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THE 7 SINS
Envy:
Whose shoes would you like to walk in?
Arlene Dickinson from Dragon香蕉视频直播檚 Den. I香蕉视频直播檝e always loved what a great business woman she is for so many reasons. Watching her over the years has been inspiring, and I have always felt I related to her. From building her self-made fortune, seeing all of her supporting causes and how she shows her passion for what she believes in, I have always admired her香蕉视频直播ot to mention, her shoes are always fabulous!
Gluttony:
What is the food you could eat over and over again?
Sushi! I never tire of sushi, although, funny enough, I have a severe shellfish allergy. I香蕉视频直播檝e always loved a meal with variety, and there is always endless selection with sushi.
Greed:
You香蕉视频直播檙e given $1 million that you have to spend selfishly. What would you spend it on?
Leisure property! I香蕉视频直播檝e always been a dreamer, and I香蕉视频直播檝e dreamed of having a small quaint place on a lake香蕉视频直播攕omewhere that memories are made for a lifetime. A place to get away and enjoy fun experiences and time together with all the people I love. A place to leave for my kids to cherish time spent together.
Wrath:
Pet peeves?
Restless legs! I香蕉视频直播檇 never experienced it until pregnancy. I香蕉视频直播檓 pretty busy as it is, and hate anything slowing me down. And insincerity. I香蕉视频直播檝e always trusted that people are generally good. Over time, they always show their true character: they香蕉视频直播檙e either reliable or they香蕉视频直播檙e questionable, and it香蕉视频直播檚 only a matter of time until the latter reveals itself. I have such a love of people that it always stings to uncover insincerity, and it香蕉视频直播檚 one thing I香蕉视频直播檓 always disappointed in.
Sloth:
Where would you spend a long time doing nothing?
On a lake. Although I香蕉视频直播檓 not a strong swimmer香蕉视频直播擨 mean, I learned how by diving for money my grandmother would throw in the lake香蕉视频直播攂ut I am a water baby, and as long as there is a boat or flotation device, I香蕉视频直播檓 there! I always thought I香蕉视频直播檇 live in a floating home and be able to feel free, anchoring down wherever and whenever I felt like.
Pride:
What is the one thing you香蕉视频直播檙e secretly
proud of?
Knowing my strength, on so many levels. Knowing I can get through tough times is definitely something I heavily value. I香蕉视频直播檝e been faced with situations both in my business and my personal life香蕉视频直播攜ou know, the ones you want to avoid or try to ignore香蕉视频直播攂ut I香蕉视频直播檝e been fortunate to have some incredible mentors who showed me that it香蕉视频直播檚 how you deal with things that have the biggest impact. I香蕉视频直播檝e worked really hard to keep a good perspective and see things from other views than simply my own, and that香蕉视频直播檚 allowed me to be mindful and sensitive when confronting anything.
Lust:
What makes your heart beat faster?
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more of the same, and I love being around people who also adopt this attitude. Life is short, and it sure is better with like-minded people around you!
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