must take responsibility for their actions...however they are people too and deserve to be treated as such.
My motivation comes from the clients I work with. I have been able to lead a relatively privileged life with a great family, supports....you get the idea. If I can get through to even one person on my caseload that there is more out there than a life of crime & jail, then I feel as though I've made a contribution to society. As well, the community hours can give the client a sense of accomplishment & some job experience which is so important and rewarding in itself. I had one man who was rather transient, a kleptomaniac, into drugs and will most likely be in and out of jail for the rest of his life. He called me out of the blue one day to tell me that the supervisor where he was completing his hours told him he was doing a fantastic job. He had never been told that before and it meant the absolute world to him. That's what keeps me going, it's my passion.
5) What is the most important thing your father has ever taught you, other than the proper pressure for your tires. :)
My dad has taught me many many things over the years however the one that sticks out the most is the importance of honesty. Take for instance little white lies that others may tell or actions they take (having an illegal satellite, buying clothes over the river and declaring nothing at the border) there is no way in hell my father would do such things.....ever. I completely respect and admire him for that.
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I never lie anymore. I have learned being in a relationship that full disclosure is not always the best option, but I don't lie if asked a direct question. Did you get a lap dance? Maybe.
You very recently sent me the password to play a game on the internet that someone else had paid for. Obviously, this importance of honesty thing didn't really sink in!
Let me know when you're ready to go to all those places, we'll make Dan-boy come with us.
I think Ghana might have been my favourite ever too.
This was a good interview, and your list of places to visit is very good but sounds exhausting.
I would place the Galapagos Islands and Bali at the top of the list.
And I think the older you get, the more inclined you are to tell the truth - at least most of the time.
That interview is a good idea. Well done.
I'm listening to Neil Diamond. Don't know what this has to do with this post, but I thought I'd share.
BB, Patti must be a Saint LOL.
Jennifer, he taught me it was good, I didn't say I followed what he taught me :P
Yes and Dan-boy is on board for India woo hoo!! We might just have to go in 2017 when he's finished school.
2DP, travelling is exhausting...and wonderful and soooo worth it!!
Wiwille...ummm I think my parents like Neil Diamond....
Your job does sound like it would be very rewarding but challenging at times. You are such the world traveler, too!
Good answers. I thought your answer to #4 was interesting. I grew up in a situation that was probably the opposite of yours. I didn't exactly have a privileged life, but I managed to stay (relatively) out of trouble, work hard (well, sorta), and rise above my childhood environment. My perspective on the people who went the other way (many of them used to be friends) was that they didn't try hard enough.
I'm not criticizing your beliefs, though. I respect your perspective as much as my own. I just think it's interesting that we've had opposite experiences that resulted in opposite perpectives.
Ooooh cool stuff. I am doing another edition of Ask Natalia Anything. Serendipity.
-N
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts. It is always great pleasure to read your posts.
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