MQAM- This and That

I haven't been blogging like I would like lately, but I am so hooked on memes so here is monday's blog hop via Acting Balance: 

1. What is your favorite animal?

I can't pick one for I have had two animals I have a particular fondness to. First is the turtle. The turtle has been connected to me since birth and rightfully so. I have even created a tattoo (pic to left) surrounded on the turtle and how it represent the whole of who we are to me. One day this will be on my back if not then I will frame and put on wall lol.  The turtle is always the same regardless of where it is, keeping all characteristics with it at all time and  it's home always with it. I try to remind myself as such everyday in life.  

Secondly is the hawk. I became fascinated with hawks in my teen years always finding them close to me in the oddest of places. It didn't take long for us to be come friends. Where ever I have lived there is always a hawk close by. Currently there is a family on them that lives near by visiting outside the windows either in the trees or even on my fence. 

2. What is your favorite quote?

I keep this quote handy to remind me not to allow my past to depress me. 

"When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us".  --Alexander Graham Bell

3. What is the one trait that you have that definitely comes from one of your parents?
If by physical trait we are going physical then from my mother I have the Slovakian nose. I have had people note I am part Slovakian just because of my nose! lol 

If we are going trait in general, from my daddy I have my strong work ethics due to him. 

4. If you had a choice between going to a tropical island or a ski resort which would you choose and why?
Ski resort- I prefer being cold to being hot and sticky! Plus my bathing suit days are behind me lol. 

5th Question: You have been dropped on a magical vacant island in the middle of no where for some unknown reason, but upon washing on the shore you are greeted by a voice letting you know you will be givev three items: 
1. Any plant of your choice that will grow, regardless of needs, abundantly while on the island. 
2. A tool of your choice that will never rust, erode or lose its strength.  
3.  One item of your choice but it can be no bigger than a grapefruit.  
What three items do you choose to aid your survival. ( this question may stay with ya for a while, it is sparked by a dream I had the other night )