Tag: dailyprompt

When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was five, because I can actually remember back that far, I wanted to be a maid. Not a housekeeper, but a maid. I wanted to be like Florence Johnston on The Jeffersons. The reason I remember this so vividly is because someone asked me what I wanted to be, and my mom lost it after hearing my answer. She told me that she never ever wanted me to tell anyone that I wanted to be a maid. Now, if you know Florence Johnston, you know she was never the typical maid. She was anything but a maid. After that incident, I changed my answer to “a baby doctor” (pediatrician). It was a much safer answer.😂

Thanks for the trip down memory lane.♥️

What is one word that describes you?

I believe the word that best describes me is “Optimistic.” There’s so much happening in the world today that would make one wonder if there’ll be a tomorrow, yet I remain optimistic. There’s just something in me that won’t allow me to settle for the doom. I’m not saying that I’m not deeply moved and disturbed by the pain and suffering, because I truly am. However, I refuse to believe that brighter days are not ahead of us.

My charge to you is never to give up hope. Brighter days are ahead. Peace is ahead. A kinder, more loving world is ahead.♥️

Stay hopeful,

Shaun

If there were a biography about you, what would the title be?

Good question! Whatever the title, it would reflect my personality, me navigating through life’s adventures (every experience, whether good or bad, is an adventure of some sort), and my love for God and those closest to me. Here are a few—

“The Adventures of LaShaundrea B.: From Childhood to Adulthood”

“Living Serendipitously: The Story of LaShaundrea B.”

“In Her Own Words: The Journals of LaShaundrea B.”

I have thousands of journal entries dating back to the early 90’s, so my story is already written. It only needs to be published.

Bonus One:

“LaShaundrea B.: The Lover, The Dreamer, The Queen Mother.” Depending on what’s written and who does the writing. Now, that one would be good!🤭

Anyhoo… This was fun.

Enjoy your day!♥️

Shaun

When are you most happy?

I’m most happiest when I’m with my hearts—my children. I just love being their mother! Although they’re adults now, I still feel like a new mother when I’m in their presence. I soak up every moment we’re together. They’re my babies.🥰🥰

Y’all, I can’t help but smile when I think about how blessed I am to be their mother. God actually believed they belonged with me. Me! What an honor.♥️

Happy Holidays!

Shaun

What will your life be like in three years?

I’m only speaking the BEST—God’s BEST— over my future. So, three years from now, my life will be far better than it is today. God is already moving things into place as I write. A little move here, another there, and in three years, I’ll see the outcome of everything He’s doing today.☺️

Always speak the BEST over your future!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

What would you do if you lost all your possessions?

If I lost all of my possessions, I would be truly devastated! So many of my possessions hold precious memories and are irreplaceable. They include old letters, notes, journals, pictures, and other memorabilia dating back almost 40 years. So, yes, I would be devastated. However, it would not be the end of my world because I would still have life, and life means there’s always an opportunity to begin again.

Shaun

**Side Note: I’m currently reading the book of Job in the Bible, and Job lost everything. However, in the end, he was blessed with so much more than he lost.

For those struggling with losses, please don’t give up! Brighter days are ahead.♥️

Are you seeking security or adventure?

I had to think about this one for a second before answering. When I was younger, in my 20s and 30s, I would have immediately said yes to seeking an adventure. However, now that I am older (in my 50s), and the world is quite different, security is a priority.

With that being said, it also depends on the weather, my mood, and my energy level. Right now, it’s gloomy and rainy out, and I feel drained, so security is all I want at this moment. But yesterday, when it was sunny and I felt well-rested, an adventure would have been lovely.☺️

What’s your definition of romantic?

Me.

I’m the definition of romantic.😘