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Carol Ploen-Hosegood
Founder of Happy Monkey Club
(happymonkeyclub.com) for positive women
If your house were on fire, heaven forbid, what's the one item contained within that you would try to take with you? (People, pets and computers not included.
It would have to be my photos. Even though many are on my computer and I can't take that with me, I have albums and boxes of photos from the pre-digital era. I think my entire life, as well as my kids', is documented on film and I love looking at pictures and reliving my awesome life. It would be a challenge to get them all out, but I would stop, drop and roll past my photo albums on the way out!
What's the one clothing/fashion item you can't live without?
My comfy sweats. No one has ever accused me of being fashionable and that answer likely says why! I love to come home and get into some comfy sweatpants and cosy sweatshirt without restriction and hang out. On a more fashionable side of things, I couldn't live without earrings. I love earrings and have some fun designs from various Canadian designers from when I ran my own retail gift store.
What's your favourite knick-knack and why?
It may not qualify as a knick-knack, as it is three feet tall, but I have a dolphin carving in my hallway that I love. Actually, I have many dolphin knick-knacks all over my house that would qualify as my favourites. I love them for two reasons: First, I have collected them on various trips and received them as gifts for different reasons, so they all bring back a fond memory of a place or person in my life; second, I love dolphins and their playful, fun personality and every time I see them, they just make me smile.
What's the oldest thing you own?
My husband. Oops, I don't own him! Wow, I'm not one to hang on to things too long, but I would have to say my diamond stud earrings that were made from my grandmother's wedding ring when she passed. Grandma Mary was an amazing lady who lived 94 wonderful years. The earrings bring back so many wonderful memories of visiting her in Dixon, Ill., every summer. They mean a lot to me.
Describe your most beloved piece of furniture.
My bed. There's just something about that feeling after a full day when you fall into your bed and curl up for a great night sleep. It never fails to comfort me and provide that safe place to go for a nap, to read a book, enjoy a favourite TV show and recharge for my next adventure.
Is there an edible item we'll always find in your pantry or fridge?
Chocolate. Whether it's chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chips, chocolate pieces, I love, love, love my chocolate! My husband is diabetic, and when we were first married, I ate the chocolate bar in the freezer, which apparently was his emergency chocolate bar for low sugar. Oops. He did find another source of sugar that night, don't worry, but I had to learn that the chocolate in the house wasn't all mine!
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition October 20, 2012 E2
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