Jane’s answers got me thinking about the past. I really like the question about going back in time and changing one thing because it causes so many people to stop and think—it is the question I most often have to come back to because people need so much time to consider it. But Jane was able to answer it immediately and I could really relate to her answer because sometimes the smallest moments mean the most. Does that English teacher ever think of that time he asked the question about a sheep? No, most likely. But so many years later, it’s still a defining moment for Jane. But isn’t that what life is all about, small moments that may seem insignificant at the time but that truly make us who we are? I think so, which is why it’s so important to make the most of every moment—it’s usually only with hindsight that the significance emerges.
Q: What is the quality you most admire in other people?
A: Integrity. And the ability to go for your dream, to do what you want, to actually achieve a dream or a goal. Dreams are really hard to have come true and I like the passion people show for achieving them.
Q: If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would it be?
A: It was in my high school English class and my teacher asked what a female sheep was called and I knew the answer but no one else raised their hand and I was convinced the answer was “ewe” and when the teacher said it, it bugged me that I didn’t have a little more faith in myself. I would have raised my hand. It haunts me.
Q: Who are/have been the most influential people in your life?
A: My dad—I think he embodied the qualities I look for: respect for others, integrity. He was passionate about his field of study.
Q: What are you looking forward to?
A: Dinner with friends tonight.
Q: What is the biggest mistake you ever made and were you able to fix it?
A: Breaking up with my boyfriend Tom in college and no, I was never able to fix it.
Q: What is your greatest accomplishment so far?
A: I think taking care of my dad when he was sick, I’m most proud of that.
Q: Best advice you’ve ever received? Worst advice?
A: Best advice: Believe in yourself. I aced my oral comps for English lit, but I was not the best student and the teacher said, even though you might not think you’re the best, you should always believe in yourself.
Worst advice: Kill them with kindness, that was from my dad. I do it but I think anger sometimes has its place. Anger was not an emotion that was expressed in the White household.
Q: If you could get an all-expenses paid trip anywhere in the world where would you go?
A: Greece, hands down. I like the Greek mythology and I’d like to see those places.
Q: Who is on your celebrity list (the one that includes any celebrity that your partner gives you a “pass” on sleeping with if the opportunity ever arose)?
A: John Brion, musician.
Q: What is the political issue you care about most right now?
A: Health care, everyone should have it. Or at least to give an affordable option.
Q: Most useful technological advance in the last 50 years? Least useful?
A: Most useful: Pay-at-the-pump. Least useful: the scanner at the grocery store, it never works!
Q: Worst/funniest date story?
A: My musician boyfriend picked me up from the airport and we went to dinner and he paid with a coupon. He had a gift certificate! And he was proud of it. He told everyone and his brother was horrified.
It was way too early in the relationship for that.
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