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What's the best thing about being you?

Posted on Aug 22nd, 2009 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

That most of the time, if you're patient, I'll eventually get it. Thanks for waiting for me and for having faith. <3

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What does it mean to be fearless?

Posted on Oct 4th, 2008 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

This question makes me think of courage. I am filled with fear. Fear is an excellent tool for introducing caution into my life, and my challenge is knowing how to accurately assess the dangers and... More »

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What's the fiercest storm you've weathered?

Posted on Mar 20th, 2008 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

An Aleutian Williwaw! It was one of those fierce, deep, low pressure systems that you can't even imagine, even when your Air Force military occupation is a weather observer and you're observing it. I was... More »

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What's the longest relationship you've been in?

Posted on Nov 23rd, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

With my mother, as long as we're talking people relationships. And, like all my long-term relationships, the longer I know her, the more things I find I like and dislike about her, and I love... More »

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What is your relationship to your life story?

Posted on Nov 22nd, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

Siona! This is a perfect question! Responses to this should roll off all of our tongues: of course I write my own story! I assess my resources, make a decision, and voila, I make my... More »

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What made you choose your profile picture?

Posted on Oct 25th, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

It's a metaphor for growth. My partner is teaching me that the best way to deal with uncomfortable truths is to embrace them. Take them on, fully! So things like divorce, homosexuality, being unemployed, etc.,... More »

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What life lesson do you wish you'd learned earlier?

Posted on Oct 10th, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

Well, there are a bunch, of course. But I try to think about them in a different way. I am one of those freaks who actually enjoys the painful growing process. [maybe Miss Ophelia shares... More »

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Are you more proud of your accomplishments or your character?

Posted on Sep 24th, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

Character and Accomplishments go together in my life, and the Pride part is where I get unsteady. I am glad that other Zaadzsters echo these thoughts in their own answers to this question. Anyone raised... More »

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Would you rather live in a treehouse or cave?

Posted on Sep 10th, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

Ooooh! Great imagery. My initial answer is TREEHOUSE! Oh yeah, Baby! I love trees. I love climbing them, I love treehouses. We saw a bunny in a treehouse in Portland not too long ago. But... More »

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What will you never forget again?

Posted on Sep 2nd, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

When the wall came down. I was just talking with another Zaadzster who said he lived in Berlin till 2006. And it all came flooding back, you know? The WALL came down. I am sitting... More »

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