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What is your favorite role to play?

Posted on Oct 31st, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Being an intellectual, and being perceived as intelligent, has been important to me all my life. The worst insult is when someone treats me as if I know nothing. (This happens sometimes, especially since I'm... More »

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What would be the hardest thing to change about yourself?

Posted on Sep 30th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Change takes time with me, but it does happen. After five years of study and contemplation, I changed my religion. After marrying a man from Thailand, I tried to change my culture. (That was much... More »

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Who in the world do you feel most similar to?

Posted on Sep 27th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I hoped my oldest son would become a writer. But when asked to write a book report, or anything else, he put down, "It is good. I like it." He still doesn't like writing, though he could... More »

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Is your body like your home, or vice versa?

Posted on Sep 23rd, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Casual is the word. I live casually, comfortable with a little clutter and even a small dose of uncertainty. My bedroom reflects this. So does the way I dress. I never saw much use in spending... More »

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Is your birth name the name that's "yours"?

Posted on Sep 20th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

When I was younger I didn't like my birth name, which is Linda. Almost all the girls in my class had names that ended in an ee sound:  Beverly, Vicky, Lori. I wished my name... More »

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What's the best thing about being you?

Posted on Aug 22nd, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

What I like the most about myself is probably also what I like the least. I am very stubborn, very determined. At its worst, this characteristic pushes me beyond even my own limits, to the... More »

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What's the hardest thing about being you?

Posted on Aug 21st, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I'm too stubborn. Recently, my stubborness went to far that it threatened my health and even my life. I'm still stubborn, even after that experience, but I'm trying to temper it just a little. My... More »

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How would you describe your self-esteem?

Posted on Aug 8th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Moderate and healthy.

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Have you been unsuccessful at changing something?

Posted on Aug 5th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Yes,with great frustration. I was teaching at a private high school. The school was small, with only about 30 students in grades 9-12, but full of potential. I dreamed of creating a world class high... More »

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What is your responsibility?

Posted on Aug 5th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

To keep caring for and guiding my children, even though three of them are grown. To be kind and loving toward my husband. To be respectful to my mother, and kind and loving to her.... More »

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