This is an interview with Jenn I. I went to school with her and we hung in the same circle for a bit. She has endured much adversity in the past seven years or so. She said she would share her story and maybe it would help someone, I hope it helped her. During the interview she was honest and open. Her words made my heart weep and her story touched me. Jenn is a beautiful woman with a heart on the mend.
Once I get some good editing software I will add my titles. Watch the video and have a tissue handy.
I know how many projects can I have going on? But, that is who I am and how I am. I am going to try and interview people and get stories on memories. Hopefully it will go into something longer, and I would like to talk with people about their lives and how they got to where they are now.
Prompt: New name. Let's meet again, for the first time. If you could introduce yourself to strangers by another name for just one day, what would it be and why?
I know most of you know me as Button. However, it is not my given name. So let me introduce myself.
Hi, my name is Button. Nice to meet you. Oh my last name, it's Rivers. My name is Button Rivers. It just has a nice ring to it. The only thing is that it may lead people to believe I have no ties to Mexican culture or lineage. But, I do like the name. My husband started calling me Button after the song by the White Stripes. Some of you know this some don't.
My husband says I am "the hardest button to button". I am difficult but, once I am where I need to be, I am good. You know like the button on your favorite old coat that is hard to button. But, you love that old coat so you try and try and once you get it in the button hole you are satisfied. You look in the mirror at yourself and you feel good. I don't know if that makes sense to you but, it does to me. I don't much like being difficult, or relish that fact but, I know I can be. So that is why I am "Button"
Rivers because my maiden translates that way. Some day when I get my novel edited I will submit it for publication with that pen name.
The kids got some books today from Tita and Uncle Tony. I opened the box thinking the books were wrapped....silly me. So these are the first gifts they have recieved and are VERY happy.
"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free."
— Frederick Douglass
"So please, oh PLEASE, we beg, we pray, Go throw your TV set away, And in its place you can install, A lovely bookshelf on the wall."
— Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island."
Prompt: Travel. How did you travel in 2010? How and/or where would you like to travel next year?
Travel? HA! I did no traveling this year except to dentists, doctors and hospitals. I don't think I even left the county. No, I didn't. Can you see my dad face? Well, no need to dwell on that.
Next year I have some things in the works. I will be visiting NY for sure and PA. I will be taking a trip to Northern California and visiting some peoples. My only thing is having a place to sleep. Hotel rooms are pricey. Luckily I know in PA and NY I will have a place to rest my head. I am considering getting a night jon to help finance this all. Jimmy works hard and is getting lost of OT now but, he needs to go visit TX and see his grandson for the first time.
Other than that, I plan on traveling to less hospitals and doctors. I plan on traveling to coffee with friends and maybe some movies with them as well. I plan on traveling to the mountains and beaches. I plan on traveling to campsites and museums and churches. I plan on some good memories even if it's just the grocery store.
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